How to Build a Handwired Keyboard

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024

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  • @gtrtuben
    @gtrtuben 2 года назад +164

    The copper wire technique is absolutely brilliant. Adding heat shrink to bare wire is so so so much better than stripping out a bunch of tiny segments. I wish I could like this video twice.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад +12

      Glad it was helpful! The other benefit to the bare wire is that it somewhat makes the board more sturdy as well.

    • @Tharrinne
      @Tharrinne Год назад +1

      I added my like for (in part) that reason hahaha

    • @wtfusernamecrap
      @wtfusernamecrap 11 месяцев назад

      Do you get interference issues with the bare massive wires? Have you ever needed to add shielding to a keyboard? Copper wire and coiling is looking great, will need to try that on a build soon.

    • @gtrtuben
      @gtrtuben 11 месяцев назад

      @@wtfusernamecrap Nope. They aren’t used for audio or anything, just the very simple diode circuit.

    • @benjaminloyer1293
      @benjaminloyer1293 9 месяцев назад

      I would use enameled wire so no shorts and no need for heat shrink ! On the other hand, the soldering is a bit more difficult.

  • @kyleMcBurnett
    @kyleMcBurnett Месяц назад +3

    This is the most relaxing video I’ve seen in a while. This is definitely my next hobby.

  • @excrubulent
    @excrubulent 2 года назад +56

    I've handwired a lot of stuff but never seen copper wires used like that, it's super clean, I love it! I'm definitely trying this on my next board, and I'm putting it in my toolbox for my custom peripherals in the future.

  • @CheeseWithMold
    @CheeseWithMold 2 года назад +18

    Absolutely love it when members of a community make great informed guides like this for complete beginners! Definitely going to be making my own keyboard very soon. Thank you for the awesome video!

  • @RickWeberEcon
    @RickWeberEcon 2 года назад +48

    Super helpful! You’ve inspired me to try to hand wire something wireless.
    Minor suggestion: when in VS code, zooming way in on text is helpful, especially for viewers on their phone.

    • @Dajan456
      @Dajan456 Год назад

      I agree, i have it on 1080p on PC and its still blurry.

  • @ShreksSpliff
    @ShreksSpliff 4 месяца назад +5

    What a legend, literally instructions with digestible explanations!

  • @milesdawkins1278
    @milesdawkins1278 10 месяцев назад +3

    Ok homie, I normally dont comment on things but at 13:01 you explained the one thing that none of the QMK documentation covers well at all. Thanks

  • @korencamerini5421
    @korencamerini5421 Год назад +10

    For a quick explanation of of the dfu mode it’s basically a mode that let’s you access the bootloader (the place where you flash firmware) different MCUs have different bootloaders and different bootloaders have different ways to enter them (so dfu the board) and QMK has too know which you are using to enter it

  • @lsim001
    @lsim001 2 года назад +6

    I've been doing a bit of research on building a custom keyboard and this is the most inspiring video. Nice, clear explanation with a really tidy build.

  • @juaniki123
    @juaniki123 Год назад +5

    Very nicely explained! My advice on troubleshooting the wiring is: continuity test to check for shorts, check correct diodes direction and reflow solder joints (this helped me get rid of multiple keys on single press issue).

  • @nathanalaneller
    @nathanalaneller Год назад +15

    FINALLY, I find someone that doesn't speak in equations when describing electronics.

  • @xpinoyxgoodness
    @xpinoyxgoodness 2 года назад +8

    I respect the detailed information and techniques you outlined in the video. Props to you man :)

  • @nacs
    @nacs Год назад

    FINALLY! After watching so many macro pad / keyboard buildling videos, this is the first video that spells out how to connect everything, including how the diodes work for matrixes. Thank you!
    Edit: Built my first macropad successfully thanks to this

  • @yanivbk
    @yanivbk Год назад

    Most informative video on the topic i've seen, saying that after having a bachelors in EE, 5 years experience in semiconductors industry, and watching other DIY keyboards videos while holding a bunch of MX switches and some diodes and remaining clueless on which switch pin connects to what

  • @LordHonkInc
    @LordHonkInc Год назад +5

    I built my first handwired keyboard in 2021, and I'm still using it to this day. Sure, it wasn't easy per se, but definitely less complicated than I would have feared. Definitely gonna use this way of wiring the "busbars" on my next build, definitely an upgrade from the spaghetti I've got contained within mine lol

  • @davidgrin3228
    @davidgrin3228 2 года назад +1

    Month ago I bought Kinesis gaming split keyboard but I was not happy with build quality so I started digging up some info how to build my own split keyboard. I'm really glad that your video showed up on my recommended page, very straight forward and informative.

