Swoop

A WIP fork of David Barr's Sweep, which is itself based on the fabulous Ferris by Pierre Chevalier.

Swoop MX / Howarya 🦞

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Features

⭕ Cherry MX style switches
⭕ Hotswap support
⭕ Per-key RGB LEDs (mini-e)
⭕ Up to 2 encoders
⭕ Oled screens
⭕ Power switch for battery management
⭕ Bluetooth support w/ nice!nano
⭕ Plate style case with mcu cover

Components list

To build and use a Swoop MX you will need:

1× PCB Kit
2× promicro compatible boards or 2 nice!nanos.
34-36× Cherry MX style switches
34-36× Kailh hotswap sockets
34-36× SK6812 Mini-E RGB SMD Leds (optional; not recommended for wireless)
34-36× keycaps
36× diodes (Surface-mount or Through-hole)
2× Rotary encoders & knobs (optional; ALPS EC11)
2× OLED LCD Display 128x32 SSD1306 (optional)
2× reset switches (optional; B3U-1000P(M))
Some little rubber feet/bumpers
2× power switches (wireless only; MSK 12C02)
2× lipo batteries (wireless only; 301230 or 301228)
1× TRRS (not TRS!) cable (wired only)
2× TRRS Jack [PJ-320A] (wired only)
1× USB Cable (depends on your micro-controller choice)

For the case:

32× M2 Screws (3mm thread length)
10× M2 Standoff for the plates (7mm)
6× M2 Standoff for the controller cover (8mm)

How to build it

Firmware