Wave v0.0.1 + MBK Blank Keycaps
The Wave is a small, reversible keyboard inspired by the Ferris, the Ferris Sweep, the Swoop and the Sweep36. It aims to solve a few issues I found with the keyboards (see Features).
- Choc V1 switches
- The switches can be soldered, or hot swapped using either Mill-Max or Kailh hot swap sockets
- Choc spacing (supports MBK keycaps)
- 1.5u thumb key support
- Diode-less build
- Reversible PCB
- USB-C
- Mini DIN 4 (S-Video) connector used to connect both halves of the keyboard
- The issue with TRRS connectors is that they are not hot swap; disconnecting the cable while the keyboard is powered via usb risks damaging/breaking the controller by shorting the VCC pin to a GND or data pin.
- The Mini DIN 4 connector solves this issue and is readily available on the market, being the cable used for S-Video.
- Switch plate and back plate available
Here are the required components to build the Wave:
- 2x Keyboard PCBs (PCB manufacturers usually sell them in packs of minimum 5)
- 2x Elite-C V4 controllers
- 36x Choc V1 switches
- 36x MBK compatible keycaps
- 2x Mini DIN 4 Jack (MDJ-004-FS)
- 1x Mini DIN 4 (S-Video) cable
- 1x USB-C Cable to connect to computer
Here are the optional components to build the Wave:
- Hot swap sockets, either:
- 2x reset switches (B3U-1000P-B)
- The B3U-1000PM, B3U-1000P-B and B3U-1000PM-B variants will work as they have the same footprint.
- 4x+ Rubber feet/bumpers (RBS-12BK)
- 2x Switch plate PCBs
- 2x Back plate PCBs
- 5x M2 7mm spacer (970060244)
- 10x M2 3mm screws
Wave PCB
To order the keyboard PCB, the following settings are recommended1:
Detail | Value |
---|---|
Gerber file | Wave_0.0.1.zip |
Base material | FR-4 |
Layers | 2 |
Different design | 1 |
Delivery format | Single PCB |
PCB thickness | 1.6mm |
PCB color | (Personal preference) |
Silkscreen | (Personal preference) |
Surface finish | (Personal preference)2 |
Outer copper weight | 1oz |
Via Covering | Tented |
Board Outline Tolerance | ±0.2mm(Regular) |
Confirm production file | No |
Remove order number | Yes |
Gold Fingers | No |
Castellated holes | No |
You will need to order two different PCBs; the switch plate one and the back plate one.
Wave Switch Plate PCB
To order the switch plate PCB, the following settings are recommended1:
Detail | Value |
---|---|
Gerber file | Wave_Switch_Plate_0.0.1.zip |
Base material | FR-4 |
Different design | 1 |
Layers | 2 |
Delivery format | Single PCB |
PCB thickness | 1.2mm |
PCB color | (Personal preference) |
Silkscreen | (Personal preference) |
Surface finish | (Personal preference)2 |
Outer copper weight | 1oz |
Via Covering | Tented |
Board Outline Tolerance | ±0.2mm(Regular) |
Confirm production file | No |
Remove order number | Yes |
Gold Fingers | No |
Castellated holes | No |
Wave Back Plate PCB
To order the back plate PCB, the following settings are recommended1:
Detail | Value |
---|---|
Gerber file | Wave_Back_Plate_0.0.1.zip |
Base material | FR-4 |
Different design | 1 |
Layers | 2 |
Delivery format | Single PCB |
PCB thickness | 1.6mm |
PCB color | (Personal preference) |
Silkscreen | (Personal preference) |
Surface finish | (Personal preference)2 |
Outer copper weight | 1oz |
Via Covering | Tented |
Board Outline Tolerance | ±0.2mm(Regular) |
Confirm production file | No |
Remove order number | Yes |
Gold Fingers | No |
Castellated holes | No |
The latest firmware can be found on the official QMK repository.