this repository holds the design resources for the open source keyboard 'qua-ken'. The qua-ken is heavily inspired by Josef Adamčík's Sofle and copies its layout. The qua-ken is basically a Sofle modified to meet my custom keyboard standards. The PCB is split into main board and daughter board which holds the connectors. The qua-ken uses more a powerful ARM controller with much more program memory allowing the use of more software features. For the connection of the two halves a 4P4C connector is used as the TRRS connector shorts some of the lines when plugging/unplugging the cable. Currently planned are PCB silicone dumbbell gasket mount and plate top mount. The case is planned as screwless design opening from the top for ease of access. I also think about using the ball catch system gaining popularity, but since I have no experience with mechanical design, I am unsure whether I can manage that in a reasonable amount of revisions.
I just started and am currently working on the PCB. Once the PCB is tested, I will start with the case.
I just got the PCBs, it works perfectly fine appart from the encoders, which only work if the left half is master (connected to the computer). I am now starting with the case design and will fix the encoders at some point (just software).
Software (QMK) is licensed under GPL 2.0, With PCB and case designs you are free to do as you will.
Yes and No. I will not open shop and sell the keyboard, but the resources are free and open, so you can order all the parts yourself.