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Parts list

  • MCU: Adafruit ItsyBitsy 32u4 x 1 pcs

  • Key switches: Kaih X Switch x 68 pcs

    (Actually, I don't like the touch feeling of X-Switch. but, it seems the only key switch we can get for laptop. I'm looking forward to selling the Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile switch. )

  • Keycaps: by Aliexpress x 68 pcs

    (I dyed black by SDN dye.)

  • SMD Diodes: 1N4148W or similar x 68 pcs

  • Tactile switch: C&K KMR211NG LFS or compatible x 1 pcs

  • FFC connector: 22pos, 1.0mm pitch, Würth Elektronik 686122148922 or compatible x 1 pcs

    (The height have to be less than 2.5mm.)

  • USB micro B plug: GCT USB3150-30-130-A or compatible x 1 pcs

  • FFC cable: 22pos, 1.0mm pitch, 100mm length or Compatible x 1 pcs

  • Trackpoint module: disassemble from T470s keyboard

  • Trackpoint cap: by Saoto-Tech (optional) x 1pcs

Assemble the board

Remove the original keyboard from the ThinkPad T470s

Install the keyboard in the ThinkPad

Install the software