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Unkeyboard

A set of Python scripts for generating stacked acrylic cases for Atreus-style keyboards. Published by Mike Bannister.

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Published November 21, 2021

Unkeyboard is a set of python scripts, using the CadQuery parametric CAD library, for generating stacked acrylic cases for Atreus-style keyboards.

Configurable stagger, row/columns, angle, and other parameters.

Github repo: https://github.com/possibilities/unkeyboard

The case is derived from the 62 key case but generating similar cases for the 42 key and 44 key variations is also supported.

By default, a Chicago bolt is used, a wider bezel is added around the keys, and sharp corners replace the curved corners of the original.

Generated cases can be hand wired or used with available PCBs.

More photos.

Published on Sun 21st Nov 2021. Featured in KBD #53 (source).

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