I would definitely not 3D print keycaps, but the rest... quite nice. I'd love to go with a double controller split setup but Gnome absolutely freaks out with managing keymaps on multiple keyboards, causing it to hang for 1 second whenever used simultaneously. This build is a good inspiration for me.
yes if you can get keycaps those would be better i had a hard time sourcing them so i postponed that indefinitely. But if you can't get your hands on some nice keycaps, 3d printed ones do the job surprisingly well in the mean time not as fancy but at least functional, just don't let limited supply stop you from building things. The keyboard has 2 controllers but as only one is attached to the computer its viewed as a single keyboard and the other half only reports to the other micro controller which then sends the keys to the pc as if they came from that controller so you should be fine with this (also i tested it in gnome)
@@JanLunge I actually did 3D print some media keys in 2 colors for my existing keyboard. After sanding and flame polishing I'm actually astonished how well they came out. But oh boy did I melt some keys getting my technique down. Counterintuitively, the hotter the mini torch flame, the less warping. But it really needs cooling. Maybe a custom ice tray to make ice forms that fit the back of the keys.
Not gonna lie but this is my keyboard that i wish to build or have in my Life good thing you make some cool keyboards like this one i'm seeing right now. I subscribed i hope that help gain more subscribers. Keep on the hard work man.
Hello Jan, I'm planing on following your guide strictly besides that I really want to have a battery (wireless) and I have really no clue whatsoever on how to achieve that the idea doesn't create many problems. I'd be glad if you'd send a reply. Also I'm trying on getting the rotation for the thumb area to work! Thanks so far for the guide!
I didn't build any keyboard with bluetooth/battery yet but when I do I'll definitely post about it, yeah a slight rotation on the thumb area would be very nice maybe it could even be on hinge so one could fold it back when transporting? not sure if anybody has these keyboard mobility problems I might have optimised it for that a bit much. if you get stuck somewhere or just want to share some stuff im trying to build a community on my discord server discord.gg/ctYr5BVF7b work in progress projects are very welcome
in the slicer you can mirror that file on one axis that way you cant accidentally print different versions of the keyboard halves and i dont need to export twice the amount of files
Good video, little nitpick, though. The protocol is called I²C, not I2C (even though it's written like that most of the time). Check the wikipedia page, the pronunciation is mentioned in the first sentence.
Oh thanks totally forgot about the I2C thing but seem like its also a valid alternative pronunciation from what i looked up, but you are right its generally better to refer to the original intended version I²C thanks for the input
I really like the look of this board. I was planning on building it before attempting the trickier, more curved, more in need of support dactyl manuform style. I can't seem to find your files, the link here is broken and the wsplit isn't on your thingiverse page. Please let me know if it's no longer shared or where I can download the project files. Thanks.
I'm highly interested in the double microcontrollers keyboard- i tried to build one myself and now i'm trying to flash the files on it on your github. But i can't seem to find a .hex file which is needed in QMK. Could you provide me those files, or let me know where i can find these? Thank you in advance, great video!
i highly recommend compiling the firmware yourself so you can make sure the pinout is correct for the rows and columns on your handwiring, i also have videos abouth how to set this up in the macropad videos, i might add precompiled hex files with vial support for builds in the future but then i would also define how it is wired
The qmk handwiring guide is a very detailed resouce beta.docs.qmk.fm/using-qmk/guides/keyboard-building/hand_wire but for me it really helped to just build and try it myself and then see when things start working
there isnt that much to it, you need a microcontroller like the pro micro or a pi pico that i use in the newer versions and then you just need the switches from a vendor that is at least in your region and some diodes, then you connect it with whatever wire you like. here are links for the switches and diodes i used splitkb.com/products/kailh-low-profile-choc-switches?_pos=1&_sid=9045ad96a&_ss=r www.amazon.de/gp/product/B012ACSC1O
@@JanLunge thanks and yes i guessed you using pico pi now since i am binge watching your channel now. So pico pi for split wireless keyboard might be a good one..let see.
with layer we usually mean switching the mapping so that you can for example have the top row be the f-row when you hold down a thumb key and you can set all this in the firmware. if you want to add physical keys to the top you would need to modifiy the fusion 360 design file to have another row at the top
I used superglue and put a drop on the back of the magnet and also filled a bit into the hole in the case, wipe off any excess and clamp it in place until fully hardened
Great work! I'm thinking of building something similar, and I wonder whether if QMK will magically handle the two connected controllers?
thanks for this, however, can you please guide me to how i can build this exact keyboard and where to actually begin with???
You have those 4 pin magnet connectors. which can also be used as a alternative to the TRRS connector
I would definitely not 3D print keycaps, but the rest... quite nice.
I'd love to go with a double controller split setup but Gnome absolutely freaks out with managing keymaps on multiple keyboards, causing it to hang for 1 second whenever used simultaneously. This build is a good inspiration for me.
yes if you can get keycaps those would be better i had a hard time sourcing them so i postponed that indefinitely. But if you can't get your hands on some nice keycaps, 3d printed ones do the job surprisingly well in the mean time not as fancy but at least functional, just don't let limited supply stop you from building things.
The keyboard has 2 controllers but as only one is attached to the computer its viewed as a single keyboard and the other half only reports to the other micro controller which then sends the keys to the pc as if they came from that controller so you should be fine with this (also i tested it in gnome)
@@JanLunge I actually did 3D print some media keys in 2 colors for my existing keyboard.
After sanding and flame polishing I'm actually astonished how well they came out.
But oh boy did I melt some keys getting my technique down.
Counterintuitively, the hotter the mini torch flame, the less warping. But it really needs cooling.
