Sherbet gaming keypad

Motivation

I was interested in a left-hand controller for PC gaming, but I never got around to purchasing one.

Shortly after buying a 3D printer, I was browsing Thingiverse and happened to come across this Sherbet gaming keypad. I decided to print and build it as a practice project.

Overview

Frame

I downloaded the STL files from the aforementioned Sherbet gaming keypad and printed them.

Microcontroller

Although the Sherbet gaming keypad is designed to use a ProMicro, I opted to use the Waveshare RP2040-Pico. I am very fond of this microcontroller.

Programming Language

CircuitPython + Adafruit HID

Required Parts

Most of the parts can be found on Amazon.

• Appropriate key switches
• Appropriate diodes
• Analog joystick
• Flat cable socket
• Pitch conversion board

I created the keycaps using the 3D printer.

It took 31 hours to print the keyboard frame.