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awesome-mechanical-keyboard
- My first custom pcb design
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Trying to get into custom keyboards, im confused
You should build something you would want for yourself no? Have a look here for some options: https://github.com/BenRoe/awesome-mechanical-keyboard
- AMD drivers are so much better on Linux than on Windows.
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recommendation for low budget pcb
I have found two different GitHub repos that have a database of open-source mech keyboards. Most have plate files available as well, I’d start there.
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ErgodoxE EZ – an ergonomic keyboard with open source firmware
I'm very late to this party, but here's an amazing list of buildable keyboards[0], specifically linked are the split ones (like Ergodox).
Most of these today run QMK and specifically the Configurator[1].
I recommend most people stay away from the Ergodox unless your hands are larger and have a specific reach. While a great keyboard back in 2012-2015, the thumb cluster is outside of comfortable for most people and there have been a lot of improvements in this area over the years.
If building a keyboard yourself isn't your thing, I highly recommend the keyboard.io crew.
[0] https://github.com/BenRoe/awesome-mechanical-keyboard/blob/m...
[1] https://config.qmk.fm/#/hotdox/LAYOUT_ergodox
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How do you know if it's ergo "enough"
I'm in the middle of designing my own ergonomic split keyboard. The way I do it is to put my hand over a sheet of paper and curl up my fingers like I would if I were to use a keyboard efficiently, then I draw where the fingers are in the home position. I check the location where my thumb is most relaxed as that will be the location for the spacebar (on one hand). Then I check and draw in the arc of my thumb as it moves with little or no strain and mark off the other thumb keys that will be comfortable to use. (My thumb can with relative ease cover 4 keys from under my middle finger and out, but not as far out as e.g. the Moonlander). Next I check where I can most comfortably move my pinky, which seems to be in a diamond shape. Next, can I move the middle finger both 1 key up and 1 down or should I go for 2 keys for the ring finger and therefore shift the column a bit? For the index finger I also check what stagger the second (inner) index column needs, and I can only comfortably hit 2 of those so I focus on getting good positions for them. I then draw the location of the keys with the amazing ergogen software, and printed it first on paper to test. Next I bought some sample choc key switches and I use their footprint in ergogen, exported to kicad pcb and made a color printout. I cellotaped the printout to about 3mm of cardboard and made through holes with a pin and mounted the keys and tested a real physical model. To get mm precision I needed to do one iteration as the tenting and height of the keys will affect what's most comfortable. This is where I am at right now. I still need to draw the rest of the PCB. From my second iteration I can see that there are a few keyboards that closely match my thumbfan position, but only 1 that has a vaguely similar pinky cluster. Since I also want low profile keys it looks like the best option is to continue to make my own design. But if you are in luck and you know what you're looking for you might be able to find something that closely matches your specs in a previous design. There is a pretty large list here https://github.com/BenRoe/awesome-mechanical-keyboard/blob/master/docs/README.md GL
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Best split keyboard?(budget 200 can build myself)
here's a list of keyboard builds you can check out.
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i just completed my big project of making a keyboard from scratch
This GitHub repo is a good source to find tutorials and open source projects https://github.com/BenRoe/awesome-mechanical-keyboard
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I've been having a lot of dark thoughts lately. Thoughts of how with enough combos and tap dances, a 30% keyboard isn't that bad. A 30% keyboard is more than enough for most people. I should force people people around me to use 30% boards.
There’s a whole bunch of small boards listed here — https://github.com/BenRoe/awesome-mechanical-keyboard/blob/master/docs/README.md — but most are one-off or small runs. The only commercial 36ish-key ones I can think of right away are split keyboards:
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Pro micro based 40% keebs?
Many of these are pro-micro based: https://keebfolio.netlify.app/
Contra
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Are we ever going to get another revision of the Planck?
Why not print your own "planck" pcb, like the Contra? https://github.com/ai03-2725/Contra
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Need some open source ortholinear PCB
ai03's Contra Cartel is open source. https://github.com/ai03-2725/Contra
- Simple open source 40%
- I made QMK firmware that emulates an Enigma machine (QMK) [OC]
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[IC] Contra Improved: Contra 40% with USB C Input and RGB Underglow
Hello Everyone, So I've decided to run an IC for Contra 40% board(https://github.com/ai03-2725/Contra). It'll be a modified PCB based on Contra 40 PCB to support USB C and RGB underglow.
- I love my plank 40% Ortho board... But I really want Bluetooth
- 40% cheap ortho pcb
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Damnit, I’m about to step in the rabbithole: Making the most minimalistic keyboard myself - a 40% daisy40, bm43 or jj40? Keychron is my gateway drug. Willing to learn soldering.
Check out the Ai03 Contra. It's a 12x4u open-source board. You could try using the NiceNano microcontroller (instead of pro micro) to add wireless functionailty
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[US-DC][H] Ortho pcbs [W] Paypal
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Fully-wireless setup ready for the office
Yep, 40% ortho. It's actually an open-source board (not created by me), so you can order the pcbs if you're interested in building one yourself. https://github.com/ai03-2725/Contra
What are some alternatives?
Sweep - Sweep - a small promicro based keyboard inspired by the Ferris.
zmk - ZMK Firmware Repository
kbsim - Mechanical keyboard simulator website w/ a typing test. Offers 10+ unique switch sounds, layouts, and keyboard colors for an oddly satisfying typing experience.
keyboard-labs - Repo with my PCB designs and keyboard firmware
isometria-75 - Minimalist 75% ISO keyboard
lumberjack-keyboard - 5x12 ortholinear through-hole component keyboard PCB for standard 60% cases
mysterium - TKL keyboard that can be entirely assembled using only through hole components, including usb type-c
plonck - An attempt at making a planck-compatible pcb with bluetooth
dracuLad - QMK-powered 34-36 key split keyboard
kotonoha_keyboards - awesome mechanical keyboard ( 30% )
pheromone_keyboard
scsbaf40 - Staggered Columns Split Budget AF 40% ergonomic keyboard