NewType-36, a nowt36 variant with an integrated 25mm trackball, individual 36 RGBs & powered by WS RP2040 Zero
https://kbd.news/NewType-36-2358.html
NewType-36, a modified nowt36 that was originally designed by tamago324. The following designs were modified by me and I got the blessing from tamago324 for the modifications:
-NewType-36 PCB was design by using the nowt36 pcb files as reference and EasyEDA was used to designed the NewType-36 to include a integrated PMW3360 trackball sensor.
-MCU changed from Pro Micron to Waveshare RP2040 Zero that is to be smd soldered onto the keyboard pcb.
-Heavily modifed case by Sato to have an integrated trackball holder module with an integrated 5mm thick switch plate.
-The case will have a notch cut out to display the solder MCU and exposed USB C connector of the MCU.
-The case consists of 2 pieces that is secured by having M2 screws in the hot inserts that are melted into the case.
-QMK source code was borrowed from bally by aki27 and the mod done was implement NewType-36's key matrix layout into bally's code. No support will be giving for QMK questions. I just copy and pasted the code. For QMK support, it is best to ask QMK Discord Community.
-Warning: Print at your own risk. PCB print and build worked on my end. A lot of factors can happen during pcb manufacture, 3D printing, etc. Files are public so make use at your own risk.
PCBs received on Apr 26, 2024. Assemble, soldered and build by me.
Currently the JLCPCB printed 5 PCBs are in transit and the case is already printed. QMK source code complied into firmware and both of them were uploaded.
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