  • @EpaminondasSobrinho
    @EpaminondasSobrinho 3 месяца назад

    7:34 What I find that works best for me is actually using higher temperatures when soldering heat sensitive components so I don't apply heat for a longer time and end up slowly melting or burning stuff

  • @NickyNiclas
    @NickyNiclas 4 месяца назад

    This inspires me make a 3d printed keyboard, I was previously hindered by the thought that I need a custom PCB for what I want. Glad you got me past that hinder, lol!

  • @erwinmoreno23
    @erwinmoreno23 Год назад +1

    Dude this is the gold i've been mining for. Wish I could contribute more than just a comment and sub. Keep at it

  • @0c3l3.36
    @0c3l3.36 6 месяцев назад

    I needed to say this, i don't normally coment on videos, but the fact that watching you explain how the keyboard works and how the code function made me jump in to building my own keyboard. Just wanted to say thank you for it! My first pcb (from another video you made) it is on they way. Soon will be jumping in to the qmk code. Thanks!

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  6 месяцев назад

      I love hearing comments like this, I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @martinbirrell57
    @martinbirrell57 2 месяца назад

    Very good tutorial. All that I needed to create my handmade keyboard. Icing on the cake is that you have a Github repo with the files that I need too!

  • @CountSmackula333
    @CountSmackula333 10 месяцев назад

    Im embarking on a 60 key split ortho build. This was immensely helpful so thank you!

  • @Aurelloyell
    @Aurelloyell Год назад

    dude, i just want to say thanks for making the tutorial video, your video helping people to start to take the first step how to build a keyboard

  • @ggad1899
    @ggad1899 Год назад

    It's great you're doing this - even rudimentary info makes the field more inclusive. 👏
    This wasn't as clear as I'd hoped since there's a bunch of stuff glossed over, versus taught. FYI, it's really hard to follow along on the code when you can't see the text because you're viewing the video on a phone - it's like maybe 1/8 of the screen. I'll be checking to see if you've got still shots of the wiring, the code, etc. so I can figure it out with the video transcript as a loose reference. 👍 I'd love if non 3d printer options & specs were available, too, because most of us just don't have that $$$ equipment, or access to somebody else's.

  • @SquirrelInMyPants
    @SquirrelInMyPants Год назад

    best video of explaining how it works, i should probably have some practice by my own

  • @AlejandroVales
    @AlejandroVales Год назад +1

    This video is SUPER GOOD!! Your explanations are super detailed and well done. Thank you very much for the video. I really want to make my own handwired keyboard but I didn't know where to start... This is exactly what I needed to lose the fear to it!!

  • @Ellipsis115
    @Ellipsis115 Год назад

    I think starting on a 3x3 macro pad is a great place to start, thank you

  • @FreXxXmeister
    @FreXxXmeister 3 месяца назад

    This man, just rawdogging the switches. Amazing 😁

  • @larry5900
    @larry5900 Год назад

    Just finished my first handwired keyboard, made a split crkbd. This video was very informative, and a great resource for someone looking to take the dive and create a handwired keyboard. thank you for the amazing content.

  • @LS-jv4uh
    @LS-jv4uh Год назад

    This is the best instructional video I’ve seen on… anything. Thank you

  • @maximilianovilla_
    @maximilianovilla_ 11 месяцев назад

    This is one of the best videos I've ever seen. Really, this has been extremely helpful and educational. Thank you so much, you just got a new subscriber.

  • @SeraphX2
    @SeraphX2 Год назад +1

    actually you'd be surprised how much more a viewer can understand about the process by you also showing things that went wrong.
    some of the best videos i've watched that has helped me understand a concept even more has been when they show how they failed and corrected an issue.
    this is honestly part of a copout to making a more complete/complex video.

