Could this design be modified to allow swapable switches?

mattdibi / redox-keyboard

Ergonomic split mechanical keyboard

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Could this design be modified to allow swapable switches? #1

Closed dmgm closed 6 years ago

dmgm commented 6 years ago

I have another keyboard (an Input Club K-Type) which allows you to replace switches. As a result I have a couple of sets of plate mounted rather than pcb mount switches. I'd like to try making my own keyboard, but this feature is missing from all current kit designs. I note the Ergodox EZ has this feature.

https://ergodox-ez.com/pages/change-it-yourself

mattdibi commented 6 years ago

Hi, it is possible. The current switch footprints must be replaced with a footprint that supports Kailh PCB sockets and is dual-sided. Save for mechanical interferences it might work. I could consider it for a future revision.

tstumm commented 6 years ago

Is there any update on this? Especially if it is possible to use the Kailh sockets with the cases from Falbatech!

mattdibi commented 6 years ago

No update. The current PCB revision doesn't support Kalih sockets.