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revxlp - low profile, unibody split for XIAO family of controllers (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by petejohanson@lemmy.world to c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world

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Reposting to this new community!

The revxlp design is a refactor of the revlp PCB by Cyril that:

Uses XIAO footprint controllers, many wired options like XIAO RP2040 or wireless with the XIAO BLE.
Adds 2x1u middle thumb option, retains 1x2u support there as well.
Includes a 3dp shelf case option, using solder nuts for assembly to retain clean top plate with no screw heads visible.

revxlp is OSH, repo at https://gitlab.com/lpgalaxy/revxlp

This particular build in the pic is:

Choc sunsets
MCC keycaps
Funky rp2040 + mini OLED that's close enough to a XIAO footprint to be compatible.

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[–] apfel@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oooh that controller looks interesting, and the solder nuts assembly is such a cool idea :D I wonder why we don't see it (or rather, not see it) more often?

[–] petejohanson@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Not sure why we don't see them used more. For designs that are minimizing soldering work, they're "one more thing to learn to solder", and there's lots of folks mimicking designs they see using the standard "standoffs with screws on each end" that it perpetuates.

For the upcoming LDSA keycaps that have lower skirts, you need to have a "clean" plate or you get the skirt striking the screw head. I imagine that might motivate more folks to explore this approach.