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The Dilemma is a vertical stagger low-profile keyboard with mods.

• Features
• Versions
• Wireless abilities
• BOM
  • DIY version
  • Assembled version
  • Trackpad mod
  • 3d printed thin case
  • 3d printed less-thin case with tenting pucks
• Build guide
• Support me on patreon
• Others / in progress

• Heavy pinky stagger
• MX and choc compatible
• Reversible PCB
• Elite-pi / Splinky / Nice!Nano compatible
• Tenting puck footprint

There are 2 versions of the dilemma, in 2 folders:

• dilemma, for DIY that requires an additional MCU (eg. kb2040)
• dilemma_assembled, for PCB assembly

The Dilemma is made for rp2040, so if you go with the DIY version you should source your MCU board accordingly.

ZMK does not support input devices at the moment, and QMK does not support BLE.

However, as this is meant to be a portable keyboard, some ground work has been laid with the DIY version:

• pinout compatible with nice!nano
• 2 battery connectors footprints: JST, and THT
• on / off button footprint

At this time, the assembled version does not support wireless.

The PCB can work on standalone.

Depending on which version you go with, you will need to source different items.

On top of the basic build, you can add a range of options, which require additional components:

• 3d printed case
• mods (eg. trackpad)

Both versions of the Dilemma require:

On top of the parts mentioned above, you will need:

Please note, the Dilemma is compatible only with rp2040 boards !

The release section contains the latest gerbers.

Order in 1.2mm thickness.

On top of the parts mentioned above, you will need:

The release section contains the latest gerbers with BOM and POS files.

Order in 1.2mm thickness.

This is the first mod made for the keyboard - so it can function as a standalone input device.

It uses I2C on the DIY version, and SPI on the assembled version.

The DIY version requires removing 2 resistors from the trackpad (see build guide).

When installing the trackpad mod, you will need:

*You can use either the 35mm (TM035035-2024-003) or 40mm (TM040040-2024-303). Print the appropriate parts from the mechanical folder.

If building the PCBA version, you will also need:

If building the DIY version, you will also need:

Designed for the minimum footprint possible, while still protecting the PCB.

The case is reversible.

It needs to be printed at 0.2mm layer height supportless specifically for the nut inserts suport-less interfaces. If you are doing a different layer height, use supports.

Accomodates the Splitkb tenting puck, to be used with a Manfrotto tripod.

BOM:

The case is reversible.

It needs to be printed at 0.2mm layer height supportless specifically for the nut inserts suport-less interfaces. If you are doing a different layer height, use supports.

https://docs.bastardkb.com/hc/en-us/sections/6848232395410-Dilemma

If you like the keyboard, please consider helping me with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bastardkb

I post regular updates and hindsight on my work. I work full time on keyboard innovation, and this helps a lot !

The PCB has available connectors for:

• oled