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2 layers84 × 80 mmCardbrd, the printed circuit board in 3D

A 3 by 4 macropad with a rotary encoder and a reset button

Size
84 × 80 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
31
Nets
34
Pads
203
Tracks, vias
192, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
11 Oct 2026
Updated
13 Oct 2026

Overview

Cardbrd is an open-source printed circuit board by Tekbox12, from the Tekbox12/Cardbrd repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 84 × 80 mm with 31 parts on 34 nets, routed with 192 tracks and 0 vias.

Its parts include 12 diodes and 12 switches. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.

README

README.md

CardBrd

12 key macro pad built using ergogen v4

Features

  • QMK and VIA support
  • 12 keys (4 rows 3 columns)
  • rotary encoder with click
  • reset button

Materials

  • 1x Pro micro
  • 1x ec11 rotary encoder
  • 1x reset switch (smd, 4 pin, flat)
  • 12x 1N4148 Switches (smd or through hole)
  • 12x any(i think) 5 pin mx switches
  • 4x M2 x 3mm L x 3.2mm threaded brass inserts
  • 4x M2 Laptop style flathead screw

Firmware

My QMK fork OR Use the qmk files in the qmk folder

Parts

31
QtyValueFootprintReferences
12ComboDiodeD1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12
12MXS1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12
4MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_Pad_Via_1, _2, _3, _4
1rotary_encoderROT1
1E73:SW_TACT_ALPS_SKQGABE010B1
1ProMicroMCU1

Questions

How big is the Cardbrd PCB?

It measures 84 × 80 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Cardbrd use?

31 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 Cardbrd KiCad files?

From the Tekbox12/Cardbrd repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/CardBrd.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Cardbrd design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Tekbox12 before reusing the design.

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