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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: naokira on Thu, 28 March 2013, 08:09:05

Title: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: naokira on Thu, 28 March 2013, 08:09:05

Would it be possible to diy a wireless mech keyboard like a qfr? Don't get me wrong I know wired is the best way. but sometimes I really wanna go wireless.

Title: Re: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: davkol on Thu, 28 March 2013, 15:05:45

I've seen people put some logitech controller into their mechanical keyboards. Just search...

Title: Re: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 28 March 2013, 16:43:29

The wireless mechanical keyboards I have seen that used controllers from existing keyboards have been more like full rebuilds. The keyboard matrix has to be rewired to that of the controller of the wireless keyboard.

I believe your best bet might be this: http://handheldsci.com/kb ... if there is enough space to place it inside your keyboard.
An oldie that was on Geekhack in the past (but is now banned..) once put this or something very similar into his IBM Model M to make it wireless. The Model M is quite spacious inside. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that the thread is gone, as I can't find it.

Another option would be a "Wireless USB Hub". In other words, it is a USB hub with no wire between the hub and a dongle that sits in the host. It might be even larger than the Bluetooth adapter, though.

Title: Re: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: naokira on Thu, 28 March 2013, 17:05:10

Thanks for the info! qfrs are not to spacious inside tho. Might get a crack with that wireless hub.
Looks like KBtalKing Pro is can be wireless. But I don't like full sized keyboards anymore :)

Title: Re: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: gnubag on Thu, 28 March 2013, 17:34:32

well there is the NEO-KB 87
which is a tkl and wireless.

Title: Re: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 28 March 2013, 18:33:13

The Korean wireless keyboard that I've seen is based upon the Logitech K270 controller (which they traced the matrix of). The keyboard is the LZ-W. Let me pull a link...Here ya go. (http://lzlife.tistory.com/entry/LZ-W-FULL-LAYOUT)

Title: Re: DIY wireless TKL possible?
Post by: naokira on Fri, 29 March 2013, 02:18:47

Wow thanks for the inputs. dat LZ keyboard..  :eek: But I don't think I can afford it. LOL