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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: sfchun on Tue, 27 August 2019, 13:11:52
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Hello everyone,
I'd like to train myself on small keyboards.
I did some random google seach ... but couldn't find my holy grail yet.
So I thought I can build it by mylself ... but couldn't find the right PCB to start with.
The feature I whish to have :
- Layout 65% (https://www.epathbuy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC08956.jpg) or 75% (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Lm4pgnAFL._SL1500_.jpg) keyboard for optical switches
- usb-c connector and bluetooth
I don't know if such a PCB exists...
60% (iGK61p (http://www.pc-100.com/diy-mechanical-keyboard-custom-kits-pcb/igk61p-diy-optical-switches-mechanical-keyboard-custom-kits-pcb-parts-prices-reviews/)) is NOT an option I'd like to keep the directional arrows as physical keys.
If I'm not mistaken, I can't use the iGK64 (https://www.epathbuy.com/product/igk64-programmable-mechanical-keyboard64-keys-with-diy-rgb-backlit-light/) for optical switches.
If I have no alternative, I'll need to go for a TKL keyboard layout...
Thanks for your help
Best Regards,
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If I'm not mistaken, I can use the iGK64 for optical switches
From your link it looks like iGK64 supports Cherry MX switches. Alas, none of these are optical.
I think you likely need different software in the controller, and PCB circuitry, to support optical.
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If I'm not mistaken, I can use the iGK64 for optical switches
From your link it looks like iGK64 supports Cherry MX switches. Alas, none of these are optical.
I think you likely need different software in the controller, and PCB circuitry, to support optical.
Thanks for your answer.
Sorry it was a typo, I mean can't :)
I fixed the mistake in the post.
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Apparently I missed the fact that iGK62 is an optical PCB !
But, no bluetooth.
I'll think about it.