Sofle v2.1 Choc Keyboard Kit

Typing with my sofle choc now! This is my first split kb and first build. I have some electrical engineering background so soldering went really smoothly. A couple little little easily-fixable soldering mistakes. On a standard keyboard I can get about 110 wpm. After a few days, I was crossing the 80 threshold on this! A few days later averaging around 85wpm.

I bought the Helios rp2040 uC, and have been using custom qmk code/build. However, compiling code yourself isn't needed, because Keebd very nicely supplies pre-built binaries for this board which is the easiest way to get up and running (How To Guides > Firmware Files). In my custom firmware I've implemented (copied someone else's code) Windows and Mac mode, so I can use one key combination for undo, cut, copy, paste, home, end, next word, prev word. Depending on the current mode it'll send the right key codes to the OS. It's going to be a game changer for someone who regularly switches between Linux, Mac and Windows!

Remember: under-key RGB LEDs don't come with the kit, probably because it's not a necessity. However, I skipped over this detail and had to wait another week to get my LEDs in. Also female pin standoffs don't come in the kit for the microcontroller or the OLED. Remember to buy those if you want it hot-swappable.

I'm not currently using the acrylic base plate, because I like the minimal low profile of the kb. The short TRRS cable that comes with the kit is super nice and high quality! I just wish it was a foot longer so I could separate my halves to shoulder-width.

I bought MBK Glow R2 keycaps and am using Choc Silver switches. So far the combo is nice, but I actually would like a slightly louder keyboard. In a quiet room, it's still got a pretty satisfying sound however. Silvers are pretty lightweight, so sometimes I mistype when I didn't even think I pressed the key down, but this will get better as I learn.

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Fast delivery, not a single piece missing. Incredibly happy with the build and the quality of components was perfect. 100% would recommend.... now I just need to learn how to type.

Great kit and decently fast shipping