dschil138/fulcrum

The Fulcrum Keyboard is an ergo-mechanical split keyboard with extra thumb functionality. It has 20 keys, two rotary encoders, and two 5-way switches.

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Detailed wiring

Hello dschil138,
I'm interested in building this, your opposable thumb control seems unique and definitely stands out!
I'm not much of a programmer (yet), but I know my way around CAD and a 3D printer; first step for me is building the 20-key version as-is and go from there, probably some remodelling then.
The wiring however seems incomplete or is it something standard I just don't know? Can you provide details or a reference?
Thanks for the share!

README typo (relegated vs regulated)

Cool project. I love this sentence from the README, but I believe it has a typo:

Your two most capable fingers, both regulated to just one key - the space bar.

I believe "regulated" should be "relegated"

Wiring Diagram for the 40 key version

Do you have a wiring diagram (or even just a picture of the underside of the switches) for the 40 key version?

I'm about to start printing the case, and should be getting my microcontrollers within the next week or so, so I'll be ready to start wiring my board together here soon

Short Video of the Keyboard and Thumb Sticks in Action

Hello,
would it be possible for you to upload a short video demonstrating the keyboard with the thumb clusters in operation? It's difficult to determine from the graphics alone whether the thumb keys would be the right fit for me and how the ergonomics work. It's a great idea and a cool design though! Best regards

no rotary encoder on the 40-key version?

...is there one on the 36-key version (and can you add some pics of it pls!)?

Add license information

Hello!

I found this project from https://hackaday.com/2023/02/04/fulcrum-foils-finger-fatigue/

Could you please add information about the license of this repository — is it allowed to copy, change and use the code and design files in any purpose?
It would be great to see any popular open source license.

What type of plastic is recommended for printing the parts?

Hi, wondering what plastic type you've used for printing the parts.
Do you use the same plastic for the angled keycaps too?