[IC] Planck PCBs & Atomic Keyboard hand-wiring kits are now for sale!

[jackhumbert]

Planck hand-wiring kits are now for sale! Visit the website for more info!

Atomic hand-wiring kits are also for sale!



The Planck is a compact (40%) ortholinear keyboard kit conceptualised by ptramo, and engineered by me. More information and links can be found at the website. The Atomic is a 60% ortholinear keyboard kit.

EDIT: Cleaned-up stuff

[Latin00032]

Cool! cost?

[jackhumbert]

This is the break-down we're looking at right now:

PCB: $12
Top Plate: $34
Bottom Plate: $13

Things will get a bit cheaper if we have 50+ people interested.

Top Plate: $15
Bottom Plate: $5

[feizor]

Does the cost include that acrylic case in the photo?

[jackhumbert]

The acrylic in the photo was just for the prototyping, and to get an idea of the form factor. The only things we're offering right now are the PCB (which may include teensy-eqv/diodes/usb) and stainless steel plates.

[yicaoyimu]

Price is pretty good! Interested.

[Arcoril]

After getting used to to my ErgoDox's column layout I'd love to have a portable board with the same spacing. Count me in!

[feizor]

It looks pretty cool. Have you got any layout/fkn layer  suggestions?

[taylordcraig]

probs grab one

[deci]

I would def buy at least one of these 

[SpAmRaY]

It's only money, why not! Form filled.

[tjweir]

Form filled, inexpensive and fun.

[IvanIvanovich]

Best 40%ish board yet. Want.

[absyrd]

Interested in building one or two!

[ptramo]

Original "designer" here

It looks pretty cool. Have you got any layout/fkn layer  suggestions?

http://thumbs.club/

[Data]

Seems cool, but I think I would need more than plate & PCB to turn it into something useful.  I am a novice.

[absyrd]

Original "designer" here

It looks pretty cool. Have you got any layout/fkn layer  suggestions?

http://thumbs.club/

Not bad at all. Thanks for showing your face.

[CPTBadAss]

I think I would need more than plate & PCB to turn it into something useful

Teensy 2.0
Switches
Keycaps
USB Cable

[absyrd]

I think I would need more than plate & PCB to turn it into something useful

Teensy 2.0
Switches
Keycaps
USB Cable

And much of this is addressed in the IC form in the OP.

[SpAmRaY]

Original "designer" here

It looks pretty cool. Have you got any layout/fkn layer  suggestions?

http://thumbs.club/

Ok, I gotta admit that is very cool.

[IvanIvanovich]

Yeah really the only thing that is lacking in my view is some kind of real case solution. I think things will be easier if the controller is integrated into the PCB instead of teensy. It would make it a lot easier to make a simple tray type CNC deal with a small angle out of a thick piece of acrylic or whatever kind of like the NEO 'case'. I think that would be ideal for myself.

[xybre]

This is a very interesting keyboard. And it looks like the layouts are easily made in the firmware.

[Hazel]

OH GOD YES YES YES!

I've been dreaming of a 4x12 mini-keyboard ever since I saw the SmallFry.   I've been designing layouts and everything.   I am SO ready for someone to make this happen!

I'm certainly in for at least one.

My requests would be:
- Programmable via Teensy/flashing/etc (requirement)
- Acrylic plate and/or case (or whatever is cheapest, to keep cost down)
- I'm ok with sourcing switches/caps on my own.

[hashbaz]

Love the uniform "slab o' keys" look.  Form filled!

[HoffmanMyster]

I like this. Interest is noted.

[Lpwl]

Just filled the form. Thank you for bringing this.

[cruzin]

Added myself to the form. Definitely interested.

[Glissant]

Interested. Submitted form.

[nathanrosspowell]

Interest registered via the Google form! If only the Granite Pro Mods had a 1u shift, then I could use all of my left over keys for the bottom row. I guess I can wing it with them being icons

[ShenaniganMike]

looks hype, form submitted.

