MacropadV1 is a custom-designed 6-key mechanical macropad featuring a rotary encoder, an OLED display, and RGB lighting. It's powered by the Seeed Xiao RP2040 and running KMK firmware.
- 6 Mechanical Switches: MX-style switches.
- Rotary Encoder: Smooth scrolling and volume control.
- OLED Display (128x32): Real-time feedback on layers, status, and custom animations.
- 7 Addressable RGB LEDs: Fully customizable underglow and per-key lighting.
- Compact Design: Custom-designed 3D printable case for minimalistic vibe.
- KMK Firmware: Easily customizable using Python.
| Component | Quantity | Specification |
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| Microcontroller | 1 | Seeed Xiao RP2040 |
| Switches | 6 | MX-style Mechanical Switches |
| Keycaps | 6 | MX-compatible Keycaps |
| Rotary Encoder | 1 | EC11 Encoder with Push Button |
| OLED Display | 1 | 0.91" 128x32 I2C OLED |
| Diodes | 6 | 1N4148 Through-hole Diodes |
| RGB LEDs | 7 | SK6812 Mini-E |
| PCB | 1 | Custom MacropadV1 PCB |
| Hardware | 4 | M3 x 16mm Screws |
| Case | 1 | 3D Printed Case |
Designed in Autodesk Fusion, the project includes a custom 3D printable case designed for a sleek, low-profile look.
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MacropadV1 runs on KMK Firmware, a feature-rich keyboard firmware written in CircuitPython.
The default keymap includes dedicated layers for media control, macros (Copy/Paste/Save), and RGB lighting effects.
- Layer 0: Media controls, Copy/Paste/Cut macros, Screen Snipping.
- Layer 1: Navigation and Select All macros.
- Layer 2: RGB Lighting controls (Mode, Brightness, Color).
The rotary encoder is mapped to volume control by default.
The PCB has been designed in KiCad.
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firmware/: KMK configuration (main.py)pcb/: KiCad project filescad/: 3D design files for the case (STLs/Step)media/: Project images and documentation assets
Designed by Dip Khadka