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Macropad

evanofslack·macropad·KiCAD/MacroBoard_v2/MacroBoardv2.kicad_pcb

Macropad PCB layout, top view — open source board by evanofslack

About the Macropad PCB

Macropad is an open source PCB design by evanofslack, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 91 × 73 mm, with 20 components from 4 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 10 diodes, 6 relays and 4 resistors.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery, and the repository also holds 1 earlier revision of it.

From the project

Keypad for macros

Macropad utilizing the Raspberry Pi Pico. 3 layers of functionality, 6 switches, and 1 rotary encoder switch. Implements CircuitPython HID libraries and Adafruit matrix keypad library. Custom PCB designed in KiCAD (Gerbers can be found in the folder). Custom case designed in SolidWorks featuring a lasercut acrylic plates and a 3D printed base.

Macropad, from the project README
From the project README

Macropad bill of materials (BOM)

20 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
6
KEYSW
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6
4
LED
D1, D2, D3, D4
6
D
D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10
4
R
R1, R2, R3, R4

Macropad design files

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

Macropad: common questions

How big is the Macropad PCB?

The Macropad measures 91 × 73 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Macropad?

20 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Macropad design files?

From the evanofslack/macropad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which evanofslack chose for the repository.

Earlier revisions in the repo: MacroBoard

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