ximi

This is a 36 or 42 split keyboard with column stagger and kailh hotswap support (outer columns can be broken off).

This listing is now for ximi v1.2

Main features:

• (new in ximi v1.2) Support for the VIK interface. See this github page for details.
• Integrated RP2040 controllers, one on each half
• 16 MB storage
• Per key led support (SK6812 mini-e)
• MX or choc hotswap support
• 3 position thumb switch below thumb cluster (left, right, push)
• A rotary encoder under each palm (EC11)
• Audio buzzer (pre-soldered on the PCB)
• Haptic feedback support ( https://shop.pimoroni.com/en-us/products/drv2605l-linear-actuator-haptic-breakout )
• Supports a 34mm trackball or a cirque trackpad
  • Trackball requires a trackball sensor breakout board
    • The add on on this page is a fingerpunch breakout board
    • Also has been tested with https://github.com/Bastardkb/charybdis-pmw-3360-sensor-pcb
    • (new with ximi v1.1) ximi pcb and trackball breakout board now can be connected with a fpc type A cable. Old approach of hand soldering wires between them is still supported as well
• Full duplex TRRS
• Break out pins for
  • All remaining available GPIO (GP4, GP5, GP6)
  • USB-C pins (in case your port breaks, you can fix it!)
  • SPI pins
  • I2C pins
  • LED pins (allowing you to add your own led features, like led rings or led strips for underglow)

To make this a complete kit, remember to also add:

• ximi 3D printed case
  • If you want to print yourself, case files are available in the fingerpunch github repo
• hotswap sockets (4 sets if building a 36 key, 5 sets if building a 42 key)
• TRRS cable (not available in the fingerpunch store)

Optional components:

• cirque trackpad kit
• trackball kit
  • does not include breakout board – available as add on at the top of this page
• per key leds (optional, 4 sets for 36 key, 5 sets for 42 key)
• EC11 rotary encoders (optional)
• rotary encoder caps (optional)
• pimoroni haptic feedback module

Notes:

• This listing is for the PCB only
• Build guide is available here: https://github.com/sadekbaroudi/fingerpunch/tree/master/keyboards/ximi/v1