/Pinky4

A split 4 x 7 vertically staggered keys and 4 thumb keys keyboard.

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Pinky4

Warning
If you are using Kicad 6, please see #4 .

A split 4 x 7 vertically staggered keys and 4 thumb keys keyboard.
An idea is inspired from crkbd, Lily58, Ergo42 and Helix.
Pinky4 is designed for PoC.

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Pcb & Plates

pcb top plate bottom plate

Bill of Materials (for both hands)

# name qty
1 pcbs 2
2 top plates 2
3 bottom plates 2
4 Pro Micros 2
5 2 pins tact switches 2
6 TRRS connectors 2
7 diodes (1N4148 or 1N4148W) 64
8 Kailh PCB Sockets (MX Sockets) 56
9 Kailh PCB Sockets (Choc Sockets) 8
10 Cherry MX compatible keyswitches 56
11 Kailh low profile (Choc) keyswitches 8
12 Cherry MX compatible keycaps 56
13 Kailh low profile (Choc) compatible keycaps 8
14 TRS or TRRS cable 1
15 7mm M2 standoffs (for top and bottom plates) 12
16 5mm M2 standoffs (for Pro Micro cover plates) 4
17 4mm M2 screws 32
18 rubber cushions 8

Notes

jumper

Firmware

See Quantum Mechanical Keyboard Firmware and its Pinky support page

TODOs

  • add images
  • add BOM
  • add build log