Author Topic: [IC] GH60 Expansions (Read 17130 times)

Strelok · « **on:** Wed, 06 March 2013, 14:09:15 »

agodinhost and I have been conceptualizing a wireless breakout board for the GH60 to make it compatible with Bluetooth and battery power here.
komar007 has revised the PCB to make the board able to accept expansion modules.

If there is significant interest, other modules can be prototyped and ran with the next batch of GH60 PCB.

Is there anyone that is interested in any type of expansion module? wireless, lcd screens, various lighting options, whatever you can think of...

Interest:

Wireless:

Strelok
agodinhost
hasu
Mashby
Aleksander
aggiejy
TDub
BossBorot
gnubag
WhiteFireDragon
4LI4Z
tmk1207
Batmann
Mashby
noxwood
whiskeytango
phetto
Leslieann
kriminal
i3oilermaker
vardhana
esoomenonap
Matt3o
tjcaustin
hashbaz
hoshidishi
FabsSpeed
Winther
Turkishrambo
tricheboars
Sai
TheQsanity
Muffet
Glissant
elton5354
inteli722
ItsBc
battletux
Kmynis
Glod
Greystroke
Neal
reality404
heedpantsnow
realex
Jocelyn
Tranquilite

USB Hub:

Agodinhost
Strelok
noxwood
Mashby
esoomenonap
heedpantsnow

EL Backlighting:

Agodinhost
esoomenonap
TheQsanity
Battletux
Kmynis
Glod
heedpantsnow
reality404

Integrated Trackball:

dirge
esoomenonap
TheQsanity
heedpantsnow

aggiejy · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 06 March 2013, 17:28:08 »

I'm interested in the idea of adding bluetooth. Personally I don't mind a cord, but I have a couple good friends that always ask me about wireless mechanical keyboards. Filco came out with their full-size bluetooth board I suppose. It does seem like something that will grow in popularity in general.

TDub · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 02:12:38 »

Definitely interested in Bluetooth

BossBorot · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 02:19:22 »

+1 to wireless interest

gnubag · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 02:30:37 »

yes, bluetooth would be boss.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 02:53:04 »

I'd be interested in this, although I don't think it'll easily fit in any existing cases. I'm assuming this module has the circuitry for recharging the lithium polymer battery via USB, right?

dirge · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 07:23:22 »

DIY Rollermouse built into the case

Strelok · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 09:14:50 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 07 March 2013, 02:53:04

I'd be interested in this, although I don't think it'll easily fit in any existing cases. I'm assuming this module has the circuitry for recharging the lithium polymer battery via USB, right?

Yes.

4LI4Z · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 10:08:16 »

Totally interested in wireless.

tmk1207 · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 10:37:17 »

+1 to wireless

Batmann · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 15:05:03 »

same here,
in for wireless

agodinhost · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 16:02:00 »

+1 bluetooth and usb lipo charger

+1 modular keyboard matrix

+1 EL backlight with adjust!

el backlight with auto adjust?

el backlight toggled to on or off by timer and movement detection?

water proof? (or at least spit proof?)

agodinhost · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 16:11:24 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 07 March 2013, 02:53:04

I'd be interested in this, although I don't think it'll easily fit in any existing cases. I'm assuming this module has the circuitry for recharging the lithium polymer battery via USB, right?

Yup, usb lipo charger included.

mashby · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 16:51:09 »

+1 for wireless.

noxwood · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 21:23:08 »

Bluetooth sounds good.

Maybe more lighting options? There was a picture of a keyboard that had backlighting that lit the desk around the keyboard, looked pretty cool.

whiskytango · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 07 March 2013, 21:41:45 »

Since I have decided I must join the GH60 club, I would be interested in a wireless option since I plan on getting a tablet when my laptop dies.

agodinhost · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 08 March 2013, 16:23:45 »

What? no one asked for a few USB ports?

noxwood · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 08 March 2013, 18:17:41 »

Good idea, a USB hub built in would be fantastic.

Also, a trackpoint.

mashby · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 09 March 2013, 07:57:38 »

and a Pony!

