PYKB - Python Keyboard
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Create a hand-wired keyboard, run Python on it, turn it into production.
Hand-wiring a keyboard
Follow the guide - hand-wiring-a-keyboard.md to rapidly make a keyboard with 100 lines of Python code.
From prototype to production in progress
With putting more time into the Python keyboard, we find it more and more interesting. We think a Python keyboard can make a big difference, so we decide to design a new keyboard for everyone. Check out the M60 mechanical keyboard.
To be a productive keyboard
As the 60% keyboard lacks a lot of keys (F1~F12, arrow keys and etc). We can use features like TMK's layers and composite keys to make the small keyboard much more powerful. With the idea from Toward a more useful keyboard to keep our fingers at the home row, we can optimize the keyboard to make us more productive.
Adding the Tap-key feature, which is holding a key down to activate an alternate function, can make a big difference.
Using D for Navigation
Taping d outputs d (press & release quickly), holding d down activates navigation functions.
- d + h as ←
- d + j as ↓
- d + k as ↑
- d + l as →
- d + u as PageUp
- d + n as PageDown
Using ; as Ctrl
Use ; as a MODS_TAP key, taping ; outputs ;, holding ; down outputs Ctrl.
Using Pair-keys
Simultaneously pressing two keys (interval less than 10ms) activates an alternate function.
Optimizing with C modulesin progress
A C module matrix of keyboard matrix is written to reduce latency and power consumption. The module has the same function as keyboard/matrix.py.
Todo
- add system keys
- add mouse keys