Maybe a custom ice tray to make ice forms that fit the back of the keys.
Not gonna lie but this is my keyboard that i wish to build or have in my Life good thing you make some cool keyboards like this one i'm seeing right now. I subscribed i hope that help gain more subscribers. Keep on the hard work man.
Can you elaborate more about the i2c (?) and on how to do the trss jack connection ?
Have you seen Ben Vallack's vieos on PCB's This might help you with the next itteration
Hello Jan, I'm planing on following your guide strictly besides that I really want to have a battery (wireless) and I have really no clue whatsoever on how to achieve that the idea doesn't create many problems.
I'd be glad if you'd send a reply.
Also I'm trying on getting the rotation for the thumb area to work!
Thanks so far for the guide!
I didn't build any keyboard with bluetooth/battery yet but when I do I'll definitely post about it, yeah a slight rotation on the thumb area would be very nice maybe it could even be on hinge so one could fold it back when transporting? not sure if anybody has these keyboard mobility problems I might have optimised it for that a bit much. if you get stuck somewhere or just want to share some stuff im trying to build a community on my discord server discord.gg/ctYr5BVF7b work in progress projects are very welcome
sorry if this is a noob question but in the .stl files there is only the left side of the keyboard how do you get the right side.
Thanks
in the slicer you can mirror that file on one axis that way you cant accidentally print different versions of the keyboard halves and i dont need to export twice the amount of files
Good video, little nitpick, though. The protocol is called I²C, not I2C (even though it's written like that most of the time). Check the wikipedia page, the pronunciation is mentioned in the first sentence.
Oh thanks totally forgot about the I2C thing but seem like its also a valid alternative pronunciation from what i looked up, but you are right its generally better to refer to the original intended version I²C thanks for the input
literally no one cares
I am designing a magnetic snap together split as well. With magnetic pogo pins.
I love that you put rhe controllers outside. That makes so much sense
I really like the look of this board. I was planning on building it before attempting the trickier, more curved, more in need of support dactyl manuform style.
I can't seem to find your files, the link here is broken and the wsplit isn't on your thingiverse page. Please let me know if it's no longer shared or where I can download the project files. Thanks.
Sorry I had some issues with my blog and now moved the files over to one Github repository github.com/wlard/keyboards/tree/main/wSplit
Really beautiful keyboard, i really like the style so much, thanks also for posting the complete files, keep up the good work :)
How do you print the keycaps ? Cause I tried multiple solution and the legs that clip into the switches always broke
Thanks !
I was planning to build the same thing too !!!
You are the most detail tutorial/ build log I have ever searched !!!
thank you very much
I'm highly interested in the double microcontrollers keyboard- i tried to build one myself and now i'm trying to flash the files on it on your github. But i can't seem to find a .hex file which is needed in QMK. Could you provide me those files, or let me know where i can find these?
Thank you in advance, great video!
i highly recommend compiling the firmware yourself so you can make sure the pinout is correct for the rows and columns on your handwiring, i also have videos abouth how to set this up in the macropad videos, i might add precompiled hex files with vial support for builds in the future but then i would also define how it is wired
@@JanLunge thank you so much! Yesterday i got it working. Its not yet working flawlessly but Im getting there thanks to your video’s!
I am having trouble understanding how the different wiring matrices work. Do you have any suggestions for how to learn more about this? :)
The qmk handwiring guide is a very detailed resouce beta.docs.qmk.fm/using-qmk/guides/keyboard-building/hand_wire but for me it really helped to just build and try it myself and then see when things start working
I cant find anysources how to wire split keyboards via io expander, can anyone explain how?
Pretty cool build log!
awesome build and design process. Would love to see more of you typing on the board.
it would mean a lot if you could let us know where you got those parts and all build from via links (or affiliate links) so i can make a purchase
there isnt that much to it, you need a microcontroller like the pro micro or a pi pico that i use in the newer versions and then you just need the switches from a vendor that is at least in your region and some diodes, then you connect it with whatever wire you like. here are links for the switches and diodes i used splitkb.com/products/kailh-low-profile-choc-switches?_pos=1&_sid=9045ad96a&_ss=r
www.amazon.de/gp/product/B012ACSC1O
@@JanLunge thanks and yes i guessed you using pico pi now since i am binge watching your channel now. So pico pi for split wireless keyboard might be a good one..let see.
Cool Stuff. +1 Suscription. Waiting for next build.
hello, i wonna make this keyboard too! but i wonder.. how do I add another layer on top of it for the "esc" key? and the F row
with layer we usually mean switching the mapping so that you can for example have the top row be the f-row when you hold down a thumb key and you can set all this in the firmware. if you want to add physical keys to the top you would need to modifiy the fusion 360 design file to have another row at the top
Love your content man!
The first 1:30 mins of this video solved all my doubts... You earned a subscriber ❤️.
Thanks a lot!
Out of curiosity what editing software do u use? The editing is clean.
thanks a lot, I edit all my videos with blackmagic davinci resolve. some were done with the stable version 16 and some with the 17 beta
Awesome! How thin is this exactly? I might do something similar
2.5cm from desk to the top of the keycaps and 1.7cm from the desk to top of the case. this includes the 0.3cm silicone feet that im using
aight this is the next keyboard. thank you for a nice guide.
thanks for the nice comment
what controllers are you using for these?
I'm using the pro micro in each half
Question, how did you glue the magnets please?
Awesome build and video :)
I used superglue and put a drop on the back of the magnet and also filled a bit into the hole in the case, wipe off any excess and clamp it in place until fully hardened
@@JanLunge thank you so much :)
Wow what a outstanding work, really love your videos