【Consignment】 nowpad

What is Nowpad?

Nowpad is a DIY keyboard kit based on the numeric keypad layout. It can be equipped with replaceable dedicated displays and supports up to two rotary encoders.

Features

• Type-C connector compatibility

• Clock display function

• Compatible with interchangeable LED displays (currently available in 2 types)

• Remappable (Firmware can be rewritten and keymaps can be changed through a web browser)

■ Items that need to be purchased separately

• Cherry MX compatible key switches

• Cherry MX compatible keycaps

• Rotary encoders (EC12 compatible)

• Rotary encoder knobs

• USB Type-C cable

■ Items that require soldering

• Rotary encoders (or key switches)

• Diodes

• Key switch sockets

※ For details, please refer to the build guide in the link below.

■ Supported switches

Cherry MX compatible key switches

■ Contents of the base kit

• 3D printed case

• Pre-assembled PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

• Acrylic plates (2 types)

• Button battery

• M2 screws, spacers, rubber feet

• Key switch sockets

• Diodes

※ For details, please refer to the assembly instructions in the link below.

■ Firmware flashing

Firmware flashing and key layout changes can be done through a web browser, as it supports Remap.

https://remap-keys.app/catalog?keyword=nowpad

※ You will need the QMK development environment if you want to change the display content of the screen.

■ Firmware (source files) download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N51aZwybmEr1fdC8-Vx1mlIs-xvTO3Gn/view?usp=sharing

■ 3D printed case

3D data can be downloaded from the following link:

https://github.com/unreal5050/qmk_firmware/tree/nowpad/keyboards/nowpad/case

These are output using a home 3D printer in PLA material.

■ Assembly instructions (build Guide)

Japanese

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7K60sIVLgpD-FVOnE8dVzICjkObgXE0/view?usp=sharing

English

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AbrPXKdj8Ie5auXiJEiIsN0_Fmpa4SjC/view?usp=sharing

■ Assembly video

https://youtu.be/oy6eNxbwAZk

■ Development history and more

https://qiita.com/unreal5050/private/ae9a4b11164f94538778