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2 layers100 × 56 mmBlueprintpcb1, the printed circuit board in 3D

My first ever macropad project. In this project, I mainly follow the instructions from HackClub Blueprint and then add some modifications

Size
100 × 56 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
18
Nets
24
Pads
84
Tracks, vias
137, 12
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
12 Jan 2026
Updated
2 Feb 2026

Overview

Blueprintpcb1 is an open-source printed circuit board by ThongNQ867, from the ThongNQ867/Hackpad101 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 100 × 56 mm with 18 parts on 24 nets, routed with 137 tracks and 12 vias.

It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 8 diodes, 6 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

README.md

Hackpad101

I have went back and update this hackpad with these changes:

  • Change to button matrix to enable more buttons
  • Include a rotary encoder
  • Include 4 pins for an 0.91' OLED screen Because of that, the case is also updated. Here is the schematic:
image

Here is the PCB:

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Here is the case:

image

BOM:

  • XIAO RP2040 DIP
  • 2 RGB SK6812 MINI
  • 5 Cherry MX switches
  • 5 Blank DSA Keycaps
  • 3-D printed case (2 parts)
  • 1 EC11 rotary encoder
  • 1 I2C 0.91' OLED

Parts

18
QtyValueFootprintReferences
6D_SmallDiode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_HorizontalD3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
5SW_PushButton_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCBSW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW6
2SK6812MINIdecor:MX_SK6812MINI-E_REVD1, D2
1Conn_01x04_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1LOGOdecor:signG***
1LOGOdecor:made by thongG***
1RotaryEncoder_SwitchRotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mmSW5
1XIAO-RP2040-DIPSeeed Studio XIAO Series Library:XIAO-RP2040-DIPU1

Questions

How big is the Blueprintpcb1 PCB?

It measures 100 × 56 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Blueprintpcb1 use?

18 parts, built around the SK6812MINI-E. 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 Blueprintpcb1 KiCad files?

From the ThongNQ867/Hackpad101 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/blueprintpcb1.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/blueprintpcb1.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Blueprintpcb1 design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask ThongNQ867 before reusing the design.

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