KeyboardGoesBrrrSep 9, 2023

Prototype Complete - Swirl Split Keyboard

https://lemmy.world/post/4760068

First Working Prototype Complete - Swirl Split Keyboard - Lemmy.world

It’s not done yet, but I figured I’d show off a little bit since I have been using this for a few weeks now. This is the “swirl”. It’s heavily inspired by the helix with some notable changes: - mbk Choc Spacing (Dimensions are about 12.5cm x 8.5cm on either half) - Reversible roller encoders on the top inner switch https://github.com/vmorganp/swirl [https://github.com/vmorganp/swirl]

Show thread𝕸𝖔𝖘𝖘Sep 10, 2023
Looks awesome! Why use two boards and the trrs cable? Couldn’t you use one board and the cable? Or can each of the two halves be used independently of one another?
Show threaddnzmSep 10, 2023

Because this allows you to keep the halves further apart, which is considered more ergonomical.

Typically, each half can, in fact, be used independently (they each have their own microcontroller).

Show threadNum10ck
why cords? why not two separate wireless devices?
Sep 10, 2023 at 10:50amWeb
Show threaddnzmSep 10, 2023
Because then things like holding shift on one half and a letter on the other wouldn't work.
Show threadNum10ckSep 10, 2023
if those issues could be solved by software drivers would the cord free aesthetic be preferred?
Show threadKeyboardGoesBrrrSep 10, 2023
In a perfect world, yeah totally. I could use controllers that are approximately twice the price (nice!nanos) and have to rewrite the firmware (qmk -> zmk) and deal with Bluetooth, or I could just use wires and have it “just work™”. I personally prefer this, but tons of people go the wireless route.