SofleKeyboard VS sea-picro

I made changes to the [Sofle Keyboard](https://github.com/josefadamcik/SofleKeyboard) to be in a layout I prefer. I was wondering if I could get a review/sanity check to make sure it will be fine. I didn't make any real changes beyond adding a key so I don't think there was too much room for error. It produced a clean DRC run for both the schematic and pcb. However this is my first forray into keyboard pcb design, so I wanted to make sure that it will work. I primarily wanted the potential option to go wireless in the future which I've seen you are able to do with the sofle. Thank you!

These are the gerber files https://github.com/josefadamcik/SofleKeyboard/tree/master/Gerbers/v2 but when I download and put them into the printing websites I found myself with a lot of options I dont understand.

When designing it, I was inspired by the Lily58 and Sofle keyboards. I wanted to create a keyboard that is both gaming friendly and easy to learn when moving from a standard keyboard.

Check out the following: Sofle Tweedle Lily58

Please note, it is specifically the Sofle v2, not the Sofle v1 nor the Sofle v2.1 RGB, that has the greater pinky stagger. The Sofle v2 Choc has a pinky stagger between the v1 and v2. See https://josefadamcik.github.io/SofleKeyboard/ for more info.

https://github.com/josefadamcik/SofleKeyboard/tree/master/Gerbers is the gerbers for the sofle PCBs.

Really cool work! Would love to make a version without the number row (48 key is better for me when traveling) and make it wireless. Will it be in a new repository or will it be added to https://github.com/josefadamcik/SofleKeyboard ?

Have a look at the official build guide for a picture of the inserted controllers.

The are some MCUs that provide a separate 5V GPIO pin for LEDs, the Sea Picro for example.

I ordered a Chocofi kit that included two Sea Picro microcontrollers and am running into issues getting the firmware I want installed and working.

Agreed regarding going RP2040, but I’m liking the Sea-Picro over the KB2040 for replacing a Pro Micro. The Sea-Picro has:

I'm going to start my own Ferris Sweep build and I'm looking for verification or corrections on making the sea-picro swap-able, so that it's not directly soldered onto the board. I'd like to be able to switch it to wireless someday or easily replace the sea-picro if it goes bad.

I'm new to this. I don't know anything about electronics, I just wanted a split minimalistic split keyboard for ergonomics. The pre-built Ferris Sweep I ordered came with the Sea Picro microcontroller. The QMK Config seems to only compile into .hex but apparently, I need a .uf2 file. Dumbed-down step-by-step instructions would be highly appreciated. Thanks