DIY Macro Pad Keyboard Build from Scratch with Custom PCB and Mechanical Switches

This is a 12 key macro keypad with 2 rotary encoders, custom keycaps and under-glow RGB. This board is running KMK firmware on the Adafruit KB2040.

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⚡️ Project links:

Github: https://github.com/sb-ocr/ocreeb-12
Instructables: https://bit.ly/3CezH2l
Hackster.io: https://bit.ly/3y0kYps
Thingiverse: https://bit.ly/3BPSv6T
PCB Way: https://bit.ly/3fpFbhZ

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🧪 Project resources:

Adafruit guides:
https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython/installing-circuitpython
https://learn.adafruit.com/customizing-usb-devices-in-circuitpython/circuitpy-midi-serial

KMK firmware:
https://github.com/KMKfw/kmk_firmware

Dye-sub custom keycaps process:
https://youtu.be/jNZkzK4l0F8

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🛠 Tools:
Autodesk Fusion 360: https://bit.ly/49dQyQN
Soldering station: https://geni.us/16zcw5
PEI build plate: https://geni.us/9K0md
iFixit Driver Kit: https://geni.us/pE8dvKd
Magnetic Helping Hand: https://geni.us/qmbA3W
Digital Microscope: https://geni.us/OvfXE
Oscilloscope: https://geni.us/rHzAS8

🎬Video gear:
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens: https://geni.us/43RyE
90cm Octagonal Softbox: https://geni.us/tXzLg2U
Motorized Camera Slider: https://geni.us/CKpHVYp
Aputure Amaran 100D Light: https://geni.us/DitmF6
Aputure Amaran PT1C Tube Light: https://geni.us/zcYT
Heavy Duty Light Stand with Casters: https://geni.us/W3aZy4Z
RØDE VideoMic GO II Microphone: https://geni.us/3gEQb4
RØDE Wireless GO II Microphones: https://geni.us/HTWPS

🎧 Music:
Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/cp32b6

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00:00 Intro
01:23 Parts
02:30 Schematic and PCB
05:23 Enclosure Design
06:30 3D Printing
08:20 SMD Soldering
09:20 Firmware
10:56 Assembly
13:23 Final Result

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