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Aphelo30

MajinEvelyn·aphelo30·aphelo30/aphelo30.kicad_pcb

Aphelo30 PCB layout, top view — open source board by MajinEvelyn
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About the Aphelo30 PCB

Aphelo30 is an open source PCB design by MajinEvelyn, published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 115 × 85 mm, with 7 components from 4 distinct parts.

It belongs with the keyboards, iot & wireless and power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

30 key 3x5 + 0 (no thumb key) wireless ergonomic split keyboard

Pictured with Chicago Steno keycaps by Asymplex, case printed in Cream PETG-HF.

Named for the Aphelocoma genus of scrub jay birds.

This weird combination of features is designed for my hands, which no currently existing boards accommodate. I have RSI issues in both of my thumbs, to the point that even single thumb key layouts don't work for me. Aside from this, the aggressive splay and finger positions were made with Ergopad, and recreated in Ergogen.

Aphelo30, from the project README
From the project README

Aphelo30 bill of materials (BOM)

7 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
—
JST1
4
—
MH1, MH2, MH3, MH4
1
—
PWR1
1
—
RST1

Aphelo30 design files

The KiCad project lives in the MajinEvelyn/aphelo30 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Aphelo30: common questions

How big is the Aphelo30 PCB?

The Aphelo30 measures 115 × 85 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Aphelo30?

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

Where can I download the Aphelo30 design files?

From the MajinEvelyn/aphelo30 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Aphelo30 design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its Apache-2.0 license, which MajinEvelyn chose for the repository.

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