I Built My Dream Keyboard from Absolute Scratch

Christian Selig July 18, 2024
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The Caldera keyboard, a completely custom, from scratch DIY keyboard I've been working on building for months. This shows the process, as well as a high level tutorial on how to build your own completely custom keyboard Let me know if you have any input on the video (I'm new to this!), or questions I can answer, I'll try to answer everything in the comments! Links (affiliate links when available): Caldera 3D printable case files: https://makerworld.com/en/models/545431 Caldera files: https://github.com/christianselig/caldera-keyboard Parts list: https://christianselig.com/2024/07/caldera-keyboard/ nice!nano footprint: https://github.com/Giraffasax/SpUnLy58/blob/main/Ergogen/Footprints/nice_nano.js Convert JSCAD to STL: https://neorama.de FlatFootFox Ergogen tutorial: https://flatfootfox.com/ergogen-introduction/ Ben Vallack Ergogen tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_VuXVErD6E Pinecil soldering iron: https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron/ My 3D printer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2377904&u=4504419&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack= Budget 3D printer recommendation: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2485357&u=4504419&m=138211&urllink=&afftrack= - My camera: https://amzn.to/4kPmalt - My SD card: https://amzn.to/3ZhrGox - My lens: https://amzn.to/4knIBhA - Tripod: https://amzn.to/43OCYSF - Camera monitor: https://amzn.to/4589vW7 - Main monitor: https://amzn.to/3FMqmTY - Backup battery/UPS: https://amzn.to/43s2le9 - Mouse: https://amzn.to/4jEl4Id - Laptop: https://amzn.to/3SBRBUm Socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/christianselig Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@christianselig/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christianselig

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