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Ximi prototype
Ximi is a split keyboard prototype with dual trackball/trackpad support – by Sadek Baroudi.
Published September 23, 2022
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This is a prototype! The Ximi V1 fixed some issues and ended up as a quite different keyboard (e.g. on-board controllers).
Ximi is another project by Sadek Baroudi / Fingerpunch, this time a split keyboard with dual trackball/trackpad support, and Xiao RP2040 controller boards (don't forget the Seeed keyboard competition).
Features
- Xiao RP2040
- Haptic feedback
- Audio buzzer
- 42 or 36 key (outer columns can be broken off)
- Dual cirque support
- Dual trackball support
- Per key RGB support
- Hotswap MX and Choc
- 3-way thumb wheel (below thumb cluster)
As of my understanding, the 3-way "thumb wheel" is rather a 3-way switch (this one).
You can flick the switch left, right, or you can press it. Each of those actions act and are defined just like a regular keyswitch in QMK – sadekbaroudi.
The firmware still needs some finishing touches, but the case files have been already published:
I'm working on an issue in the firmware, so by the time I get everything sorted and publish proper, I'd guess a couple of weeks to a month – sadekbaroudi.
Cases available in the fingerpunch Git repo: https://github.com/sadekbaroudi/fingerpunch/tree/master/keyboards/ximi
https://github.com/sadekbaroudi/fingerpunch/tree/master/keyboards/ximi/cases/stl
Published on Fri 23rd Sep 2022. Featured in KBD #96 (source).
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