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The Next Gen Mechanical Keyboard
I need help, over the past few months I've been searching and searching for the perfect mechanical keyboard, but I can't seem to find one to perfectly suite my needs. I've been looking for a keyboard, that comes in a 60%, TKL, and full version, that supports the abilty to wireless, or allow you to go wired when your running low on battery. I also want the keyboard to be completely back-lit , with the option of any Cherry MX switch, or even a new optical switch. I want the keyboard to have simple but good look, sort of like the anne pro 2. I know there is someone out there who can accomplish that, but I know it's not me, so I'm passing this project on to someone who can be more successful with it, and whoever is willing to take the challenge off.
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keyboard_arrow_downAddison_woods
106
Dec 30, 2018
mate, all you've really done is named a bunch of features that you'd like to see in a dream keyboard. we all have one. mine has a built in soc that runs a Linux distro, my friends has a dot matrix print head that allows it to be used as a typewriter. your best bet is to learn the skills and make it yourself.
Addison_woods
106
Jan 7, 2019
SpivyTools
- ai03 Plate Generator - An advanced plate generator which doesn't result in 13.99999mm cutouts. Github Repo
- Kalerator - pcb generator for keyboard-layout-editor generated layouts. GitHub Site, Eagle Parts Library
- Keyboard Firmware Builder - online QMK Firmware Builder (2+ years behind QMK firmware master)
- keyboard-layout-editor - is a web application that enables the editing of keyboard-layouts, i.e., the position and appearance of each physical key. GitHub Site
- Parametric Mechanical Keycap Library - is a keycap and keyset construction library for mechanical keyboards, written in openSCAD.
- Plate & Case Builder - keyboard top plate CAD files generator, for keyboard-layout-editor generated layouts
- QMK Configurator - an open source configurator for QMK Firmware
- TMK Firmware Builder - online TMK Firmware Builder
- Bluetosis - Bluetooth firmware for the Mitosis keyboard
- Kaleidoscope
- QMK
- TMK
- A modern handwiring guide
- Hand wiring a let's split (pro micro)
- How to integrate a trackpoint in a mechanical keyboard (TMK, Teensy)
- Keyboard PCB Guide (this one is fantastic, you can learn everything you need to know from this tutorial and like. 3 youtube videos)
- lets-split-guide - This guide covers building a Let's Split v2
- BLE Micro Pro - is a breakout board of BL654(nrf52840 module) which is almost compatible with Pro Micro. This board is designed for wireless split DIY keyboards
- KiCad Parts by Ai03 - KiCad Library of custom MX-Alps footprints
- KiCad Parts by Daprice - KiCAD footprint library for kailh choc and MX-style mechanical switches
- KiCad Parts by Keebio - Various KiCAD footprints for mechanical keyboard parts
- KiCAD Parts by TMK - KiCad modules for keyboard design
- Keyswitch Datasheets
- List of split keyboards
- QMK Proton C symbol/footprint for KiCad, Eagle
erickong
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Mech Keys Moderator
Dec 29, 2018
Good luck to you and the person willing to help. The design process is rigorous and challenging. The market is competitive and the customers are crazy.
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