No Soldering and no PCB Macropad build | macro pad part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @RichardBronosky
    @RichardBronosky 3 года назад +74

    This is incredible! I’ve been soldering since I was 4 years old. So, when I hear people say they want to make a keyboard without soldering, I shut down. I would have never thought this was possible. This gives me something to share with those people. Great work!

    • @matchakeyboards1980
      @matchakeyboards1980 3 года назад +5

      Wait till he hears about hotswap

    • @matchakeyboards1980
      @matchakeyboards1980 3 года назад +1

      But still I agree with you

    • @moltenhydrogen2218
      @moltenhydrogen2218 2 года назад +3

      well you can easily make a keyboard without soldering, as long as you have a hotswap pcb, but making one from scratch is quite the challenge

    • @homelessrobot
      @homelessrobot Год назад

      the challenge is finding components with leads appropriate for wire wrapping. and wrapping wire... and a wrapping tool. but if you manage all three its doable. soldering is really no big deal when your get appropriate tools. if youve just got a wood burning iron and windex for flux, things can get goofy

    • @RichardBronosky
      @RichardBronosky Год назад

      @@homelessrobot only the wire wrapping tool is scarce. But it is also completely "improvise-able".

  • @CaptZenPetabyte
    @CaptZenPetabyte 3 года назад +14

    Wonderful engineering, and the interlude with the cat was magic.

  • @xartl
    @xartl 3 года назад +14

    This is brilliant. It seems so simple now that I've seen it, I can't believe this isn't the normal way. I guess that's the sign of a truly elegant solution!

  • @wwklnd
    @wwklnd 5 месяцев назад

    I must say, I was surprised how well the Choc version fit into my super custom low profile cases, and really helped speed up prototyping :)

  • @JaeyouPark
    @JaeyouPark 3 года назад +2

    Hey Jan - just wanna say that I love your videos and this will make a great weekend project!

  • @bassic6959
    @bassic6959 2 года назад +3

    This is the first time I have seen this type of socket and I see a lot of potential for this type of socket, and I look forward to seeing what you can do with it

  • @malvekx
    @malvekx 3 года назад +2

    Congrats mate! Excellent video, keep up with the good work

  • @4crafters597
    @4crafters597 4 месяца назад +1

    But wouldn't the hotswap socket get torn out by removing the switch? Since the wires are stuck in there, wouldn't it completely wreck everything?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  4 месяца назад

      Yes very much you would need to pry out the switch from the socket a bit so it doesnt pull as much. On the w60 I added parts to the side that keep the socket from getting pulled out but they require added parts to the plate/case

  • @tracerVG
    @tracerVG 2 года назад +2

    a Version of this sockets for gatearon switches would be amazing and appreciated. really cool idea!

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      Newer versions in my other videos are using gateron switches but i replaced the clips with a more open designs if you like to solder and used wire wrapping when not soldering

  • @Teapot24601
    @Teapot24601 3 года назад +2

    Stumbled across your 60% build through your post on reddit. My youngest wanted a keyboard of her own to pretend and fidget with (not actually use as a keyboard). Using your macropad shell and a mix of random switches for her. Bottom wouldn't stay on unfortunately, so I'm just adding a dab of silicone to get it to stick (just what I had kicking around). If I end up making one to be functional, then I'd consider modifying your design to allow for screwing the bottom on. I was also surprised that your macropad wasn't on your Github. Both projects really cool though. Thanks!

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +3

      thanks a lot, yes im still moving all the things over from the blog to github the macropad is now also on there im currently exploring magnetic bottom plate mounting but its still in its early days

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge Magnetic Bottom plate mounting - Curious as I am thinking for it as well (Magnetic, Velcro ..etc) - Any updates on that? Did not see anything in your videos yet?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      My w100 is using a magnetic bottom plate but that board was a bit big to have it mounted with magnets, could have used a few more.

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge Interesting. Is this build visible online? Does that plate then adhere the switches to it using Magnetic force?
      Or are you using the magnetic only to shut it from bottom?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      Yes its the full size keyboard video
      ruclips.net/video/aBdC5xZZPSY/видео.html only the bottom plate is clicked in with magnets the switches are still using the usual method

  • @speakoid
    @speakoid 6 месяцев назад

    3D printed hotswap sockets. This guy is a genius. Thank you!