[Pep]

I've never soldered in my life, and although I would be willing to learn for this board, is there any chance of getting it with switches already on? 

[jackhumbert]

Yeah, I plan on having an option to add the appropriate amount of switches (48/47/46 of your choice) for +$25 and another option (unsure of the price yet) to have the top section (top plate, switches, pcb) assembled and soldered for those that don't have access/know-how.

I made some orders for stuff this weekend, so I'll have some assembled pictures of things pretty soon.

I'm also looking into producing some matching keycaps that will augment/match the recently finished Granite set. I'll have an interest check form for that when I get the pictures of everything assembled.

[cruzin]

Yeah, I plan on having an option to add the appropriate amount of switches (47/46 of your choice) for +$25 and another option (unsure of the price yet) to have the top section (top plate, switches, pcb) assembled and soldered for those that don't have access/know-how.

I made some orders for stuff this weekend, so I'll have some assembled pictures of things pretty soon.

I'd probably opt for the switches and the assembly options since I don't have the stuff needed to put it together.

[Zebadule]

I filled out the form, but want to note that my interest depends on the firmware being flash-able. I'm fine with playing in the C code myself, but I wouldn't want to have such a unique keyboard and be unable to customize the layout.

[xybre]

I filled out the form, but want to note that my interest depends on the firmware being flash-able. I'm fine with playing in the C code myself, but I wouldn't want to have such a unique keyboard and be unable to customize the layout.

Well the firmware is open source and includes multiple layouts (in json format for some reason). So I hope its flashable. 

[Vibex]

Super interested.

[jackhumbert]

It will definitely be flashable - we're using the same IC as the Teensy 2.0 so TMK will work on it.

The assembled keyboards will be flashed with a basic layout, and we're looking at building a web-based layout editor where you can download a .hex to flash (after pressing the reset button or a particular key combo, and using the flashing software on teensy's website  EDIT: this might not be the case - we'll have it figured out before selling).

[nathanrosspowell]

I'm also looking into producing some matching keycaps that will augment/match the recently finished Granite set. I'll have an interest check form for that when I get the pictures of everything assembled.

This sounds great. Just the alpha keys, or modifiers as well? Printed with all the layers on each key? Blue upper/lower keys would look awesome.

I was thinking of using granite pro mods (I have icons coming my way) which leaves me missing a 1u shift (I'll use alt gr) , 1u return (I'll use a novelty), 2u space and the upper/lower keys (I'll use the Fn keys).

[Pep]

Yeah, I plan on having an option to add the appropriate amount of switches (48/47/46 of your choice) for +$25 and another option (unsure of the price yet) to have the top section (top plate, switches, pcb) assembled and soldered for those that don't have access/know-how.

I made some orders for stuff this weekend, so I'll have some assembled pictures of things pretty soon.

I'm also looking into producing some matching keycaps that will augment/match the recently finished Granite set. I'll have an interest check form for that when I get the pictures of everything assembled.

Yay!  I got the granite v2 set, but had originally planned to use it on my poker ii, so I never ended up getting a 1u icon enter or shift. 

I was thinking of using granite pro mods (I have icons coming my way) which leaves me missing a 1u shift (I'll use alt gr) , 1u return (I'll use a novelty), 2u space and the upper/lower keys (I'll use the Fn keys).

I'm in the same boat (except I'll go grid layout to have a 1u space) and I was trying to decide between using Fn icons, or the up and down arrows as upper and lower fn that Matt3o will have in his bonus pack.

Personally I love each and every of the novelties

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[jackhumbert]

It would probably be too expensive to do a fully matching set (alphas with diff layers), and people would want their layers customised to their layout. My plan is to do all of the modifier keys + space - basically, everything you'd need if you only bought the common set. I'd like to have each key be purchasable separately, but it may end up being a big ol' set of the most popular ones.

