Teensy thumb keyboard
About the Teensy thumb keyboard PCB
Teensy thumb keyboard is an open source NXP PCB design by AnthonyDiGirolamo, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 97.2 × 81.3 mm, with 75 components from 5 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the Teensy3.2, from the NXP family. By type, the board carries 60 switches, 10 diodes, 4 connectors and 1 IC.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
Handheld tactile switch keyboard for Teensy 3.2 compatible boards.
Main components on the Teensy thumb keyboard
Teensy thumb keyboard bill of materials (BOM)
75 components, 5 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teensy3.2 | Teensy32 | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08_Male | PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 3 | Conn_01x01_Male | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6, J7, J8 |
| 60 | SW_Push | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +52 |
| 10 | D_Zener_Small | D_T-1_P5.08mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +2 |
Teensy thumb keyboard design files
The KiCad project lives in the AnthonyDiGirolamo/teensy-thumb-keyboard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Teensy thumb keyboard: common questions
What microcontroller does the Teensy thumb keyboard use?
The Teensy thumb keyboard is built around the Teensy3.2, from the NXP family.
How big is the Teensy thumb keyboard PCB?
The Teensy thumb keyboard measures 97.2 × 81.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Teensy thumb keyboard?
75 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Teensy thumb keyboard design files?
From the AnthonyDiGirolamo/teensy-thumb-keyboard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Teensy thumb keyboard design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which AnthonyDiGirolamo chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the Teensy thumb keyboard without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug NXP firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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