jkr-31 / jk_m0nkey_keyboard

Tenkeyless Keyboard with 2 Port USB-Hub

JK_M0nkey_Keyboard

Tenkeyless Keyboard with 2 Port USB-Hub

So I wanted to build myself a mechanical keyboard after seeing tones of build-videos online. But since I know how to design electrical circuits and make them in to an PCB, I decided to create it fully from scratch. I planned the PCB in KICad and build the Housing with Freecad. The Software on the keyboard is a costume QMK firmware that i programmed. As extra added features I wanted a USB-Hub for my mouse dongle and to connect a USB-Stick on occasion. Also an encoder for volume-adjustment and RGB backlightning was added.

The USB-Hub a Microchip USB2513BI chip was used. It is a 3 Port USB2.0 Hub controller. The keyboard controller is standard Microchip AT90USB646.

For the housing i used Freecad to design a housing that i could print on my 3D-printer and a plate that i got lasercut out of stainless steel by a spanish company. After printing the housing I did an lot of sanding, filling, more sanding, primer and than a white spraypaint layer and matt clearcoat.

jk_m0nkey_keyboard's Issues

Instructions on Ordering and Assembling PCB?

Hi, I'm Howard, and I stumbled upon your project when looking for a keyboard that has the exact same specs that the keyboard you designed has. I just want to say that you did an absolutely amazing job at designing this keyboard, it's such a nice keyboard and one I would love to have myself.

I'm looking to make this keyboard for myself. However, given my lack of experience in electrical engineering, I'm really not sure on how to use the files provided in your repository, and what I additional information I should provide to a PCB prototype manufacturer in order to get a PCB created for this keyboard. May you please update the readme in the PCB folder with instructions on how to order the PCB from a PCB prototype manufacturer such as JLCPCB or PCBWay, and how to assemble the PCB? I, and many others who might seek to build the keyboard you designed, would greatly appreciate it.

Also, it would be really nice if you were to open source the KICad files for this keyboard as well. I would love to use this project as a reference for my own potential keyboard designs if you don't mind.