The SmallFry KB, AKA jdcarpe loves 40%

[yuktsi]

I am serious, where can I get one of this? or there's a guide to make it myself?

[jdcarpe]

I am serious, where can I get one of this? or there's a guide to make it myself?

Still being designed and prototyped. Read about two posts before yours.

[Sergeant_Shart]

What's the status on this? All I want is the PCB and a quick tutorial run down.

[sth]

regack is still working out the kinks for the 'public'-release pcb.

[Vibex]

regack is still working out the kinks for the 'public'-release pcb.

What are the problems with the current version?

[regack]

こんにちは! I am in Japan at the　moment, trying type on this crazy keyboard layout ＾-＾　I should be able to get back to this thing in a couple of weeks.

 

[Pacifist]

What would be the estimate cost for the PCB with all the components once the PCB is fully designed?

[stoic-lemon]

こんにちは! I am in Japan at the　moment, trying type on this crazy keyboard layout ＾-＾　I should be able to get back to this thing in a couple of weeks.

 

Hope you have a good time

[smnanthny]

Greetings!

Is there a chance that you'll be releasing the design files for the plate?

I'm looking to build my own 40% keyboard as a summer project and plan on hand-wiring rather than a PCB but I'm lacking the ability to design a plate to mount the switches. If you were to release it or point me in the direction of somewhere I can find a design similar to your layout that would be awesome.

[jdcarpe]

Greetings!

Is there a chance that you'll be releasing the design files for the plate?

I'm looking to build my own 40% keyboard as a summer project and plan on hand-wiring rather than a PCB but I'm lacking the ability to design a plate to mount the switches. If you were to release it or point me in the direction of somewhere I can find a design similar to your layout that would be awesome.

Sent you a PM.

[tjcaustin]

Effectively finished and ready to maybe sell -

[jdcarpe]

Effectively finished and ready to maybe sell -

Looking good.

[sth]

planning stages:


i want to put FN on lower right and then have up/down on right menu and alt with left/right corresponding with the arrow keys on the board.
most other mods aren't as labeled, need to come up with an ideal setup there once i actually get the board.

[Vibex]

planning stages:

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i want to put FN on lower right and then have up/down on right menu and alt with left/right corresponding with the arrow keys on the board.
most other mods aren't as labeled, need to come up with an ideal setup there once i actually get the board.

Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.

[sth]

ahh that's awesome vibex. i think i'll be using your fn layers as a base

[Vibex]

ahh that's awesome vibex. i think i'll be using your fn layers as a base

Go for it. Let me know what your final design is, I always enjoy seeing how other people use weird keyboards like this.

[dustinhxc]

Effectively finished and ready to maybe sell -

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This is beautiful, love the orange!

[technomancy]

Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.

Very cool. I went with the numpad-style arrangement on my 40%, and I'm very glad I did. I see that you still have some space on your second layer. One thing I'd recommend would be adding more shifted punctuation there so you can invoke things like (), {}, etc with only a single modifier. Needing both fn+shift to hit things like that is very awkward, and if you've got extra space you might as well use it.

[Lubed Up Slug]

Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits?  Is it so that the controller has room?  Why so many layers of metal?

[sth]

Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits?  Is it so that the controller has room?  Why so many layers of metal?

keep in mind the scale does make it appear a bit thicker. like a mini cooper except not dorky. i mean exactly like a mini cooper.

[Lubed Up Slug]

Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits?  Is it so that the controller has room?  Why so many layers of metal?

keep in mind the scale does make it appear a bit thicker. like a mini cooper except not dorky. i mean exactly like a mini cooper.

That's a good point.  Also I think the word is geeky.   

[sth]

Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits?  Is it so that the controller has room?  Why so many layers of metal?

keep in mind the scale does make it appear a bit thicker. like a mini cooper except not dorky. i mean exactly like a mini cooper.

That's a good point.  Also I think the word is geeky.   

hefty lil fellas

[Vibex]

Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.

Very cool. I went with the numpad-style arrangement on my 40%, and I'm very glad I did. I see that you still have some space on your second layer. One thing I'd recommend would be adding more shifted punctuation there so you can invoke things like (), {}, etc with only a single modifier. Needing both fn+shift to hit things like that is very awkward, and if you've got extra space you might as well use it.

I wasn't sure if Icould add shifted characters directly to the layout. Good to know, I'll update it.

