# Hardware hacking **URL:** https://community.keyboard.io/c/hardware-hacking/13.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.keyboard.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.keyboard.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.keyboard.io/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Painting the original keycaps](https://community.keyboard.io/t/painting-the-original-keycaps/2605)
**Author:** [@tae](https://community.keyboard.io/u/tae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/painting-the-original-keycaps/2605 "2019-02-26T16:10:38Z")
I’m would like to paint the original keycaps instead to buy just another set. Has anyone done this before? Which kind of paint would you recommend? --- ## [Laser cutting schematic for a one piece keyboard](https://community.keyboard.io/t/laser-cutting-schematic-for-a-one-piece-keyboard/2544)
**Author:** [@plantarum](https://community.keyboard.io/u/plantarum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/laser-cutting-schematic-for-a-one-piece-keyboard/2544 "2019-02-18T02:18:47Z")
I just got my keycaps, so in theory I’m ready to build my own one-piece portable version of the keyboardio. Has anyone else put together a laser-cutting plan/schematic for the switch plate? I’d be very interested in hear… --- ## [Are the M01 keycaps standard size?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/are-the-m01-keycaps-standard-size/906)
**Author:** [@plantarum](https://community.keyboard.io/u/plantarum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 7:34am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/are-the-m01-keycaps-standard-size/906 "2019-01-14T07:34:00Z")
I know the keycaps are all custom designed for the M01. What I am wondering is how much their footprint differs from a ‘normal’ keycap. I’m planning a key plate for a home-made portable version that will use the M01 key… --- ## [Hybrid Switch Mods](https://community.keyboard.io/t/hybrid-switch-mods/1400)
**Author:** [@Llamalland](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Llamalland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/hybrid-switch-mods/1400 "2018-11-13T01:28:02Z")
A very entertaining keyboard/keyswitch reviewer did this little mod, switching the leaf from clicky and tactile (quiet click) Matias switches. It makes it a bit confusing when he labels one of the mods “quiet click” whe… --- ## [Options for getting the Clicky sound](https://community.keyboard.io/t/options-for-getting-the-clicky-sound/2192)
**Author:** [@itikka](https://community.keyboard.io/u/itikka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/options-for-getting-the-clicky-sound/2192 "2018-11-12T15:37:01Z")
Hi! I’ve been thinking about one thing: I really do like to have a clicky noise when I push some buttons on a keyboard. Kinesis Advantage has a built-in peeper/speaker inside, and I think it is one of its nicest feature… --- ## [Model 01 and iPad Pro?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-01-and-ipad-pro/1828)
**Author:** [@JohnAtl](https://community.keyboard.io/u/JohnAtl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/model-01-and-ipad-pro/1828 "2018-07-30T22:25:12Z")
Has anyone tried Keyboard -\> powered USB hub -\> Camera Adapter==\>lightning -\> iPad? ref --- ## [Programmable keyboard cost vs non-programmable](https://community.keyboard.io/t/programmable-keyboard-cost-vs-non-programmable/1735)
**Author:** [@jamadagni](https://community.keyboard.io/u/jamadagni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/programmable-keyboard-cost-vs-non-programmable/1735 "2018-07-09T00:32:55Z")
Other than mass production considerations, is creating a programmable keyboard necessarily costlier than a non-programmable one? Or in other words, if one were to design an ergonomic keyboard aiming to be more accessible… --- ## [Hardware Hacking: where to start?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/hardware-hacking-where-to-start/1737)
**Author:** [@johntimber](https://community.keyboard.io/u/johntimber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/hardware-hacking-where-to-start/1737 "2018-07-08T18:49:18Z")
Hi, I’m a software engineer interested in hardware hacking but I’m a complete newbie, I’ve tried arduino and similar things but i find them too simple ( just basic automations), I’ve tried to study a bit about electroni… --- ## [Slaving the ATmega using the expansion connector?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/slaving-the-atmega-using-the-expansion-connector/1701)
