No Soldering and no PCB Macropad build | macro pad part 1

#mechanicalkeyboard #macropad #build

this 3by2 mechanical macropad supports mx or choc switches with my 3d printed hotswap plates with the goal to build a prototype faster and have no soldering required.

and the 3d print files are in a separate repo as well

also join the discord server if you are interested:

Materials:

0:00 Intro
0:55 Materials
1:28 Case Design
3:00 Hotswapsocket
3:55 Wiring
5:15 ProMicro Pinout
5:41 Firmware
6:57 Review

[RichardBronosky]

This is incredible! I’ve been soldering since I was 4 years old. So, when I hear people say they want to make a keyboard without soldering, I shut down. I would have never thought this was possible. This gives me something to share with those people. Great work!

[CaptZenPetabyte]

Wonderful engineering, and the interlude with the cat was magic.

[mikearisbrocken]

This is cool. Very good for my friends who are afraid of soldering, but as someone with a 3D printer and beginner soldering skills, this looks like a lot of work. I would rather learn how to solder. That being said, as a project for children whom you don't trust with a soldering iron, this is amazing.

[JaeyouPark]

Hey Jan — just wanna say that I love your videos and this will make a great weekend project!

[xartl]

This is brilliant. It seems so simple now that I've seen it, I can't believe this isn't the normal way. I guess that's the sign of a truly elegant solution!

[bassic]

This is the first time I have seen this type of socket and I see a lot of potential for this type of socket, and I look forward to seeing what you can do with it

[HeroicDesignCo]

3D printed hotswap sockets. This guy is a genius. Thank you!

[wwklnd]

I must say, I was surprised how well the Choc version fit into my super custom low profile cases, and really helped speed up prototyping :)

[ItayFlikier]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial!! I'm getting into mechanical keyboards and it really helped me understand the basics 🙏🏻

[sirmalv]

Congrats mate! Excellent video, keep up with the good work

[bholluBhollu]

I know I am late but you are a life saver

[magtee]

such a high quality channel and video! thanks! I can’t wait to start building my own keebs!

[beriu]

this was 3 years ago, this guy is big brain

[mathiasbraunling]

Awesome project and great video documentation. I watched your other keyboard videos as well and find the style of video presentation very pleasant to watch. Long story short: Keep up the good work.

[garyengelman]

Very nice job, I have a 4 x 4 doing. Thanks a lot for your work.

[speedyfox]

I am going to build a dactyl like this. Genious, Jan!

[Teapot]

Stumbled across your 60% build through your post on reddit. My youngest wanted a keyboard of her own to pretend and fidget with (not actually use as a keyboard). Using your macropad shell and a mix of random switches for her. Bottom wouldn't stay on unfortunately, so I'm just adding a dab of silicone to get it to stick (just what I had kicking around). If I end up making one to be functional, then I'd consider modifying your design to allow for screwing the bottom on. I was also surprised that your macropad wasn't on your Github. Both projects really cool though. Thanks!

[juanmacuevas]

Great video! The idea and the execution is superb. I'm also prototyping a split keyboard with my 3D printer. I'm looking for a breadboard like base were I can attach switches and the diodes but this is even faster to test.

Thanks! Keep it up

[volodymyrdemydiuk]

man, this is what I was thinking about before getting 3d printer! awesome job!
I would also glue gun connections to board and maybe other places.

[tracerVG]

a Version of this sockets for gatearon switches would be amazing and appreciated. really cool idea!