Tutorial
About the Tutorial PCB
Tutorial is an open source PCB design by Sh4rk-glitch, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 268.9 × 134 mm, with 119 components from 5 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 58 switches, 58 diodes, 1 IC and 1 LED.
It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery, and the repository also holds 1 earlier revision of it.
From the project
A custom ergonomic keyboard PCB design (ErgoKey) using Choc-style hotswap sockets, Promicro controller footprint, and an optional OLED. The repository contains the PCB files, output DXF/gerbers, footprint helpers, and a YAML-based configuration used to generate outlines and placements.
A custom ergonomic keyboard PCB design using Choc-style hotswap sockets, a face-down Promicro footprint, and an optional OLED. This repository contains KiCad board sources, generated gerbers, mechanical DXF outlines, and footprint helper scripts driven by a YAML configuration.
All images are located on my journal, at: https://blueprint.hackclub.com/projects/5019
Tutorial bill of materials (BOM)
119 components, 5 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | ProMicro | MCU1 |
| 1 | — | SW_TACT_ALPS_SKQGABE010 | B1 |
| 58 | — | PG1350 | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 +50 |
| 1 | OLED | OLED_headers | OLED1 |
| 58 | — | ComboDiode | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +50 |
Tutorial design files
The KiCad project lives in the Sh4rk-glitch/EGKey repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Tutorial: common questions
How big is the Tutorial PCB?
The Tutorial measures 268.9 × 134 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Tutorial?
119 components, from 5 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 Tutorial design files?
From the Sh4rk-glitch/EGKey repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Tutorial design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Sh4rk-glitch. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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