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Tackle

skarrmann·tackle·kicad/choc/tackle-choc.kicad_pcb

Tackle PCB layout, top view — open source board by skarrmann
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About the Tackle PCB

Tackle is an open source PCB design by skarrmann, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 158 × 119 mm, with 100 components from 6 distinct parts.

Other key parts include the nice!nano. By type, the board carries 48 switches, 48 diodes, 1 IC and 1 connector.

It belongs with the keyboards, iot & wireless and wearables designs in this gallery.

From the project

Wearable wireless 48 key keyboard, strapped to your torso

Tackle is a wearable 48 key ortholinear keyboard, powered by a bluetooth-enabled Pro Micro compatible dev board.

It uses Choc v1 keyswitches with 18mm x 17mm spacing.

Tackle is strapped to your torso so you can type anywhere your hands are free.

gerbers: Gerber files for PCB manufacturing graphics: Source assets for PCB silkscreen kicad: KiCad project files (schematics and PCB designs) kicad-libraries: KiCad components and footprints images`: Images for project documentation

Tackle, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Tackle

nice!nano

Tackle bill of materials (BOM)

100 components, 6 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
nice!nano
U1
1
Conn_01x02
J1
1
RESET
BTN1
1
SW_SPDT
SPDT1
48
SW_Push
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +40
48
D
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +40

Tackle design files

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

Tackle: common questions

How big is the Tackle PCB?

The Tackle measures 158 × 119 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Tackle?

100 components, from 6 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Tackle design files?

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

Can I use the Tackle design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which skarrmann chose for the repository.

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