Lemon Keypad on YouTube https://youtu.be/qPjJ2EhG8aY

3D hangouts – Lemon https://youtu.be/89oRp64lFfU

DIY USB-HID With a Twist of Lime Make a custom USB-HID keypad in the shape of a citrus fruit. This keypad features six mechanical switches for controlling media players like Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, etc. Powered by the Adafruit QT Py RP2040 and CircuitPython.

LearnGuide https://learn.adafruit.com/qtpy-lemon-mechanical-keypad-macropad/overview

Layer by Layer – Fuzzy Skin https://youtu.be/89oRp64lFfU

QT Py RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4900

Kailh Mechanical Key Switches https://www.adafruit.com/product/4955

NeoPixel Jewel https://www.adafruit.com/product/2226

Inside the case is a NeoPixel Jewel that slowly fades in and out making the keypad illuminate. The QT Py and NeoPixel are housed in a 3D printed case with part that snap fit together.

Lemon, Lime and Fruits The case and key caps can be 3D printed in different colors. Choose a color scheme that best matches your preferred flavor of fruit. Could it be an orange, a lemon, a lime or maybe a watermelon? You decide!

Kailh Mechanical Key Switches Click, click, click... Mechanical key switches offer a tactile feeling and there's a few varieties of switch type. Choose the type that best suits your preference.

Custom Keys

One of the goals of this project was to create a unique layout for a keypad. Originally conceived as a circular keypad, the enclosure evidently turned into a fruit inspired shape. As a result, the key caps are cute little triangular pieces.