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Macropad-Project-Hackclub

FallenFireGit·Macropad-Project-Hackclub·PCB/Macropad_Project.kicad_pcb

Macropad-Project-Hackclub PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by FallenFireGit

About the Macropad-Project-Hackclub PCB

Macropad-Project-Hackclub is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by FallenFireGit, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 57 × 55 mm, with 12 components from 5 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 5 switches, 5 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.

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

From the project

This project is a fully custom macropad created as part of Hack Club’s Blueprint program. It includes hardware design, firmware development, and key mapping to streamline workflows for coding, media control, and everyday tasks.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/9fae68e933ab6ca3eb6c6fbd/w/e29f54b044d25261ca5eb345/e/77b8e0202e6b1857755b35e1?configuration=List_9OLYDYIAN7BGAN%3DDefault&renderMode=0&uiState=6abfb8134bd670947d70477b

This project is a fully custom macropad created as part of Hack Club’s Blueprint program. It includes hardware design, firmware development, and key mapping to streamline workflows for coding, media control, and everyday tasks.

Macropad-Project-Hackclub, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Macropad-Project-Hackclub

Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040

Macropad-Project-Hackclub bill of materials (BOM)

12 components, 5 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040
U1
1
OLED_DISPLAY
J1
1
RotaryEncoder_Switch
SW1
4
SW_Push
SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5
5
D
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5

Macropad-Project-Hackclub design files

The KiCad project lives in the FallenFireGit/Macropad-Project-Hackclub repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Macropad-Project-Hackclub: common questions

What microcontroller does the Macropad-Project-Hackclub use?

The Macropad-Project-Hackclub is built around the Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Macropad-Project-Hackclub PCB?

The Macropad-Project-Hackclub measures 57 × 55 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Macropad-Project-Hackclub?

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

Where can I download the Macropad-Project-Hackclub design files?

From the FallenFireGit/Macropad-Project-Hackclub repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Macropad-Project-Hackclub design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Macropad-Project-Hackclub 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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