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ThinKeys
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- Work-in-progress custom mechanical keyboard to replace laptop keyboard .
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+ Split ortholinear custom replacement keyboard with TrackPoint for ThinkPad laptops .
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- ![ Reference layout] ( 23.png )
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- Figure 1: Reference layout design.
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- ![ Corne style layout] ( 23-corne.png )
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- Figure 2: With ortholinear layout, it is easy to use the same PCB but omit keys
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- selectively for different layout. Someone in the chatroom suggested this one.
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- ![ TrackPoint breakaway] ( 23.gif )
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- Figure 3: In this example, I chose to have the left TrackPoint button attached
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- to the left half and the others attached to the right half using PCB
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- breakaways. Then the split halves can be pushed together to fit in the laptop.
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- For only desktop use, one might choose to keep all 6 thumb keys.
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+ ![ in t520] ( 13-t520.jpg )
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+ ![ split] ( 13-split.jpg )
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Layout can be mapped as desired with QMK.
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- Planning to offer other layout in the future for those who don't want ortho .
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+ Other physical layouts will be offered if there is enough demand for them .
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Videos
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- - Using Kailh X switch: [ Info] ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLaw7yDKOLo )
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- - [ Introduction to the ThinKeys Project] ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvx_2N7dB2o )
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+ - [ Playlist (YouTube)] ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA83yaoqEOKUAF3hhw5IN6eBIaD0fTjDs )
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Compatibility
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- The first model will be for X-series, T-series, and W-series xx20/xx30 Lenovo
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- ThinkPads .
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+ The first model is for Lenovo ThinkPads T410-T430, T510-T530, W510-W530, and
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+ X220-X230 (including s, i, and t suffixed variants) .
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Later model support planned for X230s-X270, T431s-T450s/T440(p)-T460(p) and
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beyond.
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Goals
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- [X] TrackPoint
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- - [X] Split for external/desktop use (connect via TRRS )
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+ - [X] Split for external/desktop use (connect via USB Type-C )
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- [X] Ortholinear
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- [ ] ~~ RGB LED Backlight (ThinkLight infeasible)~~ No backlight in the first
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version, maybe next time
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- - [X] USB Connection (Internal via [ ThinkMods] ( https://thinkmods.store/ )
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- Bluetooth/SmartCard adapters, or external for desktop use)
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+ - [X] USB Connection
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- [X] Power Button
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- [X] Socketable Pro Micro (or compatible)
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@@ -53,6 +38,8 @@ Join via Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/!igsJfJkAlUganwyDzE:librem.one?via=librem.o
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Join via Discord: https://discord.gg/MA2DBqRyEK
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+ Low Profile Keyboards Discord: https://discord.gg/yhGEvATCFs
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Pineapples
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Inspiration and some design from https://github.com/saoto28/pineapple60
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