I’m trying to figure how to pick parts for my upcoming KB project.
The specs I’m going for:
75% aluminium case
Bluetooth and 2.4ghz wireless
ISO Nordic layout
Backlighting optional
Silent tactile switches
I have ordered Iqunix ZX75 and Varmilo VCS88 Cliff Bot to check them out but will most likely send them back if I manage to find good parts for a barebone custom prokect.
The issue is that I have no idea which parts match my specs and the other parts.
Case: I assume the critical thing is to have case that matches the PCB and has room for a battery
PCB: Are some PCBs Bluetooth and 2.4ghz dongle ready? I assume I need the PCB should support ISO layout also.
Plate: Matching the PCB
Switches: I heard Gazzew Boba U4 are pretty good silent tactiles
Keycaps: Some nice Nordic ISO caps
Other: I wonder if I need to find a battery and it’s connection to PCB, and maybe the usb dongle for 2.4ghz connection?
Not many build BT or 2.4ghz connection to their custom KBs. Is this crazy for a first project or should I just custom the Iqunix or Varmilo with switches, caps and mods?
You might want to check out the BT75 (solderable) PCB with BT, RGB underglow, and ISO support. It also fits the KBD75 v1-v3.1, D84, Tofu84, and XD84 or pretty much any 75% case with a connector in the same position.
Depends on the PCB, best you can see if there is ISO enter support. The Epomaker does not, actually ISO is not really that popular. Especially with Hotswap also. Maybe look into Keychron, they have a few ISO barebones.