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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.
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Replacement for [[Matrixpad]] due to RF glitches (possibly caused by noise on the power line.
  
 
== Github repository ==
 
== Github repository ==
  
   https://github.com/techinc/matrixpad
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   https://github.com/techinc/mechpad
  
 
== Done ==
 
== Done ==
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* PCB design
 
* PCB design
 
* Parts ordered
 
* Parts ordered
* Firmware written & tested  
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* Firmware compatible with [[Matrixpad]] written & tested
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* Keycaps
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* Laser-cut acrylic holder
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* Fit keycaps
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[[File:Painted caps for mechanical keypay.jpg|thumb]]
  
 
== TODO ==
 
== TODO ==
  
* Laser-cut acrylic holder
 
* Fit keycaps
 
 
* 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>
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File:Mechpad.jpg
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File:Mechpad1.jpg
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File:Mechpad2.jpg
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File:Painted_caps_for_mechanical_keypay.jpg
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</gallery>

Latest revision as of 11:45, 21 November 2023

Projects
Mechpad2.jpg
Participants Brainsmoke
Skills PCB Design, Soldering, Infrastructure, Electronics, Led, Firmware
Status Active
Niche Electronics
Purpose Infrastructure

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
Painted caps for mechanical keypay.jpg

TODO

  • Install & test

Firmware

Should be backwards compatible with the old design

Images