Since getting my first split keyboard I never stopped trying to optimize my keymap to the point that the most noticable discomfort was having to switch over to the mouse every now and then. I tried mouse keys, but could never get used to them so I started looking at the keyboards offered on bastardkb.com. The OLED displays I had before were only used for layer/mod indicators, which I thought would be easier to spot if the keys themselves lit up as indicators with RGB. Throw in rotary encoders which I didn't have before and the decision was made.
If you want to build this keyboard yourself, here's what you need:
- Dilemma Kit, with 2x Rotary encoders (MX), Frost case and Per-key RGB.
- 3mm Opal White Acrylic top plates, these plates have a light transmittance of 32% and have been designed by myself. You can view the plate files here.
- Akko CS Lavendar Purple Switch (Lubed, 45pcs), a light tactile switch. Akko has a US based website too.
- 2x 10 pcs Gateron Switches, I got white/clear gateron switches which are light linear switches. I put these on the thumb keys and the two outer columns, with the purple Akko switches everywhere else.
- DES keycaps, I had them printed by JLCPCB in 8111X Resin with sanding.
- 4 black knobs, these actually didn't fit the 6 mm shaft on the rotary encoders because of the plastic housing inside. I could expand the inner diameter with some course sandpaper though.
- Braided TRRS Cable and Set of 90° Angled TRRS Adapters
- 1m USB C to USB A cable
- Set of 2 Pack Foldable Feet for Keyboard Notebook, although I currently have 1 stand on each side, I would recommend buying 2 pairs for added stability.