Micro Journal - DIY Kit - 48 keys Keyboard PCB

A 48-key hot-swap keyboard PCB for Micro Journal

This is the keyboard board used in Micro Journal Rev.2 Revamp, Rev.3, Rev.6 and Rev.6.1 Mini. Order a single board for a new build, a repair or an upgrade.

Why you will like it

• No soldering for the switches. The hot-swap sockets accept Cherry MX compatible switches, so you can install or change switches at any time.
• Made for Micro Journal. The 48-key layout and the pinout are designed for the Micro Journal firmware and mainboards, so it connects directly.
• Order just one. Custom PCBs normally have to be ordered in bulk. I keep ready-to-ship stock with Elecrow, so one board is all you need.
• Open source. Every file is public, from the manufacturing files to the schematic.

Good to know

• Keyboard switches and keycaps are not included. Use any Cherry MX compatible switches you like.
• Compatible with Micro Journal Rev.2 Revamp, Rev.2.1.Mini, Rev.3, Rev.6 and Rev.6.1 Mini.
• It also fits the keyboard in the Micro Journal DIY kits, so you can use it to replace a board.
• The board has connection holes for the microcontroller and for two EC11 rotary encoders.

Build guides

Step-by-step guides are available for each device that uses this board:

• Micro Journal Rev.2 Revamp: Mother of Twins - Build Guide
• Micro Journal Rev.3: Nadia - Build Guide
• Micro Journal Rev.6: Vivian in New York - Build Guide
• Micro Journal Rev.6.1: Mini

For makers

Want to look closer, or have the board made yourself? The schematic, Gerber files, BOM and a description of the connection holes are all in the open-source repository:

• 48-key keyboard PCB: design files and details
• Micro Journal on GitHub

Micro Journal is an open-source project that makes custom digital journaling devices accessible to DIY enthusiasts. Thank you for building with it!

Un Kyu Lee