Let me know what you think of this new build format, I think I really like it since it allows me to really go in-depth on what I'm doing! Also, as a side note... the video on code for wireless builds will be coming soon. I just feel that is much better suited for it's own video.
The new format is great I feel like I understood a lot more about the build process unlike regular video, If you could I would love to have more videos like that!
For sure! This is definitely the format I’m going to be proceeding more with now. That’s not to say I won’t do other things too but I really ended up liking how this came out :)
Would love a video on zmk with matrix stuff... I've only done direct wiring so far and matrixes on zmk make my brain fart. Great vid btw. The casual non-scripted video style suits you better :)
The nice nano is a WIRELESS drop in for the Pro Micro. Might be pointing out the obvious for more experienced nerds, but I got a little confused with the wording in this video. Still a great video & I appreciate you for it!
Thanks for this video. I've just become interested in building a keyboard from scratch and seeing the circuits as a result of hand-wiring has really cleared up a lot of mystery about how they work for me. I'm also from South Africa and not sure if I can get boards printed here, so this has given me a last resort!
It’s super rewarding when I build a board completely from scratch! If you’re not able to get a board printed locally, I just launched scottokeebs.com which has all my keyboards available for purchase as a 3D print.
UV Resins are awesome. When I had teeth problems this stuff came in handy, and worked for years. I had two bad cavities on my fangs. I used cheap UV glue to fill them in. When I hit them with the light, it kinda burned a bit, but after that I didn’t have a problem. Occasionally the homemade fillings would come out, but at least I could pop them back in. I don’t have to live that way anymore What can I say? I grew up on MacGyver and M.A.S.H God Bless.
Presuming you 3d printed the case, you could also 3d print a rectangular "button" under the controller, and a hole on the bottom, so you can like push into it to pop off the micro easily
Hi, you seemed to have linked to everything but the battery. Was wondering if you have a purchase link for that one too? Also how does that work? Is the Arduino already setup to handle the charging when it's plugged in?
It's not an Arduino... it's a Nice Nano which supports wiresless. As for the battery, it's just a 3.7v lipo and on the controller is a plus and minus pad where you solder the battery on. This one here should work and is nearly identical to what I used: amzn.to/3Qm9dl4 When cutting the leads of the battery, make sure to cut only one at a time and then protect it until ready to use to avoid a short.
@@joe_scotto Oh! I just saw what you had in the parts list which was an Arduino Pro Micro which looked similar enough at quick glance. I see now it's not that. Also watching again I see you did say it was a Nice Nano in the video. Anyways! Thanks for pointing that out and for the battery link!
To solder the battery, the positive lead goes into VCC and the negative on any GROUND on the nice!nano ? Or does it go to RAW and GROUND? It looks like it was connected to RAW.
@@DrLIRAAAAAAA Oh… The Pro Micro isn’t wireless. There is a way to connect a battery but for a QMK board there is no reason to as you’ll need usb to connect to the computer anyway.
Yup, just connects over Bluetooth. Once it’s powered, it will be broadcasting then you can connect it on the computer. The key map itself has different profiles that you can use to connect multiple devices so you can switch.
The fact that you said at the end of the video that your "brain is fried" every time when you finish soldering is concerning. You shouldn't be breathing in fumes during soldering. If your solder contains lead that might damage your brain in the long run. Please make sure you solder in well ventilated area using lead-free alloy.
Thank you for the concern. It's not so much the fumes that fry me as I vent it out the window and have filters in the room. It's more that after 4 hours of straight tedious handwiring, I get very burnt out. I don't really breathe in many fumes but of course I can't avoid them all.
