Thiird/awareness16

A 4x4 macropad that uses MX-like mechanical switches. Used as pathfinder for my first fully custom mechanical keyboard.

Awareness16

Mechanical macropad, used as pathfinder for my first custom mechanical keyboard build.

SPECS
-16 1U keys in a 4x4 matrix, MX footprint

-USB C, CtoC compatible

-RGB Matrix, 6028 SMD LEDs

-RGB underglow, SK6812MINI-E SMD LEDs

-ESD protection

-MCU: Atmega 32u4, TQFP44 package

-LED driver: IS31FL3733, eTQFP-48 package

Renderings

PCB top

PCB bottom

Credits

Without the help of many generous and patient people online I would have never been able to complete this project.

Special thanks to:

• Hadi for making a pcb guide series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWGAJr2AU7LPUwVYbBQZRg
• People on the Keyboard Atelier discord
• People on the QMK discord