Le oeuf
eggsworks·le-oeuf·le-oeuf/le-oeuf.kicad_pcb
About the Le oeuf PCB
Le oeuf is an open source PCB design by eggsworks, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 215.1 × 81.2 mm, with 75 components from 5 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74HC595D,118. By type, the board carries 37 switches, 36 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
An ultra-low profile (Kailh PG1425 "X Switch") keyboard inspired by Le Chiffre.
An ultra-low profile (Kailh PG1425 "X Switch") keyboard inspired by Le Chiffre.
- 36x 1N4148 diodes, SOD-123 - 36x Kailh PG1425 + caps - 1x 74HC595D shift register, SOP-16 - 1x Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040
1. Solder all surface-mount components on the front of the board (diodes, shift register, XIAO) 2. Solder switches 3. Flash firmware, install caps, and enjoy :D

Main components on the Le oeuf
Le oeuf bill of materials (BOM)
75 components, 5 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74HC595D,118 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U2 |
| 1 | S2B-PH-K-S | JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 36 | PG1425 | Kailh-PG1425-X-Switch | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +28 |
| 1 | PCM12SMTR | SW_SPDT_PCM12 | SW37 |
| 36 | 1N4148W | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +28 |
Le oeuf design files
The KiCad project lives in the eggsworks/le-oeuf repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Le oeuf: common questions
How big is the Le oeuf PCB?
The Le oeuf measures 215.1 × 81.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Le oeuf?
75 components, from 5 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Le oeuf design files?
From the eggsworks/le-oeuf repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Le oeuf design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which eggsworks chose for the repository.