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Juha Kauppinen
Приєднався 3 лис 2007
Building Dactyl Cygnus
This is a video about building a 3D printed split keyboard that I've designed.
Detailed build guide here: github.com/juhakaup/keyboards/tree/main/Cygnus%20v1.0
Music by CreatorMix.com
Detailed build guide here: github.com/juhakaup/keyboards/tree/main/Cygnus%20v1.0
Music by CreatorMix.com
Переглядів: 14 087
TQ sir for releasing this design for everyone!!
What size exactly are those tiny screws for the pcbs?
M1.4 x 5mm
@@scytile thank you
After looking for multiple split keyboard layouts I decided to tyr building one of your design since it looks both comfortable, easy to build and a fun challenge to optimize the keyboard layout. Especially since I need to add a few extra letters for typing in Swedish. Do you have any suggested keyboard layout/layer mapping to make it as easy as possible to use?
Finnish has a couple extra letters as well. I’ve kept ö in its normal place but placed ä below it. This way I can get away with just 5 columns per side. Swedes of course need that extra å. I’ve placed it on a layer, but I rarely need it. Building a 6 column, or the new 4x6 column version would provide more keys. But yeah, it’s a bit of trial and error to see what works for you.
@@scytile good idea! Might try the 3x6 or 4x6 layout later if the 3x5 feels too small/crowded.
It is crazy to me that this is your only video on your channel! I want more!! Great job dude this is amazing.
How difficult do you think it would be to make a choc version? I'd love to have make a dactyl but for me, chocs with choc spacing are way more comfortable.
I've actually looked into it in the past and unfortunately it doesn't seem easy. Would pretty much require a complete redesign. I like choc switches, but I'd rather spend the time to design something new for them.
@@scytile Well, thank you. I took a look at the fusion file before my comment just in case, but with my limited experience I agree. It's an impressive design anyway though. I'll keep patiently waiting for my dream minimalist wireless choc spaced open source dactyl keyboard. Kind of like a glove80 but I don't want to just buy one because building it should be fun.
Holy cow, this case looks extremely professional! I'm a huge fan of the manuform look, but I'll definitely have to make one of these now!
What was the total cost in terms of parts?
I enjoyed this video a lot! Thank you. Subscribed. Thanks for all the details about the construction you went through explaining. It really helps beginner keyboard builders and tinkerers!
Absolutely love this design, if I do build this it’ll be my first ever split keyboard, is there a possibility to add a numrow on this?
@@elisinned I’ll probably release a version with a number row in a couple weeks.
i will be patiently waiting for the release of the low profile one's under your monitor
Ummm what’s that choc variant in the background. Are you HOLDING OUT ON ME?
Great work and thanks for sharing. I would love a typing video with this keyboard, and I would also love some explainations about your choices in key spots.
how you print it, my Ender 3 cant handle it lol
@@fitocuevas8910 I use prusa printer nowadays. I’ve printed the case with ender, a few years back, but the endless tweaking to get it to print drove me to getting a more reliable printer. The print quality from ender wasn’t bad though.
@@scytile Mine cant handle the keyboard top inserts. Some how the linear support cant hold the higher legs is a pain in the ass. I tried it like 5 times now, i really want this keyboard
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I missed a thorough demo of it =) interesting!
I'm terrified of soldering stuff, but the 3x6 unicol version might just be what drags me into trying it out. The design looks absolutely beautiful, and it's exactly what I'm looking for - A more ergonomic version of my beloved corne.
Using through hole diodes makes it a bit easier. Most of the soldering is just repetition of similar joints, so you get a lot of practice. But it's certainly not the simplest thing to build.
Juha, can you do another video explaining how you approached your case design? By far, yours is extremely well designed compared to most of the similar form-factor keyboard cases out there. Subscribing now not to miss that video
Amazing job!
I am in the process of building a dactyl and I keep coming back to this video. Thank you for your clear and concise directions!
if you don't have enough keys on your board it turns vim into emacs, otherwise I'd love a build like this
How many keys do you need?
Happily been running vim on 34 keys for a while now, works like a charm!
The brackets for the controller is just brilliant!
Can't wait for the choc version
this looks so pleasant to use and aesthetically appealing! love the clean case design.
Amazing Build, I adapted my Lotus58 done to a Corne42 formfactor, so moving to your ergonomic design could be a step to try with little effort.
