How to Design a Custom Mechanical Keyboard

In this video I will show you my process for designing a handwired keyboard with a custom layout and how you can build your own DIY handwired mechanical keyboard. With a 3D printed mechanical keyboard plate, you can create a keyboard that is one of a kind. I will be showcasing every stage of the design process including 3D modeling and programing firmware. The keyboard uses a teensy 2.0 to run QMK Firmware. This build could also be completed with a Teensy 2.0++ This video will discuss the following topics:
How to design a custom keyboard layout
How to build a 3D printed keyboard
How to build a handwired keyboard
Easy way to write QMK Firmware
How to flash a teensy microcontroller  

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[JosephJRyu]

So simple and helpful! Thx a lot. Oh and like the layout!!

[pelaesss]

Great video! I was looking for a tutorial and this was perfect.

[davidMerHer_]

This was just what I was looking for! Thank you so much.

[theDude]

you're a GOD. Very well done, the information density is nuts and super high quality

[Z.DeAllen]

This was fantastic. Thank you! But you went thru all that work and still kept the top row staggered >_<

[BB.]

Bro what a speed-run to build keyboard loved this so much.

[Arne.Bornheim]

Thanks for this great guide! Will definitely try this

[djpowerboy]

man this channel is pure gold... u deserve more views mannn

[rauljimenez]

S O M A N Y T H A N K S
I was looking tutorials for doing this and you explained it so easy!

[semputs]

This has been very educational and has given me hope that its possible to make my own keyboard design. Thanks so much!
Btw I use Harimau tactile switches and Kailh Silent Midnight Pro Tactile switches.

[Timjstewart]

Fascinating and informative video! Thank you! If you don't mind me asking, what was the approximate cost of the materials you used? I have built two keyboards using PCB and I'm wondering if hand wiring is significantly cheaper. Thanks again!

[alexandrapalmer]

Amazing content, love the video, keep it up!! :)

[MiguelRivera-htod]

I used to make kb like this 3 years ago. and its great for starters. But the moment i started using qmk for my boards it worked great! I manage to use NKRO among other functions.

[lanzecki]

Thanks for the Video. You've just answered the one question I've had, and been looking for for the last 2 days.. Ie how does the firmware know how the switches know are wired to the controller.

[alexon]

Conheci agora já virei fã... show... show... show

[duynguyenkhanh]

Really cool video. Can you make a video guide on designing wireless keyboard pcb with modules, like e73 nrf52840 or something similar?

[nkn_]

I use repurposed cherry browns (pre-hyperglide like 92-95yr model) and lube them. Ordering some akko jelly lavenders soon and some good quality cap from KBFfans. Probably the WOBs

[DaveAlkema]

Very interesting video! I don't think I'll ever do a keyboard like that myself, but I have a ton of respect for anyone who does 🙂

On the topic of switches, I use Gateron Oil Kings in my main boards, and Akko Jelly Blacks in my travel board.

[tylereyman]

Looks like I found another fun project to do

[scharkalvin]

The keyboard firmware builder needs to be updated for the RP2040 processor. The RPi Pico and clones are fast becoming a popular keyboard controller. If you use the pico w, it should be possible to mod the firmware to connect wirelessly via bluetooth now that the bluetooth libraries have been released for the RP2040 SDK. There is also a Micro Python clone of QMK as well.