0101100101Feb 8, 2025

Do you use a macro keyboard for shortcuts? If so, what size?

https://programming.dev/post/25168143

Do you use a macro keyboard for shortcuts? If so, what size? - programming.dev

Macro keyboards are mini programmable USB keyboards that can be pressed to trigger shortcuts, a sequence of keypresses etc. They can have several layers so switching to a different one will trigger different keypresses from the same key, so e.g. different IDEs can be represented. Do you use one? If so, what do you use it for and what size do you use? Is it too big / too small?

Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 8, 2025
I just have a 36 key door keyboard with layers and combo keys
Show threadMorphiusFaydal
Which keyboard is that?
Feb 9, 2025 at 12:10amWeb
Show threadBingBongFeb 9, 2025
Not sure if your interest is specifically the programmable split keyboard or rather programmable in general but my Launch Heavy has this programmable layers feature. Its not split though.
Show threadMorphiusFaydalFeb 9, 2025
I’ve got a couple keyboards with VIA/QMK and layers, I’m specifically interested in the 36 key split keyboard they mention.
Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 9, 2025

It’s called a chocofi github.com/pashutk/chocofi

It’s based on a corne. I’ve got a bunch of bare pcbs available still if you want some, will just have to pay postage, I’m not really going to be doing anything with them.

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Show threadMorphiusFaydalFeb 10, 2025
I’d definitely be interested. What else would I need to build it?
Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 10, 2025

There should be a parts list on that GitHub. You’d need two microcontrollers, two batteries, all of the switches and keycaps you want a bunch of resisters and hot swap sockets if you want hotswappable switches.

The keyboard is a modification of the corne so if you can’t find a tutorial on this one specifically I’d you want to watch a video, a corne one would suffice.

Show threadMorphiusFaydalFeb 11, 2025
Well, I can’t see a parts list in that repo, but I did find others. If the offer’s still open, I’ll definitely take a couple PCBs. Where did you buy the rest of the parts from?
Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 11, 2025

Ahh, having a quick look around looks like I may have followed a corne build guide but just made sure I had choc stuff instead. (Don’t think there was an actual choc variant of the corne at the time).

I bought all of my parts here: mechboards.co.uk

The machine pin socket was to hotswap the controller whilst also giving storage for the battery underneath. I think I followed a YouTube guide for that one. It’s not something you need to do though. If you are thinking of that and can’t find the video yourself I’ll try and look around for you.

But yeah if you give me an address I’ll try and see how much the postage will cost for you, and I’ll try and find where I’ve put them too. So don’t buy any of the extra parts until you know for certain I’ve sent pcbs your way. Just in case I don’t find them. Slim chance, but you never know.

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Show threadMorphiusFaydalFeb 11, 2025
I’m in the US. I can send you my address if you have somewhere I can send it. I don’t want to post it publicly for obvious reasons. :-)
Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 11, 2025
You can give me a private message on here right?
Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 25, 2025
Hey just letting you know, I got your message, I’ve just not had any time to find exactly where I put the boards yet it’s been a busy time. I’ve kept your message unread as a daily reminder though
Show threadMorphiusFaydalFeb 26, 2025
No worries!
Show threadMrScottyTayFeb 9, 2025

Sorry commented on a different comment down in this thread with the answer, but for other people to see it easier:

github.com/pashutk/chocofi

GitHub - pashutk/chocofi: Split 36-key keyboard

Split 36-key keyboard. Contribute to pashutk/chocofi development by creating an account on GitHub.

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