The self-made keyboard kit owl8 has been discontinued.
Please refer to owl8 v2 .
※This product is an assembly kit that requires soldering.
Please read the build guide carefully and understand the necessary tools and processes before purchasing.
If you are concerned about soldering, please consider using "Assembly Service". (Details below)
What I wanted to achieve with owl8
I have made 40% keyboards such as Claw44, bat43, and wings42, but since they have a minimum number of keys, I limited the keymap to what is necessary for serious keystroke work (programming in the author's case). I am.
Although I only use it once in a while, there are some tasks that I would like to do with just one keystroke without using layers, and having a macro pad would be useful for those purposes.
I didn't want it to take up too much space on my desk, so I chose a narrow pitch design similar to the bat43 and wings42.
Additionally, BMP allows wireless connectivity, so you can easily move it anywhere you want without having to worry about cable management.
Like wings42, you can use plates for key switch extensions and rotary encoders.
I use the rotary encoder to adjust the volume and display brightness, and assign key switches such as arrow keys, Enter, Space, BS, and ESC.
Features
It is an 8-key macro pad.-Normally 8 keys, but 4 keys or 2 rotary encoders can be added using an expansion plate.
Exclusive for Kailh low profile switch (Choc).
・The narrow pitch (17x18mm) is narrower than the 19x19mm spacing of a typical key switch, making it a compact size.
- There is battery space for BMP, so you can make it wireless by preparing a BMP and a BMP battery set.
How to assemble
Since diodes are not used, soldering is relatively easy.
・The key switch socket is not supported (soldering directly to the key switch)
Please check the build guide for details.
firmware
・QMK, Remap, VIA compatibleset content
・Pro Micro: 1 piece
・Con-through: 2 bottles
・Screw (7mm): 10 pieces
・Screws (4mm): 12 pieces
・Tactile switch: 1 piece
・Spacer (6mm): 12 pieces
・Through-hole tap: 4 pieces
・Cushion rubber: 4 pieces
・ProMicro protection plate: 1 piece
・Top plate: 1 sheet
・Substrate: 1 piece
・Middle plate: 1 piece
・Bottom plate: 1 sheet
・Key switch expansion plate: 1 sheet
Rotary encoder expansion plate: 1 sheet
Other necessary items
・USB cable : 1 piece
・Kailh low profile switch : 8 pieces (+4 pieces for key expansion)
・Kailh low profile keycap 1U : 8 pieces (+4 pieces when expanding keys)
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・Rotary encoder (low pro)
(Other devices can be used as long as they are compatible with Alps EC11 and EC12. Push switches are not supported.)
・Knob for rotary encoder
・BMP battery set
assembly service
Assembly service for those who are uneasy about soldering.
It may take up to 5 business days until shipment.
・Please purchase the owl8 kit , key switches (8 or more) , and assembly service at the same time.
(When you select the assembly option on owl8, this item will be added to your cart)
・Since the key switch requires soldering, be sure to purchase the key switch at the same time.
If you purchase a battery set for BMP at the same time, we will also assemble the battery set.
- If you purchase a rotary encoder at the same time, we will also assemble the rotary encoder expansion plate.
- If you purchase 12 or more key switches (including 8 main units) at the same time, we will also assemble the key switch expansion plate.
・Warranty covers only initial defects (within 2 weeks of product arrival).
・Lead solder is used.
Key switches, keycaps, and cables are not included.
Notes
If you spray alcohol on acrylic plates, chemical cracks will occur and they will break easily. Please be careful when using alcohol.
The photo is a sample image and may not be identical to the actual product.
Specifications may be changed without prior notice.
If you have any questions, such as missing or missing parts, please contact us using the inquiry form .