2 layers18.5 × 11.1 mm
Switch
byrantech/laptop
anyon_e, a highly integrated, high end, open source laptop. Attempt the impossible.
6 parts4.3kMIT
2 layers38.1 × 50.5 mm
Macroknob
theepicflyer/macroknob1ZMK-based dongle for split keyboards. 2 keys and a knob.
- Size
- 38.1 × 50.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 6
- Nets
- 25
- Pads
- 50
- Tracks, vias
- 22, 29
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 29 Dec 2024
- Updated
- 10 Feb 2026
Overview
Macroknob is an open-source printed circuit board by theepicflyer, from the theepicflyer/macroknob repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 38.1 × 50.5 mm with 6 parts on 25 nets, routed with 22 tracks and 29 vias.
Its parts include 4 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the nRF52 and nRF5x boards of this library.
README
README.mdmacroknob
A simple 2-key, 1 rotary encoder shield for ZMK. Designed to complement any ZMK keyboard as a dongle.
This repo contains the PCB and case files for the MacroKnob. The software (shield config) can be found here: https://github.com/theepicflyer/macroknob-shield.
Parts
6| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Keyswitch | ScottoKeebs_MX:MX_PCB_1.00u | S1, S2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Socket | Connector_JST:JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | Nice_Nano_V2 | ScottoKeebs_MCU:Nice_Nano_V2 | U1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | ScottoKeebs_Scotto:Encoder_EC11_MX | SW1 |
| 1 | Switch | Button_Switch_SMD:SW_SPST_PTS810 | SW2 |
Questions
How big is the Macroknob PCB?
It measures 38.1 × 50.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macroknob use?
6 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 Macroknob KiCad files?
From the theepicflyer/macroknob repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is macroknob.kicad_pcb and its schematic macroknob.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Macroknob design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask theepicflyer before reusing the design.
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