Creating a custom 36 key split gergoplex / ferris sweep style board?

This page summarizes the projects mentioned and recommended in the original post on /r/ErgoMechKeyboards

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  • cantor

    Cantor keyboard, a 42 key diodeless split keyboard.

  • I've edited the cantor to have 36 keys and a nice silkscreen. I've just received the PCBs, so I still need to test it.

  • roost

    roost low profile ergonomic ortholinear hot-swappable kailh-choc keyboard

  • The Roost keyboard is a modified Sweep 2.1 with 36 keys: https://github.com/forrestbaer/roost

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  • STeMCell

    STM32F4 breakout board in pro micro pinout. Designed mainly for ergo split keyboards.

  • There are a few controllers that have the additional holes (puchi-c, goldfish, comet etc) not just the elite-c. StemCell is probably one of the more open ones and you can get them assembled at jlc I believe? https://github.com/megamind4089/STeMCell

  • Here's a list of open source 3x5+3 keyboards. Many are choc spaced. Some are also diodeless, but that limits your choice of MCU and ability to mod. Diodes aren't difficult to solder, and SMD turns out to be easier to deal with than TH.

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