Pretty Paddy - Hotswap Macropad

You do not need a license to build a keyboard 😎

Add some colour to your desk with this functional accessory. Pretty Pads come in a range of charming colours to suit everyone and make the perfect small gift for friends or family. This custom macropad is QMK / VIA compatible which makes remapping any of the 9 keys effortless.

Assembling a Pretty Pad is a fun and affordable way to practice and learn how to solder. It can be a simple weekend project and a great way to get some experience before you start soldering an expensive keyboard. Unlike most kits where switches are soldered directly to a PCB, these kits utilize hot swap sockets and will allow you to freely test and change switches after soldering. Both Plate (3pin) or PCB mounted (5pin) switches are compatible with this macropad. 

Build Guide:
https://mechstock.com.au/blogs/idyllic-blog-posts/9-key-macropad-build-guide

Kit Includes:
-    1x Acrylic Plate
-    1x Acrylic Base 
-    1x 3D Printed Standoff Holder
-    1x Xiao Seeed RP2040 + Header Pins
-    4x Adhesive Bumpons
-    4x M3 7mm Nylon Hex Standoffs
-    4x M3 6mm Hex Screws (Top)
-    4x M3 8mm Hex Screws (Bottom)
-    9x Hotswap Sockets
-    9x DSA Keycaps 
-    9x 1n4148 Signal Diodes

Not included and you will still need need:
-    9 Mechanical Key Switches
-    USB C Cable
-    Optional Rotary Encoder and /or RGB Underglow

Disclaimer:
Kit requires soldering and does not come pre-assembled