https://github.com/tompi/cheapino

An affordable split 36 keys keyboard
https://github.com/tompi/cheapino

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An affordable split 36 keys keyboard

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/tompi/cheapino
• Owner: tompi
• License: cc-by-4.0
• Created: 2023-01-18T20:24:02.000Z (about 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-26T12:00:59.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-26T13:19:39.309Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: ergomechkeyboards, keyboard, pcb
• Language: OpenSCAD
• Homepage:
• Size: 83.4 MB
• Stars: 709
• Watchers: 13
• Forks: 32
• Open Issues: 15
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: readme.md
  • License: LICENSE.txt

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README

        
Cheapino

========

Probably one of the cheapest split keyboards you can build.

![V2 in case](doc/gallery/cheapino-in-case-9.jpg)

This is the result of really enjoying building keyboards,

but not wanting to spend that much money on it.

The pcb is reversible, connected using rj45,

and utilizes a japanese duplex matrix, so only one

mcu is needed. For hotswap I recommend a case(pictured above),

but soldering the switches is of course the cheapest option :)

You want one?

See the [ordering guide](doc/orderingguide.md) for what you need and how to buy it.

See the [build guide v2](doc/buildguide_v2.md) for more details and pictures of how to actually build it.

Some info on the [plate/case solutions](doc/plates_and_cases.md) I know about.

Checkout the [troubleshooting guide](doc/troubleshooting.md) if your Cheapino does not work.

See the [firmware guide](doc/firmware.md) for how to build and customize keyboard firmware.

The cheapino has vial support, or you can build your own QMK to customize EVERYTHING.

Even the onboard RP2040-Zero LED is controllable by QMK...

I added [a few tips and tricks here](doc/tips.md).

[Loads of beautiful build pictures here.](doc/gallery.md)

# License

This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution license.](LICENSE.txt)