  • @joe_scotto
    @joe_scotto  2 года назад +6

    If you don't have a 3D printer, I recently launched a shop where you can purchase cases for handwired projects, including the Scotto9: www.scottokeebs.com/shop

  • @lcasito96
    @lcasito96 2 года назад +1

    This video is gold, thank u very much! Time to build my own macropad.

  • @CyrlNish
    @CyrlNish 2 года назад

    fantastic video, made this way more approachable than I expected, glad I found your Reddit post!

  • @joaovitormiranda1570
    @joaovitormiranda1570 2 года назад

    bro, this is the best tuto that i ever seen, ive had a little problems cus english is not my first language, but with this i think that ill can my own handwired keeb, thanks a lot.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      Glad I could help :)

    • @joaovitormiranda1570
      @joaovitormiranda1570 2 года назад

      joe, ive followed all steps, but at the flash step my toolbox dont recognize when i short the reset and ground, can u help me? in one of my 2 pro micro the flash done but the promicro dont work and in the other one the flash option dont be able to click.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      My suggestions would be theee things:
      1. Make sure the cable you’re using supports data. Not all cables do so try a different cable if the current one is not working.
      2. It’s possible you fried the pro micro, I’ve done this to many over the years. If QMK toolbox isn’t detecting it and you changed the cable, that’s the most common other issue from my experience.
      3. It is also possible that QMK Toolbox is just being buggy. You can try running the same command but instead of “compile” change it to “flash” which should then allow you to flash the pro micro from the command line.

    • @joaovitormiranda1570
      @joaovitormiranda1570 2 года назад

      @@joe_scotto i´ve tried with a bm40 that has a atmega32u4 and flash option turns available, now i really dont know why my pro micros dont work with toolbox, maybe my version of atmega arent compatible? cause i bouhgt them at aliexpress

  • @Z3r0XoL
    @Z3r0XoL 2 года назад +3

    how do you pin the screenshot of the microcontroller as a window like that? seems really useful

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад +3

      It’s a program called “Cleanshot X”

  • @zedxspecturm4698
    @zedxspecturm4698 6 месяцев назад

    perfect video. wanted to do a project, showed me exactly how to do it. thanks. keyboard is printing now

  • @bobbyhutter5654
    @bobbyhutter5654 2 года назад +1

    this is probably my third time watching this 😅 and there will be more viewings when im actually setting out to build my first ortho layout! this seems like a cost-effective way to find out if i like ortholinear without potentially wasting money incase i decide it's not for me (i just love the oddly appealing look of them haha)

  • @93cutty
    @93cutty 2 года назад

    This doesn't look too terrible to do. I'd have to upgrade my soldering skills, but definitely worth it. Now I have to get me a resin printer so I can make caps for it haha. It's Jeremy from the 3d printing group.

  • @trapspringer9891
    @trapspringer9891 Год назад

    This is fantastic, thank you. Hopefully I can build a stenography keyboard like this. I am not sure how to add a stenography layer to my current keyboard using the QMK configurator.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад +1

      You would probably have to configure it with code. I know QMK supports it and I believe it uses a program to convert the key codes into steno.

  • @robicjedi
    @robicjedi 7 месяцев назад

    use decoders, like 2 x 74hc138 for the column outputs and a shift register like 74hc165 for the row inputs. This gives you a 16 x 8 = 128 matrix with only 7 wires: 4 wires for the decoders, 3 wires for the shift register -> reset, clock and data input. If that is not enough add another shift register with no extra wires and get a 16 x 16 = 256 matrix.

  • @ChrisHalden007
    @ChrisHalden007 2 года назад +2

    Bump up your font size in vscode next time, it will be much easier to follow along. Specially on mobile. Great video. Thanks

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      Yup… I learned that on my newer videos lol. Glad you enjoyed it otherwise!

  • @rasalas91
    @rasalas91 2 месяца назад

    14:25 how did you do that?
    I literally wrote my own small program to do that, because I needed it

  • @benjaminloyer1293
    @benjaminloyer1293 9 месяцев назад

    I wish you could explain why the diodes are needed as well as how the mCU gets which letter is pressed when multiple at once (sweep of all the row collums combination ? )

  • @mangahacker
    @mangahacker 11 месяцев назад

    I am about to wire my first keyboard matrix. This is by far the best guide I have found. But I am confused, do I not need any grounding on a diode style matrix?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  11 месяцев назад +1

      Nope, no grounding is needed for a matrix with diodes. If you did direct wiring, all switches could share ground then get an individual pin each.

