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Falas hackpad

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Falas hackpad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by muhammedfalahh

About the Falas hackpad PCB

Falas hackpad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by muhammedfalahh, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 61.9 × 64.3 mm, with 9 components from 3 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 6 switches, 2 diodes and 1 IC.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

This is my custom Hackpad built for the Hackpad challenge. The idea was to keep it simple, clean, and fully custom from schematic to PCB to case.

This is my custom Hackpad built for the Hackpad challenge. The idea was to keep it simple, clean, and fully custom from schematic to PCB to case.

Everything here is open and easy to understand so anyone can learn from it or build their own version.

This shows the full hackpad and how the PCB fits inside the case.

The complete schematic used for this hackpad, including the microcontroller and switch connections.

Falas hackpad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Falas hackpad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Falas hackpad bill of materials (BOM)

9 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
6
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6
2
SK6812MINI
D1, D2

Falas hackpad design files

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

Falas hackpad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Falas hackpad use?

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

How big is the Falas hackpad PCB?

The Falas hackpad measures 61.9 × 64.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Falas hackpad?

9 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Falas hackpad design files?

From the muhammedfalahh/falas-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 Falas hackpad design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Falas 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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