**Author:** [@atimholt](https://community.keyboard.io/u/atimholt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/slaving-the-atmega-using-the-expansion-connector/1701 "2018-07-03T00:12:46Z")
This is way beyond me, at least currently, but I kinda wish the Model01 had a vastly more powerful microcontroller, or at least more memory (all kinds). I had this vague idea of one day getting another Model01 to complet… --- ## [Enclosure specs and Lasers](https://community.keyboard.io/t/enclosure-specs-and-lasers/1269)
**Author:** [@cceckman](https://community.keyboard.io/u/cceckman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 5:46am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/enclosure-specs-and-lasers/1269 "2018-07-01T05:46:40Z")
I’ve never used a CNC laser cutter before, but if I understand correctly they can be set to act as a laser engraver… for instance, on a wooden enclosure of some sort. I happen to have access to a laser cutter, and I hav… --- ## [Trackball Addition](https://community.keyboard.io/t/trackball-addition/723)
**Author:** [@fishheadsoup](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fishheadsoup)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/trackball-addition/723 "2018-06-30T21:08:37Z")
I know most of us just got our M01s (and we love them). And yes, I know many of you wonderful people are writing and rewriting code to make Kaleidoscope better, and that Jesse hasn’t finished shipping out all the kick s… --- ## [Short circuit issue after keyswitch swap](https://community.keyboard.io/t/short-circuit-issue-after-keyswitch-swap/1655)
**Author:** [@Shihpin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Shihpin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/short-circuit-issue-after-keyswitch-swap/1655 "2018-06-20T03:06:15Z")
I have swapped the keyswitch to “Matias Quiet-Linear Switch”, with advice Swapping out keyswitch mechanisms. It worked without any problem for 3 days. Then the right half suddenly have no response, only some of the LED … --- ## [3D printing KeyCaps](https://community.keyboard.io/t/3d-printing-keycaps/1151)
**Author:** [@emacsimize](https://community.keyboard.io/u/emacsimize)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/3d-printing-keycaps/1151 "2018-05-21T19:56:38Z")
Hi Ho! Are there some CAD files available of the keycap design ? I would like to 3D print some keys a bit differently ( the FN key for instance ) to see if it would help my experience. I couldn’t find them on git hub… --- ## [Simplified Keyboardio Carry Handle](https://community.keyboard.io/t/simplified-keyboardio-carry-handle/1415)
**Author:** [@emacsimize](https://community.keyboard.io/u/emacsimize)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/simplified-keyboardio-carry-handle/1415 "2018-04-27T22:06:15Z")
Greetings Everyone ! What I’ll present you is a very basic and simplified carrry handle for your Keyboardio M01 The Handle \[20180426\_143210\] Applied it will look like this: \[20180426\_143116\] You can make your own i… --- ## [Dust cover for the Model 01?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/dust-cover-for-the-model-01/990)
**Author:** [@aspiers](https://community.keyboard.io/u/aspiers)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/dust-cover-for-the-model-01/990 "2018-04-25T17:15:58Z")
(This is about as loosely related to hardware hacking as it gets, but I couldn’t find any other category to put it under.) It just occurred to me that it would be really nice to have a smart dust cover for my Model 01. … --- ## [Make flash command suddenly freezes](https://community.keyboard.io/t/make-flash-command-suddenly-freezes/1255)
**Author:** [@bbyfield](https://community.keyboard.io/u/bbyfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/make-flash-command-suddenly-freezes/1255 "2018-03-16T23:19:32Z")
One moment, I was flashing the firmware without problems. Five minutes later after I made another change to the layout, the command “make flash” started hanging at the prompt “Press ENTER when ready…” I tried a saved \*.… --- ## [Improved flat connector to reduce flex](https://community.keyboard.io/t/improved-flat-connector-to-reduce-flex/1032)
**Author:** [@JDH](https://community.keyboard.io/u/JDH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/improved-flat-connector-to-reduce-flex/1032 "2018-03-12T22:49:10Z")
From time to time, I like to put my Keyboardio flat on my lap. I find this to be very comfortable with the wooden enclosure acting as sort of a wrist-rest. I do notice a lot of movement and flexing between the halves. Ma… --- ## [Getting cables out of the inside](https://community.keyboard.io/t/getting-cables-out-of-the-inside/1129)
