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

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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. 👋 Follow me → https://linktr.ee/salimbenbouz _______________________ ⚡️ 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 _______________________ 🧪 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 _______________________ 🛠 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 _______________________ 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 _______________________ Affiliate links may be included in the description. I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. #diy #mechanicalkeyboard #macropad