  • @Enderkruemel
    @Enderkruemel 2 года назад +3

    I would still use the pushfit sockets, but solder any other Connections. There is nothing thats more annoying than an loose Connection. I think this works Just fine for Testing but if it is in use very often, it definitly should be soldered .
    I build a similar thing,but i use custom code for my one (i use an old keypad from an door with numbers on it.) And i mapped the keys to F13 - F24. Also i use some pots on analog Inputs to control the Sound on my pc.

  • @magtee8339
    @magtee8339 2 года назад +1

    such a high quality channel and video! thanks! I can’t wait to start building my own keebs!

  • @mathiasbraunling368
    @mathiasbraunling368 3 года назад +3

    Awesome project and great video documentation. I watched your other keyboard videos as well and find the style of video presentation very pleasant to watch. Long story short: Keep up the good work.

  • @juanmacuevas
    @juanmacuevas 3 года назад +10

    Great video! The idea and the execution is superb. I'm also prototyping a split keyboard with my 3D printer. I'm looking for a breadboard like base were I can attach switches and the diodes but this is even faster to test.
    Thanks! Keep it up

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад

      Been thinking the same. Bread or Perf boards that allow for "prototyping" changes and fine tuning/ tweaking / changing

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад

      Did you end up taking any steps in this direction? Prototyping a split? I was thinking in similar direction but dont have a 3D printer. So was thinking of Cardboard based prototyping.

    • @samuelwaller4924
      @samuelwaller4924 2 года назад

      @@AX-fx7ng I'm doing the same, but I don't really know what I'm doing. I got some hot swap sockets and mounted them onto some cardboard, although the switches are on the same side as the electronics so it's a bit messy

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад

      @@samuelwaller4924 Can you share what that looks like? Maybe we can DM via reddit or something? I might also try to do similar.

  • @Hellofaraby
    @Hellofaraby 3 года назад +2

    this is insane dude

  • @garyengelman7867
    @garyengelman7867 3 года назад +1

    Very nice job, I have a 4 x 4 doing. Thanks a lot for your work.

  • @loganbrown9845
    @loganbrown9845 3 года назад +1

    Extremely creative, bravo dude.

  • @Argosh
    @Argosh 2 года назад +2

    It's unlikely those connections will last very long. It's certainly fine for prototyping, but for longer lasting connections you will have to solder.
    The alternative is to use what's called wire wrapping. While that's certainly old school it also happens to be extremely robust (in certain cases more robust than soldering) and allows for manual (error) correction.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +3

      I actually just did a video about a keyboard build with wire wrapping, though through unrelated issues the build got more complex. Also so far i would say this wiring method has a 10% error rate long term most if the switches will function correctly even after a year but on some tweaking is required to fix them again

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh 2 года назад +2

      @@JanLunge I have a lot of catching up to do on your videos, literally just found your channel 😁

  • @volodymyrdemydiuk8321
    @volodymyrdemydiuk8321 3 года назад +1

    man, this is what I was thinking about before getting 3d printer! awesome job!
    I would also glue gun connections to board and maybe other places.

  • @tanleproe
    @tanleproe 3 года назад

    Awesome. I tried that too. Sometimes the button movements while pressing can cause the wiring contacts to come loose, therefore the functions can't be triggered. Just a thought.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +2

      yes I can totally see that happening but my macropads stayed without much issue the same even with a lot of use, but I'm working on more reliable versions like with the 60% build I did. Its just really nice to use for prototyping and when you are happy with the result you can even solder these together for more rigidity

  • @bholluBhollu
    @bholluBhollu 5 месяцев назад +1

    I know I am late but you are a life saver

  • @speedyfox9080
    @speedyfox9080 2 года назад

    I am going to build a dactyl like this. Genious, Jan!

  • @AX-fx7ng
    @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад +2

    I was kinda scare of hand wiring a Cardboard Prototype design - but now I am thinking this might be fun to try with 6 keys and then expand more.

