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Cirque Trackpads for Corne Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
Gives an overview of what it is like to use and configure Cirque trackpad controllers with low profile mechanical keyboards. An example is shown with the city42 from Controller.works. This is a vendor demo video.
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The trouble with wireless mechanical keyboards
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Addressing why it is challenging to offer a mechanical keyboard with our most requested feature, wireless. The key issues listed are marketing strategy, support, and regulatory issues.
The ultimate 5 column Corne-inspired keyboard?
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The mini36 is a low profile, split ergonomic mechanical keyboard inspired by the Corne (CRKBD) by Foostan. It comes pre-assembled with a CNC machined aluminum case, RP2040 process, and 16MB of memory. It features per-key LEDs and underglow. It runs QMK firmware. It also has over current and over voltage protection on the USB and TRRS ports. Available at controller.works
city42 Ergonomic QMK Keyboard Prototype
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The city42 is a split unibody ergonomic QMK keyboard. It uses an RP2040 processor with 16 MB memory, has 42 keys for Kailh "chocolate" switches, and a Cirque trackpad controller. These are prototype units. Check out controller.works for more information.
Controller.works mini42 Build #3 Update
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The Controller.works mini42 is a low profile, split, ergonomic keyboard that was inspired by the Corne by Foostan. It features an aluminum case, an RP2040 processor, and over current and over voltage protection on both the USB and TRRS connectors. The keyboard has "choc" spacing, so the keys are slightly closer together than in a standard Corne. The mini42 is in stock (as of this writing) and i...
Kailh Chocolate Switch Installation
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How to install Kailh Chocolate (PG1350) low profile switches in your custom mechanical keyboard. Switch function is shown using the Via app. Installation of the switches is done on a Controller Works mini42 split mechanical keyboard available at controller.works.
Customizing Split Keyboard Powered by QMK
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How to customize the keymap and load new firmware on a Controller Works mini42 powered by QMK using the Via and Vial apps. docs.qmk.fm/#/ docs.controller.works/mini42/firmware/ usevia.app/#/ vial.rocks/ config.qmk.fm/#/controllerworks/mini42/LAYOUT_split_3x6_3
QMK on RP2040 Split Keyboard Overview
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Overview of porting QMK to your RP2040 based mechanical keyboard. The example is with the mini42, a low profile Corne (CRKBD) inspired keyboard using Kailh chocolate (PG1350) switches. It has serial split communication, dual OLED, per key LEDs and underglow, and serial communication between the halves. The video also discusses Via and Vial support as well as how to support your keyboard in the ...
mini42 Low Profile Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Preview
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mini42 Low Profile Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Preview
Kailh Chocolate Mechanical Keyboard Switch Overview
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Kailh Chocolate Mechanical Keyboard Switch Overview
Low Profile Ergonomic Corne OB Keyboard Design
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Low Profile Ergonomic Corne OB Keyboard Design

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  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @ronincraftsman
    @ronincraftsman 3 дні тому

    Just a note. I bought a mini42 from Controller Works. Great product, though they have disappeared from any online communications for 6+ months. I would suggest to look elsewhere for a keyboard.

  • @blabla12341100
    @blabla12341100 4 дні тому

    Overall, it's a really helpful video but really wish you hadn't left the LEDs running the whole time. Makes it really hard to watch!

  • @desmond-hawkins
    @desmond-hawkins Місяць тому

    Interesting video, I wonder what it would sound like without the constant bumps into the microphone stand though.

  • @jayz124
    @jayz124 Місяць тому

    Where were you able to pick up the cirque trackpads? Can't find them anywhere

  • @IronLung-x7d
    @IronLung-x7d 2 місяці тому

    This is the best video for switches

  • @AX-fx7ng
    @AX-fx7ng 2 місяці тому

    How does the DC support v1 &v2 hotswap? Diff pin holes no?

  • @michelanarendse1
    @michelanarendse1 3 місяці тому

    Is there a wireless version of this?

  • @norm1124
    @norm1124 4 місяці тому

    Cable rocks - Failing batteries limit the lifetime of a product. So product without batteries will live way longer.

  • @TeaOS
    @TeaOS 4 місяці тому

    Very interesting. I’d be very interested in a cheaper maybe plastic version of the product but this is insane, good work

  • @Brainiac5
    @Brainiac5 4 місяці тому

    Would love to get a metal body for my gergoplex. Always wanted it to look like an apple smart keyboard being low profile but split

  • @olafschermann1592
    @olafschermann1592 5 місяців тому

    Great work! I love it that someone now „mass produces“ a cornish zen like keyboard which is not available regulary.

