4 layers234 × 84 mm
Main panel
google/mozc-devices
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
234 parts3kApache-2.0
2 layers42.9 × 77.2 mm
Macropad
v1m08/macropad1) Set up OPL Libary 2) Add this for the OLED footprints 3) Download all the project files into KiCad/Fusion or whatever system you use and you can edit however
- Size
- 42.9 × 77.2 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 12
- Nets
- 20
- Pads
- 76
- Tracks, vias
- 121, 13
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
- Created
- 22 Nov 2025
- Updated
- 24 Nov 2025
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by v1m08, from the v1m08/macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 42.9 × 77.2 mm with 12 parts on 20 nets, routed with 121 tracks and 13 vias.
It is built around the SK6812MINI-E. Its parts include 6 diodes, 4 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards and the RP2040 boards of this library.
Main components
1README
README.mdSetup
- Set up OPL Libary
- Add this for the OLED footprints
- Download all the project files into KiCad/Fusion or whatever system you use and you can edit however
Materials (No BOM):
- 4x Cherry MX Switches
- 6x SK6812 MINI Leds
- 1x XIAO RP2040
- 4x Blank DSA Keycaps
- 4x M3x16 Bolt
- 4x M3 Heatset
- 1x OLED 0.91in display
| Schematic | PCB | Case |
|---|---|---|
First time CADding and second time doing PCBs. Learned lots about routing, edge cuts, and just general CADding.
Cool features:
- Macros for productivity (vibe coding)
- Layers for different modes to increase functionality
- Layeres: Volume/mute, productivity, WASD
- Switch between layers with 5s hold
- LED & OLED display showing different layers
Parts
12| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SK6812MINI | LED_SMD:LED_SK6812MINI_PLCC4_3.5x3.5mm_P1.75mm | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6 |
| 4 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04 | OLED:SSD1306-0.91-OLED-4pin-128x32 | J1 |
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040-DIP | OPL:XIAO-RP2040-DIP | U1 |
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Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 42.9 × 77.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
12 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 Macropad KiCad files?
From the v1m08/macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/macropad.kicad_pcb and its schematic PCB/macropad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask v1m08 before reusing the design.