KiCad-LED-Key
About the KiCad-LED-Key PCB
KiCad-LED-Key is an open source PCB design by Ziegen-EE, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 64.2 × 24.7 mm, with 4 components from 4 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 1 battery holder, 1 switch, 1 diode and 1 resistor.
From the project
A compact, through-hole PCB designed in KiCad featuring a single momentary switch, one LED, and one current-limiting resistor. It provides simple power and signal pads and serves as a straightforward solution for creating an illuminated Key(Cad).
A simple LED Key PCB designed in KiCad. The board uses a through-hole LED, a single through-hole current-limiting resistor, and a momentary switch footprint. Connection pads are clearly labeled, and the overall layout is clean and easy to assemble.
A full, BOM is available here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AzciDIwuh-wBaT5EASdSV9-SiR-sQ5o8lEvPlcvOwY/edit?usp=sharing**
KiCad-LED-Key bill of materials (BOM)
4 components, 4 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1058 Battery_Cell | BatteryHolder_Keystone_1058_1x2032 | BT1 |
| 1 | B3F-1000 SW_DPST_x2 | SW_TH_Tactile_Omron_B3F-100x | SW1 |
| 1 | WP56BID LED | LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | MBA0204VE1000BC100 R_US | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
KiCad-LED-Key design files
The KiCad project lives in the Ziegen-EE/KiCad-LED-Key repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
KiCad-LED-Key: common questions
How big is the KiCad-LED-Key PCB?
The KiCad-LED-Key measures 64.2 × 24.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the KiCad-LED-Key?
4 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 KiCad-LED-Key design files?
From the Ziegen-EE/KiCad-LED-Key repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the KiCad-LED-Key design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which Ziegen-EE chose for the repository.