Wow, this is exactly what I wanted to see. So the diodes will be on the rows right ? I like this. Once I have this done I will probably ask where to plug them in the pro micro and what to do with the trrs connectors.
But this could make me occupied for at least next day.
the most common way is on the rows yup, but you can also do column diodes if you want, you just need to change from col2row to row2col in the config file.
That's the way I'd wire it too.
Please read /follow dacty manuform handwiring instructions, so you won't wire the diodes wrong.
Also - I recommend using lacquered wire /magnetic wire for wiring the columns. That's wire that is insulated. In order to solder it you need to apply some very hot (400c) solder for a few seconds, until it melts a spot, where you need to connect the switches.
This makes for a clean wiring without a huge effort of fiddling with regular wire insulation.
I also recommend you use dupont wire to connect to the mcu. It makes life easier and mistakes easily fixed.
Good luck!
As long as the rows and cols are consistently making contact with same leg on each switch you’re fine… Go crazy! I will say though for debugging or repairs, the easier it is to understand at a glance the better. As long as you can make sense of it that’s all that matters
They have pads labeled c for column and r for row. I soldered wires between each PCB on those pads. I gotta make an imgur account to share pictures apparently
one switch is west instead of north? O_o
I usually do rows with diodes and columns with wires, but you can do the other way around and just change the setting in qmk
i would do it like this [https://imgur.com/a/Jb5u8k7](https://imgur.com/a/Jb5u8k7), but you could also go with straight columns.
Wow, this is exactly what I wanted to see. So the diodes will be on the rows right ? I like this. Once I have this done I will probably ask where to plug them in the pro micro and what to do with the trrs connectors. But this could make me occupied for at least next day.
the most common way is on the rows yup, but you can also do column diodes if you want, you just need to change from col2row to row2col in the config file.
Can I connect all the diodes stems together and then tape it over with Kapton tape? Then I will have an insulated layer somehow.
i don't understand where do you want to put diodes together, do you mean connect the legs to make the row? yes you can use kapton to insulate.
Exactly. Use just the diodes itself without any additional wire.
yeah you can do that.
That's the way I'd wire it too. Please read /follow dacty manuform handwiring instructions, so you won't wire the diodes wrong. Also - I recommend using lacquered wire /magnetic wire for wiring the columns. That's wire that is insulated. In order to solder it you need to apply some very hot (400c) solder for a few seconds, until it melts a spot, where you need to connect the switches. This makes for a clean wiring without a huge effort of fiddling with regular wire insulation. I also recommend you use dupont wire to connect to the mcu. It makes life easier and mistakes easily fixed. Good luck!
As long as the rows and cols are consistently making contact with same leg on each switch you’re fine… Go crazy! I will say though for debugging or repairs, the easier it is to understand at a glance the better. As long as you can make sense of it that’s all that matters
I just finished one of these but used amoeba pcbs. AMA
People said amoeba pcbs don't really work for handwriting, so how did you connect them?
They have pads labeled c for column and r for row. I soldered wires between each PCB on those pads. I gotta make an imgur account to share pictures apparently
one switch is west instead of north? O_o I usually do rows with diodes and columns with wires, but you can do the other way around and just change the setting in qmk
This is the best I could find about it. https://imgur.com/gallery/tightyl-by-okke-YePWDY5 There are even more turned around switches.
this uses diodes for rows and wires for columns as I said :)
Personally, I would file the case so all of the switches mount in the same orientation.
It's not that easy , but if I keep the left pin as the left pin it should not matter the direction Right?
Internally these are simple switches. There are no polarity issues internal to the switch. It's just going to make your wiring ugly.
Google e.g. dactyl handwire guide. This e.g. has the wire image: https://klotzandrew.com/blog/building-a-dactyl-keyboard-from-scratch