This has been corrected in the v2.1 boards, and hopefully hasnt caught too many people out. Customize my keymap, lily58 pro supports 4 different keymaps reachable through the LOWER and RAISE physical buttons. I haven't ventured into wireless field yet and been thinking about making a corne or another lily58 witless with at least 500mah battery Reply LordDukeMaster Additional comment actions. When attaching with a spring pin header (con-through), solder it according to the method described in the Helix build guide and then attach it to the Lily 58 PCB. Helix build guide. Dont connect or disconnect the TRRS cable when the keyboard is powered. With the QMK Toolbox route, the setup was as simple as: The microcontrollers should both be good to go! If you chose to not use OLED for both halves you should disable support for oled (set OLED_DRIVER_ENABLE to no in keymaps/defualt/rules.mk). On this guide i started with the left half. You signed in with another tab or window. The other advantage is that the Lily58 mounts the TRRS jack on the top, so it sits noticeably lower then than the Iris, which is good for ergonomics. The front sides marked by pieces of tape in order to remember which side is which. Lily58 Pro Build Guide; How to add Lily58 RGB underglow backlighting; How to add Rotary Encoders to Lily58 Pro Guide; Build photos are for demonstration purpose ONLY. Its clean side should be at the top, visible. We will mount parts on each side. One keyboard vendor - Keyhive - is selling their own fork of Sofle RGB. Solder in place on the bottom side of the pcb. This substrate (PCB) is reversible. Put at least 4 adhesive rubber feet in the corners so the keyboard is not moving when you type. Refer to Soldering diodes if you need further guidance. Please refer to the official QMK documentation for the key codes and programming specifics. A couple of good tips showcased here around the soldering iron temperatures to use as a beginner and the technique for soldering diodes where you first place solder on one of the pads before pushing the diode into space with a bit of heat. The QMK Toolbox can be used to write non-customized keymaps via a GUI, avoiding the need to configure a local QMK environment. And corresponding sockets (if used) on the front side of the board. Use a fairly low temperature (240c) and lots of flux. Prepare the Pro Micro. Decrease quantity for Lily58 Pro Keyboard Kit, Increase quantity for Lily58 Pro Keyboard Kit. I stuck very close to the Lily58 build guide I linked above. In this world, there are tons of options A build guide Lily58 Pro suggests 4mm for Choc and 7mm for MX. Lily58 Pro Custom Mechanical Keyboard with nice!nanos Build Stream Nicell 786 subscribers Subscribe 619 42K views 2 years ago A full split Lily58 Pro kit build with nice!nanos running the. Before I dig into the how, I figured I should share a bit about the why I went ahead and put together my own keyboard. I watched several YouTube videos on soldering and some keyboard build videos, and read a handful of build logs and build guides before ordering parts. This commit does not belong to any branch on this repository, and may belong to a fork outside of the repository. This ensures that the controller works completely before soldering it permanently to the board. I Have Waited A LONG TIME for this keyboard!!! If you do not, you will experience "jittery" keystrokes as if some keys were lost while in transit. Quick intro into the various switches out there and how they differ. Same as the diodes, on the PCB tin one socket pad first. Once you verify that, you can set up bluetooth profiles for the keyboard. You should be familiar with QMK and be able to make it work on your local environment. Even if you dont plan to use OLED Screen, i always recommend to bridge them anyway, since there is no harm having them in any case bridged. A keyboard is formed by a matrix of switches wired to main chip which converts those row/columns activations into keystroke events (KEY_A, KEY_F2,) and sends them to the computer. The Pro version of the Lily58 supports Kailh Choc and MX hot-swap sockets. The command might look something like this: Connect the second half and flash it in the same way as the previous one. 1 contributor. Make sure halves are not connected together with TRRS cable. TRS should work 1 if you stick with Serial. A good alternative would be to use an existing keyboard with leds to inject the signal and power through the LED header. The following is needed to build the keyboard. You may need to scrape off the solder mask on the via depending