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Forum Merry Microchips! — 2025 Holidays Competition Discussion Thread
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Merry Microchips! — 2025 Holidays Competition Discussion Thread

JoRatcliffe
JoRatcliffe 1 month ago

Hi all, in the spirit of the e14 Community 2025 Holidays competition kicking off, I thought I would start up a discussion thread.

This is your space for sharing project ideas, discussing any challenges or successes that come up while building your projects, and also any general Holidays plans or conversation Snowflake️Snowman2️Christmas tree

You are also very welcome to DM me with any questions on competition details and so on Slight smile

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  • JoRatcliffe
    JoRatcliffe 7 hours ago +4
    Hi all, hope everybody had a great December! We have just over a week to go until the end of the competition at midnight UK time on Sunday 11th January 2026 so I thought I'd say hello and check in, how…
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    robogary 1 month ago +3
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    ntewinkel 1 month ago in reply to robogary +3
    That sounds like a good idea!
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  • taifur
    taifur 1 month ago

    I want to make a raspberry pi pico based mechanical keyboard. What do you think?

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    beacon_dave 1 month ago in reply to taifur

    Is this starting from scratch or adding new electronics to an existing keyboard ?

    Are you planning on any unique features ?

    Building a bespoke keyboard would be quite interesting. Especially now with access to 3D printing which allows for highly customised enclosures.

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    beacon_dave 1 month ago in reply to taifur

    Is this starting from scratch or adding new electronics to an existing keyboard ?

    Are you planning on any unique features ?

    Building a bespoke keyboard would be quite interesting. Especially now with access to 3D printing which allows for highly customised enclosures.

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    taifur 1 month ago in reply to beacon_dave

    I am making it from scratch and utilizing PCB and laser cutting to have an artistic look. 

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