Top plate
About the Top plate PCB
Top plate is an open source PCB design by ssbb, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 111.9 × 97.8 mm, with 17 components from 1 distinct parts.
It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.
From the project
34 key EC split keyboard
Tako is a vertical stagger split keyboard with electrostatic capacitive (EC) non-contact switches.
Depending on which parts you are going to use, make sure to select the proper top plate (OG or NIZ). Ensure you use the correct thickness - the OG (OEM, Deskeys, etc) plate should be 1.2mm, and the NIZ should be 1.6mm!
RP2040-based boards should be used for wired build - Liatris, Frood, Sea-Picro, Splinky, etc.
Top plate bill of materials (BOM)
17 components, 1 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | EC_SW | ecs_plate_cut_1U_plated | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +9 |
Top plate design files
The KiCad project lives in the ssbb/tako repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Top plate: common questions
How big is the Top plate PCB?
The Top plate measures 111.9 × 97.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.2 mm thick.
How many components are on the Top plate?
17 components, from 1 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Top plate design files?
From the ssbb/tako repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Top plate design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which ssbb chose for the repository.
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