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ErgoMechKeyboards

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Ergonomic, split and other weird keyboards

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¹ split meaning a separation of the halves, whether fixed in place or entirely separate, both are fine.
² ortholinear meaning keys layed out in a grid

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  • Mekanisk Klippe case in Ultramarine
  • cinereus he PCB with assembly by JLC
  • FR4 plate in JLC Blue (missing Ultramarine’s hint of green)
  • Gateron Melodic switches
  • MTNU Susu keycaps
  • running Vial firmware
  • a BIG thanks to Noah Kiser’s PCB design videos and JLC’s PCB fab and assembly services
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[–] dnzm@feddit.nl 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That looks great! How do you like the melodics?

[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 3 points 5 months ago

have been enjoying them for awhile now – the clickleaf is softer but more tactile than clickbars

[–] JAWNEHBOY@reddthat.com 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is really cool! How much did it cost you to get the board fully assembled? And how's the layout? As ergonomic as you hoped?

[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago
  • pricing really depends on what deals JLC is running at any point and what options (ie. regular, lead-free, or ENIG)
    • 5 PCBs with parts and assembly + 5 plates when I ordered was roughly 75 USD (not counting shipping which is always expensive)
  • have been thoroughly enjoying the layout
    • not as aggressive as earlier iterations (had to fit into standard 60% case), but still more aggressive than Corne, Lily58, or Sofle