2 layers103 × 30.5 mm
2 layers45.2 × 64.3 mm
Hackpad template
TheScientist101/hackpad-templateA Kicad template to design a macropad or keyboard. Made for a McNeil HS Hack Club meeting.
- Size
- 45.2 × 64.3 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 9
- Nets
- 18
- Pads
- 56
- Tracks, vias
- 44, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.99 (file 20241129)
- Created
- 13 Feb 2025
- Updated
- 13 Feb 2025
Overview
Hackpad template is an open-source printed circuit board by TheScientist101, from the TheScientist101/hackpad-template repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 45.2 × 64.3 mm with 9 parts on 18 nets, routed with 44 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 4 diodes, 4 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Parts
9| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | D | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 4 | SW_Push | PCM_Switch_Keyboard_Cherry_MX:SW_Cherry_MX_PCB_1.00u | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | opl-seeed:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
Questions
How big is the Hackpad template PCB?
It measures 45.2 × 64.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Hackpad template use?
9 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 Hackpad template KiCad files?
From the TheScientist101/hackpad-template repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hackpad-template.kicad_pcb and its schematic hackpad-template.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Hackpad template design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask TheScientist101 before reusing the design.
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