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Minikbd

andyclymer·minikbd·Hardware/KiCad project/MiniKbd.kicad_pcb

Minikbd PCB layout, top view — open source board by andyclymer

About the Minikbd PCB

Minikbd is an open source PCB design by andyclymer, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 91.4 × 41.9 mm, with 18 components from 6 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the Trinket3v3. By type, the board carries 6 switches, 6 diodes, 3 resistors and 1 IC.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

The MiniKbd is designed to be built in one of three configurations:

The MiniKbd is designed to be built in one of three configurations:

- “Six keyboard keyswitches” - “Two rotary encoders” - “One rotary encoder and two keyboard keyswitches”

Minikbd, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Minikbd

Trinket3v3

Minikbd bill of materials (BOM)

18 components, 6 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Trinket3v3
IC1
2
ROTARY_ENCODER_SWITCH
EN1, EN2
6
SPST
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6
6
D
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6
1
33k
R1
2
15k
R2, R3

Minikbd design files

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

Minikbd: common questions

How big is the Minikbd PCB?

The Minikbd measures 91.4 × 41.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Minikbd?

18 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Minikbd design files?

From the andyclymer/minikbd repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Minikbd design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with andyclymer. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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