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Keybard

poggersv2·keybard·pcb/keybard.kicad_pcb

Keybard PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by poggersv2

About the Keybard PCB

Keybard is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by poggersv2, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 352.4 × 100 mm, with 144 components from 7 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 69 diodes, 5 switches and 1 module.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

The board is powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico (Orpheus Pico) and uses a sandwich mount case.

The board is powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico (Orpheus Pico) and uses a sandwich mount case.

1. Download the Vial app or use the Web UI at vial.rocks. 2. Plug in your keyboard and click Authorize (if using the web version) or let the app detect it. 3. Remap to your hearts content!

Keybard, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Keybard

RaspberryPi_Pico

Keybard bill of materials (BOM)

144 components, 7 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
RaspberryPi_Pico
A1
69
MX_SW_solder
MX1, MX2, MX3, MX4, MX5, MX6, MX7, MX8 +61
1
MX_stab
S1
2
MX_stab
S2, S3
1
MX_stab
S4
1
MX_stab
S5
69
D_Small
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +61

Keybard design files

The KiCad project lives in the poggersv2/keybard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Keybard: common questions

What microcontroller does the Keybard use?

The Keybard is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Keybard PCB?

The Keybard measures 352.4 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Keybard?

144 components, from 7 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Keybard design files?

From the poggersv2/keybard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Keybard design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with poggersv2. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the Keybard 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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