    • @mangahacker
      @mangahacker 11 месяцев назад

      What a reaction speed for a year old video. Thank you!
      @@joe_scotto

  • @KofaOne
    @KofaOne Год назад

    Super helpful, beginner-friendly video. Thank you!

  • @marcin.sobocinski
    @marcin.sobocinski Год назад

    Thank you for this tutorial... very well explained!

  • @rokbizjak3017
    @rokbizjak3017 Год назад

    Hi. Great vid. Got it working. The only thing that i cant figure out is adding macros in Vial. Whenever i add one the program requests an unlock by pressing 2 keys. I can not get the board to unlock! Thanks

  • @kanadalux3621
    @kanadalux3621 Год назад

    Excelente video para los que no sabemos nada de electrónica, ni en español he encontrado un video tan bien explicado.

  • @philipp594
    @philipp594 Год назад

    If you tin the wires before you won't need to heat the copper so high on the switch to get a solid joint

  • @uhN0id
    @uhN0id 4 месяца назад

    How big should the square openings be so the switch will snap in place? Thanks for the video this is so cool

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  4 месяца назад +1

      14x14mm is the standard for MX and 1.5mm thick. What I do is make a 14x14 cutout at 1.5mm then offset a large square to bring the plate up to a total of 3mm thickness. You can look at the plates on my repo to see what I mean.

    • @uhN0id
      @uhN0id 4 месяца назад

      @@joe_scotto thank you! Using this guide to build a flight sim box and I want the primary 4x4 panel to use mech switches since I have so many gateron black ink v2s leftover.

  • @cbirla_hobbies
    @cbirla_hobbies Год назад

    I really enjoyed and loved the way you have explained things from scratch, i am a newb and figuring out layout and board combinations was tricky ,
    Specially in case of STM32F103 board. But this helped thanks a ton.
    Will go through other videos as well on drone too…
    As i build fpv drone in 2020 , but never flew much

  • @disarmyouwitha
    @disarmyouwitha 2 года назад

    Thanks! I still haven’t soldered my first switches to a PCB but handwriting seems very interesting. =]
    Especially because I already have a QMK compatible microcontroller, and such a nice guide…

  • @radialbladeworks6183
    @radialbladeworks6183 Год назад

    excellent video, man! Thanks for posting!

  • @samvvell
    @samvvell 2 года назад

    Came here from Reddit - great video, very informative!

  • @mayue20041214
    @mayue20041214 Год назад

    感谢你的视频,近期我也打算做一个dactyl键盘,对于焊接还不太了解,感谢你的讲解

  • @pancreasdragonheart9765
    @pancreasdragonheart9765 7 месяцев назад

    This might be a year or two too late, but I'm wondering if it's possible to do a programmable keyboard that simply simulates keyboard input?
    Press X, Y, Z at various intervals and send to the PC through the use of USB cable ?

  • @sharkyboi6018
    @sharkyboi6018 Год назад +4

    Mr. Scotto, I'm begging you. Please please please please please please please please please make a tutorial on setting up ALL the QMK firmware stuff. I couldent find any videos online doing it, and the documentation kind of sucks. Like a lot. This was harder than soldering and getting my 3D printer to behave. I wanted to die. PLEASE make a tutorial on this.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад +4

      I’m doing a few build videos then I’ll have a video on setting up firmware from scratch. It will be the final one in the PCB series trilogy :)

    • @sharkyboi6018
      @sharkyboi6018 Год назад +1

      @@joe_scotto Alright! Also, I just finished building the macropad and it works and im so happy. It was my first time soldering and using electronics and stuff and it works!

    • @tylergubala7355
      @tylergubala7355 3 месяца назад

      ​@@joe_scotto I'd also love to have the QMK firmware tutorial; it's the last part I'm really unsure about. For my first keeb I'm probably going to just repeat your steps and change some things but it'd be nice to know the what and whys of the pipeline

  • @michbushi
    @michbushi 8 месяцев назад

    You don't need to clip the rows diode legs flush with the copper wire - you can bend them back g firth several times, they will snap exactly where the solder ends and they will be flush

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  8 месяцев назад

      Sure, but then you’re putting additional stress on the solder joint which isn’t good to do.

