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Steve Macropad

Daviiipkp·Steve_Macropad·PCB/SmartStevePad.kicad_pcb

Steve Macropad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by Daviiipkp

About the Steve Macropad PCB

Steve Macropad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by Daviiipkp, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 86 × 78.5 mm, with 20 components from 6 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 9 switches, 9 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.

It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.

From the project

A custom mechanical macropad designed to control the "Smart Steve" personal automation assistant. It features a rotary encoder for volume/media control, an OLED screen for system status, and 8 mechanical keys for shortcuts.

Steve Macropad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Steve Macropad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Steve Macropad bill of materials (BOM)

20 components, 6 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
1
Conn_01x04_Socket
J1
8
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8
1
RotaryEncoder
SW9
8
1N4148
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8
1
SK6812
D9

Steve Macropad design files

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

Steve Macropad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Steve Macropad use?

The Steve Macropad is built around the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Steve Macropad PCB?

The Steve Macropad measures 86 × 78.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Steve Macropad?

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

Where can I download the Steve Macropad design files?

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

Can I use the Steve Macropad design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Steve Macropad 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.

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