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tencuatoi OP t1_jaasmxf wrote

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.

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tencuatoi OP t1_ja86z5k wrote

  • 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.

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tencuatoi OP t1_ja7zpfh wrote

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.

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tencuatoi OP t1_ja7uxt1 wrote

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.

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tencuatoi OP t1_ja7ov42 wrote

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.

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tencuatoi OP t1_ja7drfx wrote

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.

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