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A project log for Split 64 Keyboard (Red Alert)

My first custom keyboard build.

geek-centricGeek Centric 06/24/2020 at 13:430 Comments

Ordered the PCB and case as a kit from amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W93LSL7?pf_rd_r=KPWBXM7FMVEQC79NBFA0&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

This what a bit of a bummer. The pcb came in with a loose smd in the bag. Had to re-solder. I hadn't done any small solders like that before. Terrible . . . terrible solders joints were made - but it works. 


Got a pack of Aqua Zilents. 2 out of 70 had an off "boing" noise. Going to use the extras to practice lubing. I'm going from Cherry browns to these. 

https://zealpc.net/products/aqua-zilents


Hot swap mounts make this reeaaalllly easy. I like that I can swap them out later if I want to experiment with other switches. 

The mis colored keys look a little goofy but I’ll spray paint them later. I was pretty happy testing it. The keys are really quite and I love the bump at the top from the  aqua zilent switches. The super quite switches make the stabilizers sound really loud X( going to have to spend some time working on that.

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