on which manufacturer you used. Be careful so you dont bend their contacts. keyboard-only usage. Use as low a temperature as you can manage, place the board flat on a table, and drop an led in. Even after many years of use, the Sculpt keyboard still functions really well and so I wouldn't say it has any faults for my day-to-day needs, but I wanted to go back to the mechanical typing experience and give other layouts a shot. For doing that just follow the QMK Vagrant page. Insert switches into the plate. Its not a polished product. by wermy. The microcontroller sits on the opposite side of the PCB face to the one that will have diodes and sockets soldered on, so make sure to orientate and slot the controller through the right holes on the correct side. Lily58 Pro was created by @kata0510. Thats it. Raw Blame. , As an advice, to build your firmware use a virtualized environment because QMK depends on a bunch of system libraries with specific versions that may not match your system. In the end, you are their client. The above picture is from the crkbd guide shows pin 4 on the table (the table is viewed from the top of the LED). Build Guide This is the build guide for Corne Cherry v3. In 2 sets come 24 + 24 Pins enough for 2 controllers, Optional, but its always fun to put a bongo cat for example later on the screen, to check the wpm or show current layer etc, if the controller will be hotswap, this makes total sense to have, or Micro USB cable (depending on the chosen controller). Attach four 10mm round spacers to the holes near ProMicro. Either the male PIN headers you most likely got with the board from the supplier could be used to solder it directly to the board. Lily58 Pro - ERGONOMIC SPLIT KEYBOARD SOLDERING BUILD GUIDE (beginner friendly). This is easier before the pro micro headers are soldered. Put at least 4 adhesive rubber feet in the corners so the keyboard is not moving when you type. Connect one half to USB, flash the firmware (always follow the actuall instructions in the QMK documentation! I aggregate that information here to help serve as a reference for others planning to give it a shot! Contact the vendor instead. A tag already exists with the provided branch name. A bit more information about socketing of Pro Micro is on the sourcing parts page. , links for the most of the components in the sourcing parts section, socketing of Pro Micro is on the sourcing parts page, follow the instructions in the documentation, inverted silkscreen theres a great guide available. The command might look something like this: Connect the second half and flash it in the same way as the previous one. Dont overtighten the screws when assembling the acrylic plates as they might crack. If the orientation is incorrect, the key will not respond. Flash the controllers (Pro Micro, Elite-C etc) using QMK Toolbox or QMK MSYS.To enter the bootloader on Pro Micro for flashing it, reset the controller using tweezers by bridging the GND and RST pins 2x times. Make sure you know which way around your leds are, different brands have different pin 1 positions. A quick note here is that once both sides are flashed, you only need to flash the primary side with iterative updates going forward unless there are changes to the underlying split keyboard code. Add socket for OLED display. Additionally, if there isn't enough solder, please re-solder. Make sure you know which side you are working on, and dont make two left hand sides by mistake. Hotswap Sockets: Choc low profile, MX. That brings the total cost to ~$252 USD! Given the context Ive presented in the previous section, I chose some parts that fit the most Disconnect the USB cable. I have used rounded pin headers. Make sure they are flush with PCB. If you wish to use per key lighting, you also need to short pins 1-2 of 5. Please set Lily 58 as a US keyboard in the OS keyboard settings. It may short out. This is the strong root of the passion Ive cultivated for mechanical keyboards, as writing on them is not comparable to anything else. If you bought an Aurora Lily58, please use the Aurora Build Guide. Make sure halves are not connected together with TRRS cable. They are necessary for OLED support and if you dont socket you Pro Micro you will not be able to do it later. After that, holding gently the diode down with the tweezers solder the corresponding diode leg. Black PCBs. Keep in mind that this hobby is not cheap . Check the direction of the diode in question. Place the led in position, heat one of the pads on the board for several seconds before moving the iron to touch the