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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by thpoll@lemmy.world to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

I created this keyboard with the goal of having a display in each key. It has 72 keys and each key has a 72x40 px OLED display. They keys can change according to language and layout. Also displaying shortcut icons is possible :)

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[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 6 points 4 months ago

I've literally dreamt of a similar kb design. How much did all this cost?

[-] thpoll@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

At the current stage maybe around 400$ if you make a bunch of them at once

[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 2 points 4 months ago

That's not great, but that's REALLY not bad! As in, totally reasonable for this board! Are you planning on making a whole bunch and selling them?

[-] thpoll@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Well right, you can spend 400$ on a keeb without a single display and no custom software. As mentioned, I plan for a kit ( https://www.crowdsupply.com/polykybd/polykybd ), as I don't want to assemble all the boards and it will be the fun parts for those who buy one.

[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 1 points 4 months ago

I missed that link thanks! I signed up to be notified when it opens. You're absolutely right. It would be fun. Super nice design!

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