A custom macro pad project utilizing the Seeed XIAO RP2040 microcontroller for USB input and RGB lighting.
Built as part of Hack Club's Blueprint program.
- Microcontroller: Seeed XIAO RP2040 (motherboard of the keyboard)
- Switches: MX-Style switches (Note: the project documentation lists 16 components used, despite the description mentioning 6 keys)
- Lighting: SK6812 MINI-E LEDs (RGB lighting for the keyboard)
- Design Tools: Schematic & PCB designed using ing KiCad; Case designed using Autodesk Fusion
| Item | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seeed XIAO RP2040 | x1 | Main motherboard |
| MX-Style switches | x16 | The keys of the keyboard |
| SK6812 MINI-E LEDs | x2 | RGB lighting |
| M3x16mm screws | x4 | For joining the top and bottom of the case |
| 3D Printed Case | x1 | Custom enclosure |
| Case Enclosure | PCB Layout | Circuit Schematic |
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The project was created by wiring the switches in a matrix and routing the PCB in KiCad. The mechanical enclosure design took some effort to finalize the exact dimensions in Fusion 360.
- This project wouldn't have been possible without the documentation from HackClub themselves from https://blueprint.hackclub.com/hackpad
- My sincere thanks to my elder brother @P-G-D for guidance, motivation, and helpful conversations.