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Jonathan Hackpad

I just want to try and make a simple hackpad to learn 3d design and pcb design and to make a cool macro pad for flight simulators.

Created by Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici

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1mon 1mon requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

nice hackpad! your hackpad needs a case to be approved for a build review, so please add that before resubmitting. since blueprint was extended you now have time to use #printing-legion! additionally your repo and demo need to include a picture of this case!

Tier: 4

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

1mon 1mon requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

nice hackpad! please add a picture of the final product to the README so others can see what you made! please also print out the case and assemble it, if you dont have a printer you can use #printinglegion!

Tier: 4

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici added to the journal ago

Finshed

I spent 2 hours soldering as this was my first time and it doesnt even look that bad i also spent another 3 hours trying to code it i treied everything c micro python but i enede up just using arduino ide.
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CAN CAN ⚡🚀 approved Jonathan Hackpad ago

Nice hackpad

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nimit nimit 🚀 requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

You only seem to have the .hex file for firmware, not the actual code? The Xiao also doesn't use hex files. For arduino C, a .ino file is required, .py for micropython/circuitpython and your QMK project for QMK

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

Shaurya Bisht Shaurya Bisht requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

please change this to type hackapd

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

zsharpminor zsharpminor requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

This is really cool! Make sure that you have holes in your CAD case for the LEDs so that they can shine through :) Additionally, you need QMK source code (not just the configurator), and rename your folders to PCB, CAD, and Firmware, please. Finally, zip your gerbers and drills!

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

zsharpminor zsharpminor requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

Nice design! Please upload your full PCB and CAD files into PCB and CAD folders, as well as creating a Firmware folder with your KMK or QMK prototype code. Additionally, please add images of your schematic and PCB designs to your readme, along with a list of parts you need from the available parts list! :D

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici added to the journal ago

Made v2

After my original one was declined I made a new with 8 buttons instead of 4 and 8 rgb leds. I also created a much more detailed 3d model and made sure everything lined up this was a lot faster than the other one as I think i am getting the hang of this.
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zsharpminor zsharpminor requested changes for Jonathan Hackpad ago

Hey! This is pretty much an exact copy of the tutorial with the switches moved around a bit, lol. Please add some components of your own, like a rotary encoder, extra switches, or an OLED display! Additionally, we require a description of your project, reason why you made it, and an assembled image in your README (with all components). Lastly, please make sure that you have ALL of your KiCad source files (there shuold be 4-5) and your Gerber/Drill files zipped in your PCB folder, and organize your files into CAD, PCB, and Firmware folders. Otherwise, nice hackpad!

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici added to the journal ago

Finished designing it

I just spent the whole day designing and learning how to build the the hack pad and encountered many problems along the way like being unable to upload footpeand stuff like that.17650457072384234322816167725
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Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici submitted Jonathan Hackpad for ship review ago

Jonathan Bercovici Jonathan Bercovici started Jonathan Hackpad ago

12/6/2025 - Finished designing it

I just spent the whole day designing and learning how to build the the hack pad and encountered many problems along the way like being unable to upload footpeand stuff like that.17650457072384234322816167725
17650457218712992025281100703003

12/7/2025 - Made v2

After my original one was declined I made a new with 8 buttons instead of 4 and 8 rgb leds. I also created a much more detailed 3d model and made sure everything lined up this was a lot faster than the other one as I think i am getting the hang of this.
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12/31/2025 - Finshed

I spent 2 hours soldering as this was my first time and it doesnt even look that bad i also spent another 3 hours trying to code it i treied everything c micro python but i enede up just using arduino ide.
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