Pikey
SWITCHSCIENCE·pikey·pcb/kicad/project/pikey3x10.kicad_pcb
About the Pikey PCB
Pikey is an open source PCB design by SWITCHSCIENCE, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 189 × 56 mm, with 62 components from 4 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ProMicro. By type, the board carries 30 diodes, 1 IC and 1 switch.
It belongs with the keyboards designs in this gallery.
From the project
This is 30 keys Keyboard and enclosure with integrated stand for Raspberry Pi 2,3,3+ and 3.5 inch display.
This is 30 keys Keyboard and enclosure with integrated stand for Raspberry Pi 2,3,3+ and 3.5 inch display.
PCB Gerber data KiCad project Schematic Artwork BOM Firmware QMK Keyboard source file Document Not yet. 3D model STL file * Tinkercad

Main components on the Pikey
Pikey bill of materials (BOM)
62 components, 4 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProMicro | promicro | U1 |
| 30 | keyswitch | keyswitch | MX1, MX2, MX3, MX4, MX5, MX6, MX7, MX8 +22 |
| 1 | tactswitch | tactswitch | S1 |
| 30 | diode | diode | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +22 |
Pikey design files
The KiCad project lives in the SWITCHSCIENCE/pikey repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Pikey: common questions
How big is the Pikey PCB?
The Pikey measures 189 × 56 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pikey?
62 components, from 4 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 Pikey design files?
From the SWITCHSCIENCE/pikey repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Pikey design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with SWITCHSCIENCE. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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