I haven't quite reached this level yet with the keyboard hobby, but reading this post feels a bit like looking into my future. I've soldered together a few kits designed by others and have been itching to try my hand at designing my own layout fully from scratch. Not that I need it, I'm quite happy with my current stable of keyboards, but because I think it would be a fun way to learn more about electronics.

In case anyone is interested, there are also people who hand-wire keyboards. This lets you explore funky custom layouts without having to learn the circuit design and manufacturing side. I came across this pretty detailed guide recently. https://www.crackedthecode.co/a-complete-guide-to-building-a...