1.6 KiB
Ankipad
10-key macropad designed for Anki revision.
For reference...
Anki is an active recall revision software, if you haven't heard of it how have you been revising until now? This macropad will bring you a STEP (cough cough) closer to acing your next Anki study session.
Features
- Powered by a seeed XIAO RP2040
- 10 mechanical MX-style keys
- 3D printed case
Inspiration
I picked this project because I didn't like my current Anki keyboard setup, which made revising SUPER hard. But then, with basically no experience in PCB design or CAD, I learned how to use KiCad, FreeCAD and met some cool people on #hackpad. I wrangled with FreeCAD for sooo long, and watched so many YouTube tutorials, most of all ScottoKeebs, but in the end I'm happy with how it turned out.
I put doing this off for a while, so I didn't get time to add some of the other features I wanted like rotary encoders and OLED screens. But maybe if Hackpad V3 comes...?
Bill of Materials
| Quantity | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seeed XIAO RP2040 |
| 10 | Cherry MX switches |
| 10 | DSA keycaps |
| 4 | M3x16mm screws |
| 4 | M3 hex nuts |
| 10 | 1N4148 Diodes |
| 1 | 3D-printed case |