Hey man i love your design, how difficult would it be to make a 6 x 4 version? I would love to have the number row.
It’s not difficult, it’s just a lot of work. Couple of work days worth of designing and a few days of printing to make sure everything works, and that I’m happy with the result. I might do it but probably not anytime soon.
@@scytile Got it, that makes sense. Im probably going to print the 4x6 in the near feature anyway so thanks alot for making such a pretty keyboard <3
love it !!! I wonder if we can use nice nano with it
Unfortunately I don’t have any nice nanos to try, but I think it’s about the same size as the controller I used in the wireless version.
@@scytile what controller was it again ? For the wireless version ?
@@Kaiyes_ It's a nice nano clone called supermini. I have linked one in the build guide.
Very nice project, I love the attention to detail. Please tell me you'll also do a guide for the low profile keyboard resting on the monitor stand. (hopefully it's also open source)
It’s a prototype. I still have to design a bit more substantial case for it before I’ll start to think about releasing it.
I love this! I really like the idea of a bracket for multiple controllers. I'm using a Corne that's a bit similar to this. I'm definitely going to build it because it looks more ergonomic. Thanks, man!
Bro, awesome!
What material is the case printed with?
PLA
amazing, looks like a fun project!
Fantastic work. I'm starting to design my own keyboard case in Fusion, so this is a great head-start. Thanks for uploading the Fusion files; I look forward to opening them and seeing how you made such an elegant case design.
Thanks. I'm planning to do a video about how the model is constructed. Just haven't had time to put it together yet. My background is in polygonal modeling, so my cad stuff might be a bit unconventional.
Awesome man, love the narrative! relaxing to watch on Sunday morning with fresh coffee!
as someone who built a dactyl manuform, this is incredibly clean! I did not think you could screw in those mini key pcbs. how is that working? I saw the stl, but it just looks like a thin hole. I am guessing it is like you are tapping the plastic?
The screw deforms the plastic and creates threads for itself. It’s quite sturdy, haven’t had any issues with the few boards that I’ve build.
where did you get 9009 keycaps on 14:09? I never seen 9009 with these kind of mod before. Crazy cool board btw, definitely gotta be my future project :) Update: Found it. In case someone also curious like me, it's MiTo XDA Canvas with micons kit + accent
this is an amazing project, your handwiring/wire management and soldering skills are fantastic!!
Thats really super
This is awesome! Will definitely build this once I get a 3D printer. Great storytelling and editing!
Do you have the maxtrix for wireless uring promini ?
I need a build guide for the wireless too plus flash firmware for the controller
Supermini is pin compatible with promicro so you can use the wiring diagram on the github page, then you can use a wireless firmware for corne. Wireless version doesn't need the trrs-socket, instead of that it has a place for a switch that is for disconnecting the battery. There is quite a lot of information online about building wireless keyboards.
@@scytile so about the slide power switch, i solder in the pin of the power switch or the trrs-socket
There is no trrs socket in the wireless version. The power switch is soldered inline with the other lead from the battery to physically disconnect it from the controller. Check issue #15 from github to see a photo of the insides.
@@scytile thanks
cool
Beautiful keyboard. I just built my first ergo keyboard but would love to build a dactyl. Your version will be the one.
This is awesome 😎 Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for good project
Great video & great job !
Lovely design, and a very helpful video. thanks!
С такими стойками можно обычную гайку запихнуть. (Хотя со стороны мизинца стойки тоньше) Вырезаем шестигранник, запихивает гайку. Распечатываем шестигранник и закрываем гайку. Где-то на просторах хранилищ моделей есть деталька для замены промышленных сокетов для свитчей. Но оно конечно же потолще.
Whats is that low-profile keyboard under your monitor? Also look like something I want to try...
It’s a choc proto to test a lower profile layout.
@peanutman314 did you figure out what that keyboard is? I’m also interested in it
@@PrabhuMarappan7 It's just a proto, not published. I'm planning to work on it next.
@@scytile Looking forward to check out the choc version! Also the mini-PCBs per switch was such a great idea, it's the first time I've seen such a clever solution
I currently plan to iterate over your design and convert it to chock also. Can I somehow help you in that process?
This keyboard is so incredibly well made. Absolutely brilliant work, thanks for sharing and for making such a comprehensive video on building it.
Really nice.. even the brackets you thought of!