diff --git a/README.MD b/README.MD index ee73a36..15ab393 100644 --- a/README.MD +++ b/README.MD @@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Plotted gerber files can be found under the GitHub repository's | [X-2](#x-2-5x12-ortholinear-arm-powered-adaptation-of-peejs-lumberjack-pcb) | 60-key (5x12), un-split, ortholinear, MX/choc, GH60-compatible, "show the components" | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/master/docs/images/photo-keyboard-x-2_rev2021.1-mx-top.JPG) | | [X-2 HSRGB](#x-2-hsrgb-5x12-ortholinear-arm-powered-adaptation-of-peejs-lumberjack-pcb-with-hotswap-and-per-key-rgb) | 60-key (5x12), un-split, ortholinear, MX/choc, GH60-compatible, "show the components", HotSwap, per-key RGB | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/master/docs/images/photo-keyboard-x-2-hsrgb_rev2022.1-front.JPG) | | [PyKey40 Lite](#pykey40-lite-no-frills-subset-of-the-pykey60-in-bm40jj40-form-factor) | Planck-MIT (4x12, 1x2U), ortholinear, MX, BM40/JJ40-compatible, PCBA, no frills | | +| [Pico42](#pico42-simple-hand-solderable-pcb-in-bm40jj40-form-factor) | ortholinear, MX/choc, BM40/JJ40-compatible, no frills | ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rgoulter/keyboard-labs/master/docs/images/keyboards/pico42/pico42-mx_lowprofile_case.JPG) | #### X-1: 36-key, split, reversible PCB with WeAct Studio Mini F4 dev board @@ -166,6 +167,53 @@ Pictures: _2D Renders of the PCB, revision rev2023.3_ +#### Pico42: Simple Hand-Solderable PCB in BM40/JJ40 Form-Factor + +A very simple, hand-solderable PCB which uses the Raspberry Pi Pico dev board. + +I made this design because in my first attempt at designing a CNC case for the PyKey40, +I put the cutout for the USB connector in the wrong place. +Having a design which doesn't use a USB connector underneath the PCB works around this. + +The form factor encourages the thumbs to use 2-3 keys each (and rely on the pinky fingers less). + +Design goals: + +- Simple, hand-solderable PCB. + +- Uses Raspberry Pi Pico devboard. / Doesn't use USB connector underneath PCB. + +- Same mounting holes as JJ40/BM40/PyKey40. + +Pictures: + + + +_Pico42 PCB assembled with MX switches, in a low profile aluminium case._ + + + +_Height of the Pico mounted on round-pin male headers in female headers._ + + + +_Pico42 PCB assembled with Kailh Choc switches, in a sandwich case._ + + + +_Underside of the Pico42 in a sandwich style case._ + + + + +_2D Renders of the PCB, revision rev2023.1_ + +###### Build Guides + +- [rev2023.1 Interactive BOM](https://rgoulter.com/keyboard-labs/ibom-keyboard-pico42-rev2023.1.html) + +- [rev2023.1 Build Guide Notes](docs/buildguide-keyboard_pico42-rev2023.1.md) + ## CAD Designs CAD design files found under `cad/`: