Keyboard
apaleslimghost·synths·standalone/keyboard/keyboard.kicad_pcb
About the Keyboard PCB
Keyboard is an open source PCB design by apaleslimghost, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 264.2 × 80 mm, with 120 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ProMicro and ADS7828. By type, the board carries 69 diodes, 35 switches, 4 capacitors, 3 ICs and 1 LED.
It belongs with the audio and keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
schematics, PCBs, designs and code for Pale Slim Ghost Synthesisers hardware
schematics, PCBs, designs and code for Pale Slim Ghost Synthesisers hardware. these can be viewed on CADLAB.io.
- [ ] generate build guides with pcbdraw populate - [ ] publishing to github pages - [ ] makefiles with kikit
- hardware is licenced under CERN-OHL-S - software/firmware is licenced under Parity Public Licence 7.0.0 - artwork is licenced under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0

Main components on the Keyboard
Keyboard bill of materials (BOM)
120 components, 9 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProMicro | Elite-C-castellated-24pin | U1 |
| 2 | ADS7828 | TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_P0.65mm | U2, U3 |
| 8 | R_Potentiometer_Endless | Alpha RV112FF | RV1, RV2, RV3, RV4, RV5, RV6, RV7, RV8 |
| 34 | SW_Push | Kailh Choc V1 | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +26 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | RotaryEncoder_EC11 | SW35 |
| 1 | WaveShare_OLED | WaveShare OLED 1.5 inch | OL1 |
| 35 | D | D_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +27 |
| 34 | SK6812MINI | SK6812MINI-E | D35, D36, D37, D38, D39, D40, D41, D42 +26 |
| 4 | C | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C3, C4 |
Keyboard design files
The KiCad project lives in the apaleslimghost/synths repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Keyboard: common questions
How big is the Keyboard PCB?
The Keyboard measures 264.2 × 80 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Keyboard?
120 components, from 9 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 Keyboard design files?
From the apaleslimghost/synths 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 Keyboard design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which apaleslimghost chose for the repository.
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