Kapl
About the Kapl PCB
Kapl is an open source PCB design by keyzog, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 141.5 × 116 mm, with 119 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ProMicro. By type, the board carries 35 switches, 35 diodes, 35 inductors, 1 IC and 1 connector.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
The Kapl is a split ergonomic keyboard with 70 keys (7x5)
The Kapl is a split ergonomic keyboard with 70 keys (7x5). Please read project wiki for details: https://github.com/keyzog/kapl/wiki
Detailed assembly instructions: https://keyzog.com/post/kapl-build-guide (RU)
- [x] list of materials - [x] rotation encoder support - [ ] building guide - [ ] tilting-tenting case
Main components on the Kapl
Kapl bill of materials (BOM)
119 components, 10 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProMicro | ProMicro | U1 |
| 1 | LED_strip_conector | StripLED_rev | J1 |
| 9 | SK6812MINI | SK6812MINI_surface | BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8 +1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | E_SW1 |
| 1 | Mini Jack | MJ-4PP-9 | MJ1 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | ResetSW | RSW1 |
| 34 | SW_PUSH | MX-ALPs-PG1350-rev | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW8, SW9 +26 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | MX-ALPs-PG1350-rev(for_encoder) | SW7 |
| 35 | Diode | Diode | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +27 |
| 35 | SK6812MINI | SK6812MINI_rev | L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8 +27 |
Kapl design files
The KiCad project lives in the keyzog/kapl repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutpcb/Kapl.kicad_pcb
- Schematicpcb/Kapl.kicad_sch
Kapl: common questions
How big is the Kapl PCB?
The Kapl measures 141.5 × 116 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Kapl?
119 components, from 10 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Kapl design files?
From the keyzog/kapl repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Kapl design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which keyzog chose for the repository.
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