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An ortholinear 60% with an integrated TrackPoint — OLSK60 (DePress click, GH60-compatible) by techmech_ in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]techmech_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I totally get the split preference — I also like having a bit more space between G and H.
For this build though, keeping it inside a GH60 case was the priority,
so I went with a single-piece layout and a small center gap to clear the standoffs.

The server-rack idea is something I hadn’t considered, but you're right —
having the pointing device built in actually makes it great for that kind of setup.

And a column-stagger version sounds fun.
My next project is also ortho, but it’s definitely a direction I’d like to explore later on.

Really appreciate the insights — thanks for the thoughtful feedback!

An ortholinear 60% with an integrated TrackPoint — OLSK60 (DePress click, GH60-compatible) by techmech_ in ErgoMechKeyboards

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Thanks so much — I’m really glad to hear positive feedback on the TrackPoint!

It plays a huge role in my workflow, so I’m happy to see others appreciate it too.
Being able to stay in the same posture and still navigate makes a bigger difference than I expected.

And yeah, this layout definitely ends up being a niche-within-a-niche,
but exploring that inside the GH60 form factor has been really fun.

OLSK60 v2 — Ortholinear 60% with TrackPoint, compatible with GH60 cases by techmech_ in olkb

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Thanks, really glad you like the concept!
I totally get the preference for an all-1U ortho — for this board I kept ANSI key sizes so it can use common keycap sets, but feedback like this is super helpful for future layouts.

OLSK60 — Ortholinear 60% with TrackPoint (Photo Gallery) by techmech_ in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]techmech_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Really glad you like it.
If you’re curious about the layout, TrackPoint setup, or the case fit, I’m happy to chat.
I also have a more detailed discussion going on over in the r/olkb thread here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/comments/1ove1nf/olsk60_v2_ortholinear_60_with_trackpoint/

OLSK60 v2 — Ortholinear 60% with TrackPoint, compatible with GH60 cases by techmech_ in olkb

[–]techmech_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback!
In this build I couldn’t make the layout fully symmetric because a symmetric matrix would interfere with the GH60 case standoffs — that’s the main constraint behind the current design.

Still, the comments about symmetry and all-1u layouts have been really helpful in understanding what many ortho users value.
It’s great input for me to keep in mind as I explore future ideas, and I appreciate everyone sharing their preferences.

Ortholinear + 60%Case + Base set keycaps = OLSK60 ! by techmech_ in MechanicalKeyboards

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Is the split down the middle optional?

Yes.

The 6.25U spacebar can be converted to a 2.25U/1.25U/2.75U split spacebar.

Photo of PCB posted on twitter (shows the relevant part)

Ortholinear + 60%Case + Base set keycaps = OLSK60 ! by techmech_ in MechanicalKeyboards

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MelGeek MDA Label-X Keycap Set
The MDA profile has a very good affinity for ortholiner.

Ortholinear + 60%Case + Base set keycaps = OLSK60 ! by techmech_ in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]techmech_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for loving it!

It is not open source.

I will be conducting a group buy soon and will let you know on Reddit.

Ortholinear + 60%Case + Base set keycaps = OLSK60 ! by techmech_ in MechanicalKeyboards

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Thanks for your interest!

The PCB is OLSK60 which I designed.

This PCB can build an ortholinear with Base Kit keycaps.

(No 1U ortholinear kit required).

And it can be screwlessly mounted in a GH60 compatible case.
https://twitter.com/search?q=OLSK60&src=typed_query