CrocoDox Keyboard

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In reality, there's nothing out of the ordinary going on here - it's simply a blend of Dactyl-Manuform and Ergodox ideas, with Let's Split thrown into the mix for good measure. (PS. Wrong, by the way - I'm talking about a whole truckload of features from Let's Split. The electronic components are actually taken straight from that board, including the wiring, serial connection between two chips, firmware, and even the concept of a slim, compact split keyboard itself. I do have one of those boards on hand, but what was missing for me was the thumb cluster. So, one could consider my version as a remix of Let's Split.) From Dactyl-Manuform, I've taken onboard the relative positioning of the columns - that is, the pinky should be almost halfway down from the index finger while middle and ring fingers are positioned about 3/4th and 1/2nd higher. Plus, my experience with its thumb cluster allowed me to keep four switches in place, along with two keys for modifiers on the middle and ring finger columns - this is a layout that's minimal but more than sufficient for my needs. I've also borrowed from Let's Split the idea of two separate halves connected via TRRS cable, each featuring a ProMicro. And I must say, I really like the concept of a nice thin portable split board itself - although, to be honest, the one I have is missing the thumb cluster and I struggle with the pinky columns. UPD 20181007: I've added a photo showcasing my current keycaps. The original ones did look nice, but their profile wasn't quite up to par, so I swapped them out for a regular set (SA, DSA - whatever). With these caps in place, it's getting pretty close to the finish line. UPD 20181007-2: The "Crocodox" name originated from the definition of "Green and flat," which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irc0gs2l7ao. The antagonist refers to the protagonist as "Зелёный и плоский" (the green and flat in Russian), allowing him to pull off a clever trick on the others. The board case looked like a crocodile from that cartoon, which is where I got the name from. (Yes, some details might get lost in translation - but who cares about explaining it, anyway?)