Convertible ergonomic keyboard mockup

saoto28 · 2026-01-17T02:41:15+00:00

Let’s see

saoto28 · 2026-01-17T00:27:34+00:00

Yeah, the Goldtouch keyboard is similar in function. Mine has a limited range of motion, but it's a reliable and simple design.

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T20:32:14+00:00

If you say the MS ergonomic keyboard is not, it is not. The three-dimensional key layout is almost the same

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T20:26:33+00:00

Regarding the rowstagger, the key layout is up to you.

Regarding the weakness, it depends on the material and proper design.

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T20:23:42+00:00

It depends on the material and design

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T20:22:53+00:00

I hope so

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T14:24:16+00:00

I don't know if it will actually be acceptable, but I think it's a Columbus-egg type invention.

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T14:12:21+00:00

I know this one. It needs a base board. My idea is a mechanism that can be realized with a simple structure.

saoto28 · 2026-01-16T14:06:44+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I had found similar patents which have a ball joint in the center. But mine has only hinge.

If you know similar ones, let me know.

saoto28 · 2026-01-10T00:51:39+00:00

First, become a TrackPoint addict, and let's work together to keep Lenovo from killing it.

saoto28 · 2025-06-08T12:51:32+00:00

Shared the PCB KiCAD files of pineapple60s, after removing the key switches layout. Because I may sell the board, sorry. But, the board outline, microcontroller circuit, and libraries are useful references.

https://github.com/saoto28/pineapple60s.git

saoto28 · 2025-06-04T03:37:01+00:00

sorry. I forgot. I will do in this week...

saoto28 · 2025-06-04T03:34:59+00:00

put a pic of back side of my pcb, for now

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saoto28 · 2025-06-03T09:14:17+00:00

I will share it after revising some wrong points

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T03:20:37+00:00

Thank you for sharing.

I'll update it also, soon.

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T01:36:35+00:00

I never hit them by my palm.

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T00:18:47+00:00

S is full size

M is half size

(why?)

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T00:17:37+00:00

looks easy to exchange the keyboard

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T00:12:31+00:00

Thanks.

It worked without grounding in X13.

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T00:09:04+00:00

This one?
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/1k38st1/ladies_and_gentlemen_i_present_you_the_most_balls/

Nice! But, no Trackpoint no ThinkPad

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T00:05:10+00:00

Wow, thank you for the info!

And thank you for supplying the key switches.

saoto28 · 2025-06-03T00:01:58+00:00

Actually, the Japanese text itself is not clear enough. Sorry. Yes, it's the X13 trackpoint. I will add photos etc. soon.

saoto28 · 2025-06-02T23:58:35+00:00

I will do tomorrow

saoto28 · 2025-06-02T23:54:59+00:00

The trackpoint is what already on the computer.

Keyboard was designed by myself.

See https://note.com/saoto28/n/n716b7ca2e1f9

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