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The 48-key Keyboard PCB for the following Micro Journal builds is now available for purchase:

• Rev.2 Revamp
• Rev.3: Nadia
• Rev.6: Vivian in New York
• Rev.6.1: Mini

https://www.elecrow.com/micro-journal-diy-kit-48-keys-keyboard-pcb.html

The keyboard PCB has been one of the main blocking points for preparing DIY builds, so I hope this makes things much easier for those who want to build their own Micro Journal.

Un Kyu Lee

The Rev.4 is easy to set up and get started. Simple, thoughtful interface. I had reservations about the tiny screen, but it's perfect for what I use it for: creating first drafts of poems and other dribble. U.K.Lee was super patient and helpful as I tried to decide on color combos.

The uber nerd in me wants to get it to work with BYOK. Couldn't make it happen, even after trying a number of cables and combinations of USB A->C and C->C. So for now, my BYOK is getting to know a life time of keyboards, including the Keyboardio Atreus (second pic)

Built my first writerdeck following these phone enclosure instructions. Ordered the keyboard from Amazon Germany and got the enclosure 3D printed at a local shop. It’s a nice setup and a great conversation starter!

This popped up a few years ago - a concept for a mini C64 by Cem Tezcan - yes the keyboard is giving me carpal tunnel just by looking at it - but a portable with a thumb keyboard would be so much fun. With a mini FPGA capable of running as a c64 or even switch to a new more capable commodore core.. https://blog.adafruit.com/2019/12/12/a-concept-handheld-retro-commodore-hx-64-commodore-commodore64-artstationhq/

Phone deck!

I got my MJ Rev 6 and Unihertz Titan 2 (eBay secondhand) in February and March respectively and they've become my ideal writing system.

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Though Rev 6 is super portable, I use her on the couch or in bed most of the time unless I'm going somewhere with the intent of writing. Everywhere else, my Titan 2 is the perfect full keyboard handheld in my experience! I usually just use it over wifi with Docs. Sometimes I put my regular phone SIM card in it and use it as my phone with minimal apps. Happy to say I haven't had the desire to explore other devices and I'm writing all the time. Winning!