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── AI DEEP ANALYSIS ──
reviewed by: deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash

This repository contains the complete design files, firmware, and assembly instructions for the Redox ergonomic split mechanical keyboard. It is not a software application in the traditional sense but rather an open-source hardware project delivering PCB Gerber/KiCad files, 3D-printable case STLs, precompiled QMK firmware hex files, and detailed build guides for both wired (Rev1.0) and wireless (Rev1.0W, Rev2.0WHS) variants. The code aspect consists of firmware configuration and custom KiCad footprints for keyboard components. The repository serves as a distribution hub for makers to manufacture their own Redox keyboard, with instructions for flashing via avrdude, ST-Link/Docker, and supports multiple firmware ecosystems (QMK, ZMK, KMK). The primary value is in the hardware design and documentation, not in runtime software.

── METRICS ──
RATING8.0/10
QUALITY7.5/10
MAINTENANCEactive
DRIFTlow
CONTRIBUTORS14
VELOCITY0.53
OPEN ISSUES33
CLOSED ISSUES123
LAST COMMIT4 months ago
── TAGS ──
#ergonomic-keyboard #keyboard-firmware #qmk #zmk #pcb-design #3d-printing #open-source-hardware #split-keyboard #redox #redox-keyboard #redox-handwire #keyboard #mechanical-keyboard #pcb #assembly #guide
── GITHUB TOPICS ──
redox redox-keyboard redox-handwire keyboard mechanical-keyboard pcb assembly guide split-keyboard ergonomic-keyboard
── FILE BREAKDOWN ──
Files by Type (count)
Other (.jpg)
44
Other (.kicad_mod)
13
Other (.zip)
9
Other (.STL)
8
Other (.stl)
7
Other (.png)
6
Other (.hex)
6
Other (.pdf)
5
Other (.step)
4
Markdown
3
Other (no ext)
2
Other (.PNG)
2
Files by Type (size)
Other (.jpg)
49MB
Other (.step)
13MB
Other (.stl)
5MB
Other (.f3d)
2MB
Other (.STL)
1MB
Other (.zip)
1MB
XML
969KB
Other (.kicad_pcb)
808KB
Other (.kicad_pcb-bak)
808KB
Other (.png)
487KB
Other (.pdf)
388KB
Other (.hex)
320KB
── KEY FINDINGS: REUSABLE CODE ──

The LLM identified 1 files worth highlighting for reuse:

This directory contains 12 custom KiCad footprint modules for keyboard components (MX/Alps switch sockets, Pro Micro pin headers, diodes, TRRS jack, reset switch, LEDs, logos). Each footprint is a standalone .kicad_mod file with precise pad geometry, silk screen outlines, and 3D model references. These are directly reusable in any KiCad keyboard project, demonstrating careful dimensional validation (e.g., dual-sided switch footprints with proper clearance for hot-swap sockets). The footprints are isolated from the rest of the repository and can be copied into a new KiCad library with minimal adaptation.

file: redox/pcb/rev1.0/redox_footprints.pretty ↗ | tags: #kicad-footprint #pcb-layout #hardware-design
── HISTORY ──
Last analyzed: 2026-09-07 10:56:39.445216
Next check: 2026-09-14 10:56:39.441176
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