PC IN MECHANICAL KEYBOARD ISO & ANSI (improved) use Framework Computer Mainboard

PC in KEYBOARD use a framework Computer mainboard to make a minimalist computer
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updated January 17, 2025

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Important notice
 

Ansi Frame are obsolete. I'm working on the improved version.

 

Materials

  1. Framework Computer Mainboard
  2. HDMI expansion card
  3. usb expansion card
  4. 1N4148 Diodes
  5. Switches
  6. Keycaps or print its
  7. Stabs - Cherry MX Style Stabilizers
  8. Micro-Controller -like arduino or pi pico
  9. Nuts and Bolts - M3 x 10mm/12mm/16mm nuts and bolts
  10. Wire- 22 awg solid core wire
  11. USB Cable - Make sure it matches your Micro-Controller
  12. M3 inserts

Tutorial

The connection must be made according to the image, with the black part of the diodes at the bottom of all the keys. It is made up of 6 rows by 15 columns connected to the pico board, rows 22 to 18 and for columns 0 to 14

1 install cicuitpython  https://circuitpython.org/downloads, in your board

2 download zip KMK https://github.com/KMKfw/kmk_firmware and paste the folder named  KMK on your board folder

3 copi file “code” in board folder and test. You will have to modify with some thonny type editor, if your key distribution and wiring is different from the images

available on website: Mechanical Keys Tutorial

 

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