Td40
NLTD2010·td40·PCB/td!40.kicad_pcb
About the Td40 PCB
Td40 is an open source Nordic nRF PCB design by NLTD2010, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 280.1 × 81.3 mm, with 142 components from 15 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the nice_nano, from the Nordic nRF family. By type, the board carries 46 diodes, 45 relays, 45 inductors, 2 switches, 1 IC and 1 battery holder.
It belongs with the keyboards, displays & leds and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.
From the project
A 40% hotswappable keyboard, with a knob, display and RGB per-key. Made with love from me
💡 Tip: Check out the repository for firmware, build guide, and more!

Main components on the Td40
Td40 bill of materials (BOM)
142 components, 15 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nice_nano | ProMicro | U1 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | JST_PH_S2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Horizontal_flipped | BT1 |
| 1 | nice!view | nice_view | Display1 |
| 36 | KEYSW | MX-Hotswap-1U | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, K8 +28 |
| 2 | KEYSW | MX-Hotswap-1.75U | K12, K25 |
| 4 | KEYSW | MX-Hotswap-1.25U | K13, K37, K38, K39 |
| 1 | KEYSW | MX-Hotswap-1.5U | K24 |
| 1 | KEYSW | MX-Hotswap-2.25U-ReversedStabilizers | K40 |
| 1 | KEYSW | MX-Hotswap-2.75U-ReversedStabilizers | K41 |
| 1 | SW_PUSH | ResetSW | RSW1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | RotaryEncoder_Alps_EC11E-Switch_Vertical_H20mm | SW1 |
| 1 | SW23 | switch-MSK-12C02-smd | SW23 |
| 45 | ~ | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +37 |
| 1 | D | D_SOD-123 | D46 |
| 45 | SK6812MINI | YS-SK6812MINI-E | L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8 +37 |
Td40 design files
The KiCad project lives in the NLTD2010/td40 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPCB/td!40.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPCB/td!40.kicad_sch
Td40: common questions
What microcontroller does the Td40 use?
The Td40 is built around the nice_nano, from the Nordic nRF family.
How big is the Td40 PCB?
The Td40 measures 280.1 × 81.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Td40?
142 components, from 15 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Td40 design files?
From the NLTD2010/td40 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Td40 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which NLTD2010 chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the Td40 without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug Nordic nRF firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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