KeyboardPCB

KiCad PCB Designs for Personal Keyboard

Here lies the KiCad Design Files for a Hotswappable Custom Keyboard PCB with 6 extra keys for git commands. Features an Atmega32U4 as MCU with 16MHz crystal, USB-C connection, and ESD protection.

Initial Design Time Period: 9 Days

Software: QMK Configurator Custom Script Initial Commands to be implemented:

• git commit
• git status
• git push
• git pull
• git fetch
• git merge

Hardware: Parts ordered off Digikey and PCB fabricated by JLCPCB

Resources Used

These were my most consulted resources for this project. Take note of Noah Kiser's Youtube Series and Masterzen's Blog, as they clearly explain the logic behind routing and proper PCB design.

• ai03's Wiki Page: https://wiki.ai03.com/books/pcb-design
• Masterzen's Blog: https://www.masterzen.fr/2020/05/03/designing-a-keyboard-part-1/
• Ruiqimao's Guide: https://github.com/ruiqimao/keyboard-pcb-guide?tab=readme-ov-file#setting-up
• Noah Kiser TKL Keyboard Series: https://www.youtube.com/@noahkiser
• ScottoKeebs Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WXpGTIbxlQ&t=1s
• QMK Tutorial for Custom Keymap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bjp_LteX_Y