https://github.com/moduloindustries/thinkeys

Split ortholinear custom replacement keyboard with TrackPoint for ThinkPad laptops.
https://github.com/moduloindustries/thinkeys

desktop laptop ortholinear pcb split trackpoint

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Split ortholinear custom replacement keyboard with TrackPoint for ThinkPad laptops.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/moduloindustries/thinkeys
• Owner: moduloindustries
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2021-02-03T06:46:01.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2023-02-20T18:20:22.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-28T18:15:29.251Z (11 months ago)
• Topics: desktop, laptop, ortholinear, pcb, split, trackpoint
• Language: Makefile
• Homepage: https://modulo.industries
• Size: 15.6 MB
• Stars: 252
• Watchers: 19
• Forks: 5
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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README

          
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ThinKeys

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Split ortholinear custom replacement keyboard with TrackPoint for ThinkPad laptops.

![in t520](13-t520.jpg)

![split](13-split.jpg)

Layout can be mapped as desired with QMK.

Other physical layouts will be offered if there is enough demand for them.

Videos

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- [Playlist (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA83yaoqEOKUAF3hhw5IN6eBIaD0fTjDs)

Compatibility

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The first model is for Lenovo ThinkPads T410-T430, T510-T530, W510-W530, and

X220-X230 (including s, i, and t suffixed variants).

Later model support planned for X230s-X270, T431s-T450s/T440(p)-T460(p) and

beyond.

Goals

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- [X] TrackPoint

- [X] Split for external/desktop use (connect via USB Type-C)

- [X] Ortholinear

- [ ] ~~RGB LED Backlight (ThinkLight infeasible)~~ No backlight in the first

      version, maybe next time

- [X] USB Connection

- [X] Power Button

- [X] Socketable Pro Micro (or compatible)

Chat

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Join via Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/!igsJfJkAlUganwyDzE:librem.one?via=librem.one

Join via Discord: https://discord.gg/MA2DBqRyEK

Low Profile Keyboards Discord: https://discord.gg/yhGEvATCFs

Pineapples

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Inspiration and some design from https://github.com/saoto28/pineapple60

Older models like xx20/xx30 have a lot more keyboard thickness (height?) than

newer ones like T460s/T470s, so lid closing clearance is not expected be an

issue.