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Dovetail Keyboard

Uses a modified version of ergogen that supports placing arbitrary library parts.

Top Down Tilted Bottom

FreeCAD Pics (some parts didn't survive the conversion process)

Flat Orthographic Tented Orthographic Tented Perspective

Features

  • underglow
  • trackpad (tm035035-2024-003)
  • solder-on 90-degree thumb clusters
  • choc spacing
  • 36 keys

To update using ergogen:

  • node ergogen/src/cli.js ergogen.yaml -o .
  • Open pcb in pcbnew
  • Tools -> Update Footprints from Library
  • Check all "Update Options"
  • Update

Parts list

Qty Part Info Link(s)
2 KB2040 QMK compatible pro-micro footprint. Currently must have QMK for trackpad, recommmended RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302
2 PJ-320A Jack https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832181971069.html
36 Kailh Choc Hotswap Sockets https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803389452947.html
3 M2 Standoffs Trying M2x7 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832782516182.html
idk can't count M2 Screws
1 FPC Cable 0.5mm pitch, 12pin, same side (but probably should cut and strip yourself anyways) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256801417741263.html
1 FPC Connector 12P, 0.5mm pitch https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2261800162045502.html
4 MCU Sockets (optional) I like these ones - PH3.5, use them with regular headers https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832713321083.html
2 Scroll Wheel https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832804635444.html
14 WS2812b 5050 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802466699315.html
1 TM035035-2024-003 Trackpad Cirque Glide Trackpad with overlay https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/355-TM0350352024-003
2 EVQ-P7C01P Reset Switch I wanted to be fancy lol https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/667-EVQP7C01P
1 Trackpad holder part Probably want 2 just in case In repo
1 1 of each PCB minimum left-main, right-main, left-thumb, right-thumb (you could actually interchange the thumbs) In repo
2 Plates Untested In repo
12 M2 standoffs (5mm) Untested https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832782591461.html
2 1/4in lock nut Untested https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256802483856268.html
2 Camera swivel thingy Untested https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803400603212.html
2 Magnetic Base Untested https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803496352836.html
2 Palm LED Diffuser Untested In repo
2 Palm LED Diffuser Spacer Untested In repo
36 Diodes
1 Case (optional) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803532895347.html

Notes

  • Designed for 3.3v power/logic (kb2040)
    • if you want to use 5v then you have to desolder more on the trackpad pcb
  • Rectangular size (at most): ~ 14cmx11cmx5.5cm

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