i printed the 4x6 version and love it! i used the amoeba boards as they were cheaper than custom orders, and only had to trim down a couple to make them work. also cheaped out and used some sheetrock screws to hold the case halves together because i can. using socks to prop the backs of the keyboards up till i get time to design and print a tilt base for them, and have a couple wrist rests ordered off amazon for under $10 for the pair. lastly i went through with the steeeep learning curve of not knowing any C and figuring out how to configure qmk, then learning how to implement via. overall a very fun, if sometimes frustrating project, that i would recommend for any tinkerer geek out there.
I am amazed by your design and the relative ease of the build. I only just built my first corne (3x6) and I already know I'm going to try to build your board next. Thank you for sharing and for making such a great video.
I enjoyed this video a lot! Thank you. Subscribed. Thanks for all the details about the construction you went through explaining. It really helps beginner keyboard builders and tinkerers!
I love this! I really like the idea of a bracket for multiple controllers. I'm using a Corne that's a bit similar to this. I'm definitely going to build it because it looks more ergonomic. Thanks, man!
Great work and thanks for sharing. I would love a typing video with this keyboard, and I would also love some explainations about your choices in key spots.
Fantastic work. I'm starting to design my own keyboard case in Fusion, so this is a great head-start. Thanks for uploading the Fusion files; I look forward to opening them and seeing how you made such an elegant case design.
Thanks. I'm planning to do a video about how the model is constructed. Just haven't had time to put it together yet. My background is in polygonal modeling, so my cad stuff might be a bit unconventional.
I'm terrified of soldering stuff, but the 3x6 unicol version might just be what drags me into trying it out. The design looks absolutely beautiful, and it's exactly what I'm looking for - A more ergonomic version of my beloved corne.
Using through hole diodes makes it a bit easier. Most of the soldering is just repetition of similar joints, so you get a lot of practice. But it's certainly not the simplest thing to build.
excelent work! Thank you that sharing your experience with community! On the first moments of the video there another keyboard lays under the monitor. The choc-based one. Looks like a prototype. How the progress goes? Should we wait for another video? )
Thanks. The choc-based keyboard is indeed a prototype. Unfortunately the progress on it has been slow, I've been busy with work and other things. Hopefully I'll get to it during the winter.
Very nice project, I love the attention to detail. Please tell me you'll also do a guide for the low profile keyboard resting on the monitor stand. (hopefully it's also open source)
Im so in love with your design, when i get a 3d printer this will be the first keyboard ill print. One question, what keyboard is that one in the background on 0:16? Thanks
Juha, can you do another video explaining how you approached your case design? By far, yours is extremely well designed compared to most of the similar form-factor keyboard cases out there. Subscribing now not to miss that video
yesss! been following this since your original post. super glad that you made a 3x6! now i can use my corne muscle memory haha. is there enough space for the brackets to support a raspberry pi pico controller (the longer one)?
Hi, sorry I must have missed your comment before, but the max length for a controller is around 38mm. I think the pico is like 51mm, so it's not going to fit.
After looking for multiple split keyboard layouts I decided to tyr building one of your design since it looks both comfortable, easy to build and a fun challenge to optimize the keyboard layout. Especially since I need to add a few extra letters for typing in Swedish. Do you have any suggested keyboard layout/layer mapping to make it as easy as possible to use?
Finnish has a couple extra letters as well. I’ve kept ö in its normal place but placed ä below it. This way I can get away with just 5 columns per side. Swedes of course need that extra å. I’ve placed it on a layer, but I rarely need it. Building a 6 column, or the new 4x6 column version would provide more keys. But yeah, it’s a bit of trial and error to see what works for you.
as someone who built a dactyl manuform, this is incredibly clean! I did not think you could screw in those mini key pcbs. how is that working? I saw the stl, but it just looks like a thin hole. I am guessing it is like you are tapping the plastic?
С такими стойками можно обычную гайку запихнуть. (Хотя со стороны мизинца стойки тоньше) Вырезаем шестигранник, запихивает гайку. Распечатываем шестигранник и закрываем гайку. Где-то на просторах хранилищ моделей есть деталька для замены промышленных сокетов для свитчей. Но оно конечно же потолще.
where did you get 9009 keycaps on 14:09? I never seen 9009 with these kind of mod before. Crazy cool board btw, definitely gotta be my future project :) Update: Found it. In case someone also curious like me, it's MiTo XDA Canvas with micons kit + accent
How difficult do you think it would be to make a choc version? I'd love to have make a dactyl but for me, chocs with choc spacing are way more comfortable.
