Top
not-sample-text·ApexPad·hardware/pcb/top/top.kicad_pcb
About the Top PCB
Top is an open source PCB design by not-sample-text, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 65 × 120 mm, with 28 components from 6 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 14 switches, 12 diodes and 2 connectors.
It belongs with the iot & wireless and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
The PROS3 Macropad is a versatile, open-source 12-key macropad built around the powerful ESP32-S3. Designed as a university thesis project, it features a rotary encoder, OLED display, RGB underglow, and a complete software ecosystem for deep customization.
The PROS3 Macropad is a versatile, open-source 12-key macropad built around the powerful ESP32-S3. Designed as a university thesis project, it features a rotary encoder, OLED display, RGB underglow, and a complete software ecosystem for deep customization.
A collection of renders showcasing the hardware.
This repository contains the complete engineering files (hardware, firmware, and software) for a highly programmable macropad designed to streamline digital workflows.

Top bill of materials (BOM)
28 components, 6 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLED_128x32 | OLED_128x32 | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x15 | PinHeader_1x15_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 12 | Keyswitch | MX_Hotswap_1.00u | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 +4 |
| 1 | SLW-864574-5A-RA-N-D | SLW8645745ARAND | SW1 |
| 1 | RotaryEncoder_Switch | Encoder_EC11_MX | SW2 |
| 12 | 1N4148 | D_DO-35_SOD27_P7.62mm_Horizontal | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +4 |
Top design files
The KiCad project lives in the not-sample-text/ApexPad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layouthardware/pcb/top/top.kicad_pcb
- Schematichardware/pcb/top/top.kicad_sch
Top: common questions
How big is the Top PCB?
The Top measures 65 × 120 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Top?
28 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Top design files?
From the not-sample-text/ApexPad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Top design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with not-sample-text. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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