pin on the led , then add solder. One or more rows/columns of key switches do not respond, Q. This commit does not belong to any branch on this repository, and may belong to a fork outside of the repository. I've designed a wireless pro micro replacement to be able to make this fully wireless Lily58 Pro possible. Be gentle with micro USB ports on your microcontrollers. FREE Shipping Worldwide on all custom cables. If serial is used, you dont need TRRS cable (4 contacts, used for headphones with a microphone) but just TRS (stereo audio jack). Connect both halves together with TRRS cable. For kits purchased at YushaKobo, a spring pin header is included, so use that. Solder the 29x diodes on the bottom side of the PCB, making sure the direction is matching the image below. Soldering & Build difficulty: , FREE Shipping Worldwide on all custom cables. A build guide Lily58 Pro suggests 7mm for MX. Keyhive version: Pay attention, if you purchased Sofle RGB from Keyhive. Ive been using some keeb or another for more than 8 years, and I continuously I suggest to put an insulating tape on the Pro Micro to prevent any shorts with the OLED Display. (It's easier to work the diodes if you cautiously open the container onto a small plate.). If not, please follow the instructions in the documentation. A couple of additional callouts, though: There are several community contributed keymaps within the Lily58/keymaps folder in the QMK repo, but I found that there really isn't any one opinionated set of keymaps that folks typically stick to. Those are fixed in version 3.1. Begin by placing one on each of the corners of the PCB to give you some stability. Lily 58 pro Mechanical Keyboard | 1.5 Year Update I've been using my Lily 58 Pro for about a year and a half and it looks a bit different these days so I thought I would give an updated video on. This is the nature of the product. Theres also a basic support in QMK Configurator but theres no encoder or led support. throughhole diodes are not recommended due to a footprint error, Choc: 4 mm, MX: 7 mm. but the supply chain is scarce. If you're using DFU bootloader (in case of the elite c), replace the 'avrdude' with 'dfu'. ** Indicator + per key lighting ** Its quite simple but scary the first time you do it. The Lily58 Pro/Pro RE keyboard is a64+4keys column-staggered split keyboard. Many Git commands accept both tag and branch names, so creating this branch may cause unexpected behavior. Solder the TRRS in the marked contour on PCB and Reset tactile switch on the top side of the PCB. Lily58 Pro Build Guide by Keyhive. I think that where I can contribute the most is by sharing my failures, and that is covered in the next article. Keep in mind that this is a prototype of a DIY keyboard. Latest commit f5ac034 on Aug 6, 2022 History. The Sofle RGB is a copy of the Sofle V2 with the addition of up to 36 RGB leds per side. Custom USB Cables and Ergonomical Keyboards. On the PCB tin one diode pad first. Custom USB Cables and Ergonomical Keyboards, Lily58 Pro 58 keys split keyboard 64 columnar stagger and 4 thumb cluster, compatible with Kailh MX and Choc hotswap sockets. You can find links for the most of the components in the sourcing parts section. The interesting part will come in later post that Ill write in which I will show some of the problems that Ive faced and solutions that Ive applied. 10 (+4) M2 spacers. You signed in with another tab or window. Connect the left and right sides with a TRRS cable, connect the MicroUSB cable to ProMicro on the left side (in the case of the default key map), and check if the key responds. 2, This can be changed, look for setting handednesss in QMK documentation. follow the instructions in the documentation. Please be careful, as the connections are different for the right and left boards. The process involves a lot of research: you will learn a lot about electronics , watch tons of Youtube videos about soldering SMD, read a large number of comments and experiences online. Available at: https://keyhive.xyz/shop/lily58. This section assumes that you're familiar with keymaps and the use of the QMK tool. Finally, in the last year or so Ive been suffering from wrist pain , mix that with a little voice in my head moving me to try a split keyboard or even an ergonomic one and you will Collin's Lab: Soldering by Adafruit Industries. The Lily58 KB is a split keyboard with 58 keys, modified by splitkb.com. I have built or modified around 50 mechanical keyboards over the past few years or so including MX, Alps, and Topre. Build guides for Helix, Corne and