Barr Maker Studio

01/14/2023

Final product of the BarrKeeb16 macropad.
This board is powered by a Seeed XIAO RP2040 dev board running CircuitPython with an IO Expander for all the keyswitches.

First layer is a numpad with +-/x keys (didnt have an extra + key so I used ESC keycap). Second layer has windows macros like copy/paste, switch desktops, move windows left or right and media keys. Third layer controls the RGB color and animations.

Still have some coding to do to get the display to show the layer # and macro layout. Its hard to tell what layer you're in and what all the keys do after a week 😆.

I made a lot of mistakes with this design and learned alot about circuit design and fabrication. Had so solder an extra wire to get 5V power to the LEDs since I forgot that signal in my original design.

01/14/2023

Mounted an OLED display and a rotary encoder, then tested out the bottom mounted RGBs. Finally soldered on the handlubed linear keyswitches and mounted the PCB to the case. Included some pics of other color case and k**b combos. Settled on the white k**b on white case with a transparent bottom to let the RGB LEDs shine on the desk.

01/14/2023

Designed a printed circuit board (PCB) in EAGLE and sent it to JCLPCB to be fabricated @ around $2/board. Then soldered all the surface mounted parts.

This board is powered by a Seeed XIAO RP2040 dev board running CircuitPython.

01/14/2023

Printing a case for a custom design macropad

05/25/2022

So I've started beekeeping as a hobby and I just have to model something to 3D print.

I have two honey bee hives and my inner cover has a large hole thats too big for the metal covers, but its the perfect size for a standard mason jar. Which is great for feeding the hive sugar water from a mason jar, but if they need ventilation then I'd need to fill that space enough for air to escaoe and not the bees.

So I came up with this 3D printed vent cap that fits into the hole.

03/17/2022

Magnet comes in Gold!

03/04/2022

3D Printed in Tan PLA and Black PETG. Then glued a magnet to the back.

03/02/2022

Got a furry friend with a curly tail?
I have a new dog silhouette design on my Etsy store.

This is a 3D Printed Dog Silhoutte made with durable black PETG that wont fade or warp in the sun. It stands at 4.5in (116mm) tall, 4.25in (108mm) wide, 0.5in (15mm) deep and is great to place at window sills, at your desk or shelf.

02/16/2022

3D Printed keyboard wrist rest made of PLA and wood fiber filament.
Sanded and stained.

01/27/2022

Check out my Etsy page! I just added 3D printed Plant Friends to keep your house or office plants company

Spruce up your home or office with some Plant Friends! These hanging creatures will keep your house or office plants company. Gently wrap the creatures legs around the plants branch or stalk. They are about 3 inches long and 2.5 in wide and 3D Printed out of tan PLA.

01/16/2022

Valentine's day is coming up and someone special will definitely like a custom lithophane. They come heart shaped, rectangle, or circle.

Message me if interested and I'll turn just about any picture into a lithophane you can hang in your window.