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Title: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: elagil on Sun, 08 November 2020, 10:25:32
Hello!

I am the designer of the 'Polilla' (engl. moth), which is an ergonomic keyboard with 60 keys. My goal was to build a simple, yet attractive and affordable ergonomic keyboard. I decided to use an included angle of 45 degrees between the halves of the board, which feels like a good amount of spread to my hands.

The board uses USB-C, an integrated STM32F042 microcontroller, and was just recently merged into QMK! VIA support is also available and official.

The price for a complete kit of this board (without switches) is going to be below 100 €.
Find the IC here: https://forms.gle/vqNAqzHghYa4UMPP8 (https://forms.gle/vqNAqzHghYa4UMPP8)

I also have three spare prototypes (the exact ones that you see in the pictures), which I am willing to sell. They come with Kailh Pro Purple, Kailh Box Red, or Kailh Box white switches, but with no keycaps. Only add your own caps and a USB-C cable!
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: psxndc on Sun, 08 November 2020, 11:50:57
Love that the inner column isn't staggered. I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: parablol on Sun, 08 November 2020, 12:06:50
Quote from: psxndc on Sun, 08 November 2020, 11:50:57
Love that the inner column isn't staggered. I'm in.
Same. Innermost columns are perfect.
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: kajahtaa on Sun, 08 November 2020, 12:58:43
Really cool
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: Freeaboo on Sun, 08 November 2020, 15:02:43
Yes, please. Will this have QMK/VIA support?
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: Runningtarrens on Sun, 08 November 2020, 15:11:39
looks good :D
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: elagil on Mon, 09 November 2020, 02:35:41
Quote from: psxndc on Sun, 08 November 2020, 11:50:57
Love that the inner column isn't staggered. I'm in.

This is intentional. In my past designs, I always had the inner- and outermost columns staggered. However, I noticed that my fingers didn't actually like this kind of movement.
Title: Re: [IC] Ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: elagil on Mon, 09 November 2020, 02:37:54
Quote from: Freeaboo on Sun, 08 November 2020, 15:02:43
Yes, please. Will this have QMK/VIA support?

Yes! QMK support is already official: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/polilla (https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/polilla)
VIA support is just a merge away: https://github.com/the-via/keyboards/pull/372 (https://github.com/the-via/keyboards/pull/372)

This is how it looks in VIA (and how I use it):
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: Freeaboo on Mon, 09 November 2020, 08:48:27
Quote from: elagil on Mon, 09 November 2020, 02:37:54
Quote from: Freeaboo on Sun, 08 November 2020, 15:02:43
Yes, please. Will this have QMK/VIA support?

Yes! QMK support is already official: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/polilla (https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/polilla)
VIA support is just a merge away: https://github.com/the-via/keyboards/pull/372 (https://github.com/the-via/keyboards/pull/372)

This is how it looks in VIA (and how I use it):
(Attachment Link)
Fantastic! Will strongly consider picking one of these up.

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Title: Re: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: elagil on Mon, 16 November 2020, 01:29:08
The board is finally officially merged into VIA!
Title: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: psxndc on Tue, 17 November 2020, 09:33:25
Quote from: elagil on Mon, 09 November 2020, 02:35:41
Quote from: psxndc on Sun, 08 November 2020, 11:50:57
Love that the inner column isn't staggered. I'm in.

This is intentional. In my past designs, I always had the inner- and outermost columns staggered. However, I noticed that my fingers didn't actually like this kind of movement.
Right?! It’s the inner one that bothers me the most. Makes a lot of split ortho boards (iris, Lilly, Atreus) uncomfortable.
Title: Re: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: treeleaf64 on Tue, 17 November 2020, 10:33:12
Want
Title: Re: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: SirKhamenman on Tue, 17 November 2020, 17:32:22
As a fan of ergo keyboard, I would love to get this! Already filled in your IC form as well
Title: Re: [IC] Polilla, an ergonomic 60-key board with USB-C
Post by: elagil on Thu, 26 November 2020, 04:10:17
Thanks for your feedback!