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Kinesis-2040-thumb

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Kinesis-2040-thumb PCB layout, top view — open source board by fomichev

About the Kinesis-2040-thumb PCB

Kinesis-2040-thumb is an open source PCB design by fomichev, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 71 × 103 mm, with 13 components from 3 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 6 diodes and 1 connector.

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-thumb, from the project README
From the project README

Kinesis-2040-thumb bill of materials (BOM)

13 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
Conn_01x07
J2
6
MX_SW_HS
CTRL1, ENTR1, GUI1, PGDN1, PGUP1, SPC1
6
1N4148
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6

Kinesis-2040-thumb 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-thumb: common questions

How big is the Kinesis-2040-thumb PCB?

The Kinesis-2040-thumb measures 71 × 103 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Kinesis-2040-thumb?

13 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Kinesis-2040-thumb 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-thumb design in my own project?

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

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