Projects/xq/C128 Keyboard.md
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# Concept 2
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-Build a keyboard with a digital switch matrix and use a much thinner and more lightweight cable
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+Build a wireless keyboard with a digital switch matrix. Have a receiver dongle that can communicate with the keyboard.
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-Pro: No mechanical toggle switch required
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-Con: More expensive, requires power supply
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+Pro: No mechanical toggle switch required, much improved user experience, macro keys
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+Con: More expensive, requires power supply on both sides
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Parts:
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-- RP2040
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-- MT8816 ([Datasheet](/uploads/https%3A/wiki.random-projects.net/Projects/xq/C128%20Keyboard/MT8816-datasheet-sept11.pdf))
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+- 2 * RP2040
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+- 1 * MT8816 ([Datasheet](/uploads/https%3A/wiki.random-projects.net/Projects/xq/C128%20Keyboard/MT8816-datasheet-sept11.pdf))
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+- 2 * nRF24L01 ([Datasheet]( /uploads/https%3A/wiki.random-projects.net/Projects/xq/C128%20Keyboard/nRF24L01_prelim_prod_spec_1_2.pdf))
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+- 1 * battery power supply
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+- 1 * dongle power supply
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# Keyboard Layout
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