hackpad/hackpads/duck_pad_v2

Duck Pad V2 🦆🪿

Inspiration

The inspiration remained from v1. It was my first PCB design, naturally, I messed up and couldn't get the macropad. So here's my entry for v2. Design is mostly similar with 12 keys and a xiao. Silkscreen was changed tho. Looks much better.

Challenges

To be honest, it wasn't a challenge. The challenge was my first entry during v1. I messed up so many times and DRC kept throwing me off. So this time around, I changed to EasyEDA from KiCAD which imo is way cleaner for beginners. However, one thing I definitely struggled with was imprting the pcb 3D model into tinker for reference. Reducing the file size while keeping the model intact and useful enough is rather complicated.

Specifications

BOM:

• 12x Cherry MX Switches (Blue)
• 1x XIAO RP2040
• 12x Blank DSA Keycaps (Preferably 4 of each color)
• 12x Through-hole 1N4148 Diodes
• 1x 3D Printed Case (Black)
• 1x 3D Printed Plate (preferably white or black)
• 9x 3D Printed lock (any color)

Others:

• QMK Firmware
• duckpad_v2_plate.stl
• duckpad_v2_case.stl
• duckpad_v2_lock.stl

Schematic	PCB	Case

Made with 🦆 Not literally by Sayhan