2/5/2026 - Made The Schematic + Keyboard Layout

Journal 05.02.26

So this is a split keeb with wireless capabilities but i will not be using wireless mode in this. I am kinda following the guide. It follows a ortholiner staggered layout! I have already arranged all the parts but i will do the wiring tomorrow

SCHEMATIC:

PCB Layout:

KiCAD Render:

2/6/2026 - Routed The PCB

Did the wiring for the PCB was really simple too! Also this is the first project in which I haven't used ground pour as there was no external electronics which require power.

Images:

2/9/2026 3:42 PM - Made The Case

I had to make the case twice as the first time i did it i realized that both sides were not mirrored properly.

This meant that I had to retrace every lines on the dxf used for making the inner and outer parts of the case. But finally it all came together and I think it looks very rad!

2/9/2026 3:48 PM - Added art to the silkscreen

I added some imaged to the PCB today. This was very fun to do as it marks the end of most project for me! So I just used the image conversion tool in KiCAD to do it.

2/10/2026 - Wrote the readme and organized all cart images!

So this was the last step in the completion of this project. Honestly I loved every part of this project and it has made me learn soo many new things. Here is my finalized GitHub page!

2/23/2026 - Added HotSwap Sockets

So I saw that a most splits had hotswap sockets. So i added them. I think this will improve its functionality. It was time taking but worth it. Well more soldering to me!!

2/26/2026 - Ordered All The Parts!

So I ran into some problems.. the MCU I used XIAORP2040 was out of stock 😕. I had to use the SeeedStudio XIAO RP2350. Except this everything has gone smoothly. Also I am getting my prints but my printer is out of stock of light grey PLA. So ill wait a bit! But Yeah thats all!!

3/12/2026 - Fixed Case Height!

So the case wall were too shallow and thus I was unable to fit the plate in the case, So i redesigned both sides and I will send it for printing now ig! Hope this fits!!!

3/14/2026 - Got all the items!!

So yeah I just received all my PCB which means I now have all the items req to assemble it! I had to pay about 5usd worth of customs so yeah yikes but yeah except that everything is perfect!! will get new case prints on Monday!

3/15/2026 - Soldered the PCB.

14/03/26

So yeah I got around to soldering my PCB finally. It was really time taking due to the amount of SMD diodes in each side. But I ran out of solder so I had to go to the local store and get some.
And yeah except that everything was intuitive. Here are some pics:

3/16/2026 11 AM - Redid the code!!

15/03/26

So I had to redo the code as i found out it wasnt working! I also had to troubleshoot as the right side wasnt working, fyi I just pushed the mcu into its place as I thought it would still work as usual spoiler: it didnt I realized this after like 4hrs of pulling my hair out :> .

3/16/2026 3 PM - Revised the readme and added build guide

So I added an index to allow users to click through the readme and other files. Also I added the build guide to help others build it ( which no one is going to do but anyways).