Focus-Totem
Kvin-21·Focus-Totem-PCB·PCB/focus-totem.kicad_pcb
About the Focus-Totem PCB
Focus-Totem is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by Kvin-21, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 84 × 72 mm, with 13 components from 9 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 4 switches, 3 resistors, 2 diodes, 2 capacitors, 1 IC and 1 connector.
It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
A desk totem that runs a Pomodoro/study timer. Twist the encoder to dial in the minutes, press to start, and the two side LEDs breathe along with the session - amber while setting up, green while the clock is running, red for the last minute, and then a flash when done. The OLED
A desk totem that runs a Pomodoro/study timer. Twist the encoder to dial in the minutes, press to start, and the two side LEDs breathe along with the session - amber while setting up, green while the clock is running, red for the last minute, and then a flash when done. The OLED shows the live countdown and where you are (FOCUS / BREAK / DONE).
It's a 4-input hackpad built around a through-hole Seeed XIAO RP2040 and runs QMK, so it doubles as a tiny macropad.

Main components on the Focus-Totem
Focus-Totem bill of materials (BOM)
13 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIAO-RP2040 | XIAO-RP2040 | U1 |
| 1 | SSD1306_0.91 | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 3 | SW_Push | SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3 |
| 1 | EC11 | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW4 |
| 2 | SK6812MINI-E | SK6812MINI-E | D1, D2 |
| 1 | 100n | C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 10u | C_0805_2012Metric | C2 |
| 2 | 4k7 | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 470R | R_0805_2012Metric | R3 |
Focus-Totem design files
The KiCad project lives in the Kvin-21/Focus-Totem-PCB repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPCB/focus-totem.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPCB/focus-totem.kicad_sch
Focus-Totem: common questions
What microcontroller does the Focus-Totem use?
The Focus-Totem is built around the XIAO-RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.
How big is the Focus-Totem PCB?
The Focus-Totem measures 84 × 72 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Focus-Totem?
13 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Focus-Totem design files?
From the Kvin-21/Focus-Totem-PCB repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Focus-Totem design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Kvin-21. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Focus-Totem 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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