**Author:** [@Kethku](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Kethku)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/getting-cables-out-of-the-inside/1129 "2018-03-01T03:16:27Z")
I’m interested in using the expansion port inside of the keyboardio to run something like an led strip outside the case. I realize this is super not happy path as far as modifications go, but I think it would be cool to … --- ## [Wifi Keyboardio](https://community.keyboard.io/t/wifi-keyboardio/1051)
**Author:** [@Aviv](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Aviv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 8:02am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/wifi-keyboardio/1051 "2018-02-20T08:02:50Z")
Hi, Couldn’t find anything about this so sorry if I’m reposting. Currently considering modding my Keyboardio so the two parts of the keyboard can communicate with wifi instead of an RJ45 connector. To do that, I found… --- ## [Adding an SD card](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adding-an-sd-card/1021)
**Author:** [@amos](https://community.keyboard.io/u/amos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/adding-an-sd-card/1021 "2018-02-13T17:09:47Z")
I was thinking about the expansion port and that it might be nice to put an SD card into the keyboardio. We could store layouts or…in the keyboardio. Is this even something that is possible before I start going down that… --- ## [Angled cable suggestion](https://community.keyboard.io/t/angled-cable-suggestion/800)
**Author:** [@lasse](https://community.keyboard.io/u/lasse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/angled-cable-suggestion/800 "2018-01-17T22:50:41Z")
Can you suggest a replacement for the supplied cable. I am looking for something with a 90 degree angle, so the keyboard takes up less space on the desk. After reading the blog I don’t dare to just order any old cable … --- ## [Double-left hand keyboard?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/double-left-hand-keyboard/887)
**Author:** [@merlin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/merlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/double-left-hand-keyboard/887 "2017-12-22T20:54:44Z")
Just out of silly curiosity, what happens if someone with two Model01’s connects two left-half keyboards together with an RJ45 cable? With just one of them plugged in via USB? With both plugged in? --- ## [More portable version](https://community.keyboard.io/t/more-portable-version/559)
**Author:** [@cweagans](https://community.keyboard.io/u/cweagans)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/more-portable-version/559 "2017-11-25T22:01:45Z")
Has anyone thought about making a more portable version of the Model 01? I’d like to be able to take my keyboard with me when I travel, but the size of the Model 01 makes that somewhat difficult. Would it be possible to … --- ## [Possibility to buy the PCB and keycaps and assemble the rest myself](https://community.keyboard.io/t/possibility-to-buy-the-pcb-and-keycaps-and-assemble-the-rest-myself/764)
**Author:** [@acasajus](https://community.keyboard.io/u/acasajus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 9:38am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/possibility-to-buy-the-pcb-and-keycaps-and-assemble-the-rest-myself/764 "2017-11-17T09:38:43Z")
Hello, Is there (or do you plan) to sell the PCBs and keycaps/switches separately? I’d love to get my hands on a model-01 but make “hackboard.io” Model-01 by making the encasing and mounting it myself. Or even if you’re… --- ## [Key Puller Recommendations](https://community.keyboard.io/t/key-puller-recommendations/574)
**Author:** [@fishheadsoup](https://community.keyboard.io/u/fishheadsoup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/key-puller-recommendations/574 "2017-11-05T15:13:26Z")
Disclaimer: I do not get any kickbacks from amazon, wasd, or crj electronics. thumb keys = ctrl, bksp, shift, alt, cmd, space standard keys = \`, q, w, e, r, t, 2, 3, 4, 5, pg up, etc. irregular keys = x, led, esc, an… --- ## [Attaching other hardware to the Model 1?](https://community.keyboard.io/t/attaching-other-hardware-to-the-model-1/420)
**Author:** [@thousandlegs](https://community.keyboard.io/u/thousandlegs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/attaching-other-hardware-to-the-model-1/420 "2017-10-24T12:10:31Z")
I know the keyboard is already hardware—and that we all have screwdrivers :slight\_smile: I don’t have mine yet, so this is purely idle speculation, but I’m wondering whether it makes sense to consider integrating other c… [Previous page](https://community.keyboard.io/c/hardware-hacking/13.md?page=1)