Single panel
qubixal·qbMX
About the Single panel PCB
Single panel is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by qubixal, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 22.1 × 52 mm, with 203 components from 8 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the ER_OLEDM0.91_1x-I2C. By type, the board carries 85 switches, 85 diodes, 15 inductors, 15 capacitors, 1 IC and 1 module.
It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
Keyboard for Hack Club KEEB
qbMX is a fully custom mechanical keyboard designed in KiCad and Fusion. It features:
- 85-key (79+6) layout with a rotary encoder, modelled after Apple's Magic Keyboard. - Cherry MX Low-Profile Red switches, and on-plate stabalisers (instead of on-pcb) - Uses the RP2040 microcontroller (Orpheus Pico) - A 0.91" 128x32 OLED display - 15 mini-LEDs at the top of the keyboard - Custom PCB, ordered and assembled by me

Main components on the Single panel
Single panel bill of materials (BOM)
203 components, 8 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ER_OLEDM0.91_1x-I2C | ER_OLEDM0.91_1x-I2C | U1 |
| 1 | RaspberryPi_Pico | RaspberryPi_Pico_Common_THT | A1 |
| 1 | 1N4148W | D_SOD-123 | RED1 |
| 9 | Push | SW_MX_LowProfile_THT_NoKey | SW1, SW28, SW30, SW45, SW57, SW59, SW70, SW76 +1 |
| 76 | Push | SW_MX_LowProfile_THT | SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8, SW9 +68 |
| 85 | 1N4148W | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +77 |
| 15 | SK6812MINI-E | LED_SK6812MINI-E_3.2x2.8mm_P1.5mm_ReverseMount | L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8 +7 |
| 15 | 0.1uF | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 +7 |
Single panel design files
The KiCad project lives in the qubixal/qbMX repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutsingle_panel.kicad_pcb
- BOMbom.csv
Single panel: common questions
What microcontroller does the Single panel use?
The Single panel is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.
How big is the Single panel PCB?
The Single panel measures 22.1 × 52 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Single panel?
203 components, from 8 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 Single panel design files?
From the qubixal/qbMX repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Single panel design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with qubixal. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Single panel 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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