avalanche VS kyria

I have been unable to get the Avalanche v4 keyboard I just built to communicate over a TRRS cable using I2C or serial. I'm trying to get serial working right now to keep things simple, but I'd eventually like to get I2C working instead. Right now, whatever side is connected to the computer works but the other side doesn't send any input despite the pro micro's LED turning on to show it's getting power.

I've been researching these keyboards for a while now and want to start with the Avalanche https://github.com/vlkv/avalanche . I was thinking it would be cheapest to have the top plate be a PCB, I know I can upload the Gerber files to get them printed, but I'm not sure if that's all there is. My question is, if I upload the top plate gerber files do I have to request anything from the manufactures to make sure the keys will fit? Also, can you recommend some online PCB and 3D printers that you believe are trustworthy vendors. Any tips/resources for a first time builder is also appreciated.

Avalanche – ALL the thumb keys

Interesting! I'm currently in some kinda wierd limbo where I'm hovering between the Iris, the Avalanche and/or waiting on the Elora, aka Kyria with number row, which should be available Soon™. How would you compare the Iris and the Kyria? The aggressive pinky stagger has me a bit leery, but at least printing out the layouts it feels kinda comfy.

Try Avalanche https://github.com/vlkv/avalanche It checks all your boxes.

Selling a fully soldered Avalanche v4.2 split keyboard. Github.

Keyboard github: https://github.com/vlkv/avalanche/tree/v4.2

I didn't design the PCB, just the 3dp case that is in this post. This is the creator: https://github.com/vlkv/avalanche. I think it's for Cyrillic languages that need some accent keys. For me, an English user, i just put ESC or a mod over there when I use my Avalanche.

Avalanche – 7 thumb keys, break-off top row, break-off pinky key

Kyria – thumb keys can be 2×1u or 1×2u

some variant of home row mods (or just more thumb keys)

Kyria – more pinky stagger

in a translucent dark grey acrylic case, cut with the files that are available on GitHub!

The official case files (no kerf for laserboost) are in git, but also keep in mind they are not ideal with hotswap boards since they have cutouts for stabs and encoders which prevent clipping on many switches. You can use those in any case if you want to see the exact price for your combo. In production, better use a file that doesn't have those cutouts (such version of the official file is circulating in splitkb discord, you'll probably get it if you ask for it there or make a search) - unless you use 2u buttons and want stabs of course. In my experience encoders can be mounted without extra cutouts and look better that way.

These kyria cases should not be being sold as it breaks the terms of their license: https://github.com/splitkb/kyria/blob/master/LICENSE

There exist plate and case files on the Kyria GitHub Repo, but by inspection they appear to be compatible with only MX switches and stabilizers.

I see that SplitKB has case files for 3D printing and laser cutting in acrylic. Would it be possible to use those files with a service like SendCutSend or Ponoko to have them cut the layers out of aluminum instead?