I've actually looked into it in the past and unfortunately it doesn't seem easy. Would pretty much require a complete redesign. I like choc switches, but I'd rather spend the time to design something new for them.
@@scytile Well, thank you. I took a look at the fusion file before my comment just in case, but with my limited experience I agree. It's an impressive design anyway though. I'll keep patiently waiting for my dream minimalist wireless choc spaced open source dactyl keyboard. Kind of like a glove80 but I don't want to just buy one because building it should be fun.
It’s not difficult, it’s just a lot of work. Couple of work days worth of designing and a few days of printing to make sure everything works, and that I’m happy with the result. I might do it but probably not anytime soon.
@@scytile Looking forward to check out the choc version! Also the mini-PCBs per switch was such a great idea, it's the first time I've seen such a clever solution
Supermini is pin compatible with promicro so you can use the wiring diagram on the github page, then you can use a wireless firmware for corne. Wireless version doesn't need the trrs-socket, instead of that it has a place for a switch that is for disconnecting the battery. There is quite a lot of information online about building wireless keyboards.
There is no trrs socket in the wireless version. The power switch is soldered inline with the other lead from the battery to physically disconnect it from the controller. Check issue #15 from github to see a photo of the insides.
@@fitocuevas8910 I use prusa printer nowadays. I’ve printed the case with ender, a few years back, but the endless tweaking to get it to print drove me to getting a more reliable printer. The print quality from ender wasn’t bad though.
@@scytile Mine cant handle the keyboard top inserts. Some how the linear support cant hold the higher legs is a pain in the ass. I tried it like 5 times now, i really want this keyboard
i printed the 4x6 version and love it! i used the amoeba boards as they were cheaper than custom orders, and only had to trim down a couple to make them work. also cheaped out and used some sheetrock screws to hold the case halves together because i can. using socks to prop the backs of the keyboards up till i get time to design and print a tilt base for them, and have a couple wrist rests ordered off amazon for under $10 for the pair. lastly i went through with the steeeep learning curve of not knowing any C and figuring out how to configure qmk, then learning how to implement via.
overall a very fun, if sometimes frustrating project, that i would recommend for any tinkerer geek out there.
Impressive design and engineering work!
Absolutely beautiful design and print. Thanks for sharing the source!
Without a doubt one of the cleanest hand wired keyboard builds that I have ever seen
i can say without an ounce of a doubt. its not that clean. he used flex cables,)understandable since they are easier to use) but it is in no way clean
@@kuma8030okay
I am in the process of building a dactyl and I keep coming back to this video. Thank you for your clear and concise directions!
Holy cow, this case looks extremely professional! I'm a huge fan of the manuform look, but I'll definitely have to make one of these now!
I am amazed by your design and the relative ease of the build. I only just built my first corne (3x6) and I already know I'm going to try to build your board next. Thank you for sharing and for making such a great video.
The brackets for the controller is just brilliant!
Great design and very, very good video! Extremely well described build process and great production quality. Sound and video is excellent!
A very elegant design, thanks very much for sharing it with us. I especially like the modular controller socket.
It is crazy to me that this is your only video on your channel! I want more!! Great job dude this is amazing.
Great job my guy. What a great design and thanks for sharing
best tutorial out there. Concise and to the point
Awesome man, love the narrative! relaxing to watch on Sunday morning with fresh coffee!
this is an amazing project, your handwiring/wire management and soldering skills are fantastic!!
I enjoyed this video a lot! Thank you. Subscribed. Thanks for all the details about the construction you went through explaining. It really helps beginner keyboard builders and tinkerers!
TQ sir for releasing this design for everyone!!
This keyboard is so incredibly well made. Absolutely brilliant work, thanks for sharing and for making such a comprehensive video on building it.
this looks so pleasant to use and aesthetically appealing! love the clean case design.
I love this! I really like the idea of a bracket for multiple controllers. I'm using a Corne that's a bit similar to this. I'm definitely going to build it because it looks more ergonomic. Thanks, man!