    • @GreyDeathVaccine
      @GreyDeathVaccine Год назад

      "Cardboard Prototype design" - that's ingenious.

  • @ItayFlikier
    @ItayFlikier 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for such a clear tutorial!! I'm getting into mechanical keyboards and it really helped me understand the basics 🙏🏻

  • @taehunkim1315
    @taehunkim1315 3 года назад +2

    I feel so sad that I found this vid too late.
    Ideas without soldering/pcb was so attractive. I've got no experience at both of them.
    Do you think it's possilbe to build (split)keyboard with the same way?
    One worrying is that problems may occur due to complexity when the wire is too many.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +1

      Yes you could build a full keyboard or a split keyboard this way I'm currently working on an updated version of the hotswap sockets to make them more relieable when wired together. and I just finished a 60% keyboard build without any soldering or pcb.
      It was a lot of effort to make it work but it is more reliable than I initially thought.

    • @taehunkim1315
      @taehunkim1315 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge Thank you for your reply. It's very expected. I was preparing this build for a while and two questions left.
      1. Is there any possibility of signal problem due to contact error from no soldering?
      2. In this vid you did not use diode, which means there is no 'ghost' effect prevention. Can I attach diodes here too?
      Please give me a lesson.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +1

      1. yes if the wire is not attached firmly there will be double pressen but incresing the tension on the wire worked for me every time
      2. i did use diodes they are inside the hotswap socket, same for the new build i did you can look at the pictures of that already on the discord

    • @taehunkim1315
      @taehunkim1315 3 года назад +1

      ​@@JanLunge I'm really sorry I thought it was the resistor whole time. I checked the project on discord and it was awesome. I can finally build my custom keyboard even if I don't know anything about soldering/pcb . Thanks for the courage!!

  • @VigilSerus
    @VigilSerus Год назад +1

    With such a limited key amount, is it really necessary to have diodes? Obviously you shrink the required pins needed for function, but if your device is never intended to exceed the pin count, could you just do each one independently?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  Год назад +3

      Yes you can set it up without diodes, with each key to a data pin and then to ground. Just like to do it like this so people can understand how bigger keyboards get built and use this firmware as a starting point as well.

    • @VigilSerus
      @VigilSerus Год назад +1

      @@JanLunge Cheers, I appreciate the response!

  • @DavidLayM
    @DavidLayM Год назад

    it's 2023 and I didn't know that there were 3d printable hot-swap sockets 😲

  • @K-----
    @K----- 3 года назад +2

    Could this be made to a 4x6 layout if I just added the extra row and columns and ofc edited the case?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      yes definitely, it might make sense to add some more wire management as you would use pins from the other side of the microcontroller as well

  • @ieatladders7150
    @ieatladders7150 2 года назад +1

    What diodes did you use for this build? I'm not very familiar with this stuff so I don't know what to use.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      These are the 1N4148 Diodes - www.amazon.de/gp/product/B012ACSC1O

  • @ZerqTM
    @ZerqTM 3 года назад

    this is a really cool idea! i may hve to try making one myself

  • @hellNo116
    @hellNo116 3 года назад +1

    I mean this a great idea, however I cannot stop hearing the anger of a thousand electronics professors shouting in anger. Mainly because I had them yell at us for poor soldering connections

  • @majinkeyboards
    @majinkeyboards 3 года назад +2

    I’m gonna build one, just trying to find the wire you used, seems impossible to find where I am hahahah. Thanks, great clip, will come back and update on how it went (may take a few weeks at least due to hard time getting the wire)

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      i can imagine any wire with a similar diameter would work even slight difference should be fine but the stiffness is really important for the handwiring part. I guess 24-gauge is equivalent to what i use www.amazon.com/dp/B00LHOJLT4

    • @majinkeyboards
      @majinkeyboards 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge followed pretty much everything the the video, flashed my pro micro, doesn't work, I hit the keys, nothing happens.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      @@majinkeyboards ok 3 step debug plan: 1. check if the firmware and microcontroller is fine by connecting any of the column pins with any of the row pins if keys get pressed this thing is fine continue , 2. connect a the wire behind the diode(the side that connects to the switch ) of one of the hotswap plates with the bent wire piece on the other side if this doesn't work the connection between the row and column wires to the hotswap plate is unreliable (try bending the wire so the wires actually touch) if it worked continue 3. the connection between hotswap plate and switch is not working or the switch is broken. this is how I check errors on my builds but it seems to be a microcontroller issue if none of the keys work.

