TKL Keyboard
Hardware
By
@Mapplect
- 1 Devlogs
- 9 Total hours
A simple TKL Keyboard with alternative layouts.
8h 47m 24s logged
I wanted to take a break from my Minecraft mod, so I decided to build a keyboard! Nothing else much to say but the whole process has been really fun, and I’m learning a lot about what truly goes into keyboard manufacturing.
The Work So Far:
The schematic is done! Keyboards are way more advanced than macropads (obviously), so it took a bit to find out what I needed to add. There are a lot more components necessary for the keyboard to run properly (such as capacitors that stabilize power, resistors limiting currents so your components don’t fry themselves, and crystals prevent miscommunication). The schematic alone has provided a great learning experience for me. The PCB is close to being done (I think). I’ve laid out all my switches properly and accounted for my alternative keyboard layouts. All I have to do now is incorporate the rest of my components (my microcontroller, etc.).
Notes:
Schematics take a long, long time…especially when you have to add 100+ switches.. Still thinking of a design for my case, don’t know whether I should go for a more minimalistic style or base it off some media I enjoy.
