readme.txt

This is a temporary repository to collect info about sourcing necessary parts to build a ergodox keyboard.
The information might be usefull for folks residing in germany.

ergodox website:
https://www.ergodox.io/

questions:
- there are two versions 76 vs 80. which should i try? 76

list of components:

a) pcb:
china: approx. 4 EUR


b) electronics:
germany: (mouser, digikey) 

c) case
self: makerspace/lasercutter
Layers 1,5: 3mm, Layers 2,3,4: 4mm (available in github repo: standard vs. with wrist. avalailable in dxf-format) approx: 10 EUR, 3M bolts.

  
d) keycaps
amazon: approx. 22 EUR (china) 
amazon: approx. 40 EUR (us)


people who build it:
https://blog.goflo.net/2016/01/ergodox-hell-yeah/


one stop shops:
https://falba.tech/ (poland)
https://keyhive.xyz/shop/pb-gherkin
https://keeb.io
https://splitkb.com/
https://keycapsss.com
beekeeb (hongkong)
Keyhive
candykeys-keeb.io distributor

variants:
ergodox -> redox -> corne
ghirkini

other stuff:
https://www.hackster.io/news/sekigon-gonnoc-unlocks-a-second-usb-port-on-the-raspberry-pi-rp2040-using-pio-state-machines-70d1f46c21fd
ardunio usb host interceptor

links:
https://www.mouser.com/blog/open-source-reinvents-the-keyboard
https://learn.adafruit.com/pb-gherkhin-30-keyboard-with-kmk-circuitpython-kb2040
https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-pico-mechanical-keyboard-with-fritzing-circuitpython
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwkf7HFcUkY

possible paths:
which firmware (c or python based, i.e. QMK vs. KMK)?
which microcontroller (teensy, arduino pro, pico, kb2040)?
with pcb or handsolder, hot-switch or solder keys?
design with one or two microcontrollers?
keyswitch lights yes or no?
status lights yes or no?