Pillcase36
Pekaso·pillcase36·pillcase36/pillcase36.kicad_pcb
About the Pillcase36 PCB
Pillcase36 is an open source PCB design by Pekaso, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 114 × 140.5 mm, with 80 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BlackPill and 24LC00. By type, the board carries 36 switches, 36 diodes, 2 ICs, 2 resistors and 1 connector.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
A development keyboard for ARM Firmware with blackpill STM32F103.
A Development Keyboard for ARM Firmware with Blackpill STM32F103

Main components on the Pillcase36
Pillcase36 bill of materials (BOM)
80 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackPill | BlackPill | U1 |
| 1 | 24LC00 | SOIC-8-N | U2 |
| 1 | AudioJack4_Ground | trrs_jack_aki_flip | J1 |
| 1 | C | C_0603 | 0.1u |
| 2 | SolderJumper_2_Bridged | JP | SCL1, SDA1 |
| 36 | SW_Push | key_switch_mx | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +28 |
| 36 | D | Diode_SMD_THT_N | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +28 |
| 2 | 10K | Resister_SMD_THT_N | R1, R2 |
Pillcase36 design files
The KiCad project lives in the Pekaso/pillcase36 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Pillcase36: common questions
How big is the Pillcase36 PCB?
The Pillcase36 measures 114 × 140.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pillcase36?
80 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Pillcase36 design files?
From the Pekaso/pillcase36 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Pillcase36 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which Pekaso chose for the repository.