Kestrel left thumb
HNBN9·kestrel
About the Kestrel left thumb PCB
Kestrel left thumb is an open source PCB design by HNBN9, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 38.1 × 36.6 mm, with 10 components from 3 distinct parts.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
3x5 37keys, 19mm trackball split keyboard
Kestrel left thumb bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 3 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~ | 5 way switch | 5SW1 |
| 7 | 1N4148 | Nexperia_CFP3_SOD-123W | DL1, DL5, DL9, DL13, DL17, DL20, DL21 |
| 2 | ~ | SW_choc_v2_HS_CPG135001S30_1u | LC15, LC16 |
Kestrel left thumb design files
The KiCad project lives in the HNBN9/kestrel repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Kestrel left thumb: common questions
How big is the Kestrel left thumb PCB?
The Kestrel left thumb measures 38.1 × 36.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Kestrel left thumb?
10 components, from 3 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 Kestrel left thumb design files?
From the HNBN9/kestrel repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Kestrel left thumb design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with HNBN9. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.