DIY Keyboard Tutorial Step by Step - Ep.1 The Basics
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If you always wanted to build your own keyboard but didn't know where to begin, this series is for you. In this video, I go over all the basics you need to know to design your own keyboard and show how to create your first working prototype step by step. In the next videos, I will show more advanced PCB designs, go over all the software options, and discuss how to build the perfect enclosure.
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00:00 Intro
00:40 PCBWay
01:07 Overview
03:10 Controller Options
05:27 Components Library
07:17 Key Matrix
12:02 Eagle Tips and Tricks
14:33 Addressable LEDs
16:42 Designing the PCB
21:38 Design Rules Check
24:48 PCB Design Tips
28:06 Exporting the PCB
29:06 Ordering the PCBs
32:13 Advanced Preview
33:08 PCB Assembly
34:57 Outro