I’m trying an experiment with a new keyboard layout. Day 3 #mbmay

@bsag oh nice cables! Where did you get them?

@alexjj They were custom made by LoopyLooms (UK based), who did a wonderful job. It doesn’t come across in photos but there is platinum grey paracord under the orange MDPC-X outer sleeve. It gives it the kind of rusty look I was going for as a contrast to the teal PCB.

@bsag very nice. It’s been about 4 years since I last made a keyboard but the Ferris Sweep is tempting me 🦀🧹

@alexjj Dooo iiittt😄. There’s also the sweeeeep if you want another thumb key, OLEDs and LEDs.

@bsag oh! I was just thinking about those little OLEDs and wondering if they could be part of it. Just not sure about the 3rd thumb key. I’ve had split keyboards before and found having too many thumb keys made it harder to learn / design the layout. Kept wanting to put so many things in the thumb keys but then forgetting which one.

I have jlcpcb loaded up and ready to order but now I should think about this sweeeeep 🤔

@bsag Decided just to go for the regular Sweep. PCB ordered, and a whole load of stuff from splitkb.com! No doubt some customs fees though... 💷

@alexjj Yay! Fingers crossed that you don’t get hit too badly with the customs fees.