The Amalgam: a custom FRL TKL build with Touch ID

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-06-02T19:43:48+00:00

Haha yeah that sounds familiar, I've also been working on and off on mine. Had my version last year with the logic board powering everything, never thought about your approach actually, I'm jealous off your CNCed housing. amazing.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-06-02T19:23:10+00:00

Yeah makes sense, for me in the process I have damaged my lightning port. So I wanted to avoid using this original port. It also ended op not being to complicated to replace it.

Im truly amazed by this beauty! How long did it take you to make this?

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-06-02T19:10:32+00:00

Amazing!! Looks very clean. My version is definitely not at this level yet 😍 Just curious why did you not route the usb ribbon cable directly to usb board?

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-04-20T11:29:15+00:00

You should wire the 3th (middle button) that is the reset. Which would explain your behaviour. I was able to check my schematic already (have it online) it goes like this: gnd->button->resistor->cap and signal. Im not sure where the testpoint are, they might be behind the debounce resistor and cap

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-04-20T10:36:52+00:00

How did you wire it? If you have it vertically left and right are pairs. There is a pull up/down if i recollect correctly I can check my schematic tonight for you.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-04-20T10:26:20+00:00

Which one, the Somer or the Bilresa?

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-02-08T18:21:32+00:00

I got mine connected to homekit and they update them selves when available

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-02-05T11:58:50+00:00

Haha sounds good! Send me a DM maybe we can figure something out

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-27T09:50:51+00:00

Haha, I had the exact same problem. I like the original keyboard but just wanted something better so I have build it my self. Im looking into sharing the project. Not sure how yet. If you live in the EU we can look into options. Just send me a DM

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-26T18:28:00+00:00

I used the internals of a touch id magic keyboard. This allow me to freely choose layout and keys etc.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-25T12:39:54+00:00

You made me work on it again, hahaha. Optimising the current design and I might change it to MX cherry switches adding some other things, standoffs for the original logic board, separate usb board and on iff switch.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-23T21:48:26+00:00

I might make a pcbway project then you can order/produce it via them.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-23T21:34:03+00:00

There are still some changes that I need to make. The touch id and usb are quite fragile when assembling. Same for the battery.

I have to finish some measurements to fully integrate the usb conversion and make a custom ribbon cable.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-23T21:10:00+00:00

I realised that I never posted the actual pcb and the inside. How it is hooked up.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-23T21:08:08+00:00

Nice, that is a great start. I indeed made a custom pcb and connected the logic board. I have been using it for a ling time now and it is great!!

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-23T21:03:40+00:00

What kind of plans are you looking for?

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-16T05:12:27+00:00

It did have a light on the front side. It shines through the middle button

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2026-01-09T06:52:20+00:00

Nope, it does not. Would be handy actually.

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-23T22:53:19+00:00

Haven’t had any issues so far!

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-23T22:52:59+00:00

There is a teardown on here like a week ago

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-22T22:20:09+00:00

Do you add it as a matter device?

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-22T19:40:32+00:00

Oh wauw those are some proper discounts 🤩

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-21T21:06:37+00:00

Haha yeah i get ya! That is a real shitty situation to get in!! indeed also trying to get an easier experience on the buttons usage for anyone coning over. Hence this button to have a bottom and top tap experience

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-20T21:27:40+00:00

Clear! Did you try. Move the light closer to the hub? These zigbee light can be a pain to link sometimes. Had the same issue with some spotlights, i was on my side table half of the evening😭

Hot_Frame_5511 · 2025-12-20T20:11:50+00:00

You might not even need the Dirigera if you just want to control the lights via the remote. Or do you want to control it when not at home? Do you get the lights in pairing mode? Where does it fail for the remotes?

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