when it comes to raspberry pi pico In the project, the RP2040 microcontroller is familiar with custom keyboards.But this one, made by maker and developer Thomas, also known as Thpoll, amplifies things by splitting the keyboard into two separate halves and using integrated keycaps. Organic EL display.
This keyboard has 36 individual functions per PCB and aims to provide an ergonomic element to the design. In addition to the keys, Thomas chose to include his rotary encoder on one side. This can be programmed for different functions such as media controllers for adjusting volume etc.
The idea behind this keyboard design is to allow users who use multiple layouts or speak multiple languages to easily change the letters on each key as needed. Instead of swapping out keycaps, the user can program his OLED to display whatever he wants with the press of a button.
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As mentioned earlier, the keyboard is powered by an RP2040 that acts as the main processor. The project also required the development of two of his custom PCBs that Thomas built from scratch. The Gerber files are available to anyone who wants to take a closer look at their designs or modify them to make their own. They are designed to support keys, encoders, and OLED displays located within the keys.
Thomas shares many details about the progress of the OLED keyboard project so far. When asked about the software aspect, he confirmed that the keyboard was programmed using his C. C is one of his most popular choices, along with his MicroPython. It also uses his QMK firmware which is designed to aid in programming custom keyboards.
If you want to learn more about this Raspberry Pi project, take a look at the original thread shared on . twitter See the demo in action.You can also follow Thomas Kofi To read detailed updates on the progress of the creation. Follow Thomas for upcoming updates and microelectronics projects.
