Copyright 2020 Markus Knutsson markus.knutsson@tweety.se
Licensed under CERN-OHL-S v2 or any later version.
DaESK is designed as an Ortholinear split keyboard with a detached thumb-key cluster, allowing a different angle/level of tent and positioning for the two parts.
Key design features:
- Full SMD design with onboard Atmega32u4 MCU compatible with QMK/TMK and other firmware suites.
- Onboard IS31FL3737 RGB controller for full per-key adressable RGB matrix with built in effects.
- Cherry MX type keyswitches in Kaihl Hot-Swap sockets.
- Mid-mounted USB-C connector for durability and low profile.
- Dual sided reversible design, identical PCB and thumbcluster PCB for both halves.
- Each half can work as a master/slave pair (TRRS/I2C link) and as a one-hand gamepad without reprogramming.
- Flexible thumbcluster design, supports 1-8 keys per side, connected to main PCB with ribbon cable.
Available main layouts:
- DaESK-4R a ~60%, 4-Row (4x6 key) layout with 48 keys plus 2-16 key thumbcluster for a total of 50-64 keys.
- DaESK-3R a ~40%, 3-Row (3x6 key) layout with 36 keys plus 2-16 key thumbcluster for a total of 38-52 keys.
Available Thumbcluster layouts:
- DaESK-TH1 an adaptable ErgoDox style thumbcluster with break-away parts.
Planned features:
- Already designed in mounting holes for a low profile FR4 midplate/backplate case design.
- Multiple thumbcluster designs.
Current Version: v0.9x - Almost ready for prototype PCB order
ToDo:
- DaESK-3R, USB-C
- BOM
- Silkscreen