This is the first time I built a keyboard!
A cheapino!
It took a little bit of time to get everything figured out, but I was able to finish that build relatively easily.
However, I am having trouble customizing the layout… I can’t load it in the qmk.fm tool and when I upload a json file it gives me something that doesn’t match my keyboard.
Also, the encoder currently types ‘y’ when turned right, I got 2 thumb keys working as spaces and I don’t have a modifier key.
As far as I can tell, everything is soldered right, the diodes are in the right direction…
Did I mess up my soldering or is the cheapino firmware buggy?
Any app that can help me flash/customize my keyboard? I’ll keep googling.
Thanks!

  • pixelprimer@lemmy.world
    3·
    1 year ago

    Great to see another Cheapino! The rotary encoder needs to edited through the encoder file, I had the same issue it is set like this as default.

    I can’t help with qmk.fm I am on Linux and used make:Cheapino for my flashing. But it was confusing for me to figure out as well with this being my first build and first interaction with QMK.

    I can send you my .uf2 file and you can flash my layout by just dragging the file into the RPI-RP2 drive hahaha.

    I emailed Tompi when I got stuck and he responded very quickly and was very helpful. I’m sure you could do the same.

    I also highly recommend adding these legs to the bottom to get some tenting on the board. So comfortable! https://a.aliexpress.com/_mK3uakA

    • Chraccoon@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      1 year ago

      Oh thank you!
      I might try this again on Linux and see how it goes.
      It’s good to know that the encoder can be fixed, I’ll take a look how to do that.
      Those are nice legs, might get some. I am also already in the process of designing a 3d-printed case that will also serve for tenting. We’ll see how it goes lol.

      • pixelprimer@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        Let me know how the case goes, I would love a case for mine! Good luck with the keyboard, these are really fun to use!

        • Chraccoon@lemmy.worldOP
          5·
          1 year ago

          Here’s the first prototype I made in tinkercad.
          I don’t know how to do CAD modeling, but I’ll try my best to make it fit well and I’ll share the STLs.