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AnybodyC t1_j08motu wrote

Looks great! Fancy photos are always nice.

Checked out the video and I have a couple questions:

Which keys do you use as spacebar and backspace? I saw the typing test and you using the 3 key as a spacebar but I couldn't figure out what you used as a backspace key. Also, do the numbered keycaps actually type numbers, I assume not, but what do they actually represent on your layout?

I have seen grid (?) layouts before on 40% keyboards, but this seems to be another take on it. Do you think it's nicer to type on than a grid layout?

And finally, how thick is this keyboard? On the wiring picture in the video it seems that part doesn't take up too much space, but in the final build the controller doesn't stick out. I assume you put it under some of the keys, but does that make it really thick or is it fine?

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Anyways, the board looks really nice! It's a really unique looking board and design. If I can get myself to try your handwiring methods I might try and build it myself, who knows.

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Joe_Scotto OP t1_j08nn5a wrote

  1. The P key is backspace as I use Colemak layout I can rebind it.
  2. This is known as a “column stagger split monoblock”. It is very comfortable as your wrists sit at a better angle along with the keys following the natural differences of your fingers.
  3. It’s the standard thickness of any board, about 21mm for the case then keycaps on top of that. The controller is mounted into a recessed section in the case then the keys go right on top, haven’t had any issues doing it that way yet.

If you do build one, share photos over in /r/handwiredkeyboards and/or send photos to me, I love seeing when people build the things I design.

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