Bloomer Rev3 - Ergonomic TKL Replacement

Ended up making plans over Memorial Day weekend but I got around to my build this weekend instead.

I did run into a minor issue with my case. I forgot to extend the depression in the case that allows the controller to fit past the reset button:

As a result, the keyboard worked when I tested it and then when I placed it in the case it was unresponsive because the reset button was held down by the case. This took me an embarrassingly long time to realize. To fix it I dremeled down the case which was a bit messy due to the nature of PLA:

It should be pretty easy to fix so I’ll make those adjustments to the case.

All in all I’m pretty happy with the results:

Sadly, 5mm of white PLA is a bit too thick to diffuse light so the RGBs aren’t very noticeable but if I ever feel like forking over more dough I might try a CNCed polycarbonate case.

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