Great work and thanks for sharing. I would love a typing video with this keyboard, and I would also love some explainations about your choices in key spots.
Fantastic work. I'm starting to design my own keyboard case in Fusion, so this is a great head-start. Thanks for uploading the Fusion files; I look forward to opening them and seeing how you made such an elegant case design.
Thanks. I'm planning to do a video about how the model is constructed. Just haven't had time to put it together yet. My background is in polygonal modeling, so my cad stuff might be a bit unconventional.
Lovely design, and a very helpful video. thanks!
I'm terrified of soldering stuff, but the 3x6 unicol version might just be what drags me into trying it out. The design looks absolutely beautiful, and it's exactly what I'm looking for - A more ergonomic version of my beloved corne.
Using through hole diodes makes it a bit easier. Most of the soldering is just repetition of similar joints, so you get a lot of practice. But it's certainly not the simplest thing to build.
This is awesome! Will definitely build this once I get a 3D printer. Great storytelling and editing!
excelent work! Thank you that sharing your experience with community!
On the first moments of the video there another keyboard lays under the monitor. The choc-based one.
Looks like a prototype. How the progress goes? Should we wait for another video? )
Thanks. The choc-based keyboard is indeed a prototype. Unfortunately the progress on it has been slow, I've been busy with work and other things. Hopefully I'll get to it during the winter.
@@scytile hope you'll have the time and energy for all your hobbies )
Very interested to see the choc version! I love my ferris sweep but would like some curve to it.
i will be patiently waiting for the release of the low profile one's under your monitor
Really nice.. even the brackets you thought of!
Amazing Build, I adapted my Lotus58 done to a Corne42 formfactor, so moving to your ergonomic design could be a step to try with little effort.
Beautiful keyboard. I just built my first ergo keyboard but would love to build a dactyl. Your version will be the one.
Very nice project, I love the attention to detail.
Please tell me you'll also do a guide for the low profile keyboard resting on the monitor stand. (hopefully it's also open source)
It’s a prototype. I still have to design a bit more substantial case for it before I’ll start to think about releasing it.
amazing, looks like a fun project!
Beautiful.
Amazing job!
Im so in love with your design, when i get a 3d printer this will be the first keyboard ill print.
One question, what keyboard is that one in the background on 0:16? Thanks
It's a low profile prototype
Are you planning to release the designs for the low profile prototype? It looks like a really nice version
This is awesome 😎 Thank you for sharing!
Great video & great job !
Very good job.
I just started printing :D Btw what palm rests are you using?
They are Hama mini wrist rests
Absolutely love this design, if I do build this it’ll be my first ever split keyboard, is there a possibility to add a numrow on this?
@@elisinned I’ll probably release a version with a number row in a couple weeks.
Can't wait for the choc version
Juha, can you do another video explaining how you approached your case design? By far, yours is extremely well designed compared to most of the similar form-factor keyboard cases out there. Subscribing now not to miss that video
yesss! been following this since your original post. super glad that you made a 3x6! now i can use my corne muscle memory haha. is there enough space for the brackets to support a raspberry pi pico controller (the longer one)?
Hi, sorry I must have missed your comment before, but the max length for a controller is around 38mm. I think the pico is like 51mm, so it's not going to fit.
no it does not fit. i just tried :)
i'm right now building this keyboard and tried the longer one and its it long to be straight in the case
Beautiful keeb. Which MCU used for wireless build?
Supermini
After looking for multiple split keyboard layouts I decided to tyr building one of your design since it looks both comfortable, easy to build and a fun challenge to optimize the keyboard layout. Especially since I need to add a few extra letters for typing in Swedish.
Do you have any suggested keyboard layout/layer mapping to make it as easy as possible to use?
Finnish has a couple extra letters as well. I’ve kept ö in its normal place but placed ä below it. This way I can get away with just 5 columns per side. Swedes of course need that extra å. I’ve placed it on a layer, but I rarely need it. Building a 6 column, or the new 4x6 column version would provide more keys. But yeah, it’s a bit of trial and error to see what works for you.
@@scytile good idea! Might try the 3x6 or 4x6 layout later if the 3x5 feels too small/crowded.
Thank you for good project
as someone who built a dactyl manuform, this is incredibly clean! I did not think you could screw in those mini key pcbs. how is that working? I saw the stl, but it just looks like a thin hole. I am guessing it is like you are tapping the plastic?
