Wave65
BasementCircuits·wave65·hardware/65_keyboard_pcb.kicad_pcb
About the Wave65 PCB
Wave65 is an open source PCB design by BasementCircuits, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 304.8 × 123.2 mm, with 164 components from 22 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the M32U4-AU. By type, the board carries 76 switches, 70 diodes, 7 capacitors, 7 resistors, 1 IC and 1 crystal.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
discipline65 inspired keyboard
- QMK firmware - Acrylic sandwich case - Encoder support - VIA-configurable

Main components on the Wave65
Wave65 bill of materials (BOM)
164 components, 22 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M32U4-AU | TQFP-44_10x10mm_P0.8mm | U1 |
| 1 | 16 MHz | Crystal_SMD_5032-4Pin_5.0x3.2mm | Y1 |
| 1 | 500 mA | Fuse_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | F1 |
| 1 | 7U | MX-7U-Stabilizer | ST62 |
| 57 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.00u_PCB-NOSCREEN | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +49 |
| 1 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_2.00u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW14 |
| 6 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.50u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW16, SW29, SW70, SW71, SW73, SW74 |
| 2 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.75u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW31, SW56 |
| 2 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_2.25u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW43, SW45 |
| 6 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.25u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW59, SW60, SW61, SW63, SW64, SW69 |
| 1 | RESET | SW_SPST_SKQG_WithoutStem | SW75 |
| 1 | EC11 | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW76 |
| 69 | — | D_MiniMELF | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +61 |
| 1 | LED | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D69 |
| 2 | 22 pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C5 |
| 3 | 0.1uF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C2, C3, C4 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C6 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C7 |
| 2 | 5k1 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 1 | LED_R | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R3 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R4, R7 |
| 2 | 22R | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R5, R6 |
Wave65 design files
The KiCad project lives in the BasementCircuits/wave65 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Wave65: common questions
How big is the Wave65 PCB?
The Wave65 measures 304.8 × 123.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Wave65?
164 components, from 22 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Wave65 design files?
From the BasementCircuits/wave65 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Wave65 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which BasementCircuits chose for the repository.
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