

Macropad
- Size
- 107 × 61 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 23
- Nets
- 49
- Pads
- 107
- Tracks, vias
- 79, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 5 Feb 2021
- Updated
- 21 Nov 2022
Overview
Macropad is an open-source printed circuit board by varrocs, from the varrocs/macropad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 107 × 61 mm with 23 parts on 49 nets, routed with 79 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 9 diodes, 9 switches and 1 IC. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
Parts
23| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | DIODE | Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9 |
| 9 | SW_Push | Button_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9 |
| 1 | YAAJ_BluePill_Part_Like | Footprints:YAAJ_BluePill_1 | U1 |
The 19 most common of 23 parts.
Questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
It measures 107 × 61 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Macropad use?
23 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 Macropad KiCad files?
From the varrocs/macropad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/macropad/macropad.kicad_pcb. 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 varrocs before reusing the design.
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