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Hackpad

AM1NOM·Controla·PCB/hackpad.kicad_pcb

Hackpad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by AM1NOM
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About the Hackpad PCB

Hackpad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by AM1NOM, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 71.4 × 85.7 mm, with 10 components from 4 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 8 switches, 1 IC and 1 LED.

It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.

From the project

Controla is a compact, tactile controller that brings your most-used shortcuts and actions within reach.

Controla is a compact, tactile controller that brings your most-used shortcuts and actions within reach. It pairs responsive physical controls with a crisp OLED for clear status and feedback, so you always know what layer or mode you’re in. Perfect for switching tools, controlling media, or speeding up repetitive tasks, Controla fits neatly beside your keyboard and adapts to your workflow.

Hackpad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Hackpad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Hackpad bill of materials (BOM)

10 components, 4 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
7
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7
1
RotaryEncoder
SW9
1
OLED
OL1

Hackpad design files

The KiCad project lives in the AM1NOM/Controla repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Hackpad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Hackpad use?

The Hackpad is built around the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Hackpad PCB?

The Hackpad measures 71.4 × 85.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Hackpad?

10 components, from 4 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Hackpad design files?

From the AM1NOM/Controla repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Hackpad design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which AM1NOM chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Hackpad without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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