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K02 - Sweeping the Sweep
A redesign of the Sweep: K02 by Lu Immich.
Published December 19, 2024
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The K02 by Lu Immich aka anothermimich/kynikoi_ is a partial redesign of the Ferris Sweep 2 half-swept. In other words this is a: 34-key diodeless Choc-spaced low-pro split with a new PCB outline, silk art, etc.
After seeing the Ferris Sweep for the first time I've fallen in love, but as a designer I cannot accept the things the way they are. So I've done some experimentation with it – kynikoi.
The silk art is the work of the Brazilian artist Aline Dal Pont: Woodcut transposed to screen printing.
Specs
- 34 keys
- low-pro Choc V1, soldered, Choc spacing (17,5mm x 16,5mm)
- diodeless
- reversible PCB
- tenting puck support
- wireless and wired capable
Changes
- PCB overall form
- support screw holes added
- teardrop on solder joints added
- reset and power switch repositioned
- assembly manual done
- alternative version with USB-C instead of TRRS
Resources
Published on Thu 19th Dec 2024. Featured in KBD #182 (source).
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