Macropad
About the Macropad PCB
Macropad is an open source PCB design by bytesizedengineering, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 116 mm, with 111 components from 13 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO, TCA9555RTWR and SN74LV1T34DBV. By type, the board carries 25 capacitors, 22 switches, 22 diodes, 20 LEDs, 17 resistors and 3 ICs.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
Main components on the Macropad
Macropad bill of materials (BOM)
111 components, 13 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO | MOUDLE14P-SMD-2.54-21X17.8MM | U1 |
| 1 | TCA9555RTWR | WQFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.45x2.45mm | U2 |
| 1 | SN74LV1T34DBV | SOT-23-5 | U3 |
| 1 | SM04B-SRSS-TB | CONN_SM04B-SRSS-TB_JST | J1 |
| 1 | R_Potentiometer_US | PTA6043-2010CIB103 | RV1 |
| 20 | keyswitch | SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +12 |
| 2 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW21, SW22 |
| 20 | SK6812MINI-E | MX_SK6812MINI-E | LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4, LED5, LED6, LED7, LED8 +12 |
| 22 | 1N4148W | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +14 |
| 21 | 0.1uF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 +13 |
| 4 | 10nF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C2, C4, C22, C25 |
| 3 | 4.7k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3 |
| 14 | 10K | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 +6 |
Macropad design files
The KiCad project lives in the bytesizedengineering/macropad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Macropad: common questions
How big is the Macropad PCB?
The Macropad measures 100 × 116 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Macropad?
111 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Macropad design files?
From the bytesizedengineering/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 bytesizedengineering. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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