[Wanted] Custom PCB builder.

[Irlwizard]

Hi there,

If someone out there is willing to build this custom layout for me as a hobby project or for a small fee then please express your interest. Alternatively, if you can point me in the direct direction that would be awesome as well, thanks!

The PCB needs to support 1.2mm actuation because I want Cherry MX Speed switches on it.

Link: https://goo.gl/Q41cT2

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In regards to payment: Please discuss it in PM but I would cover the cost of parts/shipping and pay for you to put it together so it is basically PlugNplayable when I receive it. I want to work with someone that would enjoy the build.

[switchnollie]

The PCB needs to support 1.2mm actuation because I want Cherry MX Speed switches on it.

The switch is the one that decides the actuation, you could put them in an old Filco & have some fast action.

Goodluck with the custom PCB
Really unique layout.

[Irlwizard]

The switch is the one that decides the actuation, you could put them in an old Filco & have some fast action.

Thank you SO MUCH for clarifying that! Makes things a ton easier.

Hehe ya it is a pretty weird layout. But I hope you like it, I tried making it a tenkeyless that is still data entry friendly for math problems, I might add like a math function key as well, will think it over. Also love taking advantage of home/end key so placing them next to the left/right arrow was a no brainer, I don't know why keyboard designers don't think of that. The current standard layout is so outdated tbh, they don't even let you tab/enter/arrowkeys at the same time to swap between cells quickly. My layout allows it by adding a left enter above tab. ^.^

I would prefer a keyboard with the numpad on the left hand side (don't understand why this isn't popular, it's more ergonomic for the mouse unless you have really broad shoulders) while keeping the rest of the keyboard compact but that is probably not going to become the norm in this century so I bought a Topre/Realforce  numpad, tbh I prefer Cherry MX Reds on my current keyboard over Topre, can't remember if I own 45 or 55g switches on the Topre, I think 45 but would like them even softer. Save your money if you prefer liner switches.

[Diserasta]

Do you need LEDs, or any other fancy features? Does it need to support QMK? Do you want NKRO?

Also how small is a small fee? PCB design is an involved process. What's your budget like?

[Irlwizard]

Do you need LEDs, or any other fancy features? Does it need to support QMK? Do you want NKRO?

Also how small is a small fee? PCB design is an involved process. What's your budget like?

NKRO: definitely.
QMK: I don't know anything about the firmware side but the best stuf on the market for custom can't hurt. At least a Corsair K70 Rapidfire equivalent, close to or better.

I made a little wishlist in this post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91764.0
Then decided hey if I'm going custom I might as well have my own layout.

Here is a copy paste of some of the main points.
This is my ticklist as minimum requirements.
-75-80% sized compact layout with F1/F2/F3/etc right above 1/2/3/etc.
-ISO layout support (so I can have an extra key between left shift and Z): https://deskthority.net/wiki/ANSI_vs_ISO
-antighosting and at least 5+ N-key-rollover
-functionality to rebind/remap any key on the keyboard e.g. turning the key between shift and Z into 'fn' or 'altgr'.
-macroable keyboard (preferably with a non-code software, like Logitec's suite)
-Cherry MX Speed switch support, this switch only has a 1.2mm 'actuation' aka travel time: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/k70-rgb-rapidfire-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-mx-speed-rgb-na
-wire connection

BONUS but not necessary
-Being able to load between at least 2 profiles on the fly. E.g. one profile can be configured to have a numpad style in the middle of the keyboard when I am working in a software with just numerical entry (this is a MAJOR bonus).
-USB stick support
-mic jack
-keycap lighting functionality (would actually be kinda cool if it doesn't add a ton to the cost).
-optional wireless support via a detachable cable
-PlugNplay