  • @olafschermann1592
    @olafschermann1592 5 місяців тому

    In which country are you located? From which country do you ship (to EU)?

  • @bnicholas89
    @bnicholas89 6 місяців тому

    Where did you get that corne case? Looking for something different for my corne choc build.

  • @ryerdk
    @ryerdk 6 місяців тому

    Any chance you would be making this in a 34 key edition? With 5 columns and 2 thumb keys on each side.

  • @polar6066
    @polar6066 7 місяців тому

    man from my experience pro reds are NOT light. if you want light light blue/purpz are better, and pinks as well although its too soft yeah. what kills me about the pro reds is the sensation post first press, it gradually feels too heavy for me super fast which is really weird since my membrane has a activation force of 60g- yet pro reds felt much heavier than that once you go towards the actuation point. lets not even talk about how they feel one you bottom out. but yeah man maybe mechanicals arent for everyone. light membrane boards ive heard of are the now discontinued microsoft sculpt keyboard and the evga z12

  • @kyionining
    @kyionining 8 місяців тому

    is there any keyboard out there with the Kailh Choc red switch

  • @nalaredneb78
    @nalaredneb78 8 місяців тому

    The Freewrite Alpha is supposed to have the tactile switches. Will find out when the shipment arrives.

  • @adensmith8553
    @adensmith8553 9 місяців тому

    Love the open and honest response

  • @mellowcrow
    @mellowcrow 9 місяців тому

    As someone new to - layer-progammable, column-staggered, thumbed keyed, fewer key keyboards - this is an extremly attractive design. I had been thinking "I'm not sure I really like splits". And, lo and behold, you've come out with an all-in-one keyboard that retains the all the other benefits. Congratulations, a great achievement! BTW, I also think wired is the way to go. As it sufficiently powers the backlight, there's no lag issues, and there's no battery to worry about aging.

  • @GuilloTheMatatan
    @GuilloTheMatatan 11 місяців тому

    Restocking the black mini36?

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks 10 місяців тому

      I have one left at the moment.

    • @GuilloTheMatatan
      @GuilloTheMatatan 10 місяців тому

      @@controllerworks online says is sold out? How can i buy the last one?

  • @ligoldragon
    @ligoldragon 11 місяців тому

    You may want to know: the next barrier in keyboards is to use them for cryptographic signatures. A split keyboard automatically gives us two signing keys. Thanks 🙏

  • @ligoldragon
    @ligoldragon 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing us this! Can we get it without lights? Thanks 🙏

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks 11 місяців тому

      The lights are easily turned off with a keypress.

  • @lunchbox1341
    @lunchbox1341 11 місяців тому

    You're such a lifesaver. I built split keyboards before info.json was a thing and I couldn't really wrap my head around this new way of doing things, also never used rp2040 before, I only ever touched 32u4 chips, thank you so much you gave me the confidence to buy the microcontrollers and commit to building a new split for myself. Cheers.

  • @allphredo
    @allphredo Рік тому

    Why so expensive? 😢 Isn't something like the Dygma Defy or the ZSA Moonlander better?

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      Typically keyboards with CNC machined aluminum cases are much more expensive than those with less expensive construction. This is because it takes a long time to machine, debur, and anodize the case. Which product is better is a judgement call for the buyer since all of these have different features and options. I would say right away that the Moonlander is more of a legacy product at this point, and the Defy is not shipping right away. We usually ship the mini36/mini42/city42 on the same business day as the order is placed.

  • @kushalpsv
    @kushalpsv Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts

  • @JohnIdlewood
    @JohnIdlewood Рік тому

    The problem I face - there no silent low-profile switches

    • @user-om2kp6ug7j
      @user-om2kp6ug7j 3 місяці тому

      Brown? 🤔

    • @JohnIdlewood
      @JohnIdlewood 3 місяці тому

      @@user-om2kp6ug7j I found "Sunset Tactile Choc Switches" - they're quite silent and smooth

    • @wathsalmagic755
      @wathsalmagic755 День тому

      ambients nocturnes

  • @neo4932
    @neo4932 Рік тому

    it’s nice to see you guys try to make a great product and spent time to refine keyboards. Those points are making sense. I like to share some of my experience. I switched to ergo keyboards over 3 yrs. I’ve tried hhkb, kinesis, planck, now reviung41 and corne. my experience from online(github, forums, reddits) or talked to ppl offline. I think most of those ppl are computer related, gamers, engineers. It’s not a big issue to setup GitHub. And all of us are looking for a “endgame” keyboard, wireless is a large demand. There’re a couple vendors offering wireless keyboards, like kinesis, Boardsource, Corne-ish. When I using a keyboard, I don’t need background lights and OLED as long as the keyboard is reliable + I always focus on the monitor, not the keyboard.

