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Dilpad

dillhicks·dilpad

Dilpad PCB layout, top view — open source board by dillhicks

About the Dilpad PCB

Dilpad is an open source PCB design by dillhicks, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 97.6 × 81.8 mm, with 36 components from 5 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 17 diodes, 2 switches and 1 connector.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

dilpad: Hotswap Numpad/Macropad with QMK Support

Dilpad is a simple, easy to build numpad that is loosely based on the Dumbpad. Initially created as a fork of the Dumbpad combo_oled, but adds hotswap switches, screw holes for mounting the PCB to the case, and moved everything to the right. It was decided at that point to simply make another board to learn how to build keyboards from scratch!

This board presents a great introduction to making keyboards, and soldering to those who are new. The dilpad also sounds surprisingly good with a plate/shroud and case that resonates well. The dilpad was also designed with a little bit more space to…

Dilpad, from the project README
From the project README

Dilpad bill of materials (BOM)

36 components, 5 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Conn_01x04_Socket
J1
16
MX_SW_HS
MX1, MX2, MX3, MX4, MX5, MX6, MX7, MX8 +8
1
RotaryEncoder_Switch
SW1
1
SW_Push
SW2
17
1N4148
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +9

Dilpad design files

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

Dilpad: common questions

How big is the Dilpad PCB?

The Dilpad measures 97.6 × 81.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Dilpad?

36 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Dilpad design files?

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

Can I use the Dilpad design in my own project?

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

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