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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They can be as custom as you want! I've made a few by coming up with a layout I want, making the 3D model for the case, 3D printing it out and handwiring it up myself, then doing the firmware for it.

You can make something that once only existed in your head into something you use every single day!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Ok, I just watched a video of Ben Vellack's Piano that @roux recommended. Damn!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, right! I forgot about 3D printing.

Sorry if I sound stupid but still, what about the actual board (pcb?)? I mean, yeah, I guess you can get them in custom shapes as well, but sounds too advanced.

Another thing I'm failing to understand the possibilities of is about the firmware. What can different?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

You can either design your own PCB or handwire. I handwire because it's cheaper, and I don't have to order min 5 pieces and have extra lying around after.

Look up QMK, you can do a million different things with the firmware.