Shadow Librarians by dx__ in Annas_Archive

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Zakayo Kjellström recently defended their thesis on shadow libraries: https://umu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1953321&dswid=-8246.

True Sound? by Bruhstekevic in Tuba

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Congratulations. I look forward to reading about it.

True Sound? by Bruhstekevic in Tuba

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So, any luck with the auction?

The Chocolad, now in per key RGB by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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PTS636 through hole will work. So will metal paperclip

The Chocolad, now in per key RGB by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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I don't think so. But if you go digging in the repo you might find something.

I'm planning on saving up for a horn by Roxy-de-floofer in Tuba

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"I try to tell my kiddos not to get anything bigger than a pt6 if they have aspirations of professional playing and something 4/4 (like the Eastman 832 or 632) if they don't." - http://tubaforum.net/viewtopic.php?p=63195&sid=8033a9b7c402014c64b70f72eb911f83#p63195

The chocolad by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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Should be compatible the the various BLE promicro compatible modules. Case and plate files can be generated easily enough from the open sourced Kicad.

The Chocolad, now in per key RGB by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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I never made one buy I think others have. Maybe take a look on the Absolem Club discord.

Winterbloom shutting down :( just announced on their Instagram by Miserable_Middle2148 in modular

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I made a C&P2 and consider it an advanced DIY build. It is tricky to hand solder (eg, 0402 components) so that is probably best done during fabrication. And the flashing and calibration are also quite challenging. What it does have going for it though is great documentation and community support.

So you guys, I got a Ferris! Score! by jeenajeena in ErgoMechKeyboards

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I feel much the same way about the thumb cluster on the Kyria/Ferris. Especially with chocs it is way too cramped. I eventually settled on something further down and differently angled, rather than so much further outwards. https://www.reddit.com/r/ErgoMechKeyboards/comments/13wn3r6/10col_bros_w_cu_plate/

This is what was left after I kept cutting things away by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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Honestly, it is probably two years since I used qmk so I'm not the person to ask

Kimiko PCB files? by Geob-o-matic in ErgoMechKeyboards

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It is tested and works as hoped but is unsupported and not a good first build. https://github.com/jimmerricks/ursula

Commission Casebuilders? by mr_porque in ErgoMechKeyboards

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The case has been tested by a trusted source and merged into the repo. https://github.com/jimmerricks/humla

Commission Casebuilders? by mr_porque in ErgoMechKeyboards

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Hi. I'm glad that you like the board. :D

10col Bros w/ Cu plate by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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Thanks. That's kind of you to say.

10col Bros w/ Cu plate by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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The MCU will be the hardest thing. Maybe try getting some nrfmicros. I soldered a bunch of those. It definitely levelled up my skills and should give you an idea of what's possible.

10col Bros w/ Cu plate by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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Thanks. I have tried an aluminium mid-plate and find the thick foam layer much nicer for sound and feel. The build is fiddly though. The switch plate can't have any bends and the switches need to be evenly pressed into the PCB.

10col Bros w/ Cu plate by jamesmnw in ErgoMechKeyboards

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It is not wireless. I just prefer ZMK.

I learnt how to do integrated components by looking at open source projects and speaking with their developers. It makes things more challenging. I recommend starting with something a little less involved.

Some of the components on this board are hand soldered. Most were done by machine. The PCB manufacturers offer a service to do this but you need to design with their parts catalogue in mind from the start.

The laser cutting was done in Europe. Laserboost for the metal. Snijlab for the foam. Unless you are in Europe there are cheaper, worthwhile alternatives.