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SnekPad

A macro pad featuring 6 keys, 1 rotary encoder, and an OLED display! I plan to use it for Fusion 360, Blender, Canva, and VS Code. The SnekPad uses Rpi Pico as its MCU.

Created by asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman

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asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman submitted SnekPad for review ago

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman added to the journal ago

#6 did the changes welp

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Doing the case now haha just meeting the requirements of 150 words and typing nonsense btw I added cool graphics again. also guys I rlly like pizza pls send me some

straight up autisumning straight up autisumning requested changes for SnekPad ago

  • There's no reason to have the GND wiring like that, just have the GND pins connected to a GND symbol (ideally the actual GND power symbol, not just a label), and connect the EC11's C pin to GND - also there's other GND pins on the Pico that aren't connected still.
  • Would also recommend using a 3V3/3.3V power symbol instead of "VCC" - VCC can mean anything
  • Also you need to fix your BOM - fix the perms so anyone with the link can view it, and you also need to put it as BOM.csv in the root of your repo. As for in the README, it would be much better to have it as a proper markdown table - would highly recommend just using a converter for that, not writing out the table by hand lol
  • And you need to provide it fully assembled/test fitted in CAD.

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman submitted SnekPad for review ago

Owen Christman Owen Christman requested changes for SnekPad ago

Hey! Nice macropad! Your PCB routing looks nice! Please include a BOM table with links to each of the components at the bottom of your README. See the submission guidelines to verify that you have all the components for your submission. Message #blueprint-drafts and/or ping me if you need any help :)

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman submitted SnekPad for review ago

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman added to the journal ago

#5 Finished de snekpad

Untitled design (1)
So I couldn't finish it tmrw well because I had a severe headache but yeah. So i am gonna submit now and this image is to update the banner well am just yapping to meet 150 word hehe

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman added to the journal ago

#4 Finished The Case!

Screenshot 2026-01-25 191421
Screenshot 2026-01-25 195243
The first one is the bottom case and the next one is the top case along with rotary encoder dial (it has a nice ergo dimple)
I plan on adding a window thru which we can see the pico

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman added to the journal ago

#3 Finished the firmware

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Finished the firmware and half done in the process of setting up the github repo
Screenshot 2026-01-24 195731
Currently working on the BOM i.e. THE BILL OF MATERIALS

Also I plan on having a minimal case because I would like the pcb exposed (it looks better doesn't it)

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman added to the journal ago

#2 Finished the PCB!

Screenshot 2026-01-23 204009
Screenshot 2026-01-23 204033
I routed the pcb and exported zip file as well. I also exported a stl version of the board so I can design a case around it. And I made sure to add cool snekpad graphics.

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman added to the journal ago

#1 Did the schematic and assigned footprints

Screenshot 2026-01-21 185408
So I plan on adding an OLED display which displays the different profiles and the one u r currently on, I also plan on adding a rotary encoder which helps u change the profile and volume

asharmohdrehman asharmohdrehman started SnekPad ago

1/22/2026 - #1 Did the schematic and assigned footprints

Screenshot 2026-01-21 185408
So I plan on adding an OLED display which displays the different profiles and the one u r currently on, I also plan on adding a rotary encoder which helps u change the profile and volume

1/23/2026 - #2 Finished the PCB!

Screenshot 2026-01-23 204009
Screenshot 2026-01-23 204033
I routed the pcb and exported zip file as well. I also exported a stl version of the board so I can design a case around it. And I made sure to add cool snekpad graphics.

1/24/2026 - #3 Finished the firmware

image
Finished the firmware and half done in the process of setting up the github repo
Screenshot 2026-01-24 195731
Currently working on the BOM i.e. THE BILL OF MATERIALS

Also I plan on having a minimal case because I would like the pcb exposed (it looks better doesn't it)

1/25/2026 - #4 Finished The Case!

Screenshot 2026-01-25 191421
Screenshot 2026-01-25 195243
The first one is the bottom case and the next one is the top case along with rotary encoder dial (it has a nice ergo dimple)
I plan on adding a window thru which we can see the pico

1/27/2026 - #5 Finished de snekpad

Untitled design (1)
So I couldn't finish it tmrw well because I had a severe headache but yeah. So i am gonna submit now and this image is to update the banner well am just yapping to meet 150 word hehe

1/31/2026 - #6 did the changes welp

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Doing the case now haha just meeting the requirements of 150 words and typing nonsense btw I added cool graphics again. also guys I rlly like pizza pls send me some