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Imported from GitHub: DeflateAwning/SolidKey-1-Keyboard-PCB · commit 56a4a92 · license CERN-OHL-W-2.0

Description

A capacitive touch QMK keyboard, with aspirations of replacing the Framework 13 keyboard

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SolidKey-1-Keyboard-PCB

A capacitive touch QMK keyboard, with aspirations of replacing the Framework 13 keyboard

Inspiration

Goals

  • Make a columnar keyboard with a capacitive touch interface.
  • Make the keyboard fit between the Framework 13 keyboard space and screen. Be compatible with the Framework 13 input cover's wiring.
  • Base the locations of the keys on the Iris 6 keyboard.
  • Parts:
    • RP2040 microcontroller
    • USB-C
    • Vibration motor
    • No LEDs!
  • Low-ish power, low mass
  • <$80 for a fully-assembled keyboard from JLCPCB

Licence

The hardware component of this project is licenced under the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Weakly Reciprocal licence. Variations must be shared under the same licence (or equivalent) licence. Commercial use is allowed, but the source must be shared, and it must be released/sold under a different name.

Notes

  • Framework 13 keyboard dimensions: 276.76mm x 105.0mm x 1.74mm, at the bottom of the taper up, based on their full STEP CAD model.
  • For the 276mm x 105mm PCB from JLCPCB, it costs:
    • US$16.80 for 0.6mm thick, LeadFree HASL
    • US$60.60 for 0.4mm thick, requiring ENIG
    • US$10 shipping for these thin boards.
    • US$50 for 0.6mm assembly ("Standard"), but US$26 for 0.8mm assembly ("Economic").
    • 0.8mm weighs 54g each. 0.6mm weighs 40g-54g each.

Resources

Future Work

  • Add a dot mouse thing, like the ThinkPad keyboards.
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