Mysterium
coseyfannitutti·mysterium
About the Mysterium PCB
Mysterium is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by coseyfannitutti, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 347.7 × 146.6 mm, with 206 components from 26 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ATmega32A-PU, from the AVR/Arduino family. By type, the board carries 95 switches, 89 diodes, 7 resistors, 5 capacitors, 1 IC and 1 crystal.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
TKL keyboard that can be entirely assembled using only through hole components, including usb type-c
BOM, Build Guide, and Flashing Information
Optional High Profile Lasercut Acrylic Case

Main components on the Mysterium
Mysterium bill of materials (BOM)
206 components, 26 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATmega32A-PU | DIP-40_W15.24mm | U1 |
| 1 | Crystal | Crystal_HC49-4H_Vertical | Y1 |
| 1 | AVR-ISP-6 | AVR_ICSP_3x2 | J1 |
| 1 | BOOT | SW_PUSH_6mm | BOOT1 |
| 1 | 500mA | polyfuse_5.1mm | F1 |
| 1 | RESET | SW_PUSH_6mm | RESET1 |
| 1 | 6.25U | MX-6.25U-Stabilizer | ST83 |
| 1 | 7U | MX-7U-Stabilizer | ST84 |
| 76 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.00u_PCB-NOSCREEN | SW0, SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7 +68 |
| 1 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_2.00u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW29 |
| 6 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.50u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW33, SW46, SW77, SW81, SW86, SW90 |
| 1 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.75u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW50 |
| 8 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_1.25u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW51, SW78, SW79, SW82, SW85, SW87, SW88, SW91 |
| 2 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_2.25u_PCBNOSCREEN | SW63, SW64 |
| 1 | KEYSW | SW_Cherry_MX1A_2.75u_PCB_NOSCREEN | SW75 |
| 1 | USB_C_GCT_USB4085 | USB_C_GCT_USB4085 | USB1 |
| 1 | POWER | LED_D3.0mm | LED1 |
| 87 | D_Small | D_DO-35_SOD27_P5.08mm_Horizontal | D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7 +79 |
| 2 | 3.6V | D_DO-35_SOD27_P5.08mm_Horizontal | D95, D96 |
| 2 | 22p | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2 |
Show 6 more
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7u | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P1.50mm | C3 |
| 2 | 0.1u | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C4, C5 |
| 2 | 5.1K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2 |
| 2 | 75R | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3, R4 |
| 2 | 1.5K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R5, R6 |
| 1 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R7 |
Mysterium design files
The KiCad project lives in the coseyfannitutti/mysterium repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutmysterium-pcb.kicad_pcb
Mysterium: common questions
What microcontroller does the Mysterium use?
The Mysterium is built around the ATmega32A-PU, from the AVR/Arduino family.
How big is the Mysterium PCB?
The Mysterium measures 347.7 × 146.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Mysterium?
206 components, from 26 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Mysterium design files?
From the coseyfannitutti/mysterium repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Mysterium design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which coseyfannitutti chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the Mysterium without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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