I am building a 3-key macropad using a custom PCB designed in KiCad. The macropad uses a XIAO ESP32C3 microcontroller, mechanical switches, and a compact layout that makes it easy to map shortcuts and macros to each key. So far I’ve designed the schematic and PCB layout, selected the components, and put together the project files and BOM in my GitHub repo. The next step is ordering the PCB and building the physical device.
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I resized the macropad:)
I adjusted the measurements of the squares to be 14 x 14 with replaced the old squares with new ones.
I worked on switching the bottom plate to the top and then I checked some of the measurements before attaching to git.
I centered the plate onto the macropad, FINALLY!
I was trying to center the plate onto the macropad.
Today I worked on adding the DXF switch plate into my macropad case in Fusion 360. I ran into some issues because the plate was imported from a different design tab and was linked, so I couldn’t move it at first. After troubleshooting, I figured out how to access the Move tool and started aligning the plate with the case. Next, I’ll finish centering it and check that everything lines up correctly!!!
Devlog 2: Finally closed up the bottom of my macropad case! It was hollow before, so I added a 3mm base and re-cut the four mounting holes so everything lines up correctly. I checked the measurements too, and the case is exactly 13mm tall like it should be. I also started working on the switch plate by generating a 3-key DXF with ai03’s plate generator and importing it into Fusion. I finally got everything working!
I started designing my Stardance macropad! I set up my KiCad project, imported the required libraries, and began creating the PCB layout. I worked on placing components and preparing the board design. Next, I will finish routing the PCB and begin designing the case.
