Brute-force encoder integration
A modified Gherkin by bgkendall featuring a rotary encoder.
KBD.newsPublished September 27, 2021
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.
Published on Mon 27th Sep 2021. Featured in KBD #45 (source).
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