The TOTEM wireless keyboard

TOTEM by GEIST:

Gear used to shoot this video:
* Note that I earn money from the Amazon affiliate links above

DES/CS keycaps by pseudoku:

Fork we used for printing the keycaps (0 tolerance for the stems):

Files we used for printing the keycaps:
Top row: Chicago_Steno_R2_1.00u
Middle row: Chicago_Steno_R3_1.00u
Bottom row: Chicago_Steno_R2_1.00u
Homing keys*: Chicago_Steno_R3_homedot
Thumbs**: Chicago_Steno_Convex
* Different styles here to choose from
** I used R2 keycaps for the thumbs, but both options work

My zmk-config TOTEM repos:

Special thanks to VOID:

Dongle case by VOID:

Music by Hila:

More about Home Row Mods:

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Chapters:
0:00 (Intro)
1:03 (The TOTEM)
2:28 (PCB & 3D printed case)
3:59 (Assembly)
4:50 (3D printed keycaps?)
5:30 (First impressions)
6:56 (Typing test)
7:40 (Gaming?)
8:30 (Layers)
10:13 (Game layer)
10:50 (Price breakdown)
12:01 (Dongle mode?)
12:45 (Conclusions)
13:44 (Outro + Logo painting)

[narenakurati]

Nice to see you get more into custom boards. I remember seeing your Ghost S1 video years ago. Really great progression. Video production/quality is A+ as usual

[Mohjive]

There’s always room for another split keyboard 😁
I really like the layout of this build and will probably build it myself, or use it as inspiration for a custom build (trackpoint built-in is my endgame goal).

[nulla]

These keyboard videos are awesome! I love the idea of shining a light at some of the less known projects. Keep it up!

[krige]

8:05 If you configure your gaming layer with the letters shifted one place to the right you won't have to configure the keymapping of your games

[jashimara]

I was just thinking about making Totem for myself! And then I saw you post new video and it's about Totem! Awesome!

[cprn.]

All it's missing is few tiny multimedia/programmable keys and a small metal trackball in the upper right corner (the kind that was on mobile phones) that could be operated with a ring or index finger of the right hand without its palm leaving the desk.

[damiengrief]

Really cool video. I'm just learning about split mechanical keyboards myself and it's awesome to see what the community can build. I'm going with something wired and with more keys for my first split - likely an Iris from keebio. But projects like this get me excited about potential future projects if I end up sticking with the new format and layout and decide to get more involved in the build process in the future.

[rtturi]

i love your enthusiasm and the camerawork is better than alot of people with way more subscribers.

[ZamF]

Love cool videos like this. Innovation always comes from the ppl. Free the patents!!

Can’t wait until the ultimate input device is created!!!

[KamenMinkov]

I'd really be interested in a 60-ish % layout made in a manner like this - something like a Lily58 or a Sofle.

[jiaozi]

I'm interested in implementing a dongle setup, but can't find any information about it online. How were you able to get that working?

[lmcr]

awesome video, would love a tutorial on the dongle setup tho

[Graghma]

New subscriber... loving the videos so far.
For the gaming layer, you should move the movement keys down. It is much easier to reach up than it is down. I'd try using DXCV as your forward, left, down, right keys.

[thatzaliasguy]

EDSF is always superior to WASD. Always has been (1994). Even the great Gabe Newell of Valve has touted countlessly in interviews that he too rebinds everything to EDSF.

[maximusdrevniok]

underrated channel, great vids and super cool ideas. Making your own design would definitely be very cool.

[bagfleet]

Yes! You should definitely make your own keyboard design!

[jonnyboytech]

I like the screw tray real cool design and amazing work this keyboard is on my list just don't have the time right now, for sure will be building one in the future.

[ArtichokeLasso]

This came out surprisingly well in PLA. Not as pretty obviously, but everything fit together without any modification. Really like the layout, currently my daily driver.

[miguelduquee]

Could the dongle be incorporated into the corne build? Is there information on how to do it out there?

[franciscoberrocal]

Can't wait to see a keyboard you guys design! Given everything I've seen so far, I'm 100% sure it would be incredible.