New Keyboard: Alicja v2
The author details building Alicja v2, a new custom keyboard that replaces the handwired v1 with a proper PCB. Using KLE NG to generate KiCad files, they added an RP2040 Stamp, an encoder, and hotswap sockets. The build includes a 3D-printed case and several layout changes, sharing lessons learned.
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