(Solder) Promenade RP24S

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The Promenade is an ortholinear keyboard that uses 1.5u Ergodox-style modifier keys. It is designed to fit in many 60% cases. This is an independent remake of the Boardwalk PCB with additional features.

PCB ONLY: This product does not include keycaps, switches, a case, or a plate.

The hot-swap version can be found here:
Promenade HS PCB

FR4 plates can be found here:
Promenade Plates (FR4)

PCB Features

• Powered by QMK; VIA compatible
• RP2040
• 32 Mbit flash memory (W25Q32JV)
• ESD over-current protection (SRV05 + fuse)
• Edge cuts for gummy O-ring cases like the Bakeneko*
• RGB underglow
• Mill-Max socket compatible
• PCB (and FR4 plate) thickness/color: 1.6mm / black
• JST connector for daughterboards**
• Rotary encoder support (see positions)

  
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*The edge cuts are designed to fit many common gummy O-ring 60% boards like the Bakeneko (CannonKeys version and Bakeneko V3 / Ciel). It will not fit the Kei V1, and it will not fit the dn60 without removing the 6u stabilizer holes. Because the switches in the corners are a bit farther from the sides of the board, the friction fit of the gummy O-ring may not be as tight as a normal PCB. There are M2 standoff holes in the PCB to stabilize the plate if needed, but using standoffs may reduce the gummy O-ring effect. Once the PCB edge is modified, restoring it is generally not possible.

**The JST connector is intended for daughterboards. Make sure polarity and pinout match your daughterboard before connecting.

Layouts

Layout Options (KLE) ⌨
There are 3 main layouts:

• The 65% layout that uses 6.25u spacebar and has arrows on the right like a 65% board;
• The Split Hand with modifiers aligned to the far columns of the board and either 1u or 1.5u center columns, and;
• The 50XT, a 50% Preonic-like layout with two extra columns on the right side.

Click to Show 3 Main Layouts

The Promenade is not limited to these layouts only. There are many variations within each layout and they can be mixed and matched. These are merely meant to show the most common layouts. 2u, 3u, 6u, 6.25u, 7u Spacebars are supported.

More Pictures

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Case Compatibility

It’s impossible to compile a complete list of every 60% case that might work, and fit cannot be guaranteed for cases that have not been tested. Some cases may work but require extensive modification to the case and/or PCB.

In general, the Promenade should work in most GH60-compatible 60% cases that are tray mount or use top-mount-style plates. This PCB is also designed to work in gummy O-ring style cases like the Bakeneko. Most cases will require a custom plate. Some (most tray mounts and gummy O-ring cases) can use a simple drop-in plate like the ones sold on this site.

I have personally built Promenades in:

• Geon Frog Mini (custom plate)
• TinyNeko
• HMKB 60% (BW)
• Ryloo Studio “Hello” M0110 (custom plate)
• BBox60 (requires heavy case modification)
• Mekanisk Fjell and Klippe T
• KBDFans Acrylic 5 Degree (requires some case modification)
• dn60 (requires extensive PCB modifications and limits usable layouts)

Others have built Promenades (or Boardwalks) in:

• Tofu60
• Tofu60 v2 (requires custom plate)
• KBDFans Holy 60
• Saturn 60 (Boardwalk plates offered at GB)
• Bakeneko60
• GH60
• Salvation

The Promenade PCB will NOT work in:

• QK60
• Monokei Kei V1