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| layout | board_id | title | name | manufacturer | board_url | board_image | downloads_display | date_added | family | features | |||||
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| download | jpconstantineau_pykey18 | PyKey18 Numpad Download | PyKey18 Numpad | JPConstantineau |
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jpconstantineau_pykey18.jpg | true | 2021-12-15 | raspberrypi |
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The PyKey18 is a custom programmable mechanical keyboard with a standard Numpad layout, a rotary encoder and a small OLED display. The PyKey18 uses mechanical switches (Cherry MX type). The keys are hot-swap socketed and have an individual underglow RGB LED which can be turned on. The PCB was designed for use with PCB-mount stabilizers.
Since this is a Hot Swappable Switches keyboard, you can choose the MX switches as well as the keycaps you prefer. You can even mix and match switches for the ultimate customization.
The PyKey18 also has a small 0.91" OLED display and has a location for an optional Stemma QT/QWIIC connector.
Features
- Powered by RP2040
- Per key RGB LEDs (NeoPixels)
- Kailh hot-swap switch sockets (for Cherry MX-compatible switches)
- Included buzzer for audio feedback
- Powered and programmable via USB-C
About the RP2040
The RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0+ running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.
Powered by CircuitPython
It's not just a keyboard but also a USB drive containing the firmware as CircuitPython files. Its Python code can be changed with any text editor and executed simultaneously, which makes it super easy to customize the keymap, add macros or add a new function. This keyboard is fully programmable via CiruitPython so there's no software to install, just plug it in, change keymaps and start building macros. Since all of the programming happens on the keyboard Python files, you can plug it into any computer and take your custom layouts wherever you go.
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Purchase
The PyKey18 is available on the Tindie store if you are interested in getting one.