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Pinsl's
Johannes Neyer made a 36-key ergo split with 4P4C connectors between the halves.
Published September 14, 2023
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This noname ergo split by Johannes Neyer (aka Pinsl), yet another 36-key one this week, has noticeable characteristics: the rarely seen 4P4C connectors.
I was lurking on this subreddit [r/ergomk] for a while, searching for a build guide that would fit my needs. As I did not find what I was looking for, I set out to build it myself – Pinsl.
Designed using KiCad and OpenSCAD, it was inspired by Thomas Haukland's cheapino, and comes with a nice 3D-printed case.
The single MCU approach of the cheapino was abandoned because it would need a thicker and therefore more rigid cable, and also an even bigger connector.
Specs
- 36-key layout
- reversible PCB
- hotswap sockets
- RP2040 Zero
- 3D printed case
- 4P4C cable to connect the halves
Resources
Published on Thu 14th Sep 2023. Featured in KBD #135 (source).
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