I have an idea for a new kind of keyboard, i think the best way to test it would be to make one and get it to work with my computer. If i can get each button on it to send a keypress signal like any other keyboard, i can work out the details with software like Kanata.

I have access to a 3D printer and i can make models in Blender, but i have no idea where to start with the electronics. Should i look into Arduino? Contact electronics manufacturers? How do i get from an idea on paper to a physical prototype?

I should mention, this thing is actually supposed to be about the size of a TV remote. I said keyboard because that’s basically what it is, but normal mechanical keyboard hardware is rather bigger than what i’m trying to make. I basically need little buttons that my computer can interpret as keyboard keys. Also, i am not a programmer. I know a little HTML and have dabbled with Inform6/7, but C and Python are magic wizard stuff to me.