  • @Psoewish
    @Psoewish Рік тому

    I’ve been thinking about building a corne or chocofi for a couple of months now, but seeing this product I might actually have to reconsider… DIY is cool and all but this looks super cool and does everything I want need from it aside from wireless (which isn’t even close to a dealbreaker). Not sure if I like the mini42 or mini36 more but I do think y’all should get an order from me sometime soon either way 😌

  • @ThePazuzu
    @ThePazuzu Рік тому

    Is there a github repo?

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      The software is in the main QMK, Vial, and Via repos. The HW is closed source.

    • @ThePazuzu
      @ThePazuzu Рік тому

      @@controllerworks Yeah not interested, thanks. I prefer ordering my PCB's and building myself.

  • @SlamNFunc
    @SlamNFunc Рік тому

    It’s a shame you’re not doing a 36 key version

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      We have the mini36 available if you are targeting 36 keys. controller.works/products/mini36-low-profile-ergonomic-keyboard

  • @ferbarret
    @ferbarret Рік тому

    Are low profile Kailh switches compatible with low profile Keychron keyboards? Thanks, great video.

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      You will need to contact Keychron for compatibility statements. However, I would not expect it to work. The stems are MX stems, while the Kailh chocs have their own stem type. I am not sure what the spacing is or the footprint of the Gateron optical or low profile switches. I have seen mention that they are derived form the Kailh choc v2, but those have a slightly different pin pattern than the Kailh choc v1.

    • @ferbarret
      @ferbarret Рік тому

      @@controllerworks Thanks for your quick answer, i really appreciate.

  • @bryansantossousa7655
    @bryansantossousa7655 Рік тому

    Very nice

  • @gunjja13
    @gunjja13 Рік тому

    Totally agree with you.

  • @VinayKeerthiKT
    @VinayKeerthiKT Рік тому

    This is exactly what I wanted. Will you ship to India? Do you have a wireless variant planned?

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      Yes, we ship to India. We do not have plans to make a wireless version as there are serious regulatory and support issues with delivering wireless products as a small company.

  • @DoomHammer-m8v
    @DoomHammer-m8v Рік тому

    Excited to see this. Will you offer it with a flat cirque? And do you have any idea of pricing yet?

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      Prototype units and waitlist slots (charged when the units are shipped, not a group buy) are $350 USD. No plans for a flat Cirque.

  • @daydreamer8042
    @daydreamer8042 Рік тому

    Love the product. Would buy again.

  • @bashrcMusic
    @bashrcMusic Рік тому

    Hello, I tried to use vial with my Mini42 but it does not detect it (it does not appear in the list) while my Ergodox is detected. Is there anything to do to make it pop in the list?

    • @bashrcMusic
      @bashrcMusic Рік тому

      Update: I flashed the qmk-vial firmware and it works without any problem!

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      That is great!

  • @DaisyWang-ss7pl
    @DaisyWang-ss7pl Рік тому

    Nice explanation! Don't know if any PCB, 3D printing, or CNC services are needed for your upcoming content, if so, would love to sponsor and achieve any cooperation together! (PCBWay Daisy)🤣

  • @ThePazuzu
    @ThePazuzu Рік тому

    Those cursor keys are the stupidest thing I've eve seen. What's next? The enter key under the keyboard?

    • @noisycarlos
      @noisycarlos Рік тому

      I'm pretty sure those are not the arrow keys. Based on their position they're layer up/down, backspace, and tab. In these types of keyboards the arrows are usually in a separate layer on the home row

    • @Male_Parent
      @Male_Parent 4 місяці тому

      ​​@@noisycarlosthat's how I do it. Upper layer jkl; for LDUR. It's usually hjkl because vim, but I don't use vim at all in my workflow. I'm just a fan of smaller ergo boards. Something I can just throw in my pockets.

  • @bingebinge3722
    @bingebinge3722 Рік тому

    Kailh need to pay you. Thank you!

  • @barbazzfoo
    @barbazzfoo Рік тому

    Any chance of a wireless version in the works?

  • @Nizzon.
    @Nizzon. Рік тому

    Best low profile switches so far. Looking for new keyboards with these.

  • @tarokine
    @tarokine Рік тому

    Don't have Bluetooth?

  • @quennoes
    @quennoes Рік тому

    is the case cnc?

    • @controllerworks
      @controllerworks Рік тому

      The top and sides are CNC milled aluminum that has been anodized. The bottom is FR4 (PCB material).