Pinci

camrbuss·pinci·pcb/pinci.kicad_pcb

About the Pinci PCB

Pinci is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by camrbuss, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 114 × 88.5 mm, with 29 components from 6 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the PICO, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 17 switches, 2 ICs, 2 connectors and 2 resistors.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

Super thin split PCB keyboard using rp2040 chips running Rust

This project is still under development, submit an issue if you have questions.

- 34 key layout with two thumb keys skewed outward - Kailh PG1232 Low Profile Switches - Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) - Reversible PCB - TRS capable hardware (normal headphone cable) - Minimal SMD components and no THT components - No diodes, just direct switch to gpio connections - Useable with and without a case

Pinci, from the project README — From the project README

Main components on the Pinci

PICO

Pinci bill of materials (BOM)

29 components, 6 distinct parts.

Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
2	PICO	raspberrypi_pico	U1, U2
2	AudioJack4	TRRS_Socket_54-00177	J1, J2
2	MountingHole	90611A112_Screw_Mount_Nut	H1, H2
4	MountingHole	M2_Hole	H3, H4, H5, H6
17	SW_Push_Dual	Kailh_PG1232	SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +9
2	10k	R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder	R1, R2

Pinci design files

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

Layoutpcb/pinci.kicad_pcb
Schematicpcb/pinci.kicad_sch

Pinci: common questions

What microcontroller does the Pinci use?

The Pinci is built around the PICO, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Pinci PCB?

The Pinci measures 114 × 88.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Pinci?

29 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Pinci design files?

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

Can I use the Pinci design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which camrbuss chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Pinci 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.