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A project log for Handwired Steno Keyboard

a handwired stenotype keyboard using a Pro Micro (ATmega32U4). open-source, compact, and 3D printed for simplicity.

manbirmanbir 07/22/2025 at 14:260 Comments

software needed:

designing the layout

i designed the layout for my steno keyboard using Keyboard Layout Editor.

steno keyboard layout

raw data (or click here):

["S","T","P","H","*","F","P","L","T","D"],
["S","K","W","R","*","R","B","G","S","Z"],
[{y:0.25,x:2.5},"A","O","E","U"]

generating the plate

copy the raw JSON data from KLE and paste it into 'plate layout' in swillkb. export as a .dxf file.

swillkb keyboard plate properties

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