Hello everybody, I'm new here
Introduction:
So my first MK was the Varmilo VB87M (bluetooth Version) with Gateron clears. Although I had a really good exprience with it when using
it for gaming, the connection issues and the reliability of the switches was atrocious in my exprience. The second one I bought that I'm currently using is the GMMK with mostly Navy switches and a cluster of MX red switches. However, now that I had it for over 4 months and after typing over 100 pages of documents, my wrists could really use a more ergonomic solution. Hence why I would like a split keyboard. The reason why I want an Ortolinear one is out of curiousity and I do feel that I will have a better typing exprience with it. I know that there are smaller layouts than the BFO 9000 but I'm not ready yet to give up the function or any if the other keys. As for the numpad, I think a separate one or building one of my own is a better option.
Main subject
All that being said, I have many questions about the BFO 9000. However, I have a very important
disclaimer: I have 0 exprience with electronics. I know how to solder but I don't even know how to read schematics but here are my questions :
Q1: Will I be able to change the layout using the Arduino Pro Micros (is it fully programmable)? I'm asking cause I don't like the location of some keys.
Q2: Is the PCB compatible with Hot Swap Sockets or what is known as holtites?
Q3: As I understand that the PCB have rows and columns that can be seperated to make it more flexible in terms of customization. And also, I have read some tips on how to remove a single cell from a Keebio's reddit post. But I'm curious, is there is any way that I can re-use that removed column\row and reconnect\rewire it to the PCB. The reason I'm asking this is becuase I want both the PCBs to have 6 rows and 8 colums of 1u keys + a ninth column of 1.5u/1.75u keys
Q4: if the previous situation is possible, can I also separate the four individual cells on the both PCB and re-use them as thumb keys similar to an ergodox keyboard?
If at least 2/4 of the previous questions\plans I had for BO 9000 are impossible, I'll go DIY handwiring MK. Either way, what will a sandwich case cost me (non of the premium stuff please)?
Finally, I apologize if I have any grammar mistakes. English is my second language