4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers87.2 × 97 mm
Toby hackpad
tobycm/toby-hackpad- Size
- 87.2 × 97 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 35
- Nets
- 47
- Pads
- 191
- Tracks, vias
- 334, 33
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 25 Apr 2026
- Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
Overview
Toby hackpad is an open-source printed circuit board by tobycm, from the tobycm/toby-hackpad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 87.2 × 97 mm with 35 parts on 47 nets, routed with 334 tracks and 33 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 12 diodes, 11 switches, 6 capacitors, 2 resistors and 2 ICs. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1Parts
35| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11, D12 |
| 10 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9, SW10 |
| 5 | 1uF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 2 | 4.7K | Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 100nF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06_Pin | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | MCP23017_SO | Package_SO:SOIC-28W_7.5x17.9mm_P1.27mm | U2 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Rotary_Encoder:RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm_CircularMountingHoles | SW11 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
| 1 | ~ | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | DISPLAY1 |
Questions
How big is the Toby hackpad PCB?
It measures 87.2 × 97 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Toby hackpad use?
35 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 Toby hackpad KiCad files?
From the tobycm/toby-hackpad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is toby-hackpad.kicad_pcb and its schematic toby-hackpad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Toby hackpad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask tobycm before reusing the design.
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