Side

zzeneg·trio·pcb/side.kicad_pcb

Side PCB layout, top view — open source board by zzeneg
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About the Side PCB

Side is an open source PCB design by zzeneg, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 97.8 × 81.3 mm, with 50 components from 8 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 18 switches, 18 diodes and 10 connectors.

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

From the project

Modular ergonomic keyboard with touchpad and display

Modular unibody keyboard with two VIK modules.

- MinY (19x16mm) spacing - 36 KS-33 (Gateron Low Profile) keys with hotswap - central PCB with two independent VIKs, DRV2605L haptic feedback and rotary encoder - periferal PCBs for keys - 3D printed case with 1.28" display, Azoteq TPS65 touchpad and 33mm encoder

- Main PCB - Side PCB - Azoteq VIK adapter - Display VIK adapter - 1.28" round version

Side, from the project README
From the project README

Side bill of materials (BOM)

50 components, 8 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
2
R0
J1, J8
2
C0
J2, J7
2
R3
J3, J10
2
C2
J4, J9
2
Conn_01x12_Socket
J5, J6
4
MountingHole
H1, H2, H3, H4
18
Switch
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +10
18
D
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 +10

Side design files

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

Side: common questions

How big is the Side PCB?

The Side measures 97.8 × 81.3 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the Side?

50 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Side design files?

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

Can I use the Side design in my own project?

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

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