TS65 Split Mechanical Keyboard Case (standard, flexible, and with trackpoint)

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I wanted to build a programmable mechanical keyboard that doesn't require an unfamiliar layout and forces me to relearn how to type. There are commercial options available, but they don't quite fit my needs. Luckily, someone has already designed a PCB for this purpose, so I can just buy it and some cheap parts online, solder them together, and print one of the case versions. Here are three different case options: * "Standard": This layout matches the original case created by @MSBrett as closely as possible. The bottom rows are 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 2.25 on the left and 2.75, 1.25, 1.25, 1, 1, 1 on the right. * "Flexible": This case layout leaves the keys unseparated on the bottom row, allowing me to use one of the many bottom row layout options allowed by this PCB design. * "Trackpoint": This case layout includes a mounting position for a trackpoint harvested from a Lenovo R61 keyboard. I can find used keyboards online for around $15 and harvest the trackpoint in just a couple minutes with a screwdriver. I'll need a few parts to complete assembly: * 94180A307 Heat-Set Inserts for Plastics M2 x 0.4 mm Thread Size, 2.9 mm * 91294A009 Black-Oxide Alloy Steel Hex Drive Flat Head Screw M2 x 0.4 mm Thread, 12 mm Long You can find other miscellaneous information about this keyboard in various places: * @mohitg11's github repo: https://github.com/mohitg11/TS65AVR * This long thread on Geekhack where @mohitg11 (MOZ) talks through his design process for this board: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79161.0 * A variety of pages online that you can find by searching for "TS65," including this Reddit thread that inspired me to build my keyboard: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6agkuu/ts65_split_65_keyboard These cases are closely modeled after an existing case developed by Brett Wilson. Thanks, @MSBrett, for making such a great case; it's the foundation of all this work.