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Hi folks, I've been working on this keyboard pretty much since January of this year, and I've finally got it to the point that I can call it done! If you'd like to build one, all files are available here.

This is an MX-based keyboard, 36 keys with integrated trackball. The github page has a bunch more details. I also have a choc version in dev using the same style that's based off the Trinidox.

Let me know what you think!

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

Coolest keyboard trackpad combo I've seen by far.

I'd be lying if I said I understood what the extra buttons where I expected the spacebar to be. Anyone care to explain.

[–] pixelprimer 3 points 1 year ago

They are really whatever you want them to be. But usually space enter backspace shift etc + layer switching. These 36 key keyboards don’t have the number row, function row or even some of the symbols. So you use other ways to get that to function. Here’s a video of a 34 key layout that I think explains things well https://youtu.be/8wZ8FRwOzhU