OMEGA

total hours spent: 0.5

Day 1 - May 22nd

time spent: 0.5

Today is the first day of starting the split keyboard project, named the Omega Grid. For this keyboard, my whole goal is to add features that I find missing in my current keyboard. I've made a list of things the Omega needs to have for it to be the perfect keyboard for me.

Features: * A slim keyboard, with low profile switches * A Wireless split keyboard * Orttholinear layout * Unique designs * Hot swabable * Maybe, an Oled screen

Day 2 - May 30th

time spent: 0.5 hrs

Now that I know what features I want in my keyboard, I need to know what parts of the keyboard I need to make these features real.

MCU: I see lots of recommendations for the nice!nano v2. And there's reasons for it. Its super slimm, which fits for my Slim keyboard and it has the nRF52840 chip which is good for bluetooth. In addition, it supports ZMK which I will use for my firmware.

Screen: For my screen on my keyboard, I will use the nice!view. Yes this is a bit expensive but honestly worth it. Its 30hz, draws low power (big win for wireless keyboards), and decent display.

Switches: Choosing my switches wasn't hard, I chose the Red Kailh Low Profile Choc Switches. They have good ergonomics, sound good, and comfortable to type on.

Case: My case will be 3d print, making it easy to make custom designs and cheap.