Awesome
Pinky4
Warning
If you are using Kicad 6, please see https://github.com/tamanishi/Pinky4/issues/4 .
A split 4 x 7 vertically staggered keys and 4 thumb keys keyboard.
An idea is inspired from crkbd, Lily58, Ergo42 and Helix.
Pinky4 is designed for PoC.
Pcb & Plates
Bill of Materials (for both hands)
| # | name | qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pcbs | 2 |
| 2 | top plates | 2 |
| 3 | bottom plates | 2 |
| 4 | Pro Micros | 2 |
| 5 | 2 pins tact switches | 2 |
| 6 | TRRS connectors | 2 |
| 7 | diodes (1N4148 or 1N4148W) | 64 |
| 8 | Kailh PCB Sockets (MX Sockets) | 56 |
| 9 | Kailh PCB Sockets (Choc Sockets) | 8 |
| 10 | Cherry MX compatible keyswitches | 56 |
| 11 | Kailh low profile (Choc) keyswitches | 8 |
| 12 | Cherry MX compatible keycaps | 56 |
| 13 | Kailh low profile (Choc) compatible keycaps | 8 |
| 14 | TRS or TRRS cable | 1 |
| 15 | 7mm M2 standoffs (for top and bottom plates) | 12 |
| 16 | 5mm M2 standoffs (for Pro Micro cover plates) | 4 |
| 17 | 4mm M2 screws | 32 |
| 18 | rubber cushions | 8 |
Notes
Firmware
See Quantum Mechanical Keyboard Firmware and its Pinky support page
TODOs
- add images
- add BOM
- add build log