2 layers140.5 × 30 mm
Type e
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
16 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers66.7 × 74.3 mm
Macropad
Sudo-Aju/Macropad16 key macropad with 2 rotary encoders
- Size
- 66.7 × 74.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 16
- Nets
- 24
- Pads
- 89
- Tracks, vias
- 88, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 4 Dec 2025
- Updated
- 23 Jun 2026
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by Sudo-Aju, from the Sudo-Aju/Macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 66.7 × 74.3 mm with 16 parts on 24 nets, routed with 88 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 8 switches, 6 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
README
readme.mdBYH MacroPad
A custom 6-key macropad built for professional video editing workflows.
Overview
BYH is a compact 6-key mechanical macropad designed specifically for video editors using applications like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Rather than relying on keyboard shortcuts, BYH places the most frequently used editing functions beneath your fingertips while providing two precision rotary encoders for intuitive timeline control.
The device runs QMK Firmware, allowing every key, encoder, and layer to be fully customizable.
Features
- 6-key mechanical layout
- Dual EC11 rotary encoders
- 0.91" OLED display
- QMK Firmware
- Layer switching
- Custom PCB
- Silent linear mechanical switches
- Heavy aluminum encoder knobs
- Ergonomic 5–7° angled case
- USB-C connectivity
Hardware
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 |
| Keys | 6 × Cherry MX Mechanical Switches |
| Encoders | 2 × EC11 Rotary Encoders |
| Display | 0.91" OLED (I²C) |
| Firmware | QMK |
| PCB | Custom FR4 PCB |
| Case | 3D Printed |
| Connection | USB-C |
Layers
Layer 0 — Rough Cut
Primary editing controls.
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Keys | Cut, Ripple Delete, Undo, Redo, Play/Pause, Marker |
| Left Encoder | Timeline Scrub |
| Right Encoder | Timeline Zoom |
Layer 1 — Color & Audio
Color grading and audio adjustments.
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Keys | Color Wheels, Curves, Gain, Saturation, Audio Tools |
| Left Encoder | Parameter Adjustment |
| Right Encoder | Fine Control |
Bill of Materials
| Part | Qty | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 | 1 | Microcontroller |
| 0.91" OLED Display | 1 | I²C |
| EC11 Rotary Encoder | 2 | Push-button |
| Cherry MX Switch | 6 | Linear |
| DSA 1u Keycaps | 6 | Low Profile |
| Custom PCB | 1 | FR4 |
| 1N4148 Diodes | 6 | Through-hole |
| M3 Heat-set Inserts | 5 | Brass |
| M3×12 SHCS Screws | 2 | Steel |
| M3×16 SHCS Screws | 3 | Steel |
Gallery
Why BYH?
Traditional keyboards force editors to remember dozens of shortcuts.
BYH transforms the most frequently used editing commands into dedicated tactile controls, reducing hand movement while improving speed and workflow efficiency.
Future Improvements
- RGB lighting
- Wireless mode
- VIA compatibility
- Multiple OLED pages
- Application auto-detection
- Additional editing profiles
Designed for creators who spend more time editing than searching for shortcuts.
Parts
16| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | D_Small | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10 |
| 6 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6 |
| 2 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW7, SW8 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Socket | Connector:FanPinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U2 |
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 66.7 × 74.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
16 parts. 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 Macropad KiCad files?
From the Sudo-Aju/Macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is BYH_PCB/MacroPad.kicad_pcb and its schematic BYH_PCB/MacroPad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Sudo-Aju before reusing the design.
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