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Title: Custom Keyboard Layout
Post by: lawless on Thu, 13 July 2017, 11:41:47

I'm about to get some custom plates and/or cases made for my first keyboard build now that I found a local laser cutting service with reasonable prices. Problem now is I can't decide which layout to go with.  :rolleyes: Let me know what you guys think.

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I'm actually thinking about getting all three plates made so they will fit in the same case so I could try them all out. I just have to get better with draftsight/librecad. Drafting software is still a little over my head but I'll probably get there eventually.

Title: Re: Custom Keyboard Layout
Post by: yoippari on Thu, 13 July 2017, 14:14:23

I'm on my first mechanical keyboard myself and these are very similar to it. The main diference is the numberpad. I actually like the way mine sits with the numbers and delete key cluster in the same place as they would normally be.

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1902

Mine isn't programable, straight pcb mounted, no plate, plastic case. Apparently has led support but I'd have to add the leds myself. Also has some provisions for wireless but none of the needed hardware is included.