Situation

1. Want better keyboard ergonomics.
2. Want a hw/sw project for fun.
3. Want a better keymap than QWERTY.

Task

1. Do research on split keyboards. Select one.
2. Build split keyboard.
3. Test hardware.
4. Customize software.
5. Learn how to type again on modified Colemak.

Action

Follow Kyria Build Guide

Using Kyria Rev 1.4 hardware. Followed each step in the Kyria Build Guide.

A desk full of parts, ready to go to work.

Solder Board

First diodes soldered to the board. Made darn sure they had the right orientation. Common pitfall, apparently.

Then, more soldering.