ChraccoonJul 18, 2023

I just finished building my first DIY keyboard! Cheapino

https://lemmy.world/post/1735505

I just finished building my first DIY keyboard! Cheapino - Lemmy.world

This is the first time I built a keyboard! A cheapino! It took a little bit of time to get everything figured out, but I was able to finish that build relatively easily. However, I am having trouble customizing the layout… I can’t load it in the qmk.fm [http://qmk.fm] tool and when I upload a json file it gives me something that doesn’t match my keyboard. Also, the encoder currently types ‘y’ when turned right, I got 2 thumb keys working as spaces and I don’t have a modifier key. As far as I can tell, everything is soldered right, the diodes are in the right direction… Did I mess up my soldering or is the cheapino firmware buggy? Any app that can help me flash/customize my keyboard? I’ll keep googling. Thanks!

Show threadpixelprimerJul 19, 2023

Great to see another Cheapino! The rotary encoder needs to edited through the encoder file, I had the same issue it is set like this as default.

I can’t help with qmk.fm I am on Linux and used make:Cheapino for my flashing. But it was confusing for me to figure out as well with this being my first build and first interaction with QMK.

I can send you my .uf2 file and you can flash my layout by just dragging the file into the RPI-RP2 drive hahaha.

I emailed Tompi when I got stuck and he responded very quickly and was very helpful. I’m sure you could do the same.

Show threadChraccoonJul 19, 2023
Oh thank you!
I might try this again on Linux and see how it goes.
It’s good to know that the encoder can be fixed, I’ll take a look how to do that.
Those are nice legs, might get some. I am also already in the process of designing a 3d-printed case that will also serve for tenting. We’ll see how it goes lol.
Show threadpixelprimerJul 19, 2023
Let me know how the case goes, I would love a case for mine! Good luck with the keyboard, these are really fun to use!
Show threadChraccoonJul 21, 2023
Here’s the first prototype I made in tinkercad.
I don’t know how to do CAD modeling, but I’ll try my best to make it fit well and I’ll share the STLs.
Show threadhansamann (he/him)
this already lookes great - are the stls available?
Jul 23, 2023 at 5:42pmWeb