Hexboard
About the Hexboard PCB
Hexboard is an open source NXP PCB design by Hexadecimaaal, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 321.9 × 112.4 mm, with 165 components from 21 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the Teensy2.0_(C), from the NXP family. By type, the board carries 83 LEDs, 72 diodes, 7 connectors, 1 IC and 1 switch.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
weird keyboard
Main components on the Hexboard
Hexboard bill of materials (BOM)
165 components, 21 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teensy2.0_(C) | Teensy2.0 | U1 |
| 1 | col12 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | col17 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | row1 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | row2 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | row3 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | row4 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | row5 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-ISO | MX72ALT1 |
| 1 | SW_Push | SW_SPST_TL3342 | SW1 |
| 61 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-1U-NoLED | MX1, MX6, MX7, MX8, MX9, MX11, MX12, MX13 +53 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-1.5U-NoLED | MX2 |
| 3 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-1.75U-NoLED | MX3, MX5, MX69 |
| 11 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-1.25U-NoLED | MX3ALT1, MX4ALT1, MX5ALT1, MX10, MX10ALT1, MX15, MX15ALT1, MX20 +3 |
| 2 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-2.25U-NoLED | MX4, MX73 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-6.25U-NoLED | MX40 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-7U-NoLED | MX40ALT1 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-3U-NoLED | MX40ALT2 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-2U-NoLED | MX71 |
| 1 | MX-NoLED | MXOnly-1.5U-Vertical-NoLED | MX72 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | D_Small | Diode-hybrid-3pad | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +64 |
Hexboard design files
The KiCad project lives in the Hexadecimaaal/hexboard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layouthexboard.kicad_pcb
- Schematichexboard.kicad_sch
Hexboard: common questions
What microcontroller does the Hexboard use?
The Hexboard is built around the Teensy2.0_(C), from the NXP family.
How big is the Hexboard PCB?
The Hexboard measures 321.9 × 112.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Hexboard?
165 components, from 21 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Hexboard design files?
From the Hexadecimaaal/hexboard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Hexboard design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Hexadecimaaal. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Hexboard without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug NXP firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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