    • @majinkeyboards
      @majinkeyboards 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge thanks so much, I will try now. I will also try reinstalling QMK and check if I missed any steps in that.

    • @majinkeyboards
      @majinkeyboards 3 года назад

      solved after debugging. You were right. Wires were not contacting. Thank you sir

  • @davidjushpe3022
    @davidjushpe3022 10 месяцев назад

    Is it possible to use a combination of buttons pushes at the same time? I mean simultaneously. Thanks

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  10 месяцев назад

      Yes by default its i think 4 or 5 keys but you can enable n-keyrollover but haven’t tested that

  • @bananabased
    @bananabased 3 года назад

    This look wonderful!

  • @realme4101
    @realme4101 Год назад

    Hi it is great idea
    I love it and I love to build a keyboard with socket
    Is there is any to note or requirement for hotswap socket to work with other design

  • @psychometry544
    @psychometry544 2 года назад

    Hi, I was wondering if I can add an analog joystick and use a teensy board. Is that possible?

  • @kiddkai
    @kiddkai 3 года назад

    Amazing design!

  • @EttVenterPhoto
    @EttVenterPhoto 3 года назад +2

    Love it, dude! I’ve been wanting to build one with rotary encoders on it to use in Lightroom. Any chance you could make a video for that?

  • @Doron512
    @Doron512 2 дня назад

    the build part was great and really easy to follow, but the coding part is really hard to understand. im traying to make one for myself but i just keep getting errors and im having trouble getting solutions

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 дня назад

      Qmk is a tough one I now switched to kmk with rp2040 controllers and built pog as a configurator so you dont have to code at all.

  • @infernape28
    @infernape28 10 месяцев назад

    What kind of wire is used there? not sure what to search for to order the unshielded wire online

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  10 месяцев назад

      It’s silver plated copper wire usually used for jewelry. You can also look for copper wire which would be easier to solder if you want that later on

  • @thasd1280
    @thasd1280 2 года назад

    Is there any picture of the second version of your sockets? I printed the second ver of your hotswap sockets but I'm not sure how to avoid shortcircuits.
    Thank you!

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад

      Yes my w60 is built with those
      ruclips.net/video/L04CBJteuHE/видео.html

    • @thasd1280
      @thasd1280 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge Thank you! And what AWG wires are you using? I tried 22AWG but it seems that I need 24 or 26. I broke some pins from my switches with 22AWG.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад

      Yes something like 24-26 awg should work better then, I used 24 i think but we have different units here. Also the copper wire I used was quite soft and sometimes I pre bent a tiny dent in it with tweezers to make it go in smoother.

    • @thasd1280
      @thasd1280 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge Got it, thanks for the help!

  • @Numian
    @Numian 2 года назад

    btw, what are those black shelves/drawers behind you? Thanks.

  • @Linuxdirk
    @Linuxdirk Год назад

    That’s a pretty cool idea! How reliable is it on the long run?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  Год назад +2

      I would say 80% are keeping up without any maintenance but 20% need to be adjusted after some time and use (like a few weeks) but 10% make a lot of trouble and might need to be replaced with a new printed socket as they break constantly (every few days because print tolerances) after switching out the faulty ones they work for years on normal desk use (not travel tested)

  • @rethardotv5874
    @rethardotv5874 2 года назад

    I love how you don’t need to Route a custom PCB

  • @stuartanderson8412
    @stuartanderson8412 2 года назад

    Hi Jan, I am looking for a USB-C QMK 4 button PCB, any ideas where I can find one?

  • @whnkeys
    @whnkeys 3 года назад

    very interesting and nice video quality!

  • @fellzer
    @fellzer Год назад

    I know nothing about electronics. Why is a diode needed?

