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   Theo  writes:   
      
   > Daniel  wrote:   
   >> I wish the folks at raspberry pi would sell the motherboards stag for   
   >> the 400/500/500+.   
   >>    
   >> Since they won't, I'msort of exploring the idea of  integratingthe mobo   
   >> of the 500tomyown keyboard setup than spending $200 for a 500+ with a   
   >> nonstandard keyboard with yet another power key.   
   >>    
   >> A few weeks ago I discovered the 500+ while doing a  quick search for   
   >> custom pi500 rigs. It diverted my attention, now, for a few weeks. I was   
   >> ALMOST sold on getting the 500+ but was reminded aboutthe customized   
   >> nature of the keyboard. The power button is a pain in the ass. They tout   
   >> being able to replace the keys... But the power button isn't really on   
   >> any keycap kits. And the mapping of LED settings isn't on any other   
   >> keycap kits either, that i know of. I'm also not a fan of multimedia   
   >> mapping on function keys. I like my F keys to be F keys.   
   >   
   > The 500/500+ keyboards run QMK on a RP2040.  So you could just change the   
   > mappings in QMK if the particular layout bothers you.  Presumably that means   
   > you can also rework the LED behaviour if you want too.   
   >   
   > For the power button, I think it's just a regular sized keycap?  Buy an   
   > extra unlabelled keycap, or reuse another keycap with a sticker?   
   > (do you actually need it to be labelled, or can you just 'know' that button   
   > is the power button?)   
   >   
   > I assume if you buy a full 102/etc key set then there will be some keycaps   
   > left over with one you can use for the power key.  OK it might have the   
   > decimal point or something printed on it, but can you live with that?   
      
   Lots of food for thought. Thanks for the reply and thoughtful alternatives.   
      
   >> If I am going to volunteer a purchase of mechanical keys, Iwant to   
   >> replace thecaps at some point. I've effectively talked myself out of the   
   >> 500+.  But i really fucking hate the 500's keyboard.   
   >>    
   >> I have work ahead.   
   >   
   > Seems like a big project to DIY your own thing where some minor tweaks to   
   > the existing design might do it.   
      
   It would, indeed, be a huge project especially for a custom wireless   
   mechanical build. Most barebone offerings are wired keyboards so I was   
   going down the rabbit hole.   
      
   I mean, it could be rewarding in the end but it would be a long   
   development period for a working  solution.   
      
   I will explore your suggestions.   
      
   > Theo   
      
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