Create a high-end, custom keypad using NeoKey Ortho Snap-apart PCBs, mechanical keyswitches, keycaps, a QT Py, and an aluminum case.

You can create anything from a USB HID keypad, to MIDI controller, to music clip launcher using this design.

Code it in Arduino on the QT Py M0, or you could opt instead for a QT Py RP2040 and use CircuitPython as well.

Parts

Angled shot of assembled 4x4 keypad shell with Kailh key switches and clear keycaps.
For all the DIY keebfans in the house here is a very fancy and sturdy 4x4 Keypad
$39.95
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Top view video of a Black woman's hands pressing the key switches on to emit rainbow colors from the NeoPixels.
For folks who want ready-to-go keeb action, we've got the lovely Adafruit Macropad with a 3x4 grid of MX+NeoPixel key switches -...
$29.95
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Animation of Adafruit QT Py with onboard NeoPixel in a rainbow swirl.
What a cutie pie! Or is it... a QT Py? This diminutive dev board comes with our favorite lil chip, the SAMD21 (as made famous in our GEMMA M0 and Trinket M0 boards).This time it...
$7.50
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DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 10 cm Ribbon Cable
If you're looking to make a custom cable with any two of our USB or HDMI adapters, then you'll need to have these flex cables handy! Making custom cables has never been...
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Angled shot of a DIY USB Straight Micro B adapter PCB
If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our
$4.95
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Angled shot of USB Straight Type C adapter PCB.
If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our
$4.95
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Top shot of 12 pack Red Kailh Mechanical Key Switches
For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Red Linear mechanical key switches are deeee-luxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility,...
$7.95
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16 x Black Windowed Lamp R4 Keycap
for MX Compatible Switches

This guide was first published on Aug 30, 2021. It was last updated on Aug 30, 2021.

This page (Overview) was last updated on Aug 26, 2021.

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