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【IC】RP-11. A custom and fully programable macropad.

类型: IC
作者: Dopamine
发布时间: 2020-03-26 13:01:58
更新时间: 2020-03-26 13:23:43
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105312.0


Hey guys.
In order to get into making my own keyboards and start learning as fast as possible I made a macro pad. I designed the case and PCB, 3D printed the case and ordered and soldered the PCB and now I have a fully functioning macro pad. Here are the pics.
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As you can see this is a very prototype looking macro pad because well it is. In order for me to afford making prototypes for bigger and more interesting keyboards I’m gonna need funding so I decided to make a group buy of this macro pad. I wanted to make a product that was also compelling to the community so that we can both benefit from this. Before I start that group buy I’m gonna have to see if there even is an interest for this hence this IC.
Here are the renders of the final product:
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Specs:

  • Aluminium body

  • Thick 4.5mm integrated plate with cutouts for the switches to clip into

  • Fully programable thanks to QMK support

  • You can have it in any colour as long as its black

  • The macro pad will come with a firmware and default layout already flashed to it so you don’t have to reprogram it if you don’t want to

  • Price if it goes to group buy: €150 including shipping to anywhere

  • Kit includes PCB, case and screws
    How the render and final product will differ from the prototype:

  • Slightly smaller in all dimensions thanks to next point

  • 4 screws in the corners instead of 6

  • Nicer looking USB port cutout

  • Chamfered edges around the keys and around logo

  • PCB might be a different depending on the voting in the IC
    If I haven’t lost you yet and you are still interested then here is a link to the google form: https://forms.gle/oNeZANu637bZADSD9

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