The screw deforms the plastic and creates threads for itself. It’s quite sturdy, haven’t had any issues with the few boards that I’ve build.
I missed a thorough demo of it =) interesting!
С такими стойками можно обычную гайку запихнуть. (Хотя со стороны мизинца стойки тоньше) Вырезаем шестигранник, запихивает гайку. Распечатываем шестигранник и закрываем гайку. Где-то на просторах хранилищ моделей есть деталька для замены промышленных сокетов для свитчей. Но оно конечно же потолще.
Bro, awesome!
What size exactly are those tiny screws for the pcbs?
M1.4 x 5mm
@@scytile thank you
where did you get 9009 keycaps on 14:09? I never seen 9009 with these kind of mod before.
Crazy cool board btw, definitely gotta be my future project :)
Update: Found it. In case someone also curious like me, it's MiTo XDA Canvas with micons kit + accent
How difficult do you think it would be to make a choc version? I'd love to have make a dactyl but for me, chocs with choc spacing are way more comfortable.
I've actually looked into it in the past and unfortunately it doesn't seem easy. Would pretty much require a complete redesign. I like choc switches, but I'd rather spend the time to design something new for them.
@@scytile Well, thank you. I took a look at the fusion file before my comment just in case, but with my limited experience I agree. It's an impressive design anyway though.
I'll keep patiently waiting for my dream minimalist wireless choc spaced open source dactyl keyboard. Kind of like a glove80 but I don't want to just buy one because building it should be fun.
Hey man i love your design, how difficult would it be to make a 6 x 4 version? I would love to have the number row.
It’s not difficult, it’s just a lot of work. Couple of work days worth of designing and a few days of printing to make sure everything works, and that I’m happy with the result. I might do it but probably not anytime soon.
@@scytile Got it, that makes sense. Im probably going to print the 4x6 in the near feature anyway so thanks alot for making such a pretty keyboard
Thats really super
What was the total cost in terms of parts?
love it !!! I wonder if we can use nice nano with it
Unfortunately I don’t have any nice nanos to try, but I think it’s about the same size as the controller I used in the wireless version.
@@scytile what controller was it again ? For the wireless version ?
@@Kaiyes_ It's a nice nano clone called supermini. I have linked one in the build guide.
Do you have the maxtrix for wireless uring promini ?
Ummm what’s that choc variant in the background. Are you HOLDING OUT ON ME?
beautiful keyboard! What gauge of the solid wire are you using?
Something like 25awg. It's from an old transformer.
Whats is that low-profile keyboard under your monitor? Also look like something I want to try...
It’s a choc proto to test a lower profile layout.
@peanutman314 did you figure out what that keyboard is? I’m also interested in it
@@PrabhuMarappan7 It's just a proto, not published. I'm planning to work on it next.
@@scytile Looking forward to check out the choc version! Also the mini-PCBs per switch was such a great idea, it's the first time I've seen such a clever solution
I currently plan to iterate over your design and convert it to chock also. Can I somehow help you in that process?
I need a build guide for the wireless too plus flash firmware for the controller
Supermini is pin compatible with promicro so you can use the wiring diagram on the github page, then you can use a wireless firmware for corne. Wireless version doesn't need the trrs-socket, instead of that it has a place for a switch that is for disconnecting the battery. There is quite a lot of information online about building wireless keyboards.
@@scytile so about the slide power switch, i solder in the pin of the power switch or the trrs-socket
There is no trrs socket in the wireless version. The power switch is soldered inline with the other lead from the battery to physically disconnect it from the controller. Check issue #15 from github to see a photo of the insides.
@@scytile thanks
cool
What material is the case printed with?
PLA
how you print it, my Ender 3 cant handle it lol
@@fitocuevas8910 I use prusa printer nowadays. I’ve printed the case with ender, a few years back, but the endless tweaking to get it to print drove me to getting a more reliable printer. The print quality from ender wasn’t bad though.
@@scytile Mine cant handle the keyboard top inserts. Some how the linear support cant hold the higher legs is a pain in the ass. I tried it like 5 times now, i really want this keyboard
if you don't have enough keys on your board it turns vim into emacs, otherwise I'd love a build like this
How many keys do you need?
Happily been running vim on 34 keys for a while now, works like a charm!
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