KiCAD Project: Yet Another Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard (YAEMK)
Yet Another Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard (YAEMK) is 5x8 Split keyboard with thumb-clusters, rotary encoders and OLEDs.
Features of the YAEMK
- Split-Keyboard with 5 rows by 8 columns matrix with columnar stagger. Key layout testers for print (A4 and Letter) available!
- All 64 to 66 Keys are MX-compatible and hot-swapable.
- The thumb-cluster is configurable in 4 different configurations, just solder the hot-swap sockets to your needs.
- 4x1u, 2x2u, 2u+2x1u or 2x1u+2u configuration possible.
- Inspired by the marvelous Kyria from Thomas Baart!
- On-board ARM microcontroller (STM32F303CCT6) or RISC-V microcontroller (GD32VF103CBT6)
- Worlds first RISC-V (Split-)Keyboard!
- Fully Supported by QMK Firmware
- VIA json provided!
- Per-Key RGB back lighting with 66 easy to solder SK6812-mini-e LEDs
- Underglow RGB with 14 SMD SK6812-mini LEDs
- USB-C Hot-plugable sockets for USB connection and split communication between the halves
- Two 0.96” OLED displays for comprehensive information (I2C SH1107 64x128 Pixel)
- 2 x Rotary encoders for scrolling, volume changes etc.
- On-board 64KB I2C EEPROM for settings, keymaps etc.
- Open-Source, single PCB design for both sides.
- PCB SMT assembly files for JLCPCB in the repo!
- 2-plate acrylic case files available.
The Boards
By ordering the PCBs from JLCPCB with PCB SMT Assembly, you may build your own YAEMK with almost all of the components already pre-soldered. You only need to solder through-hole components, tactile switches, connections, and smd components. It is essential to realize that every circuit board on the YAEMK pcb may be flipped once to become either the left or right side of your keyboard.
Depending on whether the pcb is right or left handed, these components must be soldered on the front or back side of the pcb. The entire procedure is detailed below. A good quality pair of tweezers, flux, leaded solder, and a temperature controlled soldering iron are required; a hot air station is recommended but not strictly necessary.
YAEMK KiCAD Project Files
Download Yet Another Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard (YAEMK) KiCAD project files below:
