In this video, we will talk about the two methods you can use to wire up a mechanical keyboard, direct wiring and a matrix with diodes. These concepts are the core knowledge you need to start designing your own mechanical keyboards from scratch, both PCB and handwired.

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~ Handwiring Tools ~
TS100 Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3LCsrkb
D24 Chisel Tip: https://amzn.to/3VFxiES
63/37 Solder: https://amzn.to/3uBlMPu

~ Handwiring Parts ~
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16g Copper Wire: https://amzn.to/3xLDVvJ
Raspberry Pi Pico: https://amzn.to/3HglCVb
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Durock Stabilizers: https://amzn.to/3FgcLQR

~ 3D Printing ~
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PEI Magnetic Bed: https://amzn.to/3Hi7URx
Dual Z Upgrade: https://amzn.to/3h7DTJy
BLTouch Auto-Leveling: https://amzn.to/3UGEBv8

~ Favorite Cheap Switches ~
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~ Social ~
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~ Community ~
ScottoKeebs Discord:   / discord  
Handwired Keyboards Reddit:   / handwiredkeyboards  

~ Disclaimer ~
Some links may be affiliate links where I will make a small commission. Nothing in this video was sponsored by any outside party and I wasn't paid for the content in this video.

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