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Presoldered split keyboard (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by wgs@lemmy.sdf.org to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
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Hi everyone! I'm planning on getting a split keyboard to replace my planck, but I don't have a soldering iron.

What are my options ? Ideally I want:

  • DIY, no soldering involved
  • QMK firmware
  • 40% format

The keyboard I'm leaning toward is the let's split as it's a planck split in two halves, but it seems that you need to at least solder the keycaps yourself, which I can't.

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[-] Midnitte@beehaw.org 3 points 7 months ago

Could always buy a soldering iron - it's not like they're extraordinarily expensive (but pre-built is...)

[-] wgs@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 7 months ago

It's not about the cost, it's more about my current situation, storage space, and besides this specific use-case, I have no use for it (and I dont like buying stuff I don't use).

[-] Midnitte@beehaw.org 1 points 7 months ago

Well, that's fair!

[-] algernon@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

Or one could buy any of the existing pre-built splits. Which might be more expensive, but it does not involve something one very explicitly said they don't want to do.

I'd rather spend twice as much on a well built keyboard with warranty than trying to solder one together myself and botch it up, and then it suddenly costs more than if I just bought a pre-built one.

this post was submitted on 21 Mar 2024
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