Some context:
- Both halves sit on a DIY 60 degree tenting stand.
- I use only one keyboard for two or three different computers. Instead of a full KVM switch, I have UHK and webcam connected to a 4-way USB switch with a wired remote. I replaced the remote with the module shown here. (Note that I sometimes want the video and keyboard switched separately, so replacing this whole setup with a single KVM wouldn’t quite work)
- Uses module pins, but I didn’t bother with the magnet, since gravity is on my side, and there is no electrical connection to maintain. (Thanks for making those parts available!)
- The cabling is barely visible in normal use, but still somewhat awkward. Both UHK and remote are connected to the USB switch, so the cables run together in a sleeve. I wonder, is there any way to improve on taping a FFC to the bottom the UHK? I dunno, I wouldn’t try to sell it like this, but it’s good enough for me, so I haven’t worried about it.
- I have a basic PCB design for this, but I prototyped with a piece of 1.5mm acrylic instead.
I don’t expect there is a ton of interest in this specific module, but I wonder if the general concept - a secondary module with custom non-keyboard buttons - has any broader appeal. If not, I will likely just continue using this as is. If there is any other interest, then there is a bit more work I could do to complete the project.
(one solder joint came loose while I was disassembling for photos)
