jsallan / trinidox

A dactyl manuform keyboard with integrated trackball.
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trinidox

Trinidox

A dactyl manuform keyboard with integrated trackball. The images and build description is for the 4x5 variant. A 5x6 variant exists here but is yet untested.

Quote from the tabloids: The comfort is through the roof!

Key Attributes

Print List

The list below assumes you want to build a 4x5 variant with a trackball on the right side and no trackball on the left side...so modify to suit your needs. Item Mirrored? Qty
left case Yes 1
right case No 1
bearing holder No 3
blackpill holder No 2
plate 1-yes and 1-no 2

If you want to build a 5x6 variant, the print list is essentially the same, but use the plate, left case and right case in this folder.

Part List

Required

Item Link
WeAct blackpill AliExpress
34mm trackball Amazon
2.5mm ceramic bearings AliExpress
brass inserts M3 x D5.0 x L4.0 AliExpress
torx screws 50pcs M3, 8mm AliExpress
USB-C breakout board AliExpress
USB-C interlink cable AliExpress
Furniture bumpers AliExpress

You'll also need a PMW3360 sensor board. You can either purchase one from tindie, or make your own.

Optional

Item Link
Short dupont cables AliExpress
magnetic adapter and cable AliExpress

Pictures

Typing position

Typing position

Trackball position

Trackball position

I use the top row for mouse keys which works out well with the trackball position.

General pictures

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