Wooting60HE PCB with Tsangan Layout & Stepped Caps Lock Support

[quaint python]

I would love to see a PCB option for the 60HE that offers Tsangan layout support and support for stepped caps lock. Tsangan is very common in the custom keyboard scene, and many enthusiasts prefer it for its symmetry and versatility. Most designers in the custom space these days offer PCBs that have at least a Tsangan bottom row and a mix of both Tsangan and ANSI layout options for the upper rows. I think offering a PCB option like this would attract more people from the custom side (as it would allow more compatibility with custom cases with WKL and HHKB designs). Centering the position of the USB port would go a long way too.

[tropic lotus]

pretty sure physical key layouts dont influence what cases it will compatible with

[quaint python]

The current bottom row layout of the 60HE pcb does make it incompatible with with Tsangan layout boards that utilize WKL and HHKB blockers.

The fact that the 60HE pcb utilizes an off-center usb port integrated onto the pcb also makes it incompatible with a lot of custom cases since many of them have centered usb cutouts and opt for a separate Unified (standardized) usb daughterboard that mounts to the bottom of the case and is then connected to the a jst header on the pcb (which is usually in a standardized location) with a jst cable. The usb port is the part of the keyboard assembly that is subject to the most wear and tear aside from the switches and keycaps, so separate daughter boards allow for easy replacement if it stops working without needing to purchase a whole new pcb.

I realize people in the custom keyboard scene aren’t necessarily the target audience. I just figured I’d throw my opinion into the void since I know of a number of people in the hobby expressing their interest in a hall effect pcb that would fit their more traditional custom cases.