One of the core ideas behind Studio Pad™ is that it can change as quickly as the task in front of you. Whether it’s editing, designing, streaming, or coding, the layout should adapt in seconds, and that’s where the magnetic plate system comes in.

The concept sounds simple: plates with different controls (switches, encoders, sliders, etc.) that snap into place instantly. But making it work smoothly meant solving three key challenges:

1. Alignment

Magnets are great at pulling things together, but they don’t guarantee perfect positioning. To fix this, the plates use a combination of precision-machined board outline and guiding features so that each one locks into place at the right angle every time. This way, swapping feels effortless but never loose. The RGB diffuser part acts as a stabilizer platform, fixing the plate to an angle of 5 degrees, essential for making contact with the POGO pin board.

2. Magnet Strength

Too strong, and it’s frustrating to pull plates out. Too weak, and they shift during use. After testing different grades and sizes, I settled on a strength that holds firm during normal use but still lets you swap modules with one hand.

3. Connector Reliability

The trickiest part was making sure that every time a plate is swapped, the electrical connection remains reliable. Repeated insertions can wear down contacts, so I used spring-loaded pins (pogo pins) paired with gold-plated pads. This combination balances durability, conductivity, and resistance to oxidation, meaning each module can be swapped hundreds of times without issue.