Hotswappable Macro Keyboard (5x2)

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Elongated remix of "Stream Cheap (Mini Macro Keyboard)" and slightly taller to accommodate hotswap functionality. Keyboard has 2 more keys than the original. Cable is no longer detachable. Comes in three parts: 1. Base 2. Faceplate 3. Hotswap holders (print 2) The original had a slot for placing the Arduino into, mine removed that and the Arduino is free inside the base. There is a structure in the base that is now just to route the cable and so if you pull the cable you're not pulling on the solder to the hub. Arduino code and how to connect the switches (connect to the hotswap sockets for this instead) can be found in the original. Superglue the Hotswap holders to the Faceplate. Alternatively you can try to print them together using the "Faceplate with hotswap holder" file (Though it's safer to print them separately) If you want, you can get a USB hub like pictured. Desolder one male and female header the solder connections to it. The male header should be soldered to a USB cable to connect to your PC, and the female to a micro USB header to connect to your Arduino. I suggest using a USB2.0 hub since USB2.0 only has 4 wires instead of something like 20 in a USB3.0 connection. Push the cable inside the base before soldering Faceplate is designed for Cherry MX (or similar) switches. The hotswap holders are for Kailh hotswap sockets. Parasolid files for the base, faceplate, and hotswap holders are available if you want to edit it yourself