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2 layers194.3 × 79 mmQEZ, the printed circuit board in 3D

A seamless, gasketmounted QAZ-like 40% keyboard

Size
194.3 × 79 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
82
Nets
58
Pads
382
Tracks, vias
577, 29
Pours
306
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
18 Aug 2021
Updated
10 Dec 2023

Overview

QEZ is an open-source printed circuit board by str-dst, from the str-dst/QEZ repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 194.3 × 79 mm with 82 parts on 58 nets, routed with 577 tracks and 29 vias.

It is built around the ATMEGA32U2-AU and SRV05-4. Its parts include 19 diodes, 7 resistors, 6 capacitors, 2 ICs and 1 crystal. It belongs with the AVR (ATmega, ATtiny) boards of this library.

Main components

2

README

pcb/README.md

QEZ PCB

Features

  • Powered by an Atmega32u2
  • Basic ESD and overvoltage protection
  • Centered USB type-C port for a detachable cable
  • Multiple layout options (see below)
  • Fully programmable using QMK and Vial

Supported layouts

layout1 layout2 layout3

Preview

pcb_back pcb_front

Parts

82
QtyValueFootprintReferences
31MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1U-NoLEDMX1, MX2, MX12, MX13, MX14, MX15, MX16, MX17, MX18, MX19, MX20, MX22, MX23, MX24, MX25, MX26 +15
19D_Smallcustom_parts:D_SOT-23_ANKD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D19 +3
20.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC2, C3
210kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR5, R6
222Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR3, R4
222pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC6, C7
25.1kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR1, R2
2MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1.25U-NoLEDMX10, MX11
2MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-2.25U-ReversedStabilizers-NoLEDMX35, MX39
11.5kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR7
110uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC1
11uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012MetricC5
1ATmega32U2-AUPackage_QFP:TQFP-32_7x7mm_P0.8mmU1
1Crystal_GND24_SmallCrystal:Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mmX1
1LOGOcustom_parts:vial_logoG***
1LOGOcustom_parts:elmoG***
1LOGOcustom_parts:qmkG***
1MX-LEDcustom_parts:MXOnly-6.25U-ReversedStabilizers-flippedLEDMX41
1MX-LEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1.25UMX34
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1.75U-NoLEDMX21
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-1.5U-NoLEDMX30
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-2U-ReversedStabilizers-NoLEDMX40
1MX-NoLEDMX_Only:MXOnly-2.75U-ReversedStabilizers-NoLEDMX33
1Polyfuse_SmallFuse:Fuse_1206_3216MetricF1
1SRV05-4Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6U2
1SW_PushButton_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_TL3342RESET
1USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12USB1

Questions

How big is the QEZ PCB?

It measures 194.3 × 79 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the QEZ use?

82 parts, built around the ATMEGA32U2-AU and SRV05-4. 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 QEZ KiCad files?

From the str-dst/QEZ repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/qez.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the QEZ design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask str-dst before reusing the design.

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