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Hackpad macropad

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Hackpad macropad PCB layout, top view — open source board by Rare21ism

About the Hackpad macropad PCB

Hackpad macropad is an open source PCB design by Rare21ism, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 26 × 56.4 mm, with 4 components from 2 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO. By type, the board carries 3 switches and 1 IC.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

Hackpad is a custom 3-key macropad built using the Seeed XIAO RP2040.

Hackpad is a custom 3-key macropad built using the Seeed XIAO RP2040.

The macropad is designed for productivity on macOS and provides quick access to common shortcuts:

- Cmd + C (Copy) - Cmd + V (Paste) - Cmd + Z (Undo)

The enclosure was designed in Fusion 360 and the PCB was designed in KiCad.

- Seeed XIAO RP2040 - 3 Mechanical Switches - Custom PCB - Custom 3D Printed Case - KMK Firmware - USB-C Connectivity

Hackpad macropad, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Hackpad macropad

MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO

Hackpad macropad bill of materials (BOM)

4 components, 2 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
MOUDLE-SEEEDUINO-XIAO
U1
3
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3

Hackpad macropad design files

The KiCad project lives in the Rare21ism/hackpad-macropad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Hackpad macropad: common questions

How big is the Hackpad macropad PCB?

The Hackpad macropad measures 26 × 56.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Hackpad macropad?

4 components, from 2 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 Hackpad macropad design files?

From the Rare21ism/hackpad-macropad 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 Hackpad macropad design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Rare21ism. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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