Tag: handwiring (13 entries)
The improved square matrix is actually a round-robin matrix handling the same number of switches – but with less diodes.
Let me introduce the square or round-robin matrix (aka Charlieplexing for keyboards) – a very tricky one promising 380 keys with a single Pro Micro.
There are two completely different keyboard matrices referred to as duplex matrix. Let's examine the Japanese one, which makes possible to handle 160-200 keys with a single Pro Micro.
Strange-Lab5541's fisk is an ergonomic 54-key handwired split keyboard with 3D-printed case.
Jibril-sama built his own 3D-printed, handwired keyboard with exposed diode array.
An easy method for low profile socketing with standard 24 pin wide socket. Posted by atlantesque.
A modified Gherkin by bgkendall featuring a rotary encoder.
Neat handwiring by n0t_dane using brass tubes instead of magnet wire.
The ergoJOY maximus is an original 7x5 staggered split with thumb joysticks. Committed by d3lxa.
Ergodonk, a handwired split with 3D-printed case, is released by Lithocut.
This 3D printed Alice style keyboard by ymmaz is handwired with duplex matrix.
A hard line hand wire system by Nightwish612.
A 3D-printed hot-swap socket for solderless wiring of mechanical keyboards by stingray127 (details & STL).
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