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Hackclub macropad

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Hackclub macropad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by Kavishomg

About the Hackclub macropad PCB

Hackclub macropad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by Kavishomg, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 73.9 × 76.9 mm, with 9 components from 4 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 5 switches, 2 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.

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

From the project

A custom 5-key macropad with OLED display and rotary encoder. Designed in KiCad and Onshape for Hack Club Blueprint.

This is my project for the Hack Club Blueprint. i wanted a controller for my pc and some robots that i am gonna build in future. So i decided to build a custom macropad with 5 keys which i think are enough for versitility. it also features a knob and an OLED display that i think feels cool!

I designed my 3d case in onshape. It was a pain to make everyhting fit together in perfect dimension and figure out specs of cherry mx switches.

Hackclub macropad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Hackclub macropad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Hackclub macropad bill of materials (BOM)

9 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
1
Conn_01x04_Socket
J1
5
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5
2
SK6812MINI
D1, D2

Hackclub macropad design files

The KiCad project lives in the Kavishomg/hackclub-macropad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Hackclub macropad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Hackclub macropad use?

The Hackclub macropad is built around the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Hackclub macropad PCB?

The Hackclub macropad measures 73.9 × 76.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Hackclub macropad?

9 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Hackclub macropad design files?

From the Kavishomg/hackclub-macropad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Hackclub macropad design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Kavishomg. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Hackclub macropad 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.

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