Slimdash
mizma·SlimDash·hardware-rev1/ergogen/build/pcbs/slimdash.kicad_pcb
About the Slimdash PCB
Slimdash is an open source PCB design by mizma, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 157.1 × 131.5 mm, with 105 components from 3 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 35 switches, 35 LEDs and 35 diodes.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
ErgoDash inspired low-profile key switch keyboard with embedded RP2040
IMPORTANT. Read through the entire instruction first before starting the Assembly so you have a good idea on what to expect!
PCB Order with PCBA using ./hardware-rev1/PCB/slimdashv1.0.0.zip and BOM/CPL files in the same directory. You will need 2 PCBs for one set of keyboard Ordering Instructions below. Acrylic: Order cuts for following (number required for one keyboard) backplate1left3mm-157.1x131.2.zip x 1 backplate1right3mm-155.2x131.2.zip x 1 backplate2both2mm-157.1x131.2.zip x 1 backplate2left2mm-157.1x131.2.zip x 1 backplate3both2mm-157.1x39.02.zip x 2 baseplateleft2mm-155.2x131.2.zip…

Slimdash bill of materials (BOM)
105 components, 3 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | — | PG1350 | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 +27 |
| 35 | — | WS2812B | LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4, LED5, LED6, LED7, LED8 +27 |
| 35 | C2908120 D | ComboDiode | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +27 |
Slimdash design files
The KiCad project lives in the mizma/SlimDash repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Slimdash: common questions
How big is the Slimdash PCB?
The Slimdash measures 157.1 × 131.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Slimdash?
105 components, from 3 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Slimdash design files?
From the mizma/SlimDash repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Slimdash design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-SA-4.0 license, which mizma chose for the repository.