[PCB Review Request] "Swirl" a choc-spaced helix-like board with reversible thumb encoders instead of a top inner button
[PCB Review Request] "Swirl" a choc-spaced helix-like board with reversible thumb encoders instead of a top inner button
helix-like choc spaced keyboard with dual thumb rollers - GitHub - vmorganp/swirl: helix-like choc spaced keyboard with dual thumb rollers
Hey guys, not sure if we do PCB reviews in this group, but I figured I'd give it a shot since I know it was a thing that happened over in the bad website.
It's essentially a 5x6+1+encoder board. Images below and open source hardware repo is linked.
kicad render for the juicy thumbnail
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This is baby's first PCB design, so feel free to tear me a new one in the comments so I can make good boards.
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I feel like the top button (where the rollers are) is helpful in the Helix, but wonder if the bottom-most, outermost buttons are equally helpful. Maybe put the rollers there, like in a Kyria? Just a thought.
Definitely your prerogative if you like it. I personally like having the control key for some games. I do leave the one just one inside from the bottom outer key off completely on my builds though.