Side
zzeneg·trio·pcb/side.kicad_pcb
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 bill of materials (BOM)
50 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | R0 | TestPoint_THTPad_D1.5mm_Drill0.7mm | J1, J8 |
| 2 | C0 | TestPoint_THTPad_D1.5mm_Drill0.7mm | J2, J7 |
| 2 | R3 | TestPoint_THTPad_D1.5mm_Drill0.7mm | J3, J10 |
| 2 | C2 | TestPoint_THTPad_D1.5mm_Drill0.7mm | J4, J9 |
| 2 | Conn_01x12_Socket | Connector_FFC-12pin-0.5mm-horizontal | J5, J6 |
| 4 | MountingHole | Hole_M2 | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 18 | Switch | Switch_KS-miny-reversible-hotswap-south | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5, SW6, SW7, SW8 +10 |
| 18 | D | Diode_1N4148-SOD123-reversible-flip3d | 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.
- Layoutpcb/side.kicad_pcb
- Schematicpcb/side.kicad_sch
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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