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Shifr

CityRunner·shifr-keyboard·shifr_pcb/shifr_pcb.kicad_pcb

Shifr PCB layout, top view — open source board by CityRunner

About the Shifr PCB

Shifr is an open source PCB design by CityRunner, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 191 × 101 mm, with 84 components from 6 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the Nice_Nano_V2. By type, the board carries 42 switches, 40 diodes, 1 IC and 1 battery holder.

It belongs with the keyboards, iot & wireless and power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

Small wireless ortholinear mechanical keyboard

Shifr (ШИФР) is a compact wireless mechanical keyboard featuring only 40 switches.

The exclusive use of through-hole components simplifies assembly and contributes to its rugged DIY aesthetic.

Shifr, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Shifr

Nice_Nano_V2

Shifr bill of materials (BOM)

84 components, 6 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Nice_Nano_V2
U1
1
Battery
BT1
40
Keyswitch
S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 +32
1
Power Switch
SW1
1
Reset Switch
SW2
40
Diode
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +32

Shifr design files

The KiCad project lives in the CityRunner/shifr-keyboard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Shifr: common questions

How big is the Shifr PCB?

The Shifr measures 191 × 101 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Shifr?

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

Where can I download the Shifr design files?

From the CityRunner/shifr-keyboard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Shifr design in my own project?

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

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