Fixing my Kinesis Advantage

In a recent attempt to repair his Kinesis Advantage keyboard, the author encountered several challenges. After initially fixing the keyboard and noticing intermittent issues with typing, the author decided to replace the damaged circuit board. Initially, they tried using a multimeter to diagnose the problem, but eventually opted for a custom PCB from a more affordable source, even if it meant ordering the key wells separately.

The author mentioned finding the necessary components on Amazon, but later realized they had ordered the wrong cable length for the circuit board, which required 5 wide cables instead of the 7 wide ones they had purchased. Despite this mistake, they proceeded to solder all the boards together, install a Raspberry Pi Pico, and attempt to connect it to their Mac and Linux machines for testing.

However, they encountered an issue with the Pico not being recognized on their Mac, which eventually led them to switch to a genuine Pico. Now, the author is typing on his repaired Kinesis Advantage keyboard and finds joy in its ergonomic design, although he is still bothered by the hollow sound inside the board and its height relative to his desk.