Hackpad for GD

Fixed up some other small readme stuff. I changed the kicanvas link, and added the yt video I posted in the last log.

I’m only allowed one demo video so I changed it to me actually using the hackpad. The other link is https://youtu.be/eFOGvQzMtF8 if you want to see me explaining the project.

I will hopefully promise to myself to not make anymore changes and just finish the project. Ima ship it. idk how this works. bye now.

Realised I used the wrong footprint for the leds. SO I abandoned them :/

I fixed the kicad files and updated the gerbers, in different respective folders.

https://youtu.be/FZbB-Cm0QQ0
video of me playing a level

Finally finished (I guess). I redesigned the case because I made some silly errors. In reality, my pcb sat lower than my CAD model so I fixed that. CAD model also used surface mounted SEEED XIAO RP2040 so there was a height change. Moved the port down twice. No longer silly circles on the lid because I made the top part way to thin in the first place. My knob was too tall so I sanded it down (I just wanted to get this project done 🫠)

You can check my soldering process and stuff here if you really want.

Idk how these images will order themselves but here are what they are.

• Me putting in a heatset insert (so satifying)
• the top plate underside with a notch for the rotary encoder weird bit
• Assembled thing
• Me playing GD
• Slicer
• Random completion photos

Got my parts. Quick fit and sanity check. Did I make my top plate to thin? I will look at the Orphues pad real quick. Please tell me if you get any info about normal heights or something.

Added little bump at the top so a heatset insert can fit because the top shell is not thick enough. Added Gerber files.

Added all 3d models to Kicad, and exported it into Fusion. (idk why gif is so cooked). Flipped the microcontroller so the usb port wasn’t inside the plate. Moved usb outlet on base to match the new location. Comment what I should do to let the led’s to shine through

Adding 3d models to Kicad

Added rotary knob. Made silkscreen art smaller

Sorted Github files and realised my LED’s were the wrong way lol

Built the case. Added a bunch of fillets and a chamfer to edges. Hole at the back for the USB port. About to code it and make the Github Repo. (This will probbaly take me ages because the tutorial doesn’t show how to program it)

Building the case. Tutorial kinda sucks though so I am referencing qcoral’s “Orpheuspad” fusion model.

Looked at qcorals 3d model to look at the pcb. Started connecting components together.

Placing keys in the arrow key layout. about to wire them up. Also trying to add rgb lighting