Compact and silent Dactyl-like keyboard for ergo lovers.
picture: trekdemow
You will need to order the parts from a shop, and order some PCBs directly from the manufacturer.
Parts list:
| Part name | Amount | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible PCB for the plate | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/Skeletyl-PCB-plate |
| Flexible PCB for the thumbs | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/TBK-Mini-PCB-thumb-cluster |
| Elite-C | 2 | |
| Elite-C adapter PCB V1.4 | 2 | https://github.com/Bastardkb/Elite-C-holder |
| SOD123 Diodes | 36 | |
| Ribbon cables Flexstrip | 34 | Farnell, Aliexpress |
| M4 8mm Torx Screw | 12 | Conrad |
| M4 screw insert, M4 X D6.0 X L5.0 | 12 | https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000232925592.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.6aef4f282LZO4v |
| Audio jack, SMD | 2 | |
| Button, 4x4x1.5 | 2 | https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001304569553.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dDwgcp7 |
If you want RGB, you will also need:
| Part name | Amount | Format |
|---|---|---|
| SK6812 Mini-E LEDs | 36 | |
| Capacitor, 1uF | 4 | 1206 |
| Resistor, 330Ohms | 4 | 1206 |
| Wires | 28 AWG recommended, Black, Red, Color | |
| Ribbon cables Flexstrip | 6 |
The STL, STEP and Fusion files are included in this Github. Feel free to modify them at length. The files are on a non-commercial license, so this is for personal projects only - please do not use those to sell them.
Please find detailed instructions on how to print the case here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031180-Print-settings-for-Dactyls
There is also a version that uses a blackpill with its shield PCB, in the V3/blackpill folder. The position of the audio jack and usb-c holes are slightly different.
Optionally, you can print 30 degree tents. Those are removable and attached with screws, and also come with an optional bottom plate.
The tents come in 2 versions: normal, and organic. The organic one provides a sleeker skeleton-style look with a side holder for the shield pcb, but is longer and harder to print.
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You can get a full Kit, including case and all PCBs and electronics required on the shop: https://bastardkb.com/
If you want to print the case yourself, you can also get just the electronics Kit.
Please find detailed build instructions here: https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020031340-Kit-contents-and-required-tools
This is for the 6x3, but it will work for this keyboard as well.
- Discord: https://bastardkb.com/discord
- Website: https://bastardkb.com/
- Docs: https://docs.bastardkb.com
If you like the keyboard, please consider helping me with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bastardkb
I post regular updates and hindsight on my work. I work full time on keyboard innovation, and this helps a lot !
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
V1:
- original version
V2:
- smoother
- Compatible with amoebas and flexible pcbs
- more screws !
V3:
- better stronger screw inserts (added aliexpress link in readme)
- switch to adapter V1.4