Building My First Keyboard
a year ago
- #Electronics
- #Mechanical Keyboards
- #DIY
- The author built their first mechanical keyboard after years of wanting one, inspired by LEGO and a desire for a unique keyboard.
- They followed the Cheapino buying guide, ordering parts from AliExpress and JLCPCB, despite having no prior experience.
- Soldering components like sockets and diodes was challenging, with some beginner mistakes, but ultimately successful.
- The MCU sockets caused issues due to thick pins, leading to improvisation with diode legs.
- After fixing minor errors like misplaced diodes, the keyboard worked, though some adjustments were needed.
- The author also built a second keyboard for a friend, featuring tactile clicky switches and a unique color scheme.
- Adapting to the 35-key ortholinear layout took time, but the author now prefers it over traditional keyboards.
- The project was rewarding, and the author encourages others to try building their own keyboard.