I type in Dvorak but prefer to do the remapping in software rather than
hardware so I don't have to change layouts when I switch to my
-laptop's internal keyboard.
+laptop's internal keyboard. This is all a matter of firmware though;
+the layout is easy to change after the fact.
** Parts
pretty cumbersome; instead use the "reset" button on the lower left
of the layout which has the same effect.
-** Recommended Bill of Materials
+** Bill of Materials
- 50 MX Blue switches: $29.00 (mechanicalkeyboards.com)
- 50 diodes: $3.45 (radio shack, should be able to buy in-person)
- Signature Plastics (keycaps) US shipping: $8.00
- PJRC (teensy) shipping: $3.03
-** Other Tools
+*** Cost-saving Options
+
+There are a few ways to lower the cost further. Using [[http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=482][Matias]] key
+switches could save you a fair bit if you go in on a 90-pack with
+someone else, but they're a little harder to find keycaps for; the MX
+caps won't work on them. Using wood for the case will reduce both the
+materials cost as well as the amount of time needed to cut the case.
+
+Replacing the colored acrylic with transparent might also save a few
+dollars. You could also use thinner acrylic for the switch plate too;
+I cut mine in 4.5mm. A thinner spacer is inadvisable; even with 6mm
+it's pretty tight.
+
+Another common trick is scavenging keycaps and switches from used
+keyboards; something with Cherry or Alps switches should work. This
+can be time-consuming though.
+
+*** Other Tools
You'll need a soldering iron, solder, a glue gun, a multimeter, wire,
wire strippers, and a USB micro cable. You'll also need seven M3
confirmed that's working, continue with the other half. Then screw the
other layers in place and you're all set!
-** Cost-saving Options
-
-There are a few ways to lower the cost further. Using [[http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=482][Matias]] key
-switches could save you a fair bit if you go in on a 90-pack with
-someone else, but they're a little harder to find keycaps for; the MX
-caps won't work on them. Using wood for the case will reduce both the
-materials cost as well as the amount of time needed to cut the case.
-
-Replacing the colored acrylic with transparent might also save a few
-dollars. You could also use thinner acrylic for the switch plate too;
-I cut mine in 4.5mm. A thinner spacer is inadvisable; even with 6mm
-it's pretty tight.
-
-Another common trick is scavenging keycaps and switches from used
-keyboards; something with Cherry or Alps switches should work. This
-can be time-consuming though.
-
** License
Copyright © 2014 Phil Hagelberg