I have always did software, and I wanted to dip my hands in hardware, so my first project was actually a USB Hub, but I was too lazy to submit that project and ofcourse too lazy to do this also, but I need a keyboard badly, so I made it instead of spending money to buy one.
First time trying hardware and its actually interesting, I lowkey ditched software so hard, I haven't touched anything for the past week or so. Really fun doing hardware not gonna lie!!
Features:
- RotaryEncoder for Volume Control
- 61 keys
- Raspberry Pi Pico
- Customised layout
- KMK firmware
- Clavis Branded PCB
- Custom case
- Side
I made some aesthetic for Clavis. Like I have added holes on all the sides to make it look more goodd
link to full 3d thing- https://cad.onshape.com/documents/4ed86aec979a191abbaea04f/w/0de3f3de07dd510f46e22fad/e/19a866b01119f1b2fa2c9c33?renderMode=0&uiState=69c921f1b2c317188620b060b060
A special thanks to Anay and Aditya who are helping me to make my projects better. Love them so much!
| Name | Purpose | Quantity | Total Cost (USD) | Link | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akko Mirror Switch | Switches for the keyboard | 61 | 21.24 | https://stackskb.com/store/akko-mirror-switch-pack-of-45-pre-order/ | StacksKB |
| Veekos Gradient Keycaps (Cherry Profile) (135 keys) (Blue) | Keycaps for the keyboard | 1 | 13.90 | https://stackskb.com/store/veekos-gradient-keycaps-cherry-profile-135-keys/ | StacksKB |
| Durock Smokey Screw-In Stabilizers V2 (4+1 w/ 6.25u spacebar) | Stabilizers for longer keys | 1 | 17.00 | https://stackskb.com/store/durock-smokey-screw-in-stabilizers-v2/ | StacksKB |
| EC11 Rotary Encoder with Switch | RotaryEncoder for Volume Control | 1 | 0.68 | https://www.flyrobo.in/15mm-ec11-rotary-encoder-with-switch-digital-potentiometer | Fly Robo |
| Diode 1N4148 Through - Hole | Diode for every switch | 1 | 1.08 | https://www.amazon.in/dp/B084ZP5BJ3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1sc=1 | Amazon |
| Raspberry Pi Pico | Rasp Pi Pico as the MCU | 1 | 6.40 | https://www.amazon.in/Raspberry-Pi-Headers-Soldered-Micro/dp/B08WPNM7JB | Amazon |
| PCB | Main PCB of the keyboard | 5 | 27.47 | https://jlcpcb.com/ | JLPCB |
| M3 x 8mm Bolt | Screws | 10 | 1.73 | https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07X8PHXKB | Amazon |
| M3 Nuts | Screws | 12 | 0.79 | https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09J92WY5Q | Amazon |
| M3 x 5mm Heatset Insert | Screws | 25 | 2.09 | https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CX1BS7DJ | Amazon |
| Soldering Iron Kit | Soldering Iron Kit | 1 | 5.26 | https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0FC2YM1RY | Amazon |
| Case | Shipping - Case for the keyboard | 1 | 5.00 | Printing Legion |
Amazon + StacksKB = ~$2 Printing Legion = ~$55
Total Shipping = $7
The total price comes out to be 9,166 INR ($97.64) Total Shipping = $77
The pricing might slightly vary due to flash sales, and dollar market trends.
