Piggyback Microcontroller Board (IC) - Others interest check cover image featuring piggyback, rp2040, microcontroller, keyboard controller, custom keyboard, pcb design, integrated pcb, ezmate, postage board mini, handwiring

Piggyback Microcontroller Board (IC)

Others
3,410 views10 replies

Piggyback is an RP2040-based microcontroller board designed for custom keyboards. With three built-in MX switch footprints, castellated edges, and a removable USB port, it simplifies the process of creating integrated keyboard PCBs.

Project Gallery

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 63%
Neutral – 38%
Negative – 0%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "Commenter appreciates the design and its potential to be more popular than promicros."

  • "Another user loves the integration of Molex EZMate and RP2040."

  • "Someone expresses excitement over a similar product being developed for handwriting use."

  • "Commenter finds the project elegant and is impressed by the implementation."

  • "User shows definite interest in the project."

Suggestions (2)

  • Consider licensing the design and/or making it open source.

  • Explore the possibility of Alps switch support.

Questions (1)

  • User inquired about the adaptation for hotswap functionality.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a high engagement level with 8 unique replies. Overall positive sentiment with no criticisms noted, indicating strong community interest in the project.

Project Specs

Name
Piggyback Microcontroller Board (IC)
Material
-
Connector
USB-C
Release year
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Compatibility
-
Packaging
-
Price
-
RGB
No