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Macropad

praneelpa·Macropad·PCB/Macropad.kicad_pcb

Macropad PCB layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by praneelpa

About the Macropad PCB

Macropad is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by praneelpa, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 61 × 63.9 mm, with 7 components from 2 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. By type, the board carries 6 switches and 1 IC.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

A personal macropad integrated with MacOS to make tasks such as screenshotting, switching between apps, and many more easier.

A compact 6-key macropad designed for macOS users, optimized for students. Features tap/hold combos for frequently used shortcuts like screenshots, clipboard, app switching, undo/redo, sleep, and quit.

Macropad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Macropad

XIAO-RP2040-DIP

Macropad bill of materials (BOM)

7 components, 2 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
XIAO-RP2040-DIP
U1
6
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6

Macropad design files

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

Macropad: common questions

What microcontroller does the Macropad use?

The Macropad is built around the XIAO-RP2040-DIP, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the Macropad PCB?

The Macropad measures 61 × 63.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Macropad?

7 components, from 2 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Macropad design files?

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

Can I use the Macropad design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Macropad 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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