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Macropad-9-keys v2

moealash·Macropad-9-keys-v2·macropad project/macropad.kicad_pcb

Macropad-9-keys v2 PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by moealash

About the Macropad-9-keys v2 PCB

Macropad-9-keys v2 is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by moealash, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 57.5 × 82 mm, with 10 components from 2 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 9 switches and 1 IC.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

This is my new Repository because I don't know how to delete the old files

- XIAO RP2040 It is the Usb type C connnecter

- 9 Cherry MX switches It sends an input to the PCB

- 9 keycaps It is a cover for the switchs

- Custom 3d Case It holds and protects the PCB

- Custom PCB It connects the wires to the electronics

Macropad-9-keys v2, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Macropad-9-keys v2

MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO

Macropad-9-keys v2 bill of materials (BOM)

10 components, 2 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO
U1
9
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +1

Macropad-9-keys v2 design files

The KiCad project lives in the moealash/Macropad-9-keys-v2 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Macropad-9-keys v2: common questions

What microcontroller does the Macropad-9-keys v2 use?

The Macropad-9-keys v2 is built around the MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Macropad-9-keys v2 PCB?

The Macropad-9-keys v2 measures 57.5 × 82 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Macropad-9-keys v2?

10 components, from 2 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Macropad-9-keys v2 design files?

From the moealash/Macropad-9-keys-v2 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Macropad-9-keys v2 design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Macropad-9-keys v2 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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