nicholaswagner/keyboard

mechanical keyboard buildlog

keyboard

mechanical keyboard buildlog

TODO

• come up with a clever name for project
• identify docs/required reading
• create some concept art and decide on final key % / layout / any custom inputs
• prototype with existing esp32 dev kit

research targets

• ideally: esp32 with usbc + battery charging circuit + bluetooth

• rgb led lumans / power consumption

• battery requirements

• battery charging process / pcb design vs pre-made module

• esp32 soc size / existing pre-made module potentially with battery charging built in?

• usb-c liPoly charger?

• potential RGB leds?

Currently using this for prototyping

• [esp32 prototype] (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32906857429.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dv4DTiK)

Might consider the feather line for final build

• esp32 board for build?

Misc Reading Material

• Mechanical Switch sound dampening techniques
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW_ommH2S5I

Documentation

• Hand wiring a custom keyboard
• esp32
• esp32_mouse_keyboard_project
• esp32 liPoly stuff with adafruit feather ecosystem