  • @Barry.T.racing
    @Barry.T.racing 2 месяца назад

    So I was watching a video earlier about simulator racing and he recommended this like control deck called psp and it was a lot of money for what it was so I thought would have a look at making my own so I was wondering how difficult it would be because I have no clue how to program at all

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 месяца назад

      I built a tool called pog that writes basically the entire firmware for you and works with the rasperry pi pico or other RP2040 boards, that could get you started easier if you dont want to code it yourself

  • @MichaelButlerC
    @MichaelButlerC Год назад

    Wow this is amazing but I feel like my 3D printer just won't be able to print those miniature details properly! I have an Ender 3 Pro

  • @JotaM990
    @JotaM990 Год назад

    How hard is to add here a battery and turn it into a Bluetooth macropad?

    • @kevinying5010
      @kevinying5010 9 месяцев назад

      Swap the microcontroller to a nice!nano and use ZMK

  • @thasd1280
    @thasd1280 2 года назад

    Hey man, where is the stl file that secures the wires? they are not included in the github.
    Thank you!

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for pointing that out, added the v1 of the sockets to github now github.com/wlard/keyboards/tree/main/hotswap_socket/v1

    • @thasd1280
      @thasd1280 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge Thanks for the response! Do you advice me to use V1 (which has securing clips) or V2 which hasn't? Does V2 even need securing clip?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад

      I continued to use a wire wrapping method for the next builds as when printing a lot of the small clips it can get really complicated. For the 3by2 it will be fine but any bigger build would benefit from not using the clips

  • @GuardTower
    @GuardTower 2 года назад

    Hi i have a question, Is there a Rasphberry Pi Pico version for this?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      You can get my sneak peek version here github.com/wlard/keyboards/tree/main/w3by2%20-%20pico it's not done yet but should be useable

  • @marcello4258
    @marcello4258 3 года назад

    damn I guess I need to buy a cat to feel like a real software engineer

  • @JamesTsividis
    @JamesTsividis 3 года назад

    I would really like to see a keyboard that is cheaper than the Stream Deck to come out with LCD screen keys.

  • @prathameshninawe591
    @prathameshninawe591 Год назад

    What different would i have to do to add a knob to it?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  Год назад +1

      I have built the same one with an encoder here ruclips.net/video/OCwuDV3WIkM/видео.html maybe that helps. Basically you just need a hole for the encoder to fit in, i have files provided for that build

    • @prathameshninawe591
      @prathameshninawe591 Год назад

      @@JanLunge hey... thankyou so much..great work

  • @taimaishublm
    @taimaishublm 3 года назад

    Could you, in theory, just direct attach instead of making it rows and columns? so, F5 - B3? I am wanting to do a 6 switch macro-pad that's a lemon that's programmed for QMK/VIA, but a lot of this is over my head.

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +1

      yes that also works and is called DIRECT_PINS then each switch is connected to a pin and ground

    • @taimaishublm
      @taimaishublm 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge thanks for your input!

  • @katm9877
    @katm9877 8 месяцев назад

    Is the microcontroller connection also done without soldering?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  8 месяцев назад

      Yes its just using tension to keep it in place

  • @eichenherzmo
    @eichenherzmo 3 года назад

    Nice video quite interesting to watch

  • @yummygaming9292
    @yummygaming9292 2 года назад

    where did you find the choc keycaps?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад

      I 3D printed them myself, github.com/wlard/keyboards/blob/main/keycaps/choc%20-%20wKeycap.stl

    • @yummygaming9292
      @yummygaming9292 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge thanks!

  • @woofkaf7724
    @woofkaf7724 8 месяцев назад

    есть и др модель - квадратная. правда она больше 14мм в сокет не влезет, только после установки свитча можно установить.

  • @coolrainbow20
    @coolrainbow20 3 года назад +2

    The cat gave me a good laugh.
    Btw. do you speak german?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +1

      Yeah she is really interested in everything when i start filming and yes I'm from germany

    • @coolrainbow20
      @coolrainbow20 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge Na dann, wohin des Wegs?