[nathanrosspowell]

It would probably be too expensive to do a fully matching set (alphas with diff layers), and people would want their layers customised to their layout. My plan is to do all of the modifier keys + space - basically, everything you'd need if you only bought the common set. I'd like to have each key be purchasable separately, but it may end up being a big ol' set of the most popular ones.

OK, that makes sense to me. Best of luck.

[vivalarevolución]

Does this have anything to do with Max Planck?

[nathanrosspowell]

Well, a Planck Length is something unmeasurably small. So I'm guessing that is the link.

[jackhumbert]

We've gotten 65 people interested in ~75 boards (of varying options), so this is what the prices are looking like currently:

Top Plates:

* MIT: $32
* The Grid: $36
* MIT Mfn, PC, Mac: $41

The bottom plate will be $10, and the PCB will be ~$10 (haven't gotten an exact quote yet - will include flashable IC/diodes).

We've had about 10 people interested in the ALPS/Matias option, so it's definitely something I'm considering. If we were going to offer that option on the PCB (alongside it, or as a separate board), I'd like to do the top plate that's compatible with it (which means a maximum of 2 layouts could be selected, the MOQ being 5 @ $41/plate) - which is totally doable.

I'm also gonna offer the 48/47/46 Cherry MX key switches for $25, and may include an option to have the bottom row be different, or some other custom variations.

The keyset above costs $50 from WASD (ISO), and you can print a custom layout of your choice. I may offer design services for making and ordering the layout for you as well. I'd probably charge around $50 for that (whole process, design + keys) because I'd be able to print other keys with each set.

If that works out well, I'll be selling individual keys too (raise, lower, all the custom 1x1 function keys), at $1 per key.

If everything goes as planned, all you should need is a USB cable and a soldering station to get this kit going. I'll also offer an assembly service, but I really don't know how much that'll be yet.

There will also be a few prototypes for sale (not sure of price yet) that will ship earlier than the sets, if anyone is just dying to get one.

[deci]

This looks awesome.
I've been wanting to build a grid / matrix keyboard for a long time.
Thank you so much for doing this! 

What's the timeline looking like?

[jackhumbert]

I should have a full prototype put together sometime next week/weekend. As soon as that's together and I have some pictures of it, I'll put those online and start accepting orders. Orders will go on for a week, and will hopefully be fulfilled within 2/3 weeks from closing. I'll have any extras for sale afterwards, and make more orders as necessary. The prototypes will be for sale as soon as I get them together.

[Hazel]

That's almost the same layout I came up with when I was designing a 4x12 before this came up, and is very similar to the layout I use on my Ergodox (Colemak, even)!

I am SO HYPE!

This will be an awesome carry-around keyboard for work, so I don't have to hunt-peck Qwerty when I'm at a coworker's desk.  Might need to get two...

[nathanrosspowell]

I should have a full prototype put together sometime next week/weekend. As soon as that's together and I have some pictures of it, I'll put those online and start accepting orders. Orders will go on for a week, and will hopefully be fulfilled within 2/3 weeks from closing. I'll have any extras for sale afterwards, and make more orders as necessary. The prototypes will be for sale as soon as I get them together.

Great news! Now the quest to source a 2u blank granite key cap...

[berserkfan]

big pity

I love that layout; hate that size.

If only someone would make a matrix keyboard like that, except 7x16 (or two pieces of 7x8) and I think once I get my keyboard set up I will never buy another one.

[jackhumbert]

Now the quest to source a 2u blank granite key cap...

I'm gonna try to get this made when we do custom DSA caps

If only someone would make a matrix keyboard like that, except 7x16 (or two pieces of 7x8) and I think once I get my keyboard set up I will never buy another one.

I actually built a 5x16 ortho-linear, and plan on doing a similar order for parts when the Planck gets rolling, if you're interested (keyset doesn't match it very well - lack of 1x2's):



It's not quite that big, but a full size board would be pretty cool too.