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tencuatoi OP t1_jaas9my wrote
Reply to comment by LawrenceInDaHouse in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
I know it. It will be better once I create a new better version :D
tencuatoi OP t1_jaas1q8 wrote
Reply to comment by bobasaurus in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
it for solving Ghosting problem https://www.dribin.org/dave/keyboard/one_html/
tencuatoi OP t1_jaaroh3 wrote
Reply to comment by MrDankky in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
>Do you think this would be doable for someone with no experience?
Absolutely yes. I have no experience before.
tencuatoi OP t1_jaar5pi wrote
Reply to comment by stew_going in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
Jlcpcb is good. but I use a local manufacturing service.
tencuatoi OP t1_jaaqv1j wrote
Reply to comment by joshmarinacci in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
tencuatoi OP t1_ja86z5k wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
- ProMicro clone: 4$
- 2x Knobs: 3.36$
- 6x keycaps: 2.18$
- 2x rotary encoders: 1.26$
- 1x plier: 0.8$
- 6x switch: 1.6$
- solder: 0.8$
- 10x PCB: 5.46$
= around 20$ (shipping fee is included, some of them are free shipping)
And 4$ for a Soldering Iron.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja84rw1 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
Agree, That's hardly from scratch. However, I think "from scratch" has different levels. We can't build a Microcontroller from scratch, right?
And it only cost 20$ including shipping fee :)
tencuatoi OP t1_ja83dtv wrote
Reply to comment by nayr310 in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
Try to make one ;)
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7zpfh wrote
Reply to comment by GarlicRiver in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
2 for jump forward/backwards to unread channel. 1 for jump to threads - the menu in sidebar that lists all of the threads that I'm in, order by the new message first. Useful to jump into new thread's reply.
I found an useful macro for reaction a favorite emoji to a message. But I don't have enough keys now.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7y5vt wrote
Reply to comment by sank3rn in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
For only macropad's components, it cost about 16$ (I have to pay for some redundant circuits). But of course, there are some tools for soldering, shipping fee, etc.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7uxt1 wrote
Reply to comment by doranmauldin in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
One of the knobs for volume control, the other is for page up/down. At first is for Brightness control, but I don't use it often. 3 of the keys for Slack's shortcuts, because I work with Slack alot. 1 for locking OS (Ctrl + L). 1 for open terminal. 1 for open terminal in a folder.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7pggy wrote
Reply to comment by amikemark in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
Yes. The best part is making it. After that I want to make a better version instead of using it. 😅
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7ov42 wrote
Reply to comment by SANPres09 in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
One of the knobs for volume control, the other is for page up/down. At first is for Brightness control, but I don't use it often. 3 of the keys for Slack's shortcuts, because I work with Slack alot. 1 for locking OS (Ctrl + L). 1 for open terminal. 1 for open terminal in a folder.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7dwl2 wrote
Reply to comment by Brunix12 in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
thank you
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7dvo3 wrote
Reply to comment by Pipoune in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
No. I bought it :D
tencuatoi OP t1_ja7drfx wrote
Reply to comment by Trigun3k0 in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
I used KiCad for designing the PCB.
To start, you should learn the basic first. Youtube have a lot of that kind of video:
- Schematic: Add Symbols, Labels, Wiring, Named Symbol reference, Assign Footprint (Remember to select the right footprint)
- Board: Layers, Fill zone, Wiring.
Then you should learn how a keyboard works:
- Learn how Microcontroller sends a key to computer
- Keyboard matrix, how Microcontroller knows which key is pressed.
- Make sure that your Microcontroller has enough pins for the matrix.
- Learn how to use Diode
After that you can get back to KiCad and make a keyboard PCB. At this time, the hardest part is wiring, you will learn when you do it.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja72l8u wrote
Reply to comment by _DEATH_STR0KE_ in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
You should try it. It's not that hard.
I didn't know how to design a PCB too. My soldering skills is really bad, you can see it in the picture. But learn enough to make a macropad is not really difficult.
tencuatoi OP t1_ja6wwc0 wrote
Reply to Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
I named it lmacro6.
DIY Macropad with ProMicro microcontroller, Gateron Milky Yellow switches, No brand keycaps, EC11 rotary encoders and uses QMK/VIA.
Submitted by tencuatoi t3_11d66v5 in MechanicalKeyboards
tencuatoi OP t1_jaasmxf wrote
Reply to comment by moocat in Not much but I made this from scratch by tencuatoi
There are files in the
pcb/plots
folder. They called Gerber files. You can compress those files and send to a PCB manufacturer.If you want to custom, then just edit the KiCad project, then generate new Gerber files.