A Dactyl Manuform Mini. Silent and compact, with per-key RGB.
You will need to order the parts from a shop, and order some PCBs directly from the manufacturer.
The Elite-C Adapters are open-source. At this moment, the flexible PCBs are not. Instead, you can use Amoebas.
Parts list:
| Part name | Amount | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Amoebas | 42 | |
| Elite-C | 2 | |
| Elite-C adapter PCB V1.4 | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/Elite-C-holder |
| SOD123 Diodes | 42 | |
| Wires | 28 AWG recommended | |
| M4 8mm Torx Screw | 14 | Conrad |
| M4 screw insert, M4 X D6.0 X L5.0 | 14 | https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000232925592.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.6aef4f282LZO4v |
| Audio jack, SMD | 2 | |
| Button, 4x4x1.5 | 2 | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001304569553.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dDwgcp7 |
If you want RGB, you will also need:
| Part name | Amount | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SK6812 Mini-E LEDs | 42 | Aliexpress |
The STL, STEP and Fusion files are included in this Github. Feel free to modify them at length. The files are on a non-commercial license, so this is for personal projects only - please do not use those to sell them.
Please find detailed instructions on how to print the case here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031180-Print-settings-for-Dactyls
You can also get a full Kit, including case and all PCBs and electronics required on the shop: https://bastardkb.com/
If you want to print the case yourself, you can also get just the electronics Kit.
Please find detailed build instructions here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031340-Kit-contents-and-required-tools
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