It’s not done yet, but I figured I’d show off a little bit since I have been using this for a few weeks now. This is the “swirl”. It’s heavily inspired by the helix with some notable changes:

  • mbk Choc Spacing (Dimensions are about 12.5cm x 8.5cm on either half)
  • Reversible roller encoders on the top inner switch

https://github.com/vmorganp/swirl

  • 𝕸𝖔𝖘𝖘@infosec.pubEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Looks awesome! Why use two boards and the trrs cable? Couldn’t you use one board and the cable? Or can each of the two halves be used independently of one another?

    • KeyboardGoesBrrr@lemmy.worldOP
      3·
      1 year ago

      I have a larger build and nailing down the ergonomics is really hard without a split board.

      I could use a unibody split but this is just easier to adjust and travel with this way.

      I could also use either half independently. (with a quick firmware change on the right, but still)

    • dnzm@kbin.social
      3·
      1 year ago

      Because this allows you to keep the halves further apart, which is considered more ergonomical.

      Typically, each half can, in fact, be used independently (they each have their own microcontroller).