[technomancy]

I wasn't sure if Icould add shifted characters directly to the layout. Good to know, I'll update it.

Oh, this is totally going to depend on the firmware you use. I'm using firmware I wrote myself, but I know that TMK supports it, albeit a bit awkwardly.

[tbc]

can we get a sideshot please?

[boxfulofsanity]

I am so interested in this little guy! Hope to build one soon

[Joey Quinn]

God I want this little guy!

[esko997]

For anyone interested, here is the layout I have been using with my JD40 -- thanks for the great board jdcarpe.

[futaris]

Nice. The layout is very reminiscent of my Stowaway Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard:



Though I agree with the other (of DVORAK/COLEMAK), it needs at least one more column. But, I'd prefer two...

And, please split the spacebar, or give the option(s)...

[macmakkara]

Greetings!

Is there a chance that you'll be releasing the design files for the plate?

I'm looking to build my own 40% keyboard as a summer project and plan on hand-wiring rather than a PCB but I'm lacking the ability to design a plate to mount the switches. If you were to release it or point me in the direction of somewhere I can find a design similar to your layout that would be awesome.

Hello there.
Also having sama question as quote.
Probably doing one handwired and another when pcb is released. 
And any news about pcb?

[huynx]

I love this design, can you send me pcb design file?
thanks 

[huynx]

never mind, I found Regack's pcb, thanks to Regack
also thanks to jdcarpe

[swill]

never mind, I found Regack's pcb, thanks to Regack
also thanks to jdcarpe

Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.

[jdcarpe]

never mind, I found Regack's pcb, thanks to Regack
also thanks to jdcarpe

Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.

Right, I was just going to warn him about that. Thanks, swill.

[jacobolus]

Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?

[HoffmanMyster]

Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?

Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. 

[byker]

Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?

Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. 

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That one looks so nice!

[hashbaz]

Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?

Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. 

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;)

Ah yes, the J-WUP layout :D

edit: AKA the FH-Q

[HoffmanMyster]

Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?

Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. 

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;)

Ah yes, the J-WUP layout :D

edit: AKA the FH-Q

I prefer to call it the AISTL layout.  Pronounced Aye-stull.

Or the Vibex layout.    :p

[AKmalamute]

Ah yes, the J-WUP layout

Either you are the JuffoWUP, or you are the non.

you, are the non. There is only juffowup

[samwisekoi]

I saw nuclearsandwich's wooden version of your 40% at KeyCon, and I have to say I thought your use of linears for mods was brilliant!

I am going to build a couple of 60-75% keyboards with that feature now.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.

Very cool. I went with the numpad-style arrangement on my 40%, and I'm very glad I did. I see that you still have some space on your second layer. One thing I'd recommend would be adding more shifted punctuation there so you can invoke things like (), {}, etc with only a single modifier. Needing both fn+shift to hit things like that is very awkward, and if you've got extra space you might as well use it.

[jacobolus]

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Ah yes, the J-WUP layout :D

edit: AKA the FH-Q

I’d call it the JAZ-WIX layout.

[huynx]

Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.

Thanks you, is position of some switch not correct?
And I think usb line not good, it must be parallel for working properly

[swill]

Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.

Thanks you, is position of some switch not correct?
And I think usb line not good, it must be parallel for working properly

He just mentioned to me that he was having some issues so he was not going to go into full production mode till he worked out the problems.  I have not followed up with him about it, so I am not sure what the current status is.

[Vitaly]

Maybe use smaller spacebar and add ~two additional keys

[jdcarpe]

Maybe use smaller spacebar and add ~two additional keys

Kinda locked in with this design at this point. Until the SMD version is done.

The point of the 6.25 spacebar, in case you were wondering, is availability. It's hard to find 3.0 or 4.0 unit spacebars.

[jacobolus]

For what it’s worth, in practice DSA keys work pretty well for spacebars. (Still not ideal, but two 3 unit DSA keys definitely beats one standard–length spacebar.)

[tyvar1]

Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?

Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. 

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;)

Dam, that is a nice keyboard! :D

[ullr]

I am interested!

Could I get one with this layout, or will I have to be flexible with key positions? http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/d260ad8b46cea34a8ce897f1a9b2f758

[jacobolus]

I am interested!

Could I get one with this layout, or will I have to be flexible with key positions? http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/d260ad8b46cea34a8ce897f1a9b2f758

What does the dark green key do?