Hey.
I don't have any fancy images yet just an idea.
I'm really loving my 40% ortho keyboard, but am missing a wireless function, so I can connect it to iPad or just use with my laptop without all the messy cables.
I've started designing it and wanted to check if anyone is interested in a GB.
For the start it would probably only be a raw
40% Ortholinear PCB (a
Planck clone)
with
Bluetooth and
hotswap sockets for
MX switches. I would make it compatible with
BM40 or NIU Mini cases and plates, so it wouldn't be hard to get a compatible case (NIU Mini probably, as it has more space for the battery, and bigger battery simply means more time without wires
)
What do you think?
FAQ:
What will be the layout?
- It will be a full grid layout if I can fit antenna somewhere else, if not, MIT only.
Is it all in one or do I need a BT ProMicro?
- It will have an integrated MCU and antenna. You just need the li-po battery, a case and switches/keycaps
What firmware will it use?
- ZMK, unfortunately QMK cannot be used on nRF52840 due to licensing issues