Lily58 suggest those spring pin headers which are very compact and give you non-permanent connection (you can remove or replace Pro Micros). Many highlights in this guide contain useful links, hover with the mouse over them and click. SofleRGB uses QMK firmware, it can use any Sofle keymap. Connect one half to USB, flash the firmware (always follow the actuall instructions in the QMK documentation! Snap first switches into corners of the plate. Stop using OLED completely and turn it off as described above. In order to have the OLED Screens enabled, before compiling/flashing the controllers, dont forget to add the code line in the rules.mk file in your Lilys keymap folder: (If you dont plan to hotswap the microcontroller skip to 6th step.). Theres also a basic support in QMK Configurator but theres no default layout yet and encoders are not supported. Install the 4 spacers into the holes just below the pro micro, screw from the bottom. Think twice, solder once. When customizing a keymap, start by making a copy of the qmk_firmware/keyboards/lily58/keymaps/default folder and modifying that directory's internal keymap.c file. Carefully snap the first switches to the sockets. Once I did that, both halves worked well. Reviews. I want to give my kudos to the documentation from keeb.io, they have incredible detailed documentation about how to solder, tools required, tips and tricks. This build guide is based on a copy of the main build guide. Many Git commands accept both tag and branch names, so creating this branch may cause unexpected behavior. my requirements: build on top of open-source hardware and software so I could modify it; Insert the switch into the board for alignment, and line up the components. Thankfully it appears that the pad pattern underneath is consistent, so use it. get the explosive combo. The sensation between from a non-lubed against a lubed switch is like day and night, you will feel a smoother activation point and quieter sounds, as this process eliminates all the roughness of the plastic material. The Worst Hobby on the Internet - Mechanical Keyboards (Beginners Guide) by KristoferYee. Prebuild keyboards are quite good but the advantage of building your own is that you choose not only the layout of them, but the form factor, the tactile responsiveness, and the behavior as the chip that rules them is open source and easily hackable. Lily58 or Kyria) you want to create a configuration for. Are you sure you want to create this branch? and has the the following additional features. keycapsss.com/keyboard-parts/pcbs/71/lily58l-split-keyboard-pcb?utm_campaign=about&utm_source=github&utm_medium=social, keycapsss.com/keyboard-parts/pcbs/71/lily58l-split-keyboard-pcb?utm_campaign=About&utm_source=Github&utm_medium=Social, 2 solid panels, 2 with holes for switches. Lily58 Pro is a 58 key split keyboard with OLEDs and supports an LED strip. Use metallic tweezersto bridge any 2 switch pins (on the bottom side of the PCB, this simulates a keypress) or insert switches into the soldered hotswap sockets on the PCB.If it registers the shorts/keypresses you did a great job and may proceed with the build.. The Pro version has color variations, and the photos in this build guide are are of the black version, but the white verison is functionally identical. If the part of the string stops working, resolder the last working one, and the first to fail, then if needed replace them. Darkb0ws3r 1 yr. ago. Lily58 Pro Build Guide; How to add Lily58 RGB underglow backlighting; How to add Rotary Encoders to Lily58 Pro Guide; Build photos are for demonstration purpose only. The QMK firmware is highly customizable, and you can unlock a lot functionality simply by editing the key map. Bridge 4 jumpers on the TOP SIDE of the PCB by soldering them 2 by 2 vertically on both PCBs, if you plan to use OLED Screens. On the right half, diode D27 was rotated 180 degrees from usual. This commit does not belong to any branch on this repository, and may belong to a fork outside of the repository. Keyboard Soldering and Desoldering for Beginners by Blacksimon. The diodes are mounted on the back side of the board. Insert the OLED pin into the socket, attach the OLED module to it, and solder the four pins. Keep in mind height of your Pro Micro which may be different based on if/which sockets you have used for Pro Micro. As I mentioned, this was going to be my first real foray into a hardware project, and that too making a keyboard where I needed to solder! Dependent what you use on the master half. However, because it shares the exact same