Building My Dream Keyboard with Custom PCB Design | Part 1

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Welcome to Part 1 of my exciting journey in building my dream custom split keyboard from scratch! 🚀
In this video, I kick off the project by diving into the world of PCB design. Watch as I go from 0 to 1, turning a simple idea into the foundation of a fully functional custom keyboard. I’ll be introducing you to Ergogen, a powerful tool for generating ergonomic keyboard layouts, and taking you through the initial steps of creating the PCB outline.
🔧 What You'll See in This Video:
Introduction to the project and goals
Overview of Ergogen and its capabilities
Step-by-step walkthrough of designing the keyboard PCB outline
Insights into the tools and materials needed for the build
A sneak peek at what I'll be ordering to bring this project to life
Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just curious about custom keyboards, this series is for you! Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with each new installment of this build.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive deeper into the PCB design process and start bringing the keyboard closer to reality.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Ergogen: ergogen.cache....
github.com/Nar...
github.com/Pip...
Ergopad: pashutk.com/er...
jpeg to svg : convertio.co/
optimize svg: svgomg.net/
to path: shinao.github....
🛒 Shopping List:
Batteries 301230: de.aliexpress....
Reset Switches: de.aliexpress....
On/Off Switch: de.aliexpress....
Diodes: de.aliexpress....
Sockets: de.aliexpress....
Battery Connector/Adapter/Pins: de.aliexpress....
Nice!Nano Clone: de.aliexpress....
DSA Keycaps: de.aliexpress....
Akko Cream Blue: de.aliexpress....
💬 Join the Discussion: Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below! I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences with custom keyboard builds.
Thanks for watching, and happy building! ✨