I’ve been working on a design for a split keyboard that is a hybrid between a Corne and a Sofle.

So fair the electrical and software aspects work, I still need to sort out the chassis.

Some features:

  • Efficient backlight circuit (at 100% it uses 20mA)
  • Custom MBK Choc caps from fkcaps.com (the glow is awesome)
  • ~250mAh battery (still low profile as there’s a hole in the PCB for the battery)
  • Dual EVQ encoders
  • Fully wireless using Nice Nanos
  • The layout has MacOS and Windows modes
  • Choc spacing

Once I’ve got the chassis done and I’ve cleaned everything up a bit I’ll open source it.

Here’s a preview of the chassis design so far:

  • youngalfred@lemm.ee
    6·
    1 year ago

    Agreed - the minimal black frame makes the keycaps stand out, especially with that nice glow.

    Being able to see the pins on the displays really adds to the aesthetic.

    • MickiusMousius@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      1 year ago

      It’d be pretty easy for someone to take the design and make a more typical “naked” base plate etc.

      I am having trouble getting the chassis to a point that I’m happy with the appearance. I also made some mistakes in the PCB edge cuts that make it harder again. All part of the learning process I guess.

      Either way, once done I’d like for this to be at least as robust as any commercial product so that I can put it in a backpack easily/safely