  • @jessyjamieson1643
    @jessyjamieson1643 10 месяцев назад

    Where stl for hotswapsocket please

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  10 месяцев назад

      Here github.com/JanLunge/keyboards/tree/main/hotswap_socket/v1

  • @ammaral-sharek8606
    @ammaral-sharek8606 2 года назад

    Very good content

  • @116darkshooter
    @116darkshooter 2 года назад

    Awesome! Is it possible to add a rotary encoder for volume?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      You might like this build i did of the same wiring with an added rotary encoder
      ruclips.net/video/OCwuDV3WIkM/видео.html

  • @SimonFittock
    @SimonFittock 2 года назад

    Thanks for the fantastic videos, Jan. I was trying to compile the default keymap and was getting an error as a result of the "key count" variable in info.json. I deleted that variable and it compiled fine. I'm yet to finish the build but I wanted to know what was going on with this error, can you shed any light?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад +1

      Qmk is changed this to not be required as they now count the assigned switches in the matrix, now it is not optional anymore but got completely removed. But as far as I tested the firmware would still get compiled even with this error being shown in the comandline

    • @SimonFittock
      @SimonFittock 2 года назад

      @@JanLunge Great, thanks for the information! Yes, the file was still compiled the error messages just concerned me. Thanks again for your great work.

  • @macojaune
    @macojaune 3 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot !

    • @macojaune
      @macojaune 3 года назад +1

      Juste received my switches, coming back to find the link and print this badboy

  • @niklas4440
    @niklas4440 2 года назад

    Is your cat hotswappable or soldered 🤔

  • @thelongwinter362
    @thelongwinter362 2 года назад

    what kind of diodes did you use. Do you or anyone else here in the comments have a link?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад

      Diodes are the zener diodes 1N4148 - www.amazon.de/gp/product/B012ACSC1O

    • @widzjutuba2939
      @widzjutuba2939 2 года назад +1

      @@JanLunge 1N4148 is not a Zener diode! It's general purpose, small signal, switching diode.

  • @vivid_xyz
    @vivid_xyz 3 года назад

    Wow, that's cool. Is it also possible to configure the controller with QMK Configurator?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      no for that i would require you to use the exact pins i used and also send my version as a pullrequest into qmk and get that merged before it would work which i have not planned yet. in my opinion that workflow is too slow and also in prototyping things change.
      But if you want this just for it to be easier to change the keymap im currenlty porting the board with vial support so you can change the keys on the fly with the nice gui tool they provide

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      no the qmk configurator will not work, but im working on a version with vial support so you would only need to flash it once and can then change the keymap with the gui application

  • @mshanth
    @mshanth 3 года назад

    Would it be possible to make a split keyboard like that ?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +2

      definetly but im still working on making them more relieable and attach to the frame so you dont pull out the hotswap plate when you want to swap a switch. so there is some optimization to do but you could use these for a full split keyboard build already

    • @VezWay007
      @VezWay007 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge how about same assembly procedure but extend the hotswap plates so they touch the plate/case then super glue it in place? Would that work?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      yes i hope that exactly that will work i started prototyping a 60% keyboard last week for a proof of concept and am updating my progress on that on my discord as well as streaming the build on twitch if you want to see some things before im done with the video

  • @williamgradwell7418
    @williamgradwell7418 3 года назад

    Any specs on the diodes?

    • @st1ngplays
      @st1ngplays 3 года назад

      Literally was digging through the comments looking for the same thing, these tutorials are awesome but I wish they just had that little bit extra technical documentation.
      Also, the video where he added the rotary encoder also shows an updated hot swap design, I’m gonna see if I can get a better view of the diodes there and see if I can figure out what it is

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      I used Diodes ( 1N4148 ) from amazon www.amazon.de/gp/product/B012ACSC1O, though from what I have read about this topic others work fine as well its mostly about the footprint and the rated power and our pro micro pins are quite low on that, I will check to link them in the video description

    • @st1ngplays
      @st1ngplays 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge wow, thank you for the swift reply!

  • @Ezio470
    @Ezio470 Год назад +1

    I really need to buy a 3d printer...so many project ideas are dying in my head cause i dont have one.

