Skeletyl

Compact and silent Dactyl-like keyboard for ergo lovers.

picture: trekdemow

Sourcing the components

Electronic components

You will need to order the parts from a shop, and order some PCBs directly from the manufacturer.

Parts list:

Part name	Amount	Link
Flexible PCB for the plate	2	https://github.com/Bastardkb/Skeletyl-PCB-plate
Flexible PCB for the thumbs	2	https://github.com/Bastardkb/TBK-Mini-PCB-thumb-cluster
Elite-C	2
Elite-C adapter PCB V1.4	2	https://github.com/Bastardkb/Elite-C-holder
SOD123 Diodes	36
Ribbon cables Flexstrip	34	Farnell, Aliexpress
M4 8mm Torx Screw	12	Conrad
M4 screw insert, M4 X D6.0 X L5.0	12	https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000232925592.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.6aef4f282LZO4v
Audio jack, SMD	2
Button, 4x4x1.5	2	https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001304569553.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dDwgcp7

If you want RGB, you will also need:

Part name	Amount	Format
SK6812 Mini-E LEDs	36
Capacitor, 1uF	4	1206
Resistor, 330Ohms	4	1206
Wires		28 AWG recommended, Black, Red, Color
Ribbon cables Flexstrip	6

3d Parts compatibility

The revision 4 of the skeletyl introduces drastic changes with the bottom plate. It reuses the positioning of the screws of the Charybdis Nano, so that the Organic tent can be re-used. It also uses new voronoi-style plates.

When choosing a model to print, be mindful of the version you choose. The files in the V3 folder are not compatible with the V4 case. Since the V4 was made for homogeneity purposes only and doesn't bring any major improvements, if you want to use any of the V3 mods that are not translated yet, go for the V3.

Print the case

The STL, STEP and Fusion files are included in this Github. Feel free to modify them at length. The files are on a non-commercial license, so this is for personal projects only - please do not use those to sell them.

Please find detailed instructions on how to print the case here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031180-Print-settings-for-Dactyls

There is also a version that uses a blackpill with its shield PCB, in the V3/blackpill folder. The position of the audio jack and usb-c holes are slightly different.

Print the tents

Optionally, you can print 30 degree tents. Those are removable and attached with screws, and also come with an optional bottom plate.

The tents come in 2 versions: normal, and organic. The organic one provides a sleeker skeleton-style look with a side holder for the shield pcb, but is longer and harder to print.

Important information: if you are using the skeletyl V4, there are no normal tents. Instead, the alien tents of the Charybdis Nano should be used - either 15 or 30 degrees.

Front view	Side view

Get a kit from BastardKB

You can get a full Kit, including case and all PCBs and electronics required on the shop: https://bastardkb.com/

If you want to print the case yourself, you can also get just the electronics Kit.

Build guide

Please find detailed build instructions here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031340-Kit-contents-and-required-tools

This is for the 6x3, but it will work for this keyboard as well.

Finding help

Forks

Mods

Chair mount plate

V4 version plate

Requires a 1/4-20 UNC heat insert. Standard 1/4 inch camera mount thread. There is a version with bumpon stands so the keyboard can sit flat on a surface when not mounted.

V3 version plate

Alternate bottom plate for mounting to a chair or desk using standard camera mounting equipment. Fits 1/4 inch mounting bolt (1/4-20 UNC).

Support me on Patreon

If you like the keyboard, please consider helping me with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bastardkb

I post regular updates and hindsight on my work. I work full time on keyboard innovation, and this helps a lot !

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Versions

V1:

original version

V2:

smoother
Compatible with amoebas and flexible pcbs
more screws !

V3:

better stronger screw inserts (added aliexpress link in readme)
switch to adapter V1.4

change plate footprint to be compatible with the charybdis nano organic tent
small visual improvements
add version numbering on the case and plate

marzogh / skeletyl Goto Github PK

skeletyl's Introduction