2 layers135.6 × 99.8 mm
2 layers135.6 × 99.8 mm
KalyPCB
Dwctor/Kaly234The Kaly is a Cheap, Split and Ergo 42 key Keyboard!
- Size
- 135.6 × 99.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 26
- Nets
- 25
- Pads
- 239
- Tracks, vias
- 352, 0
- Pours
- 124
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
- Created
- 8 Jun 2023
- Updated
- 27 Oct 2023
Overview
KalyPCB is an open-source printed circuit board by Dwctor, from the Dwctor/Kaly repository on GitHub, published under the Apache-2.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 135.6 × 99.8 mm with 26 parts on 25 nets, routed with 352 tracks and 0 vias.
Its parts include 21 switches and 1 connector. It belongs with the keyboards and input boards of this library.
README
README.mdKaly
The Kaly is a 42 key DIY keyboard for those that seek an affordable and confortable split keyboard that is easy to build for first timers!
This keyboard has been heavily inspired on other projects, like the Ferris Sweep and the Cantor.
If you want to see more images, feel free to go to the Pictures folder or visit this post on Lemmy. Also, I have made a youtube video about the Kaly and the journey of going from a standard keyboard to building my own, please check it out!
Why build a Kaly?
- All three thumb keys are reachable.
- Extremelly affordable (50$ with sales on parts)
- Cute Mascot!
- Easy to build (No diodes or difficult connectors)
- Strong Stagger on the pinky collumn.
How to build a Kaly?
Sadly this is a WIP, I will be updating the repo with a build guide soon, however, you can follow the Cantor's build guide, as it is quite similar! The firmware for the Kaly is already available within the QMK's firmware repository. If you'd like a Vial version, feel free to contact me.
As for the parts list, you will need
- 2x PCB (The left and right half are the same)
- 42 Chocv1 Keys
- 42 Chocv1 Keycaps
- 2x TRRS jacks (PJ-320A)
- 2x Blackpill microcontrollers (STM32F401CC)
- 10x Rubber/Silicone feet (6 or 7 mm)
You can find the Gerber files needed to order the PCB on the Gerbers directory. Look for the .zip of whatever version you would like!
If you end up building a Kaly, please send me a picture of it, it would make my day!
Can I use the Kaly (mascot) image for x?
The mascot and the use of it does not follow the same license as the rest of the repository. Please contact me on this. If it's for personal use, most likely I will accept it!
What can I expect for future developments?
I plan on making a 36 key version and hotswap versions soon, so keep an eye out for them!
I want to modify/create a variation of Kaly, where do I start?
You can find the Ergogen file at the Layout folder and the initial PCB's on the KalyPCB/Steps folder.
Parts
26| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | PG1350 | S1, S2, S3, S4, S10, S11, S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18, S19, S20, S21 +5 | |
| 3 | LOGO | LOGO | G***, G***, G*** |
| 1 | clipboard:1eb54394-d1bf-44fc-bfc9-1714e0e999b7 | ||
| 1 | TRRS | Keebio-Parts:TRRS-PJ-320A | J1 |
Questions
How big is the KalyPCB PCB?
It measures 135.6 × 99.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the KalyPCB use?
26 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the KalyPCB KiCad files?
From the Dwctor/Kaly repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is KalyPCB/KalyPCB.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the KalyPCB design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the Apache-2.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).
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