Forsteri
camiha·forsteri·type-a/v1/Forsteri.kicad_pcb
About the Forsteri PCB
Forsteri is an open source PCB design by camiha, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 256 × 93.1 mm, with 86 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ProMicro. By type, the board carries 43 switches, 42 diodes and 1 IC.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
40%, alice-style keyboard

Main components on the Forsteri
Forsteri bill of materials (BOM)
86 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProMicro | ProMicro_v3 | U1 |
| 33 | SW_PUSH | SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +25 |
| 4 | SW_PUSH | SW_Cherry_MX_1.25u_PCB | SW13, SW35, SW36, SW41 |
| 3 | SW_PUSH | SW_Cherry_MX_1.75u_PCB | SW23, SW24, SW42 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | SW_Cherry_MX_2.25u_PCB_ReverseStabilizer | SW39 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | SW_Cherry_MX_2.00u_PCB_ReverseStabilizer | SW40 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | ResetSW_1side | SW43 |
| 42 | D_Small | D3_TH | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +34 |
Forsteri design files
The KiCad project lives in the camiha/forsteri repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Forsteri: common questions
How big is the Forsteri PCB?
The Forsteri measures 256 × 93.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Forsteri?
86 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Forsteri design files?
From the camiha/forsteri repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Forsteri design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which camiha chose for the repository.