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K02 - Sweeping the Sweep

A redesign of the Sweep: K02 by Lu Immich.

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Published December 19, 2024

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.

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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

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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

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Published on Thu 19th Dec 2024. Featured in KBD #182 (source).


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