This is our first product using the KeebDeck Keyboard, meant to be a cost-effective way to demonstrate the capabilities of the Keyboard. It exposes the key presses as a USB HID over USB Type-C. The board also includes an unpopulated Qwiic connector footprint on the back, and test points with an I2C interface compatible with our previous BBQ10/BBQ20 boards.

Details

By default, the board is running the QMK firmware, an alternative FW can be flashed to enable the I2C interface. With this firmware, you can use the same BBQ10/BBQ20 libraries as with our previous products.

Since the board implements a standard USB HID keyboard interface, it can be used with desktop computers (Windows/Linux/Mac OS), smartphones (iOS/Android), and SBCs (Raspberry Pi, etc).

The KeebDeck Basic is powered by the STM32F042 microcontroller. The board itself uses two PCBs sandwiched together, keeping the KeebDeck Keyboard in place. Threaded SMD standoffs are soldered to the back cover, and Phillips-head screws are used to keep the front cover attached.

The board also features an unpopulated footprint for an optional Boot button on the back (not required for normal operation). Because of a small design bug, if the footprint is shorted by a finger when plugging in the USB cable, the device might boot into the bootloader. To counter this, nail polish has been applied on top of the Boot button footprint. Note that the boot button is not required to boot into the bootloader, all you have to do is hold the Esc button while plugging in the USB cable, and the QMK firmware will boot the microcontroller into the bootloader. However, if you do want a dedicated boot button, the nail polish has to be removed before soldering.

We have created a 3D-printable frame for the board. This optional frame gives the board a more rounded shape and acts as a good starting point for your own 3D designs for the KeebDeck Basic.

The board also features unpopulated footprints for LED backlight circuitry. You can solder the missing parts to add a backlight to the keyboard.

Note: This board is not 5V-tolerant!

We also offer the KeebDeck keyboard as a component you can use in your own projects, check it out here.

There are more KeebDeck products on the way, see www.keebdeck.com for more information.

What you get

• The KeebDeck Basic handheld keyboard, assembled and ready to use

We usually package the orders during the weekend and drop them off on Monday.

US and Puerto Rico buyers: We regret to inform you that the Swedish Post is temporarily suspending shipments to the United States and Puerto Rico, meaning we will only be able to offer Courier shipping to those territories for the time being. We will update you as soon as the situation changes.