| name | project |
|---|---|
@Bowiten |
bowiten65 |
This is going to be a mechanical keyboard with a 65% layout, supporting stepped caps lock, split enter, and/or a 7u spacebar. The PCB and case are designed by me, with inspiration from a few open source keyboards. It supports MX style switches, and also has support for PCB mount stabilizers.
I used some open source keyboards/PCBs as a starting point, such as kkatano's bakeneko65 and dededecline's SST60. I also used some guides such as ai03's pcb guide, Masterzen's blog posts, and Sleepdealr's RP2040 design guide. Some of these guides are slightly outdated, but overall still helpful.
I plan to salvage some switches from an old keyboard by desoldering them. I'll lube them with the Krytox 205g0 that I have somewhere. I have some spare stabilizers from another keyboard that I have, which I will be using. I also plan to lube those with Krytox 205g0. After I receive the PCBs, I'll flash them with firmware that I created using Vial, a fork of QMK. If everything works, then I'll solder the switches in, add stabilizers, and assemble.
| Product | Supplier/Link | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PCB and plate (+ shipping) | https://jlcpcb.com | $107.41 |
| Case (price may vary) | https://craftcloud3d.com | $106.04 |
| SKUF Silicone Feet | https://keeb.io/products/skuf-silicone-rubber-keyboard-feet | $4.49 |
| Screws | https://keeb.io/products/m2-screws-and-standoffs | $6.98 |
| Shipping for keeb.io | $5.76 | |
| C3 Unified Daughterboard | https://cannonkeys.com/products/unified-daughterboard-and-jst-cable | $8.00 |
| Shipping for CannonKeys | $4.30 | |
| Total | $242.98 |