Hackpad for editing

heyy-Shubham·hackpad-for-editing·PCB/Hacpad for editing PCB File.kicad_pcb

About the Hackpad for editing PCB

Hackpad for editing is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by heyy-Shubham, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 103.2 × 98.7 mm, with 12 components from 4 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 10 switches, 1 module and 1 connector.

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

From the project

Hackpad for Editing is a custom-built, open-source mechanical macropad designed to supercharge your video and audio editing workflow. It combines a hand-designed PCB schematic (KiCad), a 3D-printed enclosure, and lightweight C++ firmware — all built from scratch. The firmware runs on PlatformIO inside VS Code, making it easy to modify, build, and f

As a video editor, I was tired of reaching across the keyboard for shortcuts like Undo, Redo, and Zoom constantly. I wanted a dedicated device that keeps my hands in the editing zone — so I built the Hackpad For Editing.

I will make this device using 9 swcherrymx (switch) and encoder and 0.91 oled display just plug and enhance editing leval build for editors

Hackpad for editing, from the project README — From the project README

Main components on the Hackpad for editing

RaspberryPi_Pico

Hackpad for editing bill of materials (BOM)

12 components, 4 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

Qty	Part	Footprint	Refs
1	RaspberryPi_Pico	RaspberryPi_Pico_Common_THT	A1
1	Conn_01x04_Pin	PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical	J1
9	SW_SPST	SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB	SW1, SW2, SW3, SW04, SW5, SW6, SW07, SW8 +1
1	RotaryEncoder	RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm	SW10

Hackpad for editing design files

The KiCad project lives in the heyy-Shubham/hackpad-for-editing repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

LayoutPCB/Hacpad for editing PCB File.kicad_pcb
SchematicPCB/Hacpad for editing PCB File.kicad_sch
BOMBOM.csv

Hackpad for editing: common questions

What microcontroller does the Hackpad for editing use?

The Hackpad for editing is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Hackpad for editing PCB?

The Hackpad for editing measures 103.2 × 98.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Hackpad for editing?

12 components, from 4 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 Hackpad for editing design files?

From the heyy-Shubham/hackpad-for-editing 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 Hackpad for editing design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which heyy-Shubham chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the Hackpad for editing 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.