It makes zero sense but I really would like to build my own handwired keyboard. One that’s mine and no-one else’s. I’m in the research phase at the moment and here I’ve collected a bunch of resources for mostly my own convenience.
Guides & articles
- Masterzen’s handwired keyboard build log, part 1 and part 2
- Matt3o’s guide on deskthority.net
- Matt3o’s custom keyboard book
- Kitchener’s build log
- Josef Adamcik’s guide to building a custom USB cable
- Sidenote: Josef has the coolest layout on his Katana60 and some interesting thoughts about layouts
- Josef Adamcik’s Corne keyboard build log
- Extensive list of exotic keyboard models with schematics and case designs: Keepfol.io
- RAMA WORKS’ guide on silencing stabilizers
Tools
Case
Printing/cutting in Finland
Printing/cutting in EU
Cable
- Cable sleeves: MDPC-X
- Josef Adamcik’s USB cable post
- Wire-to-wire GX16 4-pin aviation connectors from AliExpress
- Making your own custom USB cables post on Geekhack.org
- GOLEM DIY Cable guide