BlakRPI CLIVE

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The display is a 8.8 inch , 1920x480 IPS HDMI touch display. bought on aliexpress.

There is a specific part of the PCB to emulate a USB keyboard. It is made of an ATMEGA32U4 at 12 mhz.

The keys are KAILH Low profile also found on aliexpress

The battery charger is a simple 2A LIPO charger bought from aliexpress also.

Files

BlakRpi-BOM-UPDATE.xlsx

Updated BOM

sheet - 8.86 kB - 08/17/2022 at 17:03

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blakrpi_keyboard_caterina.hex

QMK HEX to flash...

hex - 40.76 kB - 11/11/2021 at 21:26

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BOM_88RPI.xml

BOM FILE

XML - Extensible Markup Language - 118.26 kB - 10/30/2021 at 13:50

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BOM_88RPI.txt

BOM FILE

plain - 24.67 kB - 10/30/2021 at 13:50

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Project Logs

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Adam Falwell made it cool
pcadic • 08/17/2022 at 17:01 • 1 comment

We got a nice realisation from Adam. A fully assembled device.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/204297487146235/
please check his github
https://github.com/whizzard80/BlakRPI-Clive-additional
Flashing the QMK Hex file
pcadic • 11/11/2021 at 21:33 • 0 comments

FLASHING THE QMK HEX

connect the USB C plug to the computer where QMK Toolbox is installed.

open QMK Toolbox, select blakrpi_keyboard_caterina.hex and flash

Remove the usb c plug and reconnect it. Then you can test.
Modifications before sending to factory production
pcadic • 10/30/2021 at 18:42 • 0 comments

We made several modifications to the beta PCB, before sending to the factory.
BlakRPI 34 - Gfx mode
pcadic • 10/29/2021 at 11:29 • 0 comments
Blak RPI 34 - Keyboard Test
pcadic • 10/29/2021 at 11:29 • 0 comments
BlakRPI 34 First boot
pcadic • 10/29/2021 at 11:28 • 0 comments
Tindie posts of the first boards
pcadic • 10/29/2021 at 11:24 • 0 comments

We are preparing the first www.tindie.com submission of 3 boards and preparing the new www.crowdsupply.com campaign ... stay tuned
Keycaps stickers
pcadic • 10/26/2021 at 21:15 • 0 comments

Tonight we created the keycaps transparent stickers. They will be RED on transparent vinyl stickers.

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Build Instructions

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Flashing the Bootloader

The keyboard module is based on the ATMEGA32U4. You can flash thebootloader using the ISP 6 pins connector on the back side of the PCB

You will need to use a bootloader .HEX file which is compatible with the ATMEGA32U4 16 MHZ crystal version. (5v arduino pro micro equivalent). I used the Caterina-Promicro16.HEX for this.

To flash the ATMEGA32U4, I used AVRDUDE with its GUI interface AVRDUDESS .

Take care when you flash the bootloader. You will need to define FUSES and BITLOCK with care. Here is the screencapture of avrdudess which will let you burn the blank ATMEGA32U4

Before you burn the HEX, you will have to click "Detect". It should display ATMEGA32U4. Then you have to press both "WRITE" buttons to write FUSES and LOCKBITS. Once done, select the Caterina-Promicro16.HEX to fill the FLASH textbox, then click PROGRAM! This should upload the ardiuno bootloader like a charm.

You can test using ARDUINO IDE via USB-C cable. Select AVR PRO MICRO board and the appropriate port (COM8 in the example).

Then upload this sketch

// the setup routine runs once when you press reset:
void setup() {
  // initialize serial communication at 9600 bits per second:
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

// the loop routine runs over and over again forever:
void loop() {
  // read the input on analog pin 0:
  int sensorValue = analogRead(A0);
  // print out the value you read:
  Serial.println("Testing the computer... RPI ..");
  delay(1);        // delay in between reads for stability
}

It should display the echo.

