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Tanmay583 OP t1_j5e7jgj wrote

https://preview.redd.it/9c72yuxi2mda1.jpeg?width=2304&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=9c24adcfd9d21af75974fca1c85d3831e75b41ea

It's not punched holes, it's a basic 18cm x 12cm pcb. The only carving I had to do was for the mechanical switches mounts as the pcb layout was nowhere near the pin nad support structure of the switches. The bluish background on the top side is just a gradient with my logo printed on a sticker paper and pasted on top ;)

Also the keys and knobs structure and placement is based on my hand and where they rest naturally, quite ergonomical for me...

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Tanmay583 OP t1_j5e47ik wrote

It's actually not that difficult, the only part you might find a bit grinding is the coding part, but the code is quite simple and easy to understand and modify according to your liking...

Look up macropads based on 'raspberry pi pico' and 'circuit python' which will get you started, let me know if you need my code or anything else... Happy to help :)

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theprimeministr OP t1_j5dx7jj wrote

I recently sold my QK65 to replace it with this beautiful Mode Sonnet. After having a chance to build one for a friend and testing it out, I knew I had to get one for myself. Such a classy looking, solidly built keyboard that feels and sounds spectacular. The unboxing and build experience was fantastic, and I can’t wait to make this my new daily driver!

My build:

  • Navy top
  • PC bottom
  • Copper weight
  • Copper insert (+ mirrored stainless extra)
  • POM plate
  • Isolated top mount
  • Plate foam
  • TX stabilizers (lubed w/ 205g0)
  • SOTC switches (factory lubed)
  • PBTFans Neon keycaps
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