dactyl-keyboard VS redox-keyboard

I want to build the lightcycle (MX variant) (may make some adjustments e.g. making the outermost columns 1.25u like my Kinesis 360). Additionally, here is what I'm thinking:

Handwired, QMK on Raspberry Pi Pico, model from https://github.com/adereth/dactyl-keyboard with modified thumb cluster. 3d printed with wooden PLA, sanded and coated. Hackysacks as provisional wrist support 😉

I plan to use PIN GPB6 and GPB7 on The MCP23018 for the rotary encoder. I am using QMK Version 0.17.9 and followed the build of this QMK - GUIDE

Retail wise, the MoErgo Glove80 is a Dactyl like board with low profile switches.

It's a custom request, but is closest to the original dactyl key placement.

Thanks, I take no credit for the design that's for sure, I think the original dactyl is here

Use 3 of those YJ-14015 modules (e.g. https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard/tree/master/redox-w) with a Pro Micro Q2: Is there a way to generate the PCB for this with ergogen or do I have to wing it in KiCad?

After some initial research, I've found a couple of models that seem to meet my requirements: the Lily58 and Redox-w v2.

There's a website that has a bunch of split keyboard layouts you can print out at full scale and sort of test drive really easily. I did that and found I didn't like the moonlander or ergodox thumb clusters, which is why I went with a Redox instead.

It's just a remix of the original case. Mattdibi also included the STEP and fusion360 file. What I changed on that case: Add a cavity for a 503035 battery, Add a ~3 degrees tilt for the battery and Hex insert for the nuts, making it much easier to assemble / disassemble.

If you want more of a full-size, five-row configuration, get a Redox PCB from Falbatech or Beekeeb.

To anyone who is here in 2 years looking to find a good case the soldered PCB is listed on the official GitHub ( https://github.com/mattdibi/redox-keyboard) as the Redox rev1. 0W. This is the soldered version and is the exact same as the one sold on falba tech and is compatible with the official case found here: https://github.com/Pastitas/Redox-neodox-Case.