Submitted by Joe_Scotto t3_ycgg7v in MechanicalKeyboards
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QWERKey-UK t1_itm64rc wrote
LOL. That look on your face :) It says... "help me.... I can't stop"
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itm7q4m wrote
You have no idea how factual your statement is.
SimpleUsual5398 t1_itmb203 wrote
I've really enjoyed your posts of all the keyboards you've made. Going to buy some filament later this week. So a friend can print the Scotto Alps files for me. Going to be my first handwired 😊
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itmc29n wrote
Hell yeah, feel free to shoot me a message if you have any questions. Also please do share it on /r/handwiredkeyboards once you complete it :)
SimpleUsual5398 t1_itmc5cb wrote
Will do 😁
SimpleUsual5398 t1_itmc6n2 wrote
Will do 😁
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itmdmw5 wrote
Thanks :)
You should definitely give it a go, I think you’ll find it very rewarding. I have an entire video on how to build them: https://youtu.be/hjml-K-pV4E
I’m working on another video right now that will go over some more advanced techniques.
darknessblades t1_itmjalk wrote
Are you also planning on making a FULL split keyboard like a ergodox?
upk27 t1_itmji2f wrote
> Over the last month or so I got heavily into designing and building handwired addicted by keyboards, help me out
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itmo1rw wrote
I mean it’s better than drugs I guess
L33t_Cyborg t1_itmobgm wrote
Ahaha this photo is great lmao, love it
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itmpvvp wrote
Luckily I had a lot of stuff from the past few years being in the hobby that I was able to repurpose.
The downside is that all my other boards are now empty lol
pabloescobyte t1_itmugjy wrote
The legend! Please tell me you are also handwired inside lol. Nice to finally put a face to the work.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itmusf7 wrote
Now that I think of it I guess I could be considered handwired to some degree since I wear an insulin pump with tubing lol
mediumrare_chicken t1_itn420q wrote
This is so dope. Subscribing! I’ll be starting to hand wire very soon so looking forward to watching your videos!
Existing-Monitor-566 t1_itn6zs3 wrote
Got a follow on github, gj mate
disarmyouwitha t1_itnhr04 wrote
I’ve been following your YouTube video to do my first hand-wire. =]
Holski7 t1_itnk8nd wrote
want to try this model?
upk27 t1_itnn397 wrote
certainly but I wouldn't underestimate it. it's powerful enough to distract you 24/7 and pull you in the weirdest rabbit hole for a long, long time and not much better than online gambling, porn or other obsessions. if can you make any money out of it great, if not you might want to take better care of yourself
and we both know it's not over the last month alone but much longer. not saying, one cannot design/print/build that bunch of keyboards in one month but it takes way longer to develop your taste and go ("mentally") from staggered to ortho to merged-splits layouts
btw, you should learn pcb design with kicad, you could create way more keyboards with much less work haha
however the photo of you and the keyboards is actually very nice! ❤️
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itnswa1 wrote
I ordered some RP2040 boards today with the intention of making something larger than I normally do.
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Joe_Scotto OP t1_itnt3o6 wrote
Thank you :)
I’ve been trying to sell prints of the cases/plates to fund the project over at scottokeebs.com if you’re interested.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itntfx3 wrote
Nice!
Share it over on /r/handwiredkeyboards once you finish :)
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itnw4z6 wrote
Used to have one with sharks and donuts that I liked more but I can't find it :(
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itnw9zm wrote
I'm Github famous!
Thanks lol
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itnwe00 wrote
I'm telling you, handwiring is the most fun and rewarding thing I've done in my 4 years of mechanical keyboarding.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itny4q2 wrote
I have a video specifically on that one. The real Mac throwback is the pink one on the left, it uses Alp Orange switches and keycaps from an old Apple keyboard.
mwy912 t1_itnyujv wrote
Thats awesome! I knew it looked like Mac keys, but I didn’t realize it WAS apple keys and alps switches! Found your post with closeup photos. You have done some awesome work! Be proud!
dewdrive101 t1_itnzedr wrote
Honest question. Whats your process for designing your cases? Do you get the plate ready and go from there?
Joe_Scotto OP t1_ito0rmx wrote
I have a video on exactly how I design them :)
But yeah, basically I get the layout ready, then just follow the system I made that works for me.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_ito0zmb wrote
35 days to be exact. I build my first handwired board on September 19, 2022.
