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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: brohothepirate on Wed, 10 June 2020, 15:47:31

Title: Plate sourcing for old LZ-S
Post by: brohothepirate on Wed, 10 June 2020, 15:47:31

So I stumbled across an old LZ keyboard, an LZ-S.

I've confirmed that I can get a new compatible Snow Pro PCB, but the plate is an unknown.

I'm also super new to the hobby and don't really understand what the worst case scenario is.

Can I just learn CAD and draw up a compatible PCB if I open up the case and measure dimensions?

Not shy about learning how to do it myself since it's basically learning a new skill.

How would you approach a plateless Kustom?

Title: Re: Plate sourcing for old LZ-S
Post by: wholypantalones on Wed, 10 June 2020, 16:01:37

Maybe ask LZ if there's a plate file and get one cut?

Isn't the S the same as an LZ-GH? The plates might actually be compatible.

Multiple pcbs in existence will fit the S, check the tkl compatibility list: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96123.0

Title: Re: Plate sourcing for old LZ-S
Post by: brohothepirate on Wed, 10 June 2020, 16:45:09

Thanks, I've reached out to LZ so hopefully I can either find one or get one cut. Looks like the plate is pretty much incompatible with everything as far as the hivemind can tell.