Slackpad
About the Slackpad PCB
Slackpad is an open source PCB design by faded-debug, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 94.5 × 94 mm, with 26 components from 4 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO. By type, the board carries 13 switches, 12 diodes and 1 IC.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
A programmable pad that includes 12 keys used for keyboard shortcuts in apps like Slack and OBS.
A programmable pad that includes 12 keys used for keyboard shortcuts in apps like Slack and OBS.
Diode direction is COL2ROW — current flows from the column, through the switch and its diode, into the row.
Note: on the PCB the physical columns run right to left, so COL1 is the rightmost column.
The case is a tray with a lid. The PCB drops into the tray and is surrounded by walls on all four sides; the top plate closes it from above and carries the switches.
Main components on the Slackpad
Slackpad bill of materials (BOM)
26 components, 4 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO | XIAO-Generic-Hybrid-14P-2.54-21X17.8MM | U1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW1 |
| 12 | SW_Push | SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9 +4 |
| 12 | D | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +4 |
Slackpad design files
The KiCad project lives in the faded-debug/Slackpad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPCB/Slackpad.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPCB/Slackpad.kicad_sch
Slackpad: common questions
How big is the Slackpad PCB?
The Slackpad measures 94.5 × 94 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Slackpad?
26 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Slackpad design files?
From the faded-debug/Slackpad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Slackpad design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with faded-debug. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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