ChanceLuvsKBs t1_ito684i wrote
Those look so sick! I'm just getting into the hobby and am looking forward to making having a collection like yours someday!
ChanceLuvsKBs t1_ito6yn2 wrote
Also I have a question, how do you handwire KBs? Do you have a video on your YT explaining it or are you able to link me something that explains it?
ghostpartition t1_ito6zhf wrote
Hmmm you look... different
Jsizzle702 t1_ito703z wrote
Got your video key up to watch on my next day off have had all the pieces to hand wire a 3x3 macro pad just haven't found the time or a good guide on how to do it
Joe_Scotto OP t1_ito75um wrote
ghostpartition t1_ito7k80 wrote
But also, that's a super sick collection! 🤘🏻
TheSound0fSilence t1_itodcy5 wrote
For your next board, why don't you try otholinear?
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itoe49g wrote
idk bro i don’t really like ortholinear
Joe_Scotto OP t1_iton9cf wrote
Awesome! You should share them over in /r/handwiredkeyboards once you finish them
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itonv16 wrote
35 days to be exact
boneskid1 t1_itooqhs wrote
That is my plan! Might be a little bit but they will be there. Still trying to work out the cut outs for the pro micro to properly sit in the case too.
Skribbles4420 t1_itowdpb wrote
you have been rocking it!! been loving your videos too! it would be cool to link up with ya some3time and have a design day!
wawahoagiez t1_itoyxlq wrote
This is going to sound stupid. I love a lot of your designs and would love to build a few. I don’t own a 3d printer. What do?
darknessblades t1_itpcqev wrote
Is it a split keyboard ergodox/moonlander Hybrid? [this is what I am planning on making]
gilgasmashglass t1_itpezwn wrote
Thats a funny looking keyboard in the center. It has flesh, eyes, and facial hair? How is this possible and does it thock?
OlimPather t1_itph57k wrote
Oh no...
michel_v t1_itph5g7 wrote
There are companies that do the printing for you, for a reasonable price.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpnx8c wrote
As another redditor said you can have a company print them for you or you can have me do it. I’ve been trying to sell the cases to support the project over on scottokeebs.com
fat_bjpenn t1_itpo7ks wrote
This guy fucks.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpo7wl wrote
I suppose if you punch me hard enough I would thock.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpoasa wrote
Commissions?
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpopjz wrote
It will be split. Not sure as to what else yet.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpovo6 wrote
Yeah I have a whole video
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpp13b wrote
darknessblades t1_itpqbiw wrote
This will be the "rough" layout for my "ergolander" keyboard
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KBlayout raw:
https://github.com/darknessblade/QMK_ergolander/blob/main/ergolander%20kb%20layout
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itpqo5g wrote
Nice. Are you going to use filament for that hinge or how will that work?
dm_me_ur_keyboards t1_itptl84 wrote
"hello, my name is /u/joe_scotto and I have a problem."
Sorvar t1_itpvlhz wrote
Commissions * 😅 derp
darknessblades t1_itpxdog wrote
Not sure, [The layout as I designed it is still quite basic to get a feel for it] [could change the hinge mechanic] but it will be either Filament and some m3 bolts, or a TRRS connector
{aliexpress}
/item/1005002511925055.html?
[Which will be the way the thumbcluster is connected]
So in essence the Thumb-cluster is a stand-alone unit [without arduino], that can be removed if not needed
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Not the best at programming with QMK,
So I could use some help on that front. {it will be hand-wired, so no RGB yet}
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Already uploaded the VIA definitons file, so I am getting there step by step
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itq2nvj wrote
Yeah, shoot me a message
lxxx_GodKing_xxxl t1_itq9fxh wrote
amazing
Sorvar t1_itqg2oi wrote
I will tomorrow! Thanks!
o0GuinnessTour0o t1_ittd1kg wrote
Lol. I’ve never seen anything like this before. Just curious who can actually use them for typing.
Joe_Scotto OP t1_itlykmp wrote
Over the last month or so I got heavily into designing and building handwired keyboards and in this photo is every one I’ve made in that time. I’ve been forced to slow down a bit but soon will have something I think you will find very interesting. I don’t want to say too much about it but the one thing I will say is: DB15.
You can also find all my boards along with their 3D print case files and source for free on GitHub.
I also make a lot of videos on my boards and various topics related to them over on YouTube.