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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Kandza on Sun, 20 May 2018, 16:26:20

Title: How to make sure all parts are compatible in a build?
Post by: Kandza on Sun, 20 May 2018, 16:26:20

I have a keyboard in mind that I want to build, and I'm wondering what the best way is to go about to make sure all the parts are compatible.
Should I start finding a PCB that works for the layout I wish and go from there? Or should I look at plates, keysets, etc? Thanks :)

Title: Re: How to make sure all parts are compatible in a build?
Post by: xondat on Sun, 20 May 2018, 16:27:46

Usually start with the PCB/plate, make sure they match.

If it's MX, then most works with each other. Depends what form factor though, and the extent of what you mean.

Title: Re: How to make sure all parts are compatible in a build?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 21 May 2018, 10:32:34

That's easy just keep buying moar keyboards until something fits somewhere. It's not a problem because eventually there will simply be a continuous torrent of keyboards being built, used loved, shelved and forgotten

Title: Re: How to make sure all parts are compatible in a build?
Post by: jlee755 on Mon, 21 May 2018, 11:10:53

I would start with your desired layout and work from there. As mentioned above, you look for a PCB/plate combo that would fit that layout and then a case.

If your desired layout is unique/niche enough and you don't feel like designing a PCB, you may have to hand-wire your own layout along a custom plate.

Title: Re: How to make sure all parts are compatible in a build?
Post by: longsock on Thu, 24 May 2018, 14:15:05

Make sure that the plate and PCB is compatible. Thats the most important part  :thumb: