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Tap65

sudo-apt-install-tap·Tap65·pcb/pcb.kicad_pcb

Tap65 PCB layout, top view — open source Raspberry Pi board by sudo-apt-install-tap
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About the Tap65 PCB

Tap65 is an open source Raspberry Pi PCB design by sudo-apt-install-tap, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 340.8 × 100 mm, with 206 components from 11 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RaspberryPi_Pico_W, from the Raspberry Pi family. By type, the board carries 136 diodes, 68 switches, 1 module and 1 resistor.

It belongs with the keyboards and displays & leds designs in this gallery.

From the project

A simple 68 key based layout!

A fully custom 68-key mechanical keyboard designed from the ground up, including the PCB, case, firmware, and assembly. This project was built to learn the complete keyboard design process while creating a functional keyboard tailored to my own preferences.

Funded With The Help Of JLCPCB and HackClub's YSWS Keeb

- Custom PCB designed from scratch - Hot-swappable MX-compatible switches - QMK firmware support - Screw-in stabilizers - 3D printed two-piece tray mount case - 7° typing angle for improved ergonomics - Per Key RGB

Tap65, from the project README
From the project README

Main components on the Tap65

RaspberryPi_Pico_W

Tap65 bill of materials (BOM)

206 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
RaspberryPi_Pico_W
A1
57
SW_Push_45deg
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +49
1
SW_Push_45deg
SW14
2
SW_Push_45deg
SW16, SW29
2
SW_Push_45deg
SW31, SW56
2
SW_Push_45deg
SW43, SW45
3
SW_Push_45deg
SW59, SW60, SW61
1
SW_Push_45deg
SW62
68
1N4148WT
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +60
68
SK6812MINI
D69, D70, D71, D72, D73, D74, D75, D76 +60
1
470
R1

Tap65 design files

The KiCad project lives in the sudo-apt-install-tap/Tap65 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Tap65: common questions

What microcontroller does the Tap65 use?

The Tap65 is built around the RaspberryPi_Pico_W, from the Raspberry Pi family.

How big is the Tap65 PCB?

The Tap65 measures 340.8 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Tap65?

206 components, from 11 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 Tap65 design files?

From the sudo-apt-install-tap/Tap65 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 Tap65 design in my own project?

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

Can I test firmware for the Tap65 without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug Raspberry Pi firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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