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Brute-force encoder integration

A modified Gherkin by bgkendall featuring a rotary encoder.

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Published September 27, 2021
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A Gherkin with encoder and added functionality by bgkendall – hacking the PCB.

Stem hole widened to ~7mm for encoder shaft — this breaks two traces that have to be fixed later.

Also, the switch cutout in the plate has to be expanded.

More photos in the original post.

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Published on Mon 27th Sep 2021. Featured in KBD #45 (source).

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