The Tanuki - Building A Custom DIY 40% Keyboard

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0:00 What Is The Tanuki
1:12 Components Needed
2:49 JLCPCB Ad-Spot
3:29 Tools
4:03 Assembly Begins (Reset Switch & Resistor)
6:10 Diode Install (THT & SMD options)
11:04 RGB! (neopixel install)
12:06 USB port install
13:06 Arduino Headers install
14:06 CHECK YOUR WORK AND CLEAN!
14:42 Switch Install Time
15:35 Arduino Install and USB extension
16:46 FIRMWARE!! (QMK iz ez)
19:16 Stabilizers and KeyCaps
20:14 Backplate (you CAN print this btw)
20:48 Testing and Demo
22:55 Recap and Outro

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[BeepDog]

Some really good soldering tips that I hadn't heard before! I'm always impressed with SMD soldering, and you do it quite well!

[dprotofab]

i like seeing tech projects that incorporate 3d printing great video

[mashiori]

this is the last video i ever expected from nero, but im not dissapointed, love it

[remthompson]

My dude, major props. I love seeing the evolution in the recorded content. Streams are awesome and the recorded content is on point. This video was outstanding, a wealth of information and entertaining. Great work!

[leok]

I have been using 3d printing for making custom keyboards for a few years now. Great way to test layouts before ordering a cnc machined case. Currently using a handwired 40 key ortholinear keyboard, the FortyOrty. Files are on printables, if anyone is interested.

[DeadEncryption]

My brother in Christ… 40%, my boi went straight into the niche of a hobby as usual lol 😂

[takuya]

I was hesistant at first if i want to build one. The RGB part convinced me

[EvanPrentice]

Build moar keebs. Try an LCK75 or Discipline 65. Both through hole, both raw from PCB's.

[nhchiu]

Am I in the wrong channel? It's not running klipper!?
Just kidding! Great video and interesting project 👍

[ethansiew]

I read the github page for the tanuki ~3 years ago and immediately decided I wanted one after seeing how the keymap worked.

[samzweerink]

Two thumbs way up for this one. Nice content there Nero 3D, Cheers!

[troyj]

Next project is going to be a toaster oven reflow build

[daveks]

Awesome video buddy keep up the great work 👍

[StillConfusing]

just built myself a handwired ergodox inspired keeb last weekend

[BillyMayonaiz]

@Nero 3D I hope you're able to make another video about input shaping for 3D printers. I have an Orange Pi 3 LTS I'm using due to the Pi scarcity right now, and I just am having a hard time getting input shaping on it via either USB or the GPIO pins. A video would be massively helpful, especially with the lack of posts/videos on running klipper and input shaper on alternative boards. Thanks!

[marcelhofstra]

nice video, great editing :) keep it up

[Hairy_Phils_Lament]

Bro, you scared me. After I saw you solder on that switch without tweezers I thought you were gonna try it on the small resistor, too.

[vito]

Could you use a type C connector or do those mount in a different way that isn't compatible? Seeing micro usb just rubs me the wrong way these days

[sidichochase]

Keep a twist on D+/D-, it's a diff pair.

[derivitiv]

Great video! Just curious, does this board accept the installation of hot swap sockets?