The layout of the boards were going to rely on a completely customized panel but the mounting panels from the Vertical Split Keyboard were salvaged. The ergnonomics of the previous project were appealing and it seemed a waste to keep them unused. All the populated boards were arranged upside-down since the ICs on the bottom made them stand off the board at an inconvenient angle. Pilot holes were drilled at the scew locations and screws were temporarily installed.
Button which will rest under the thumb will be installed in a diamond pattern. This should provide an intuitive configuration and a unique look. Many other custom keyboard so this so it should be interesting to see how it feels.
In addition to the face-mounted keys, there was room for keys on the top of the platforms. These will likely be macro buttons for performing the occassional task, not regularly used buttons. Media buttons are another likely use for these.
The controller was mounted on the back of the left keypad where it should be hidden. Lights to indicate what layer the keyboard is currently on will have to be mounted more visibly or their intensity increased so they cast a bright light behind the keyboard.
ModuKey on GitHub
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
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2018-09-11
Wood screws holding a board in place
Button which will rest under the thumb will be installed in a diamond pattern. This should provide an intuitive configuration and a unique look. Many other custom keyboard so this so it should be interesting to see how it feels.
Face of keyboard
In addition to the face-mounted keys, there was room for keys on the top of the platforms. These will likely be macro buttons for performing the occassional task, not regularly used buttons. Media buttons are another likely use for these.
Top-mounted ICs
The controller was mounted on the back of the left keypad where it should be hidden. Lights to indicate what layer the keyboard is currently on will have to be mounted more visibly or their intensity increased so they cast a bright light behind the keyboard.
Back-mounted controller board
ModuKey on GitHub
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2018-09-11
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