Intro:I've noticed several times that there is no 60% PCB (that I've seen) that supports AEK ISO keycaps. The AEK ISO-keycaps are really great, so it would be fun if they were used in modern 60% boards.
Specs:- ATmega32U2 with QMK
- Alps-switch support
- Layout support for use of keycaps from the ISO-version of the Apple Extended Keyboard
- RGB underglow, 12 qt
- Standard tray mount, with some compatibility issues
- Unikorn / "rubberband" mount support
- JST connector for USB Daughter Board
Current status of PCB- Prototypes tested
- QMK ported and added to main repo
- VIA implemented, currently waiting to be added to main repo. PR active
PCB:Layout support:Issues:The switches on the ISO AEK are shifted 0.25u compared to standard ANSI/ISO, which adds some difficulty. This makes it incompatible with some of the mounting holes on common 60% tray mounts. The holes that is compatible is imo enough and it works ok in tray mount cases in my testing. See image of PCB for compatible mounting positions, it's three positions, one under spacebar and the two at the sides. The PCB should also work fine in any other type of mount, like a top mount with a custom plate or rubber worm.
Files:Repo:
https://github.com/4pplet/AEKISO60A2 release:
https://github.com/4pplet/AEKISO60/releases/tag/A4Designed in Altium 20.
Test-fit:Testfit using no plate and not soldered switches, seems to fit fine.
Latest changes:- Moved daughter board connector for better fit in bakeneko and added cutout in PCB outline for bakeneko V3.
- Added two different BOM's for easier assembly of either use with tray mount or use with a case using daughter board.