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10u revxlp prototype build (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by petejohanson to c/ergomechkeyboards

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Been iterating a bit on my revxlp design, and a frequent request is for a 10u/"5 col" version.

Finally did a build of the first protos, and it's working great! I want to do a few tweaks for the newly added ability to use the single color LEDs for either per -key or bottom backlighting, once that's done I'll formally release the changes.

This particular build was half soldered by our elder daughter, and she fully assembled post-soldering including keycap selection. I love the look she chose, which she said "reminded her of a sunset over the water"

10u revxlp
XIAO RP2040 running ZMK
Keycaps:
- MBK: dyes from MKU and factory dyes from LowProKB
- Asymplex convex 1u artisans for the bottom row
Choc whites
MJF nylon case print from JLC

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[–] hansamann 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Just fyi - bottom plate Gerber's for FR4 shows a 404 for me...

[–] petejohanson 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sorry about that. Fixed!

Let me double check the PCBA files... I didn't get the 10u protos assembled, but they should be fine.

[–] hansamann 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Awesome, you deserve thx so much. I will try again soon as some of the components are not available, indeed. Would be nice to get it assembled fully.

[–] petejohanson 2 points 1 year ago

Do remember that even with assembly on the bottom, you still need to solder the controller sockets, pogos, and battery connector.