  • @garlicbreadblocks6681
    @garlicbreadblocks6681 2 года назад

    is it 3 or 5 pin switch?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  2 года назад

      Works with both i designed the socket for 5pin and 3pin fits just without the plastic pins then

  • @laurenszasz3621
    @laurenszasz3621 3 года назад

    are these 1N4148 diodes

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад

      yes that is correct from what i heard other diodes work as well but these are the ones i tried

  • @turtuline1357
    @turtuline1357 3 года назад +1

    Hi! I'm a person who's currently dipping their toes into DIY keyboards. As of now, the opportunity to solder for me are far and few between for me so I have had to resort to wire wrapping and assorted friction fitting methods for a majority wiring for my exploits. You tensioning the holes on the pro micro and circuit in general with a solid core wire blew my mind. Although I probably won't adapt it (as what I'm trying to do is supposed to be more permeant instead of having the ability to quickly to take apart for prototyping), very cool! Keep up the good work!

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад

      When you say "assorted friction fitting methods" - which ways are these? I am super new too :)

  • @fatih_arslan
    @fatih_arslan 3 года назад +1

    Hi Jan, as always it's a great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Which software do you use to design the case and its components?

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, im currenlty using fusion 360

  • @ixoidyougo7113
    @ixoidyougo7113 Год назад

    this is realy cooul but ... did you ever heard about soldering?

  • @dislexas
    @dislexas 3 года назад

    yo, it's like brackets!

  • @MotionFriend
    @MotionFriend 3 года назад

    Hey thanks for the wonderful content, it's really interesting. You should consider hosting your blog somewhere else - it's extremely slow to access. Peace :)

  • @Penguinishy
    @Penguinishy 2 года назад

    is it ironic that it feels like soldering would actually make this easier?

  • @minopausa
    @minopausa Год назад

    Ahhh .. my Eyes!

  • @hilaryl108
    @hilaryl108 3 года назад

    4:57 5:26

  • @PranjalDugar
    @PranjalDugar 3 года назад

    Wow, great content, it's something that I was very very specially looking for as I don't want to buy a lot of parts for my first build.

  • @gumz0919
    @gumz0919 2 года назад

    Keyboard jesus

  • @pjpodx
    @pjpodx 2 года назад

    6 buttons only is waste of controller :) any chance on morphing it into full 3d printed ( split maybe) keyboard ?

  • @guidolosardo9887
    @guidolosardo9887 3 года назад

    es prehistorico tu metodo

    • @juanmacuevas
      @juanmacuevas 3 года назад +1

      Yo diría artesanal. Más accesible para gente sin experiencia soldando o diseñando circuitos. Es perfecto para crear prototipos. Hasta un niño puede hacerlo👌

  • @burger2205
    @burger2205 3 года назад

    idk but i think when someone can afford to buy a 3d printer he/she can afford to buy soldering station XD

  • @toxic1428
    @toxic1428 2 года назад

    e

  • @fenkum
    @fenkum 3 года назад +1

    I mean, hou you don’t have soldering tool but HAVE A 3D printer?!

    • @JanLunge
      @JanLunge  3 года назад +4

      I got everything needed for soldering. But when i need to swap the case when prototyping it is easier tho swap the wiring to the new case without resoldering. Current plan is that the hotswap sockets can be soldered for a permanent connection but the switches will still be hotswap

    • @fenkum
      @fenkum 3 года назад

      @@JanLunge aahaha I was joking. I rly can understand your intentions :).
      anw for next vid can you find way to make pcb become hot swap in cheapest way possible?

    • @thvgnar
      @thvgnar 3 года назад

      @@fenkum Look into Holtite or millmax sockets, you can get them in packs of 10 for cheap here in AU

  • @radoslavx8
    @radoslavx8 3 года назад

    did your parents scared you with a soldering iron

  • @storm_f1788
    @storm_f1788 3 года назад

    1st

  • @MikenasK
    @MikenasK 3 года назад

    No soldering is for kids. No soldering means no reliability at all. Soldering is not so hard and it's not expensive, just buy 4$ soldering iron and a roll of cheap solder..

    • @AX-fx7ng
      @AX-fx7ng 2 года назад +2

      The point is to have fast "changeability" for prototyping - Not solders that make things permanent/ static.