TL;DR:
- handwired with a Pro Micro
- hotswapable
- custom 40% ortholinear layout
- custom layered frosted acrylic case (3mm layers)
- GMK Set compability
- build with Gateron Yellow KS-3 lubed and filmed
- plate mounted stabs
When I finished the Nori project, it was clear for me to go to the next level as soon as possible.
The next level for me was to create a custom ortholinear keyboard, handwired, hotswapable, GMK Set compatible and in a custom case.
As custom case, there where many different option. But as I wanted to start “easy”, I decided to start with a layered frosted acrylic case.
With some help from the community and after some iterations, i finally managed to create the case. While the first plate had to much room, no possibility to let the switches click in, the second iteration had fixed these issues. Also I built the first iteration with a wrong stab size which needed to be fixed.
Also I learned that I should think about the controller position during the case creation. I managed to cut out the case a bit to be able to directly have the controller available to the outside of the case as I didn’t want to use a breakout board.
Soundtest
Some final shots
Some final ToDos:
- removing one layer from the top. Therefore I need to wait for the correct sized standoffs.
- fix one key which touches the case
- replace screws by some blue anodized ones
- check QMK fork with openrgb = would that be a cool addon?
- How complex is a port to VIA?
- disable Pro Micro red power LED