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BedTime2022·Macropad·PCB/Macropad.kicad_pcb

Macropad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by BedTime2022

About the Macropad PCB

Macropad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by BedTime2022, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 63.9 mm, with 12 components from 4 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 5 switches, 5 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.

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

From the project

On 6 of december, I started designing the macropad, with the intent of making a 4 keys keyboard for ddr like games. after some thought I decided to add a enter and dfjk keys.

On 6 of december, I started designing the macropad, with the intent of making a 4 keys keyboard for ddr like games. after some thought I decided to add a enter and dfjk keys.

- Cherry MX Switches Standard mechanical switches 5

- Blank DSA Keycaps Profile keycaps compatible with MX switches 5

- SK6812 Mini LEDs Addressable RGB LEDs 5

- Seeed XIAO RP2040 Microcontroller board (RP2040) 1

Macropad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Macropad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Macropad bill of materials (BOM)

12 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
1
Conn_01x04
J1
5
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5
5
SK6812MINI
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5

Macropad design files

The KiCad project lives in the BedTime2022/Macropad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Macropad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Macropad use?

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

How big is the Macropad PCB?

The Macropad measures 100 × 63.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Macropad?

12 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Macropad design files?

From the BedTime2022/Macropad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with BedTime2022. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Macropad 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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