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+"title": "sf2040",
+"description": "An open-source 76-key mechanical keyboard based on the RP2040 microcontroller",
+"tags": ["Raspberry Pi", "Hardware", "Keyboard"],
+"author": "Noah",
+"date": "2/18/2024",
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+"indexed": true,
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+
+> This page is a mirror of the README from the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/strayfade/sf2040).
+
+### About
+
+The sf2040 is a mechanical 76-key keyboard based on the [RP2040](https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/rp2040/rp2040-datasheet.pdf) microcontroller from Raspberry Pi.
+
+### Features
+ - USB Type-C Port
+ - Fully open-source/open-hardware design and firmware files
+ - **No LED backlight**
+ - **No Bluetooth/wireless connectivity**
+### Assembly/Mechanical Information
+**Required** parts:
+
+ - PCB ([Download Gerber](https://github.com/strayfade/sf2040/blob/main/pcb/Gerber/Gerber.zip))
+ - 3D-printed case ([Download .STEP](https://github.com/strayfade/sf2040/blob/main/case/Case.step))
+ - Keyboard plate ([Download .STEP](https://github.com/strayfade/sf2040/blob/main/plate/Plate.step))
+ - *Your choice of 76 full-size MX-style keyswitches*
+ - MX-style Hot Swap Switch Mounts ([Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B4W9YMGM))
+ - Screw-in PCB Mount Stabilizers ([Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CN38CXQ3))
+
+**Optional, but recommended** parts:
+
+ - 0.5mm Foam Switch Dampeners ([Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B942VCMV))
+ - Krytox 205 Grade 0 Lubricant
+ - Switch disassembly tools
+ - Case filler (I used off-brand polyester fiber)
+
+### Firmware
+This keyboard runs standard [QMK firmware](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/), configuration for which is included in this repository.
+
+`Make` example for this keyboard (after setting up your build environment):
+
+    make strayfade2040:default
+
+Flashing example for this keyboard:
+
+    make strayfade2040:default:flash
+
+The RP2040's bootloader can be accessed by holding the **ESC** key while plugging in the keyboard.
+
+> For more information about setting up and working with [QMK](https://docs.qmk.fm/#/) keyboard firmware, read the QMK documentation (https://docs.qmk.fm).
+
+### License
+The sf2040 keyboard design and firmware is released under the GPL3 license. Contributions and pull requests to this repository are always welcome!