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After three keyboards built from kits, I wanted to design one myself. Keyboard number 4 is a 36 key split (3 rows of 5 plus 3 thumb keys per half), on my own PCB, with an RP2040. It works now. The way it works is a little bit embarrassing, so I will tell you. The design Schematic and PCB in KiCad 8. Two identical reversible halves, so I only order one design Controller: an RP2040 board in the Pro Micro footprint,…
As promised in my budget setup post, here is my switch lubing guide. This is for linear switches. For tactile, read the warning at the end first ✨ Tools (prices Shopee/Tokopedia) Switch opener: Rp 50.000. Do not use a screwdriver, you will break the clips Krytox 205g0 (small jar, 5-10 g): around Rp 150.000. This is for the stem and housing Krytox GPL 105 oil, a few ml: around Rp 60.000. This is for the springs Small…
my wife ask why I need 9 mechanical keyboards. I explain is redundancy, like in automotive, if one keyboard fail the others take over. she say that is not how redundancy work. she is right but I already order the 10th
