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.gitignore

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+*.zip
+gerbers/
+RSMP-backups
+
+# For PCBs designed using KiCad: https://www.kicad.org/
+# Format documentation: https://kicad.org/help/file-formats/
+
+# Temporary files
+*.000
+*.bak
+*.bck
+*.kicad_pcb-bak
+*.kicad_sch-bak
+*-backups
+*.kicad_prl
+*.sch-bak
+*~
+_autosave-*
+*.tmp
+*-save.pro
+*-save.kicad_pcb
+fp-info-cache
+
+# Netlist files (exported from Eeschema)
+*.net
+
+# Autorouter files (exported from Pcbnew)
+*.dsn
+*.ses
+
+# Exported BOM files
+*.xml
+*.csv

README.md

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+# RSMP
+
+AKA "Rockstars Macropad". A [KMK](https://github.com/KMKfw/kmk_firmware) and Raspberry pi based 20 key macropad. The macropad is direct pin, meaning every button uses a dedication gpio pin, so no diodes are needed.
+
+This was created for a workshop at [Team Rockstars IT](https://www.teamrockstars.nl/)
+
+![macropad render](assets/render.png)
+
+## BOM
+
+  - Raspberry Pi Pico. Make sure you get the variant with gpio pins 16/17 in the bottom right
+  - 20 Cherry MX compatible switches
+  - 20 Cherry MX keycaps
+  - Main PCB
+  - Bottom plate PCB
+  - 8x M2.5 screws
+  - 4 Spacers
+  - Those round bumper things you stick under something to make it non-slip
+
+## Software
+
+  - Dowload the [Circuitpython](https://circuitpython.org/) release for the pico board.
+  - Plug in the pi pico while holding the "boot" button
+  - Copy the circuitpython Uf2 to the root of the device
+  - It should now reboot, and you should have a "CIRCUITPY" storage device
+  - Remove the `code.py` file from the storage device
+  - Copy all files from the `firmware` folder to the root of the drive
+  - Replug the device
+
+It should now behave as a keyboard.
+
+### Firmware
+
+This macropad uses KMK for it's firmware. KMK is a flexible circuitpython based project for mechanical keyboards that offers a lot of options. The basic firmware for the RSMP is simple, in that every button outputs a letter. To customize the behavior, you can modify `main.py`.
+
+## Credits
+
+  - [KMK](https://github.com/KMKfw/kmk_firmware) - Keyboard software
+  - [ncarandini](https://github.com/ncarandini/KiCad-RP-Pico) - Kicad pi pico footprint and model
+  - [foostan](https://github.com/foostan/kbd) - Keyboard switch footprints
+
+
+