Ergodox
About the Ergodox PCB
Ergodox is an open source PCB design by cgarcia2097, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 252.6 × 136.3 mm, with 152 components from 2 distinct parts.
From the project
KiCAD plugin written in Python for programatically placing clusters of components onto a PCB from a layout file.
This is a KiCAD plugin written in Python for programatically placing clusters of components onto a PCB from a layout file.
As always, feel free to contribute by posting issues and pull requests.
What it is not is a keyboard generator. That requires programmatic generation of components with minimal human editing. Other projects are better proofs of concepts, such as MrKeebs Keyboard Builder and Jeroen Bouwens klepcbgen.
Ergodox bill of materials (BOM)
152 components, 2 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | D | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D_0, D_1, D_2, D_3, D_4, D_5, D_6, D_7 +68 |
| 76 | SW_SPST | SW_Hybrid_Cherry_MX_Alps_1.00u | K_0, K_1, K_2, K_3, K_4, K_5, K_6, K_7 +68 |
Ergodox design files
The KiCad project lives in the cgarcia2097/kle-placement-router repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Ergodox: common questions
How big is the Ergodox PCB?
The Ergodox measures 252.6 × 136.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Ergodox?
152 components, from 2 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Ergodox design files?
From the cgarcia2097/kle-placement-router repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Ergodox design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which cgarcia2097 chose for the repository.
