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How to Build a Custom Split Mechanical Keyboard: Bill of material
One Step further In the world of Open-Source Ergo Split Keyboards
Over the past month, I have continued my journey on creating my own custom-made split mechanical keyboard. I don’t have a keyboard quite yet, but I have had several packages coming in with electronic components over the past weeks.
Theoretically, you would need to learn many things before creating your custom-made keyboard. Realistically, you don’t need to go in hard-core mode; you can take a few short cut down the line to learn the foundation and later iterate to get your dream keyboard.
Let me tell you that from my calculation, if you go shopping yourself for parts and print your PCB from a manufacturer, it should cost a third (per keyboard) of what you would spend for a kit on Etsy, for instance. I should rather say that you will end up with three copies of the keyboard for the same budget. If you got some friends or family members interested in the journey, you would benefit from this article.
In this article, I mainly want to share my update on the project, the Bill of material you need to complete a similar project, and my sources of inspiration. If you want more insight before going into details, please read the previous article on the subject:
