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Zuras hackpad

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Zuras hackpad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by LordZura

About the Zuras hackpad PCB

Zuras hackpad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by LordZura, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 82.5 × 61.9 mm, with 9 components from 5 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 hackpad with shortcuts that are fitted for me, like opening terminals, making new folders, locking Fn, copying/pasting, volume control, display to show more details.

1. Seeed XIAO RP2040 – 1 piece The main controller board.

2. MX-style switches – 4 pieces Any standard Cherry MX compatible switches.

3. EC11 rotary encoder (with built-in button) – 1 piece Has A/B pins and a push switch.

4. SK6812 Mini LEDs – 2 pieces Addressable RGB LEDs, chained together.

5. 0.91" I2C OLED screen – 1 piece Uses GND, VCC, SCL, and SDA.

6. 4-pin female header – 1 piece For plugging in the OLED.

Zuras hackpad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Zuras hackpad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Zuras hackpad bill of materials (BOM)

9 components, 5 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
1
OLED_I2C
J1
4
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4
1
RotaryEncoder
SW5
2
SK6812MINI
D1, D2

Zuras hackpad design files

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

Zuras hackpad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Zuras hackpad use?

The Zuras hackpad is built around the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Zuras hackpad PCB?

The Zuras hackpad measures 82.5 × 61.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Zuras hackpad?

9 components, from 5 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Zuras hackpad design files?

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

Can I use the Zuras hackpad design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Zuras hackpad 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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