PingBoard
PingTechGmbH·PingBoard·Prototype/PCB/Pingboard_Prototype.kicad_pcb
About the PingBoard PCB
PingBoard is an open source PCB design by PingTechGmbH, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 87.6 × 25.4 mm, with 23 components from 9 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TLC59108xPW and 74LVC1G10. By type, the board carries 7 resistors, 4 switches, 4 diodes, 3 ICs, 3 capacitors and 2 connectors.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
Mini keyboard with just four keys for core macros.
Or pick any other installation method from https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/core/installation.html
Review https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest//faq.html#platformio-udev-rules and install the udev rules.
To refresh your groups inside a running session without logging in, you can use:
After doing this (or a reboot), you can then flash the firmware with:
This project is published under the MIT license, see LICENSE for details.

Main components on the PingBoard
PingBoard bill of materials (BOM)
23 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | TLC59108xPW | TSSOP-20_4.4x6.5mm_P0.65mm | U1, U2 |
| 1 | 74LVC1G10 | SOT-363_SC-70-6_Handsoldering | U3 |
| 2 | Conn_01x12 | PinHeader_1x12_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 4 | SW_Push | SW_Cherry_MX_1.00u_PCB | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 |
| 4 | LED_ARGB | LED_ASMB-KTF0-0A306 | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 2 | 100n | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C2 |
| 1 | 1u | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C3 |
| 5 | 4k7 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3, R4, R7 |
| 2 | 520 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R5, R6 |
PingBoard design files
The KiCad project lives in the PingTechGmbH/PingBoard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PingBoard: common questions
How big is the PingBoard PCB?
The PingBoard measures 87.6 × 25.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PingBoard?
23 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the PingBoard design files?
From the PingTechGmbH/PingBoard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the PingBoard design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which PingTechGmbH chose for the repository.