keyboard-labs
Repo with my PCB designs and keyboard firmware (by rgoulter)
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For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
keyboard-labs
Posts with mentions or reviews of keyboard-labs.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-11.
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Budget Split Keyboard
- Here's a build guide https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/blob/master/docs/buildguide_rev2021.4_budget.md / video log https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhKnluxdRtA
- CH552-48: 4x12 Ortho using Low-cost CH552 MCU
- What are the best designs to cheap out? E.g. Reviung34 only needs 1 controller.
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Gaming with Trackball vs Mouse Comparison
Ah, it's a custom PCB design https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/ and the design takes a clear inspiration from the Lumberjack PCB https://github.com/peej/lumberjack-keyboard
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If you can't be good, be colorful
Keyboard. Keycaps are MDA profile from Melgeek. Keyboard PCB is custom PCB. https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs Devboard is a WeAct Studio MiniF4 "Blackpill", which runs Arm (so allows e.g. firmware with Rust, or KMK, or more bells/whistles from QMK).
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Finding SN74LVC1T45DBV replacement for 3.3 to 5V logic
Hi, I'm planning on building a mechanical keyboard and found this SN74LVC1T45DBV in the schematic which is used to convert a 3.3v signal to 5v so that the RGB LEDs receive data reliably, as per component shortage those are hard to find and quite expensive since I just need two and it doesn't seem that critical to me (low current and common voltage from 3.3 to 5) but I don't know how to look for an alternative do you have any suggestion on how to look for one other than footprint (sot-23-6in this case) as I don't really understand enough on this datasheet to find one myself and this is the last part to find before ordering the electronics. If that matters I'm buying most of the electronics from china (to avoid 20€ shipping from mouser and similar for just basic components) and mechanics from another site. I think it's on-topic but if it's not feel free to remove the post
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Lumberjack-inspired ARM-powered Ortho 5x12 in GH-60 Case
Gerbers and lasercutting assets can be found at: https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/releases/tag/x2-rev2021.1 (with sources to generate these made available in the main repo).
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bgkeeb - cheap (or free!) split pcb with a lot of features! see post comment for details
Ah, I hope it's not too rude of me to say I'd had a go at designing a keyboard to a similar spec. https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/releases/
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Questions about hand wired board
I recently made a low-budget build, + wrote a build guide here: https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/blob/master/docs/buildguide_rev2021.4_budget.md There are a number of sub-100x100mm PCBs which would be similarly cheap. Not quite as cheap as hand-wired, but much less effort required.
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cost of building
https://github.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/ I have a design which is also smaller than 100x100, but use a more powerful dev board than the pro micro.
cheapino
Posts with mentions or reviews of cheapino.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-11.
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Budget Split Keyboard
The cheapino is super cheap: https://github.com/tompi/cheapino
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Split keyboard that isn't crazy expensive?
If you're looking for a 40s Ergo Split, then the Cheapino is really cheap: https://github.com/tompi/cheapino/ (though you have to source parts & PCB yourself + soldering required)
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Unibody/Unsplit/Monoblock Cheapino alternative?
Is there a project similar to the cheapino with a similar goal of offering a DIY cost-effective monoblock 34/36 key keyboard?
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designed my first keyboard: a 36 key split
inspired by the cheapino
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Cheapest way to try Miryoku style layout
Depending on how comfortable you are ordering PCBs yourself, the Cantor (https://github.com/diepala/cantor ) or the Cheapino (https://github.com/tompi/cheapino ) might be a good starting point for getting into split keyboards, both are diodeless, so you only need to solder the switches and use relatively cheap microcontrollers
- What's a good option to connect a split kb while using only one RP2040
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Has anyone tried to get a LMN or prescription for an ergo keyboard?
If money is a big concern, you could look for cheaper style boards like this one designed specifically to be on the cheaper side: https://github.com/tompi/cheapino
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Built the Cheapino
Here is the link to the project: https://github.com/tompi/cheapino
- Cheapino: the cheapest split?
What are some alternatives?
When comparing keyboard-labs and cheapino you can also consider the following projects:
Sweep - Sweep - a small promicro based keyboard inspired by the Ferris.
ferris - A low profile split keyboard designed to satisfy one single use case elegantly
Contra - Contra - Lowest cost ortholinear keyboard kit possible
cantor - Cantor keyboard, a 42 key diodeless split keyboard.
bgkeeb
fak - F.A. Keyboard Firmware
36keys - Keyboard pcbs with 36key or less?
cheapis
keygen - An(other) algorithm for generating optimal keyboard layouts.
qmk_firmware - Open-source keyboard firmware for Atmel AVR and Arm USB families
dracuLad - QMK-powered 34-36 key split keyboard