🎹 DIY RGB Smart Keyboard

✨ A customizable 12-key RGB mechanical keyboard powered by Arduino. Perfect for stream control, hotkeys, and macro automation.

📋 Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
• Build Options
• Software Setup
• Usage Examples
• Resources

⭐ Features

• 🔧 12 fully programmable mechanical keys
• 🌈 Per-key RGB LED lighting
• 🛠️ Arduino-powered for maximum customization
• 🎥 Perfect for OBS Stream Control
• 💾 Expandable firmware with example sketches included
• 🖨️ 3D printable case design

🚀 Getting Started

🔩 Hardware Requirements

• 🧠 Arduino Pro Micro (ATmega32U4)
• ⌨️ 12x Cherry MX switches
• 💡 WS2812B compatible RGB LEDs
• 📦 3D printed case
• 🔌 USB-C cable for connectivity

🛠️ Build Options

1. 💫 Complete Kit (Recommended for Beginners)

   • Purchase the full kit
   • Includes all components and case
   • Pre-flashed with basic firmware

2. 🔨 DIY Build

   • 3D Print the case
   • Source components:
     • Arduino Pro Micro
     • Cherry MX Switches
     • RGB LEDs
   • 3D Case by PCBWay:
     • Order via PCBWay

💻 Software Setup

⚠️ Coming Soon

• Arduino sketch installation
• OBS integration guide
• Key mapping configuration
• LED pattern customization

🎮 Usage Examples

• 🎬 OBS Scene Switching
• ⚡ Macro Programming
• 🎨 Custom Lighting Patterns
• 🔗 Integration with Popular Software

60s YouTube 'shorts' about the build: YouTube Demo

Full 20-minute video from start to end: TBC

🔗 Related Projects

• 🎹 Based on the original 8-key design
• ⌨️ 12-key design fork