Discussions

whizzard wrote 08/11/2022 at 01:36

I updated the BOM for easier part locating in the US, located on the project github fork I just created here: https://github.com/whizzard80/BlakRPI-Clive-additional/blob/main/UPDATES/BlakRpi-BOM-UPDATE.xlsx

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whizzard wrote 07/31/2022 at 17:57

I have my blakrpi up and running well. If anyone wants to discuss this project or has any questions a great place to go is the facebook group started by the designer here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/204297487146235
hope to see you there!

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whizzard wrote 07/16/2022 at 07:08

Can confirm that I got the Atmega32U4 flashed using the instructions and files, and it does work as a USB keyboard! Please note that the "ON/OFF" switch is not momentary it is open/closed and you need to have it bridged to flash using the USB-C port. The next steps are getting the screen, battery, and pi hooked up.

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whizzard wrote 07/07/2022 at 17:13

I am making progress with the build. I should be able to test soon. I have been told the best place to discuss this is twitter and this facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/204297487146235
Trying to figure out a few general things about the board that I am not sure about but hopefully I can help others if I get mine working.

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whizzard wrote 06/18/2022 at 16:09

The project's author added it to a GitHub, so some images and source files are now available! Super helpful if you need help knowing how to install the diodes, where some components go, and other little issues you may run into during the build. Check it out here: https://github.com/ccadic/BlakRPI-Clive

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dzaczek wrote 06/05/2022 at 08:38

Hi Does anyone have full bom files with links to some shop like lcsc or tme . I trying to complete bom and make order but it is my first time with smd elements and that big project

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whizzard wrote 03/02/2022 at 23:19

I have been trying to contact the dev about getting a solder stencil for the PCB... it seems rather necessary for so many small diodes and other SMD parts. If there is another way I am not thinking of, let me know. It just seems almost necessary to put that many components on the PCB.

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whizzard wrote 02/27/2022 at 01:43

Just in case anyone else was confused, the Kailh "low profile" switches pictured did not fit on my PCB. I looked deeper and found that it probably takes the "PG1232 Mini Chocolate" from kailh. The pins are in a different place, and the low profiles pictured did not fit on the PCB I got from tindie.

this is the listing I think will work; not sure yet just ordered them from the ali kailh store. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32989908397.html

I am also going to give this project a try... hope it goes well.

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CA Price wrote 02/28/2022 at 03:03

I just ordered those as well.

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CA Price wrote 01/20/2022 at 19:09

Would it be possible to use the low-profile switch sockets for the keyboard with this project?

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skylerthuss wrote 11/21/2021 at 18:00

just purchased one of the PCBs from tindie, currently making order for all the components from aliexpress and the electronics store I have in town. I will be making a video of the build and posting it to the facebook page and here once it's completed. I expect the project to start in January 2022 and finish in march 2022. I'm excited to complete and share this awesome project!

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dzaczek wrote 06/05/2022 at 08:40

Hi do you have bom files with detailed components url etc ?

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aldolo wrote 10/09/2021 at 20:05

a bit pricey...

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teraz wrote 09/27/2021 at 17:46

mechanic keys are great, meybe using vocore? https://vocore.io/v2.html for example with ethernet.

How long this device work on one baterry charging?

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adam.klotblixt wrote 08/26/2021 at 15:05

Very nice idea, and good looking!
Have you considered the CM4 module since you already need a PCB? Would make it possible to have ports you want anywhere. Possibly thinner as well.

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pcadic wrote 09/07/2021 at 10:00

Yes. There will be a CM4 version. the pcb is then more costy because we ave to add extra components the PIZERO/PI 2 3 4 already have on board

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MinerBigWhale wrote 03/16/2021 at 12:30

Amazing idea and great design

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pcadic wrote 09/04/2021 at 19:39

thanks..... now at version 1.2 . sent to pcb factory

now accepts all RPI 3 , 4, PI zero boards

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marazm wrote 03/14/2021 at 12:48

great idea!

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BlakRPI CLIVE

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