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Meet the Clavier: Unique 105-Key Keyboard with Coffee Key and FPGA Design

Discover the Clavier, a versatile keyboard with a coffee key that locks your computer or resets the FPGA. Its FPGA-based design and multiple interfaces make it a standout choice for enthusiasts.

In this image there is a keyboard with keys on it.
In this image there is a keyboard with keys on it.

Meet the Clavier: Unique 105-Key Keyboard with Coffee Key and FPGA Design

Meet the Clavier, a unique full-size 105-key ISO keyboard crafted by Lambert Sartory. This keyboard stands out with an additional coffee key and a 1000 Hz polling rate.

The Clavier's versatility comes from its various interfaces, including JTAG, SPI, I2C, UART, and a USB hub. It's built around an FPGA instead of a microcontroller, offering customisation options. Sartory implemented the USB HID stack in VHDL on a Lattice ECP5 chip, manufactured by Lattice Semiconductor. The keyboard uses Cherry MX compatible switches and supports N-key rollover.

The coffee key serves a dual purpose: it can lock the attached computer or reset the FPGA. Building your own keyboard, like the Clavier, allows for such unique features and tailored interfaces.

The Clavier keyboard, built by Lambert Sartory, offers a blend of customisability and practicality. With its additional coffee key, multiple interfaces, and FPGA-based design, it's a standout choice for enthusiasts seeking a unique keyboard experience.

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