The Inductor

• Induction charging keyboard (never plug it in to charge again!)
• My induction into PCB design and firmware

Features

• Split Keyboard
• Ergo & Ortholinear layout
• Induction charging
• Bluetooth communication

Components:

• Seeeduino Xiao BLE MCU
• MCP I/O Expander
• Kailh Choc Switches
• USB-C Header

Done:

• Charging circuitry design and validation
• Switch Selection: Kailh Choc Red
• Layout
• Small Scale (4 key) PCB design to validate hardware compatibility

In Progress:

PCB Design:

• Full Scale (reversible) PCB - SHIPPING!

Firmware:

• Interrupt feature to improve battery life

To Do:

• PCB
• Firmware
• Case design