  • @scharkalvin
    @scharkalvin Год назад

    You can 'encode' the outputs of some of the row or column lines, and then add a decoder chip. The 74HC138 will decode 3 lines into 8. This gives you an extra 5 IO lines. Use two of these chips to encode 4 lines into 16. This gives you 12 extra IO lines. Some changes will be needed to the software, but that isn't rocket science.

  • @zone_tw
    @zone_tw Год назад

    Will you show how to handwire a split keyboard using TRRS, like crone for example ?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад +1

      I have more builds coming soon and one of them is a split that uses two controllers

  • @treasend-o7
    @treasend-o7 6 месяцев назад

    My local electronics store doesn't seem to have bare wire like yours, is it an Amazon find or something?

  • @Roanker
    @Roanker 2 года назад

    great tutorial/intro to the world of handwired keyboards. Do you think you would add VIA to your code or create a video explaining how to add VIA?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад +1

      I might eventually but it’s not on the immediate list of things.

  • @tamertamertamer4874
    @tamertamertamer4874 4 месяца назад

    Me watching this after I already handwired 3 keyboards but you never know I’ll probably learn stuff anyways
    Édit after watching: I might take a shot at the solid copper rods it looks really easy to use.
    The one thing I’d add is to test out the microcontroller by shorting the pins before soldering it to see if all the rows/cols work

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  4 месяца назад +1

      The tip about shorting is a good one because I once did have a controller completely DOA and had to re-solder a new one. Most of the time though I'm confident enough I just wire it right up.

  • @HatersGonnaHate4
    @HatersGonnaHate4 2 года назад

    You're a hero Joe

  • @muse59
    @muse59 Год назад

    very helpful video, thanks a lot ! I was wondering, is it possible to an irregular matrix ? Like 4x9 ?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад +1

      Yeah, you could even do like a 1x1 matrix lol. It’s really whatever you decide as long as your controller has enough pins for the rows and columns.

    • @muse59
      @muse59 Год назад

      @@joe_scotto would you recommand to use resistors ? I saw that in other tutorials

  • @shiba4909
    @shiba4909 Месяц назад

    Help! I've got some issues connecting the pro micro to my mac. After I plugged the pro micro in, the qmk toolbox doesn't have any sign of my pro micro, shorting out gnd and rst doesn't give any sign too. It doesn't give any sign like when USB was plugged in. I've also tried the command , it worked until it told me to reset my pro micro. I reset but doesn't work. I really don't know where went wrong.

  • @streetdogarg
    @streetdogarg Год назад

    Hi, Im glad to found ur channel, great content!

  • @peastfist1602
    @peastfist1602 2 года назад

    I actually looking this kind of video like months ago, so happy to finally find this.
    Also , are there any alternative to soldering ? I dont have the tools , so can I use other way to replace the soldering part ?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      There are some methods that use 3D printed hot swap sockets. However, to my knowledge there isn’t any way to not have to solder the matrix together and to the controller.

    • @peastfist1602
      @peastfist1602 2 года назад

      @@joe_scotto can i somehow use like some kind of tape ?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      @@peastfist1602 I mean in theory you could wire everything up and glue it but that is EXTREMELY likely to have issues.

  • @fpvclub7256
    @fpvclub7256 Год назад

    This is cool - can you program these to perform more complex key-combos? like Command + F9 or something along those lines? could you also add an LED to show some sort of status, like mute/un-mute?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад +1

      Yup, what you’re looking for is a “macro” which allows you to basically program the key to do anything you want. You can program the board to show caps or num lock status but it can’t get info from the computer so no volume or mute status.

  • @dysonsmith
    @dysonsmith Год назад

    Hey! What do you use for having that Terminal and the Always on Top image? Loved the explanation and how clean the matrix looked, great Vid!

