News Magnetic Levitation Switches Feel Like Typing on Air

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Hall effect sensors and magnetic levitation are at the core of some new, 3D printed, keyboard switches

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I wouldn't say they're like, "typing on air". More like, "typing with magnets" 👍

I'm currently working on making the Riskeyboard 70 PCB and the AKU PCBs available for order and when that happens I'll also make the OpenSCAD .scad files and firmware available for download (all open source). In the mean time here's a rundown on some of my keyboard and switch features:

Hot swap top plate: https://gfycat.com/easygoingcreepyfinnishspitz

Keyboard top plates can be washed in the sink with soap and water: https://gfycat.com/unconsciousvigilantkinglet

Integrated infrared receiver that lets you turn any old remote into a wireless macro pad: https://gfycat.com/marriedtediousaquaticleech

Tech can be used to make keyboards in any size/shape: https://gfycat.com/scrawnyglisteningandeancat

Parametric/generative design (I'm fooling around with some of the parameters in this gif): https://gfycat.com/unlinedcaninebats

LED display and ultra bright RGB LEDs: https://gfycat.com/alienatedflatcanvasback

Mouse bungee accessory (has two high quality skate bearings inside it): https://gfycat.com/tepidminorasianlion

Analog rotary encoder: https://gfycat.com/unlinedfirstalabamamapturtle

Cookie dispenser (obviously the most important thing!): https://gfycat.com/fewcomplicatedhuia

Video about adding relays to my keyboard (that uses those 3D printed switches):

View: https://youtu.be/6hMOGKTudcg


HaD previously featured an article about my magnetically-stabilized stabilizer design which is also in use in my Riskeyboard 70: https://hackaday.com/2020/08/20/print-your-way-to-keyboard-stability/