From Scratch Keyboard Build Process

[Aristonaut]

I finally finished writing up my build as a blog post.
I wrote it as a step-by-step overview of how I did it. There are pretty pictures too!

http://tomorrowlabs.blogspot.com/2016/03/making-custom-keyboard-part-3-done.html

[Moistgun]

What an interesting layout, nice work! 

[DvorakDachshund]

That's really nice looking, just the kind of thing I'd want for a portable keyboard.

I'm always jealous how almost everyone else seems to have access to a laser cutter 

Note: BYU grad 2012

[Moistgun]

I'm always jealous how almost everyone else seems to have access to a laser cutter 

I know right, everyone talks about their laser cutter.

[appleonama]

Interesting layout but that looks extremely uncomfortable to me. I am trying to bend my thumbs to reach that far down to that cluster.  )  still nice work

[Aristonaut]

Interesting layout but that looks extremely uncomfortable to me. I am trying to bend my thumbs to reach that far down to that cluster.  )  still nice work

It is actually pretty comfy. It is designed so I never have to leave home row. I do have fairly large hands, though.
Anyway, I love it.

For those without a laser cutter, I will be doing a 3D printed version as soon as I get my kickstarter printer. I will post that one when I finish it.

[DvorakDachshund]

For those without a laser cutter, I will be doing a 3D printed version as soon as I get my kickstarter printer. I will post that one when I finish it.

Yeah cause 3D printers are much cheaper and easier to come by 

[Aristonaut]

Yeah cause 3D printers are much cheaper and easier to come by 

3D printers seem to be a bit more common to me. My work has one and the school has 4 or 5 in different departments and work rooms. Both cutters and printers are getting pretty cheap, though. There are some that could get the job done for less than $400. That ain't much more than a game console, and you could make some money back after you get it. 

[Moistgun]

For those without a laser cutter, I will be doing a 3D printed version as soon as I get my kickstarter printer. I will post that one when I finish it.

Yeah cause 3D printers are much cheaper and easier to come by 

I thought the same thing LOL.

DC has 3d printing services in some of the public libraries but Ive never taken advantage of those tax dollars yet.

[DvorakDachshund]

Turns out that while the local college doesn't allow non-student access to the laser cutter, they do give public access to the 3D printer.

[Aristonaut]

Turns out that while the local college doesn't allow non-student access to the laser cutter, they do give public access to the 3D printer.

Yeah, that makes sense. The 3D printer is probly 1/4 if not 1/10 the price!