- 2x 12x1 pin header
- 1x Diode (1N4148 DO-35)
- 1x Push button for resetting the board (4x4x1.5mm)
- 1x Pro Micro or something with compatible pinout
- 3x Keyboard switch
- 1x 2u stabilizer
- 4x 8mm rubber feet
- 3x M2.5 screws
- Steady hands
The gerbers are included in the repo in the kicad directory. You can simply upload the gerbers to a service like JLCPCB.
Not that the entire Kicad project is included so you can also regenerate the gerbers with different settings if needed or adjust the PCB.
The case was CNC'd out of aluminium (again by JLCPCB). The case is made up of two (top, bottom) parts.
The two parts are held together using 3 M2.5 screws. There is also a drawing showing the exact placement of the threads.
It might be possible to 3D print the case, but the screw threads might make it difficult.
Step 1: Solder the reset switch and the diode:
Step 2: Solder the pin headers:
Step 3: Place the stabilizers:
Step 4: Place switches in the enclosure:
Step 5: Place the PCB inside the enclosure and solder the switches:
Step 6: Place and solder the Pro Micro:
Step 7: Screw the bottom part of the case:
Done!
I use QMK for programming the macropad, check the schematic below to see which pins you need to define ;)