process as the Kyria, you can follow the build steps of the Kyria Build Guide. over the years Ive learned to shift from keyboard+mouse interaction to almost ** Indicator + drop lighting ** But hey! 5 more replies. The QMK Wiki is a fantastic resource, as is the QMK Discord. By default your left half is the master and the right is the slave, but you can change that in QMK later if you desire to have the USB cable connected to the right half. The default keymap is laid out on the assumption that it will be used in the MacOS/US keyboard environment. The OLED is not required but if you omit it, you must disable it in the firmware. For these it is definitely best to do them in order, and test regularly. Shay Kalyan, The Worst Hobby on the Internet - Mechanical Keyboards (Beginners Guide). I was not able to get 7mm, but 6mm worked well for me with MX switches. Featuring Microcontroller Hotswap Sockets, USB-C Pro Micro, Kailh Switch Hotswap Sockets, Acrylic Plates,. Double-check the bottom. Their height depends on which switches you use. In mainstream switches the quality of this lube is not There are no RGB LEDs on the board. Solder with the diode wire always pointing in the direction of the arrow symbol drawn on the board (shown in the following figure). It can be found on QMK repo. How to Make a Corne Split Keyboard by If you use QMK Configurator, you can create an original keymap on the browser without editing the keymap.c file. This is done on the top side, all 4 solder bridges must be completed. Elite-C v3.0 had problems when used with split boards (on both halves). Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Hope you like them! If you have any problems, please feel free to send a message to the "#Lily58" channel on Discord ("Self-Made Keyboards in Japan" (https://discordapp.com/invite/NM7XtDW)) or Twitter: @F_YUUCHI. Using the base pattern is the only consistent pattern between at least two different models with different pin 1 definitions and markings. One of my favorite professional keebs builder: Daniel Ting has a series of posts about this keyboard and the problems he faced. The TRRS jack and the reset switch are mounted on the front side (the one with the sticker on the mark). Lily58 Pro Documentation. Solder the 29x Kailh Hotswap Sockets on the bottom side of the PCB, matching the contour of your respective MX or Choc socket. Oh, and my build doesn't have any OLED screens to install so I skipped that bit. If you get an error, please double-check the board, connection and command. The per key lighting is painful and slow. Was this long process worth it? One rotary encoder support on each side (optional) Optional Pimoroni Trackball (on master side) Underglow with WS2812 (5050) RGB LED's (6 per side) If you're curious, you can check out my keymap by loading in my lily58_keymap.json file that I've hosted as a Gist into the tool. The following two datasheet excerpts show two versions of the led with different numbering pattern. Create a solder bridge from the led to the board, not spending too much time with the iron on the led (few seconds) otherwise it will burn out. Lily58 KB Build Guide. The script will: Prompt you for which board (e.g. Their modification is not part of the repository and therefore we cant fix any problems and we cant help with any problems you might have with the design. The right half has the pro micro mounted up-side up so its mounted differently on each half. All those switches are connected to an electric board and on that board you put the chip that controls everything. Build yourself your own split mechanical keyboard and protect your wrists! Always disconnect the USB cable first. I recently finished a build of a Lily58 Pro kit purchased from boardsource. Build as usual. This behavior can be switched programmatically without any problem. After confirming that there are no bends in the switch pins, you can attach it firmly by starting from the middle row and working outward. Much like the approach used for the diodes above, begin by pre-soldering one side of the socket pad, place the component, and hold it in place with tweezers. As you can see the list of components could be a little overwhelming if you are not in this world. Hit. When you plug it in, the on-board LEDs should turn on. I have added a single LED to the top surface to act as a layer indicator, this is enabled by bridging 2-3 on J6(indicator bypass). Additional information. When all diodes have been soldered, check for missing spots. Insert into holes. The default layout for the SofleRGB is in the qmk repo, and