Kiwi Board

Created by [Manni] • Started on July 22, 2025

A 40% stenographic keyboard.

Total time: 12 hours 25 minutes

July 22 — 3h 10m

I started by making the schematic, which took about 1 hour since this keyboard is more complex due to the integrated RP2040.

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Then I spent the rest of the time designing the PCB and wiring everything together.

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July 23 — 45m

I made a few changes to the PCB, such as repositioning some keys and adjusting the RP2040's location.

July 25 — 3h 30m

I started making the case. I designed the plate and began working on the bottom half!

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July 26 — 2h

I finished the case — it turned out really cool and feels quite good, I think!

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July 27 — 3h

I fixed the USB setup since I had used a USB-C plug instead of a receptacle. I also added some header pins for debugging!

Fixed PCB:
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Also made a bare working firmware!!!