Solenoid in a unicomp model m

[pixeldonkey1923]

Is it possible to put a solenoid in a unicomp model m?

[tiltowait]

You would need a custom controller and firmware in addition to the solenoid driver.

[pixeldonkey1923]

how much would the controller cost

[Palatino]

This thread should help: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25931

[pandrew]

I have this project:
https://github.com/purdeaandrei/overnum ... roller_1xb
Demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKYmu8t9x_I
And another demo with the solenoid clicking on the desk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97bVwiJGe0

Unfortunately it can't currently be built at JLCPCB, due to the microcontroller being out of stock, but I have some spare boards. I want to test depositing some carbon powder aerosol on the pads, and after that I'll sell a few in exchange for donation to a charity.

[raoulduke-esq]

Does that run QMK?

[pandrew]

Does that run QMK?

yes

[raoulduke-esq]

yes

Would you be willing to add a link to the appropriate section for the firmware to the readme on the controller’s repository?

[pandrew]

Yes, sure, I'll update the readme section once it's merged.
For now I still have to do some refactoring work until it can be merged.
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/pull/12688
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/pull/12691
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/pull/12692
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/pull/12616