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Basic Keyboard Tests

A project log for Basic Hot-Swappable Keyboard with RGB

Designed for hand assembly and low cost. Can be powered from an STM32, RP2040, or any module with enough GPIOs.

michael-otooleMichael O'Toole • 02/12/2025 at 18:42•0 Comments

Basic Hot-Swappable Keyboard with RGB initial tests:

I tested the newly arrived "Basic Keyboard PCB" with my RP2040 Keyboard Development Module, I should note, this was a quick test as I only fitted the RGB leds (all 99 of them), several MX switches and the rotary encoder. Also note, this was also a test of the Keyboard Development Module which also appears to work flawlessly.

Next on the agenda is to fit the remaining switched and diodes, then test the macro functionality, and the code. The combined setup worked perfectly when testing with on usevia.com with the app.

Day two...

Completed the build, all parts installed and it works perfectly...

Status:

  1. Software ✓
  2. Basic Keyboard PCB ✓ (change code to reverse volume up/down)...
  3. RP2040 Development Module ✓
  4. Keyboard Functionality ✓
  5. Macros ✓
  6. RGB ✓ (need to edit code to change RGB position)...

Mike.

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