SPIN Macropad – by DMQ Design

SPIN Macropad

The SPIN is a numpad-shaped macropad built around three rotary encoders — the killer feature if you do photo, video, or audio editing where you want to scrub a value instead of clicking it. The 12 keys are hot-swap (or hand-soldered, your choice), and there’s a 0.91″ OLED slot for live feedback. Powered by QMK firmware, so you can rebind anything.

Designed by DMQ Design — I’m not affiliated, I assemble and ship from Spain with their permission.

Cable compatibility (important)

These boards use USB-C but only work with USB-C-to-USB-A cables, not USB-C-to-C. Any standard phone/laptop charging cable in the C-to-A form factor will work. This is a quirk of the PCB’s USB power negotiation — not user-fixable.

Features

• 12 hot-swap key sockets (Kailh), or fully soldered if you prefer
• Three EC12 rotary encoders (steppable, pushbutton)
• Three-zone RGB underglow
• Slot for a 0.91″ I²C OLED (optional, +€8)
• All SMD components pre-soldered
• USB-C connector (see note above)
• QMK firmware, with my custom keymap repo on GitHub

What’s in the box

• Top and bottom PCBs
• 6× M3 screws + 6× M3 nuts + 6× M3 6mm female-female standoffs
• 3× EC12 rotary encoders (pre-soldered unless you chose otherwise)
• 1× female 3-pin header to connect the PCBs
• 3× 17mm aluminium knobs if you selected them
• Solder guide and link to my firmware repo

Not included

• Switches (Cherry MX compatible — 3-pin or 5-pin)
• Keycaps

Guides

• Assembly guide
• Soldering guide

Custom keymap?

If the default layout doesn’t fit your workflow, message me before or after ordering and I’ll flash a custom one. Free.

Shipping & lead time

Built to order in Spain. Ships in approximately 3 weeks from the day you order. International tracked shipping. Because each board is made to order, I can’t accept cancellations once production has started.