PCB traces dev log 6 ( 05/07/26 )
Unfortunately i lost 5 hours of time cause the tab linking the lookout time lapse accidentally got closed on my last session.

—————–– What have I done ––––––––––
Completed pcb component placement.
Started work on tracing.
Replaced the original RGBs with SK6812MINI‑E cause these LEDs have a cutout in the PCB allowing them to sit flush and not take up any space on the surface layer allowing room for the cherry mx switches (need to find the footprint online, i used something called component search engine to find the footprint) .
Added mounting holes for the OLED driver board and PCB placement.
Added a ground plane.
Studied PCB tracing and component placement order.
Helped more ppl with their hackpad schematic/pcb on slack.
––––––––––– What have I learnt ——————
Component placement order, placing the components that define the PCB onto the board, (not going to go into details, cant be bothered, its 1am lol)
What routes i should trace first.
How to make edges curved in Ki Cad PCB design (pcb looks nicer).
Learnt that every RGB LED needs a individual decoupling capacitor, learnt that the GPIO expander should have 2 capacitors.
––––––––––––––What i will do next ––––––––––
Complete traces on PCB.
Start work on the casing, i wana make it look cool, should be smth like my Raspberry pi cases (check my pfp)
Share the knowledge I learnt if someone needs or wants it.