/mcdox

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mcdox - Mechanical Computer Keyboard

Layout is similar to than of the Ergodox project, but in a unibody case.

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BOM

  • Keycaps - The functionally simplest parts which are also the most difficult to source. 18x 1.5u, 56x 1u
  • Case - Standard 3mm acrylic from laser cutter.
  • PCBs - 1.2mm FR4, 2-layer, 0.15mm width/clearance 2x mcdoxHand, 1x mcdoxCtrl
  • Switches - CherryMX, or compatible like Gateron, Kailh. 74x
  • Diodes - 1 per switch. 74x
  • Microcontroller - Arduino Pro Micro from Sparkfun, or clone.
  • FPC connectors 4x
  • FPC cables - Connect hand PCBs to central controller.
  • LEDs - 0603 footprint 2x
  • Resistors - For LEDs and switch matrix. 10x 220R 0603
  • Pushbutton - For putting Arduino Pro Micro into programming mode. 1x