Redox Handwire Mechanical Keyboard

Designed by MattDB and uploaded with permission.

Split ergonomic custom mechanical keyboard with handy thumb buttons. The Redox is a smaller, simplified remix of the classic Ergodox with fewer keys but just as much comfort. It's easy to make, inexpensive, and looks great in any filament.

The Redox is a great first keyboard project - it's easy to print, easy to build, and runs the free and easy-to-configure QMK firmware. The 1u version is especially interesting, because you only need to buy one size of keycap for the entire board!

Configure and download firmware at https://config.qmk.fm/#/redox/rev1/LAYOUT

Print one BottomL and one BottomR. Then, print PlateL1u and PlateR1u OR PlateL and PlateR. The 1u versions use only 1-unit-wide keycaps, which makes the board smaller and reduces the number of differently sized keycaps you need to buy. Otherwise, the two are identical.

Consult the schematic while assembling: https://www.thingiverse.com/download:4894954

In addition to the printed components, you'll need: 70x: Cherry compatible switches - I used Kailh Box Jade - https://amzn.to/3a3MNAc 70x: Diodes - I used 1N4148 - https://amzn.to/3qOE9fW 70x: Cherry compatible keycaps - I printed some KeyV2 G20 caps --> If using 1u version: 8x 1.25u keycaps and 56x 1u keycaps --> If not using 1u version: 6x 1.5u keycaps and 54x 1u keycaps 14x: M3 8mm screws (M3.5 if fit is loose) https://amzn.to/368H1wh 2x: 4 poles 3.5 mm plug - https://amzn.to/2Mg6tZw 1x: Short 4 poles 3.5 mm male-male cord - https://amzn.to/2NyqDP6 2x: Arduino Pro Micro - https://amzn.to/3oii7Am 2x: USB micro male to female cable/adapter - https://amzn.to/2Y6ZULA Rubber feet - https://amzn.to/2Nozi6u Solid-core wire Solder and soldering gear Note: These are affiliate links.

For more information, visit the author's page at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2704567

The Redox Handwire is copyright 2017 Mattia Dal Ben and licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Please credit MattDB and not myself.