The2187Lite - A Handwired 65% revision of The2187 TKL with OLED and RGB!

prusaprinters

<p>Is shrinkflation amusing yet? Less 2187 for more...something</p><p>Since I recreated The1987, it followed suit that i should include this one as well. Its the more modern design with a small sprinkle of cyberpunk. The2187 is the pretend future redesign of The1987, assuming some industrious designer in the future looked back and wanted to capitalize on the popularity of the original.</p><p>The instructions and parts lists for The1987Lite all apply to this case (except the screws and knurled inserts); including the wiring and firmware (no Proton-C though, i was finally out of them)</p><p>The name, again, was originally a play on the TKL (87 keys) and some future time ...assuming some industrious designer in the future looked back and wanted to capitalize on the popularity of the original(s). Shamelessly playing on the popularity of a thing while is strictly the name of the game!</p><p>I like to chat, so comments!</p><p>Parts list:</p><ul><li>67x Cherry MX style mechanical key switches</li><li>A set of Keycaps - I used some shine through ones I had laying around, they almost work</li><li>A Keeb.io Elite-C <a href="https://keeb.io/products/elite-c-low-profile-version-usb-c-pro-micro-replacement-atmega32u4">https://keeb.io/products/elite-c-low-profile-version-usb-c-pro-micro-replacement-atmega32u4</a> or Elite-Pi <a href="https://keeb.io/products/elite-pi-usb-c-pro-micro-replacement-rp2040">https://keeb.io/products/elite-pi-usb-c-pro-micro-replacement-rp2040</a></li><li>18x Ws2812B RGB LED Modules <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DC0J3UM?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DC0J3UM?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details</a> (way more than enough light, and no power issues)</li><li>1x 0.91 Inch I2C OLED screen <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7QW7SR?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7QW7SR?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details</a></li><li>67x IN4148 diodes - i keep these around <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079KJ91JZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079KJ91JZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></li><li>8x M4x16mm pan head machine screws (to assemble the case)</li><li>2x M3x6mm pan head machine screws (to attach the feet)</li><li>8x M4x4x5 Brass threaded inserts (to heat insert into the TOP PLATE screw holes)</li><li>Clear or White filament for the bottom of the case i used this</li><li>Various wire, soldier, etc. etc.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Printer brand:Anycubic Large Size Chiron</p><p>Rafts: No</p><p>Supports: Yes</p><p>Resolution: 0.2mm should be fine</p><p>Infill: i used 15%</p><p>Filament brand: Hatchbox Black PLA and Clear for the first 4mm (I used Sunulu Clear PLA)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Notes:</p><p>Print the Bottom plate to about 4mm in clear and switch to your filament from clear to a the Grey or a color like i did.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Post-Printing</p><p><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/28/34/73/25/40/90ade488-1f79-42fa-99e0-ccf3efcfd387.jpg"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/be/c1/61/a7/cc/c5d123cd-1add-41ec-bdf1-01c86495c9cd.png"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Column to Row wiring diagram is reversed, so it appears just as it would when you have the back of the key plate facing you during soldering.</p><p>Then the Column and Row numbering in that image correspond to the pin assignments in the Elite-C and Elite-Pi pin-outs<br>RGB and OLED</p><p>For the OLED, i had to bend the pins slightly to add some clearance inside the case, YMMV<br>The OLED Displays Layer Info,, Lock Keys (CAP , SCR, and NUM) and the RGB Mode, Color Saturation and Color Value numbers</p><p>For the RGB Buttons, i glued the mount discs and then wired and hot-glued the buttons into place. The firmware provides for 18 (you can use fewer if you choose, but some animations may have a gap). I paced 8 across the front edge, 3 on each side, and 4 across the back.<br>Key Map</p><p>The Key Map is essentially the same as TheAlternate and match the keycaps in the photos - these are the function keys:</p><p>Fn+Q = resets the keyboard (no bootloader)<br>Fn+R = Resets to bootloader for flashing<br>Fn+the number row = F1 through F12 (Minus and Equals are F11 and F12)<br>Fn+P = Print Screen<br>Fn+[ = Scroll Lock<br>Fn+] = Pause<br>Fn+Del = Mute<br>Fn+Home = End<br>Fn+Right Arrow = Insert<br>Fn+PgUp = Volume Up<br>Fn+PgDn = Volume Down<br>Fn+Caps Lock = Cycles RGB Modes Forward (Adding Shift Reverses)<br>Fn+A = Cycles RGB Hue Increase (Adding Shift Decreases) - this only applies to some modes<br>Fn+S = Cycles RGB Saturation Increase (Adding Shift Decreases)<br>Fn+D = Cycles RGB Value Increase (Adding Shift Decreases)<br>FN+F = Toggles RGB On and Off</p><p>&nbsp;</p>