Sub
google·mozc-devices·mozc-doublesided/board/sub/sub.kicad_pcb
About the Sub PCB
Sub is an open source PCB design by google, published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 19 × 76 mm, with 15 components from 6 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 8 diodes, 4 switches, 2 connectors and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
Circuit diagrams and firmware source code for Gboard DIY keyboards
This directory contains the firmware and hardware design for Gboard double sided version, which was released on Oct 1, 2024.
This is not an officially supported Google product.
- case/ : STL files for case - board/ : KiCad schematics and PCB layouts - firmware/ : Firmware resources for STM32CubeIDE - gerber/ : Gerber data for PCB production and assembly
- Assembled A Type Board: 26 boards (incl. 1 primary board) - See BOM below - Assembled B Type Board: 26 boards (incl. 1 primary board) - See BOM below - USB Board: 1 board - See BOM below - Cable A; JST ZH 1.5mm pitch 8pin 100mm forward…

Sub bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 6 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conn_Proxy1 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | Conn_Proxy2 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 4 | C5184526 SW_Push | Keyswitch | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 4 | C5149201 SK6812MINIe | SK6812MINIe (Reverse) | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 4 | C109001 D | D_0805_2012Metric | D5, D6, D7, D8 |
| 1 | 510 | R_0402_1005Metric | R2 |
Sub design files
The KiCad project lives in the google/mozc-devices repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Sub: common questions
How big is the Sub PCB?
The Sub measures 19 × 76 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Sub?
15 components, from 6 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Sub design files?
From the google/mozc-devices repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Sub design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its Apache-2.0 license, which google chose for the repository.
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