Big Switch Pad

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Just an idea I had for a macro pad. I had all the parts available, except for the diodes, and just designed a case to house everything. I ran into some issues with the screw holes lining up perfectly and had to take a file to the switch plate. A huge amount of respect goes out to anyone who hand-wires a 100+ key keyboard. 12/6/2018: Added qmk code and .hex file to files: bigswitchpad_qmk.zip. Added .step file. If you're new to QMK, this guide is super helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HLV6mUxNnU&t=9s 12/1/2018: Adjusted switch plate to .2 clearance on all sides. I forgot I had left it at .39, but that was because I had such severe elephant's foot on my print that it actually filled the gap for me. parts: * M3x8 screws * Double-sided mounting tape or hot glue of your choice for securing neopixel and arduino * Novel Keys Big switch: https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/switches/products/the-big-switch-series * Other switches: https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/switches * Hand wire guide: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87689.0 * QMK firmware: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware * Arduino Pro Micro: https://www.amazon.com/OSOYOO-ATmega32U4-arduino-Leonardo-ATmega328/dp/B012FOV17O * Diodes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079KJ91JZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Neo Pixel Jewel for RGB: https://www.amazon.com/d/Computer-Internal-Components/Adafruit-NeoPixel-Jewel-Integrated-Drivers/B00Q9R8QUO/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1543019529&sr=8-10&keywords=neopixel