deskthority

Biggest problem still is the prolongation of the trackpoint. If I could find MX-Board 3.0 keycaps, this would be much easier... I have to search for the thread, where a guy did it with epoxied screws/threaded sleeves on it. May be the easiest way to go.

I'd recommend trying a labret cheek ...

Engicoder wrote: What was the donor for your trackpoint module?

Most likely a Thinkpad X200 keyboard replacement unit according to the model sticker (attached).

BTW, if you want to go the USB type-c interconnect route, I created this diagram/schematic which might help.

The wire connection between two sides is detachable? If yes what connector you have used.

As others have already mentioned, I ended up using a fixed interconnect.

Initially I planned on using USB type-c breakout boards and a detachable cable, which would not require any firmware changes or extra ...

Thanks for doing this. Your instructions look complete and easy to follow. Great job on your keyboard too!

My pleasure and thanks! I really wished I had a central resource that described what I needed and answered all my questions when I initially set out on this project, so hopefully it will be ...

Recently I integrated a trackpoint in my custom split board . It took quite a lot of research and planning, so in an effort to help others who want to do the same (or similar), I put together a step by step guide.

It's hosted on GitHub , as the repository also includes datasheets and all the ...

How is the thumb cluster working for you, Is there anything you would change with it?

I like the thumb clusters a lot, and I can't think of anything I would change. But to be honest I've never used a keyboard like the ergodox for comparison (I actually have the massdrop infinity ergodox kit still ...

It's been around 16 months since I completed the build, so I thought an update was in order.

The blackhawk has been my daily driver ever since, and I absolutely love it. There are minor changes I would make if I ever create version 2 (namely dropping the outer columns down slightly), but as it ...

hoggy wrote: Sweet. Fancy making another?

But I only have 2 hands...

Seriously though, if there is enough interest I'd be happy to put together some documentation and the design files so you could source and build your own.

Wow, looks very much like what I was vaguely planning to build one day..... ! Now I'm sure this is what I want !

Great to hear that, if I can help in any way, let me know.

I've been using it as my daily driver for the past couple of weeks, and am loving it. The only design change I would make so ...

Wow, very impressive. I'm always very impressed with those that take the time to design their own keyboards.

Thanks. It was a really fun and educational experience.

About the black bolts. I have obtained black bolts for an Ergodox from McMaster Carr in the USA , but I noticed you are located in ...

Looks really good and has high quality finish. If I had mine that good looking, I would look for black bolts and sink them.

Thanks! I'd love to get black bolts, but having trouble sourcing them. If you have any ideas, I'd appreciate it. Regarding sinking them, I'm a little anxious about drilling ...

Thanks!

I originally used USB type-c breakout boards and detachable cable for the interconnect (you can take a look at the high-res build log photos), but I had an issue with current leakage within the cable itself. Took me ages to debug the issue. I tried a new cable, but it turned out there were ...

To cut a long story short, I started feeling pain in my wrists and shoulders about a year ago. I did some research into ergonomic keyboards, bought a Kinesis Freestyle, got sucked into the mechanical keyboard scene, hand wired a test 8key keyboard from switch tester, sourced and hand wired an Atreus ...