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PLA NCK

shanna·pla_nck·pcb/pla_nck.kicad_pcb

PLA NCK PCB layout, top view — open source board by shanna

About the PLA NCK PCB

PLA NCK is an open source PCB design by shanna, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 118.7 × 103.8 mm, with 54 components from 7 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the nice!nano. By type, the board carries 24 switches, 24 diodes and 1 IC.

It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.

From the project

A low profile split keyboard I built using Gateron KS-33 low profile switches.

A low profile split keyboard I built using Gateron KS-33 low profile switches.

I had assembled a Ferris Sweep previously but I hated the Kailh Low Profile Choc Switches but but wanted something low profile. Sincve I couldn't find anything at the time I decided to learn KiCad and Fusion360 to create my own design.

I've called it the PLA_NCK because my original intention was to create a split ZSA Planck EZ (discontinued) since it has probably been my favourite layout to date. I justed wanted a split, bluetooth and low profile version with Gateron KS-33 switches after using the NuPhy Air60…

PLA NCK, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the PLA NCK

nice!nano

PLA NCK bill of materials (BOM)

54 components, 7 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
nice!nano
U1
2
MountingHole_Pad
Bat+1, BatGND1
1
nice!view
Display1
1
RESET
RSW1
24
Gateron KS-27
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +16
1
SW_SPDT
SW_POWER1
24
diode
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +16

PLA NCK design files

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

PLA NCK: common questions

How big is the PLA NCK PCB?

The PLA NCK measures 118.7 × 103.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.2 mm thick.

How many components are on the PLA NCK?

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

Where can I download the PLA NCK design files?

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

Can I use the PLA NCK design in my own project?

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

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