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Kinesis-2040

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Kinesis-2040 PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by fomichev

About the Kinesis-2040 PCB

Kinesis-2040 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by fomichev, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 108 × 86 mm, with 12 components from 8 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

Kinesis Advantage 2 Redux

I've been an avid Kinesis Advantage 2 (KA2) user for years, but recently I felt the urge to explore alternative switch options beyond the classic Cherry MX. Unfortunately, Kinesis stopped offering replacement PCBs around 2022-2023, and my soldering skills aren't quite up to the challenge of a DIY swap.

That's why this project exists: to completely rewire your KA2 with custom-designed PCBs, giving you the flexibility to use any switches you desire without having to deal with the complexity of preserving or desoldering the original boards. This build leverages the powerful QMK firmware and…

Kinesis-2040, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Kinesis-2040

Pico

Kinesis-2040 bill of materials (BOM)

12 components, 8 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Pico
U1
1
Conn_01x12
COLS_DBG1
1
Conn_01x03
COLS_FDBG1
2
Conn_01x06
COLS_LEFT1, COLS_RIGHT1
2
Conn_01x13
F_LEFT1, F_RIGHT1
1
Conn_01x06
ROWS_DBG2
2
Conn_01x05
ROWS_LEFT1, ROWS_RIGHT1
2
Conn_01x07
THUMB_LEFT1, THUMB_RIGHT1

Kinesis-2040 design files

The KiCad project lives in the fomichev/kinesis-advantage-2-redux repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Kinesis-2040: common questions

What microcontroller does the Kinesis-2040 use?

The Kinesis-2040 is built around the Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Kinesis-2040 PCB?

The Kinesis-2040 measures 108 × 86 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Kinesis-2040?

12 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Kinesis-2040 design files?

From the fomichev/kinesis-advantage-2-redux repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Kinesis-2040 design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Kinesis-2040 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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