Scylla
A modern low-profile ergonomic split keyboard, with a number row and a feature-full thumb cluster.
Sourcing the components
Electronic components
You will need to order the parts from a shop, and order some PCBs directly from the manufacturer.
Parts list:
| Part name | Amount | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible PCB for the plate | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/Scylla-PCB-Plate |
| Flexible PCB for the thumbs | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/Scylla-PCB-thumb-cluster |
| Elite-C | 2 | |
| Elite-C adapter PCB V1.4 | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/Elite-C-holder |
| SOD123 Diodes | 58 | |
| Cables | 28 AWG recommended | |
| M4 8mm Torx Screw | 16 | Conrad |
| M4 screw insert, M4 X D6.0 X L5.0 | 16 | https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000232925592.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.6aef4f282LZO4v |
| Audio jack, SMD | 2 | |
| Button, 4x4x1.5 | 2 | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001304569553.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dDwgcp7 |
If you don't want to source the Elite-C adapter PCB, you can use the printable shield adapter.
If you don't want to source the flexible PCBs, you can also use either amoebas or handwire.
If you want RGB, you will also need:
| Part name | Amount | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SK6812 Mini-E LEDs | 58 | Aliexpress |
| Capacitor, 1uF | 4 | 1206 |
| Resistor, 330Ohms | 4 | 1206 |
| Wires | 28 AWG recommended, Black, Red, Color | |
| Ribbon cables Flexstrip | 6 |
Print the case
The STL files are included in this Github. Feel free to use and modify them at length. The files are on a non-commercial license, so this is for personal projects only - please do not use those to sell them.
Please find detailed instructions on how to print the case here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031180-Print-settings-for-Dactyls
Tent mount plate
This option allows the keyboard to be mounted to standard camera gear tripods and mounts.
A 1/4 - 20 UNC 7.6 mm deep heat insert is needed.
Get a kit from BastardKB
You can get a full Kit, including case and all PCBs and electronics required on the shop: https://bastardkb.com/
If you want to print the case yourself, you can also get just the electronics Kit.
Build guide
Please find detailed build instructions here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415744748306-Kit-contents-and-required-tools
Finding help
- Discord: https://bastardkb.com/discord
- Website: https://bastardkb.com/
- Docs: https://docs.bastardkb.com
Support me on Patreon
If you like the keyboard, please consider helping me with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bastardkb
I post regular updates and hindsight on my work. I work full time on keyboard innovation, and this helps a lot !
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.