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад

      The terminal is just iTerm. I pin the images with a Mac screenshot too called “Cleanshot X”

  • @sundae6610
    @sundae6610 11 месяцев назад

    how do the controller differentiate 3 combination in a square because the 2 row and column are on in every combination

  • @dgomez6778
    @dgomez6778 2 года назад +2

    a true custom keyboard

  • @mahfujahmad2097
    @mahfujahmad2097 Год назад

    can you make an explanation video on keyboard knobs?

  • @ishaankapoor933
    @ishaankapoor933 Год назад

    What was that floating image window, how did you achieve that. P.S great video thanks

    • @ishaankapoor933
      @ishaankapoor933 Год назад

      Read through the comments, it is "Cleanshot X"

  • @thewatcherofpaintdry9288
    @thewatcherofpaintdry9288 2 месяца назад +3

    Probably my teenage brain, but i find it hard to understand, how do you know how the electricity flows and what type of diodes you should use? Because i want to try and handsolder my own keypad/keyboard but I don't know how

    • @void-h2n
      @void-h2n Месяц назад +1

      Hey man, we’re in the same boat so Imma wait for an answer with you

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Месяц назад +1

      Basically the controller pulses and reads on the pins, it's not really important to understand the details because the firmware handles it for you. The diodes also don't matter as much just that we use them when we have more keys than pins. That said, I use DO-35 1N4148 diodes and they're pretty standard for keyboards.

    • @void-h2n
      @void-h2n Месяц назад

      @@joe_scotto Thank you! You’re awesome for still keeping up with comments

  • @rpegelectronics
    @rpegelectronics 2 месяца назад

    any chance we can do this wireless? im trying to make a single key wireless foot pedal but its proving quite difficult

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 месяца назад

      The concepts are the same, just use a nice!nano instead of Pro Micro and ZMK firmware instead of QMK.

  • @Zacharyjones8751
    @Zacharyjones8751 3 месяца назад +1

    What app did you use for programming

  • @Live2playloud
    @Live2playloud 2 года назад +1

    So I am planning on making your scotto40 but I have a question. Does the code and layout for that build include function keys or secondary keys, or can they only be mapped to 1 function?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      There is a layer on the number layer for function keys.
      The board basically has 4 layers, the main one (Colemak), code layer, number layer, and function keys/QMK bootloader

    • @Live2playloud
      @Live2playloud 2 года назад

      @@joe_scotto ok I am not familiar with the code but I really like building this stuff. I just finished an azeron copy yesterday. The code was very easy for that . I have a spare pro micro and might as well use it. Do you have a discord group or something you can be reached on easier?

  • @android__YT
    @android__YT 4 месяца назад

    how can i set a key to do multi key combinations? "like ctrl+c"

  • @ScooterAnimations
    @ScooterAnimations 2 года назад

    Great video! So informative

  • @SurprisedArmadillo-ui9kz
    @SurprisedArmadillo-ui9kz 3 месяца назад

    Can you tell me if pressing many keys together is a possibility like ctrl+shift+E in something handwired like this

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  3 месяца назад

      Yes, it no different than a normal keyboard.

  • @PandorusFightStick
    @PandorusFightStick Год назад

    you should make a diy for a all button hitbox with a pcb,for figting games!!

  • @alfie8778
    @alfie8778 2 года назад

    Could you please expand on your closing note about running into bugs?
    Do you mean fixing soldering issues or firmware bugs?
    I have built a number of split boards from kits but never hand wired. The only ‘debugging’ I have come across is having to reflow solder etc.
    I’m about to embark on my custom, so any input would be greatly appreciated.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад +1

      Both. You will end up messing up something in the firmware or wiring stuff up incorrectly, it’s just part of building handwired boards. The most common issue I encounter is wiring my rows/columns backwards either on the physical board or in firmware.

    • @alfie8778
      @alfie8778 2 года назад

      @@joe_scotto Thank you for your time.

  • @spikespaz
    @spikespaz Год назад

    What extension changes the color of nested JSON keys?

  • @johnson42069
    @johnson42069 10 месяцев назад

    does this design have n-key rollover? I'm trying to make a steno keyboard

  • @brianross9926
    @brianross9926 Год назад

    Does anyone know if it is possible to wire up multiple controllers to a single keypad in order to send out a keypress to, for instance, 3 computers with a single keypress? Could you just come off the end of each grid with 3 wires instead of 1? With each one going to a different controller?

