Building a custom keyboard to match my Kinesis Advatage 360 Pro (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by moseschrute@lemmy.world to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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Recently picked up a Kinesis Advantage 360 Pro and I love it! I also love bringing my laptop to the coffee shop to do work.

I’m wondering how difficult and expensive it would be to build a custom split keyboard to match the Kinesis as closely as possible. I would want this keyboard to be flat and use low-profile keys, but have the same thumb clusters and ortholinear layout allowing me to utilize the same muscle memory. I would also like it to be flat enough that I can fit it in a laptop sleeve case.

I have no idea how difficult it is to build custom keyboards. I’ve watched a few videos, but I would love some tips. I have some very basic soldering skills and I would love a fun project!

I want something designed to last, but I would love to do this for under $200 if possible. I have no idea if that’s remotely realistic.

If there are prebuilt split keyboard that match the Kinesis closely, I’m happy for recommendations but I figured this is specific enough it would need to be custom.

Thanks in advance!

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[-] moseschrute@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I also prefer the look of the advantage.

Geist Totem also looks sick!

this post was submitted on 04 Dec 2024

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