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|ProjectSkills=PCB Design, Soldering, Infrastructure, Electronics, Led, Firmware | |ProjectSkills=PCB Design, Soldering, Infrastructure, Electronics, Led, Firmware | ||
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== Mechpad: Cherry MX-compatible numpad for the door == | == Mechpad: Cherry MX-compatible numpad for the door == | ||
| − | Replacement for [Matrixpad] due to RF glitches (possibly caused by noise on the power line. | + | Replacement for [[Matrixpad]] due to RF glitches (possibly caused by noise on the power line. |
== Github repository == | == Github repository == | ||
| − | https://github.com/techinc/ | + | https://github.com/techinc/mechpad |
== Done == | == Done == | ||
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* PCB design | * PCB design | ||
* Parts ordered | * Parts ordered | ||
| − | * Firmware written & tested | + | * Firmware compatible with [[Matrixpad]] written & tested |
| + | * Keycaps | ||
| + | * Laser-cut acrylic holder | ||
| + | * Fit keycaps | ||
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| + | [[File:Painted caps for mechanical keypay.jpg|thumb]] | ||
== TODO == | == TODO == | ||
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* Install & test | * Install & test | ||
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Should be backwards compatible with the old design | Should be backwards compatible with the old design | ||
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| + | == Images == | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Mechpad.jpg | ||
| + | File:Mechpad1.jpg | ||
| + | File:Mechpad2.jpg | ||
| + | File:Painted_caps_for_mechanical_keypay.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:45, 21 November 2023
| Projects | |
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| Participants | Brainsmoke |
| Skills | PCB Design, Soldering, Infrastructure, Electronics, Led, Firmware |
| Status | Active |
| Niche | Electronics |
| Purpose | Infrastructure |
Contents
Mechpad: Cherry MX-compatible numpad for the door
Replacement for Matrixpad due to RF glitches (possibly caused by noise on the power line.
Github repository
https://github.com/techinc/mechpad
Done
- PCB design
- Parts ordered
- Firmware compatible with Matrixpad written & tested
- Keycaps
- Laser-cut acrylic holder
- Fit keycaps
TODO
- Install & test
Firmware
Should be backwards compatible with the old design
