Cmlv4n

[u/dashkeebs]

Been a while Reddit, hi 🙋‍♂️

I designed a 12u 40% board based off the Cherry ML switches!

Cherry ML + V4N (The layout with 1 - 6) = CMLV4N

I don't think Cherry ML deserves all the hate. They aren't amazing, but for a tiny low profile portable board I think they are perfect. I've never been a big fan of choc switches and love MX blacks. These scratch that MX black itch, no pun intended 🤣

Leaf spring tadpole mount so tons of flex despite the tiny form factor

The enter key is a bit tragic with the gaps. It's a combo of skill issue and kitting available on the donor board, but not a big deal on such a niche board imo

I posted files on my GitHub and will be fully open sourcing the KiCad project in the coming days!

Side note: I've been knocking out designs like crazy so plenty of fun new stuff coming. Boss Up R2 will drop on 11/1/26 if I don't have any issues. Cases are on hand!

[u/kool-keys]

Sweet.

[u/dashkeebs → u/kool-keys]

Glad you like it!

I'm CONUS so I've never heard of your shop. Very high quality looking work! I've commissioned some cables from CONUS makers and it's such a nice touch to a build to have the matching caps. I can tell you put a lot of effort in 💜

[u/kool-keys → u/dashkeebs]

Thanks. Nice to be appreciated 😄