  • @yours-truely-sir
    @yours-truely-sir 8 месяцев назад

    hello, i want to built a cheap split keyboard and have been looking into the cheapino. I am concerned about the soldering fumes but don't have enough money for a fume extractor. Do i have to be concerned?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  8 месяцев назад

      You’ll be fine if you just sit by a window with a fan. You don’t need a fume extractor especially if you’re just building a board once in a while.

  • @deanhedin1615
    @deanhedin1615 5 месяцев назад

    I want a rotary encoder knob on my keyboard. I want it to be programable. Tell the folks at QMK to get working on that.

  • @DrLIRAAAAAAA
    @DrLIRAAAAAAA Год назад

    Is it possible to use RGB switches and set the lights using the pro micro and/or the firmware?

  •  Год назад

    are those keyboard projects TKLS?

  • @someonenormal5579
    @someonenormal5579 2 месяца назад

    black and pink k-pop theme? you just made an emo cry!

  • @christianslaughter8724
    @christianslaughter8724 Год назад

    Can I wire every individual switch to the microcontroller for a single row board? If so do i have to use both pins or just one?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад

      Yes, that's called direct wiring. You will need one GPIO pin for each switch and then they all can share the ground pin. So for my 3x3 example, you'll need 9 GPIO and then 1 ground pin.

    • @christianslaughter8724
      @christianslaughter8724 Год назад

      ​@@joe_scottoso one copper rod through all of the switches' ground pins and direct wiring to gpio with each switches' other pin? Sorry if my wording is weird and thanks for the quick reply.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  Год назад

      @@christianslaughter8724 yup, that’s correct :)

    • @christianslaughter8724
      @christianslaughter8724 Год назад

      @@joe_scotto got it. Thanks for the support, your vids are amazing.

  • @Celesmeh
    @Celesmeh 9 месяцев назад

    have you ever used enameled copper wire?

  • @haakd0g
    @haakd0g 2 года назад +1

    Can you make one with an oled screen attched?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      My repo has a couple with OLED screens: github.com/joe-scotto/keyboards

  • @chimage532
    @chimage532 11 месяцев назад

    @joe_scotto does the diameter of the copper wire matter that much, you used 16 gauge (1.3mm) but I can only find 18 gauge (1mm). Should I be fine using it?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  11 месяцев назад

      Anything from 14-18g is what I use but it really doesn’t matter. You could use even smaller but I wouldn’t go larger than 14g.

    • @chimage532
      @chimage532 11 месяцев назад

      @@joe_scotto thanks a lot, also how are you securing the metal standoffs into the case, is it just hot glued to the case floor above the screw holes?

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  11 месяцев назад

      @@chimage532 The standoffs are just screwed in, they have holes on each side.

  • @andre.ramos.1234
    @andre.ramos.1234 7 месяцев назад

    hi everyone.
    I need help on this one.
    I did already lots of research ansd I wasn't able to have a key that do a combination of 2 combinations.
    In my case I want to do Ctrl+K and Ctrl+C to comment a line of code on VSCode.
    Is it possible?
    thx

  • @playteles123
    @playteles123 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this and your files. I just made this over the weekend and am fairly inexperienced in coding etc but was able to figure out what applications to download (VS code, QMK Toolkit) and if the directory for the firmware wasn't found while at the cd step, lookup how to link the appropriate drive.
    One thing I noticed (unless I messed up) is that the wiring to the pro micro around 20:20 in the video seemed off as I was getting 1,4,7 etc.. in my top row rather than 1,2,3. Wasnt a big deal and instead of re-soldering the board I just updated the keymap and reflashed the pro micro and problem solved.
    Any suggestions on good shortcuts to program into the macropad? Thanks again for sharing as it makes me want to design my own number pad in fusion360.

    • @joe_scotto
      @joe_scotto  2 года назад

      Glad you could build it :)
      As for shortcuts, really anything you would want. I set mine up as a numpad where if you press 1 and 2 at the same time it fires 0 since there aren't 10 keys on it but then the rest is just the standard 1-9. Media keys are very common, emoji shortcuts, or have buttons launch specific apps.

  • @srijanraghavula
    @srijanraghavula 4 месяца назад

    Why not some insulated copper wires instead of using 16 gauge copper wire?