demonstrates some LED functions. First of all, you need to solder SMD diodes alongside each switch socket, on my Lily58 PCB A. Lily58 KB Build Guide. Given the context I've presented in the previous section, I chose some parts that fit the most my requirements: build on top of open-source hardware and software so I could modify it; move to ortholinear split keyboard layout; size around 60% and use MX-like tactile switches. Install the oled so it sits over the pro micro, Add rotary encoders last, they are big, and make soldering harder. keyboard for myself but one that could alleviate my wrist while, my DIY spirit They belong to the backside of the PCB. Note: Choc switches do not work with acrylic case. In addition, please be careful, as the case will be scratched if it hits or rubs a hard thing after assembly. The Lily58 is a 58 key split keyboard design by kata0510, featuring a 6x4 columnar stagger and 4 thumb cluster keys on each hand. The only point I deviated was to first flash the microcontroller with QMK before I got started with the build as it's a good idea to make sure the ones that get shipped boot up and connect! This unfortunately suggests soldering the micro on first, despite it making the back side harder to solder. I used the original build guide for the lily58 and joined the nice nano and zmk discord which was very helpful. Insert a switch into a hot swap socket and test that a keycode is pressed. Instead, the QMK Toolbox is a great way to get yourself up and running on a Windows machine, pull a compiled firmware package, and flash it onto the microcontroller. This guide suits both version V1 and V2 of the standard (non-RGB) Sofle Keyboard. 20 (+8) M2 screws. Version 2: theres only one option so it is straightforward. into a rabbit hole while choosing parts, you only have to visit the Mechanical Keyboard subreddit to realize that. Lily58 Pro was created by @kata0510. But this build guide is the main source of important details for your build - like Pro-Micro orientation, component placement etc. There are several ready-made consumer options out there like the ZSA Moonlander and Dygma Raise but both are relatively pricey for a keyboard, selling for over $350. With a bit more solder than usual on the tip solder down another diode leg and pad. A full build stream that was handy to skim through to see how specific components come together while I was following the written guide. I didn't want to spend that much money only to then find myself not being able to adjust to the keyboard and the typing experience. This article is Part 3 in a 6-Part Series.. Part 1 -In search of the best custom keyboard layout Part 2 -Let me introduce you SofleKeyboard - a split keyboard based on Lily58 and Crkbd Part 3 -SofleKeyboard build log/guide; Part 4 -Sofle Keyboard evolution: slow and not really steady Part 5 -Another year of Sofle keyboard Part 6 -Sta AKA Sofle Unsplit - a monoblock split keyboard If you plan to build one you can fall Each half of the keyboard must be programmed separately using this approach. Base Plate: No Plates, Black 1.5mm FR4, White 3mm Acrylic, Black Matte 3mm Acrylic, Clear 3mm Acrylic, Frosted 3mm Acrylic, Smoked 3mm Acrylic, Aluminum . Repeat all the steps above on the another half. If you inserted the switches then check if the switch legs are properly inserted into the socket and arent bend (very common issue). Parts Required Optional Firmware preparation If you build the firmware yourself, it will take some time to set up the environment, so it's best to start at the beginning. Starting with the diodes. ), How to customize using QMK Configurator (deprecated), 2 solid panels, 2 with holes for switches, MX switch and choc switches use separate connectors, Cable for 3.5 mmaudio, also called AUX cable (4-pole cable recommended), Magnetic connector recommended due to the low durability of the ProMicro socket. The image shows a soldered MX socket; please install Choc socket on the lower side. So taking the default keymap as my starting point, I started to tweak things almost immediately to fit my typing style and allow me to ease into a layout that isn't too far from a standard QWERTY keyboard. The sockets are mounted on the back side, the same side as the diodes. Insert into holes. If you are interested in wireless keyboards, I'm designing more fully wireless keyboards besides just a pro micro replacement. This is because the TRRS cable does carry power in addition to data, so as a precaution avoid messing around with them while live. 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