4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers53.5 × 70 mm
AMD Challenge
SrikaraP/MacropadThis is my Macropad.
- Size
- 53.5 × 70 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 9
- Nets
- 18
- Pads
- 65
- Tracks, vias
- 167, 8
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 29 Mar 2026
- Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
Overview
AMD Challenge is an open-source printed circuit board by SrikaraP, from the SrikaraP/Macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 53.5 × 70 mm with 9 parts on 18 nets, routed with 167 tracks and 8 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 4 diodes, 3 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input and lEDs and displays boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdMacropad
This is my Macropad.
BOM for my Macropad:
- 4x Cherry MX Switches: Link : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Cherry-mechanical-Keyboard-key-touch-Micro_1601204407658.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.183267afHfnEJ0&priceId=53afa7db8cfd46a7952ed8fc7a63f760, Manufacturer : Alibaba, Total Cost : $0.41
- 2x DSA Keycaps: Link: https://www.alibaba.com/suppliersubdomainalibabacom/product-detail/PBT-Colorful-Keycaps-for-Mechanical-Keyboard_1601712196348.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.44c667afrCAsDR&priceId=46677dda65da4e8da5d13f48e3ea3673, Manufacturer : Alibaba, Total Cost : $1.63
- 10x SK6812MINI-E RGB LEDs: Link : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Reverse-Mount-6028-Rgb-Smd-Led_1600640673301.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.6e3b67afbiULBB&priceId=30f23cf973d64fbda3495a9ca82fa3ee, Manufacturer : Alibaba, Total Cost : $0.45
- 1x 0.91" 128x32 OLED Display: Link : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/0-91-Inch-OLED-Display-Screen_1601418193533.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.5a2967afCjDuO1&priceId=cd9784d7f7734851b92d56c7dc479605, Manufacturer : Alibaba, Total Cost : $0.88
- 2x EC11 Rotary Encoder: Link : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/20mm-Audio-Digital-Potentiometer-Rotary-Encoder_1601112137034.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.339f67af0KrhYF&priceId=165095eda4674ee99a13386a2b30070a, Manufacturer : Alibaba, Total Cost : $0.59
- 1x XIAO RP2040: Link : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/For-Nano-RP2040-Motherboard-Seeed-Studio_1601721854998.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.67ba67af5q1QJt&priceId=cce3d74f47614445b6886fc1c0f89cc1, Manufacturer : Alibaba, Total Cost : $3.81
- 1x Case (2x 3d printed parts) Friend, No Cost
Parts
9| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SK6812MINI | footprints:SK6812MINI-E_fixed | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 2 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW2, SW3 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW1 |
| 1 | SSD1306 | KiCad-SSD1306-0.91-OLED-4pin-128x32.pretty-master:SSD1306-0.91-OLED-4pin-128x32 | Brd1 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | XIAO_Series_Footprints:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the AMD Challenge PCB?
It measures 53.5 × 70 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the AMD Challenge use?
9 parts, built around the SK6812MINI-E. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the AMD Challenge KiCad files?
From the SrikaraP/Macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/AMD Challenge.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/AMD Challenge.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the AMD Challenge design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask SrikaraP before reusing the design.
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