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2 layers98.5 × 68.5 mmVaskos, the printed circuit board in 3D

A simple 3-key mechanical macropad built for the Hackpad competition using a Seeeduino XIAO and Cherry MX switches.

Size
98.5 × 68.5 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
11
Nets
17
Pads
48
Tracks, vias
30, 0
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
Created
5 Sep 2026
Updated
14 Sep 2026

Overview

Vaskos is an open-source printed circuit board by vask3, from the vask3/Vaskopad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 98.5 × 68.5 mm with 11 parts on 17 nets, routed with 30 tracks and 0 vias.

Its parts include 4 switches, 1 IC and 1 connector. It belongs with the ESP32 and RISC-V boards of this library.

README

README.md

Vaskopad

A simple 3-key mechanical macropad built for the Hackpad competition using a Seeeduino XIAO and Cherry MX switches.

Repo Structure

  • production/ - KiCad PCB design files and production Gerbers and firmware
  • cad/ - Enclosure and top plate 3D models (.step files included)

3D view design_pcb image

Assembly

  1. Print the case and plate files from the cad/ folder.
  2. Snap the switches into the top plate and solder them to the PCB.
  3. Place the assembled board into the case (it rests on the inner support ledge).

Built for Hack Club's Hackpad event.

  • Special thanks to the mechanical keyboard and open-source CAD community for assistance in refining the enclosure geometry and support structures.

Parts

11
QtyValueFootprintReferences
4MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3H1, H2, H3, H4
4SW_PushButton_Switch_Keyboard:SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCBSW1, SW2, SW3, SW4
1BuzzerBuzzer_Beeper:Buzzer_12x9.5RM7.6BZ1
1Conn_01x08_PinConnector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1XIAO-ESP32-C3-SMDfootprints1:XIAO-Generic-Hybrid-14P-2.54-21X17.8MMU1

Questions

How big is the Vaskos PCB?

It measures 98.5 × 68.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Vaskos use?

11 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 Vaskos KiCad files?

From the vask3/Vaskopad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is production/Vaskos.kicad_pcb and its schematic production/Vaskos.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Vaskos design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask vask3 before reusing the design.

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