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2 layers133.4 × 86.2 mmErgoV, the printed circuit board in 3D

A custom ergonomic split keyboard powered by a nrf52840 and PG1316S switches. At under 8 millimeters thick, this keyboard is extremly thin and portable.

Size
133.4 × 86.2 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
65
Nets
88
Pads
299
Tracks, vias
498, 87
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
5 Sep 2025
Updated
20 Sep 2025

Overview

ErgoV is an open-source printed circuit board by vibsthebot, from the vibsthebot/ergoV repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 133.4 × 86.2 mm with 65 parts on 88 nets, routed with 498 tracks and 87 vias.

It is built around the MDBT50Q-1MV2, USBLC6-2SC6 and AO3401A, with the MBR0540 among its other parts. Its parts include 23 diodes, 21 switches, 7 resistors, 6 capacitors and 3 ICs. It belongs with the nRF52 and nRF5x boards of this library.

Main components

4

README

README.md

ergoV

Picture of Keyboard in Case

A custom ergonomic split keyboard powered by a nrf52840 and PG1316S switches. At under 8 millimeters thick, this keyboard is extremly thin and portable.

Features

  • Battery Charging
  • USB C
  • Bluetooth

PCB

Image of PCB

Schematic

Schematic Picture

Designed in KiCAD and Onshape

BOM

ItemQuantityLinkPrice (each)
301540 batteries2AliExpress$6.10
PCB (JLCPCB)2-$8.40
LCSC parts--$50.00
PG1316S switches (10 pack)4 packsHolyKeebs$7.50
PG1316S keycaps (10 pack)4 packsHolyKeebs$4.50
Total$129.60

Total estimated cost: $129.60

Parts

65
QtyValueFootprintReferences
21DScottoKeebs_Components:Diode_SOD-123D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, D11, D12, D13, D14, D15, D16, D17, D18, D25, D26, D27 +5
21SW_Push_3pin_GNDPG1316S:CPG1316S01D02_kailhspecsheet_mikefiveSW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW10, SW11, SW12, SW13, SW14, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW25, SW26, SW27 +5
410uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC2, C3, C4, C11
227Resistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR1, R2
24.7uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1, C22
25k1Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR3, R4
2MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_2.7mm_M2.5H1, H2
10.47kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR12
110kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR7
12kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR11
1AO3401APackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q1
1BatteryConnector_JST:JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_HorizontalBT1
1MBR0540Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123D28
1MCP73831-2-OTPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5U2
1MDBT50Q-1MV2RF_Module:Raytac_MDBT50QU1
1OrangeLED_SMD:LED_0805_2012MetricD29
1USBLC6-2SC6Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6U4
1USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16PConnector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_G-Switch_GT-USB-7010ASVJ1

Questions

How big is the ErgoV PCB?

It measures 133.4 × 86.2 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the ErgoV use?

65 parts, built around the MDBT50Q-1MV2, USBLC6-2SC6, AO3401A and MBR0540. 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 ErgoV KiCad files?

From the vibsthebot/ergoV repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is src/left/ergoV.kicad_pcb and its schematic src/left/ergoV.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the ErgoV design in my own project?

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

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