Seriously though, the USB hub is a great idea.

phetto · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 09 March 2013, 08:58:29 »

+1. For wireless. Perfect for htpc

Leslieann · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 09 March 2013, 18:02:14 »

Definitely interested in wireless.

Strelok · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 18:50:45 »

I added USB Hub to the list but I can't work out the logistics for that in my head.

Additional case mods would be necessary and I can't imagine how easy it would be to stack with wireless.

agodinhost · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 22:25:50 »

Quote from: Strelok on Mon, 11 March 2013, 18:50:45

I added USB Hub to the list but I can't work out the logistics for that in my head.

Additional case mods would be necessary and I can't imagine how easy it would be to stack with wireless.

Worst case scenario: we could get one 4 ports USB Hub and wire it internally.
Best case scenario: we could design our own ...
I'm not sure yet.
Right now it's just a wish ...

kriminal · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 12 March 2013, 14:22:01 »

wireless\bluetooth

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 12 March 2013, 14:42:02 »

Yea ring me up

vardhana · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 09:15:53 »

I'm interested in wireless.

dirge · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 15:24:33 »

Why am I the only person to say roller mouse?

Strelok · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 15:40:29 »

Quote from: dirge on Thu, 14 March 2013, 15:24:33

Why am I the only person to say roller mouse?

Yes.

Glissant · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 15:56:54 »

Interested in the wireless module

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esoomenona · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 16:06:03 »

I'm interested in any expansion that can be made.

Strelok · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 16:52:41 »

I don't know a hell of a lot about PCB but it seems that if order at least 25 it will be less than $10 per PCB. Bluetooth modules are a different story.

Matt3o · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 17:05:00 »

+1 wireless

agodinhost · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 19:50:39 »

Quote from: Strelok on Thu, 14 March 2013, 16:52:41

I don't know a hell of a lot about PCB but it seems that if order at least 25 it will be less than $10 per PCB. Bluetooth modules are a different story.

I used BatchPCB a few times and it was okay for small quantities ...

tjcaustin · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 19:55:37 »

AMG WHY AM I NOT ON THE WIRELESS LIST, I NEEEED ONE OF THESE FOR MY LIVING ROOM PC.

hashbaz · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 22:31:20 »

Interested in wireless.

Sai · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 22:34:42 »

yep. put me down for 1 wireless.

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FabsSpeed · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 16 March 2013, 14:41:30 »

In for mwireless!

Winther · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 14:09:46 »

wireless could be cool.
im interested..

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 14:23:40 »

wireless for me!

TheQsanity · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 14:43:33 »

Not sure if any bit of it would be compatible with a prototype but all the ideas lool nice

agodinhost · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 16:01:29 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Tue, 19 March 2013, 14:43:33

Not sure if any bit of it would be compatible with a prototype but all the ideas lool nice

compatible with a prototype? what do you mean?
I'm working on one prototype - just give me some time bro, I'm slow ...

tricheboars · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 16:15:21 »

i would love a wireless one!

Winther · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 18:13:37 »

just curious here, would this be ready around the same time as the board, if you are able to tell that yet?

agodinhost · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 19 March 2013, 20:20:21 »

Quote from: Winther on Tue, 19 March 2013, 18:13:37

just curious here, would this be ready around the same time as the board, if you are able to tell that yet?

I think it will take one month, 2 tops.
The idea is to make one proof of concept first, then I'll post the basic wiring into my blog or here. Doing so we will enable more people to help in the firmware code.

The thing is that I do have a few bluetooth modules at home (picture 1) but they are not ready to be used without another module (one level converter).
So, to keep the wiring simple as possible, I did ordered a few bluetooth "shields" (picture 3, I don't like this word but it's how the arduino guys are calling it's modules).

Picture 1, the bluetooth CSR module

Picture 2, the bluetooth "level converter" module

Picture 3 = picture 1 + picture 2

I did almost finished the usb lipo charger wiring (here).
Take a look there and feel free to write comments (and please, anyone, pardon my english - any review on it will be welcome).

TheQsanity · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 20 March 2013, 02:09:12 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Tue, 19 March 2013, 16:01:29

Quote from: TheQsanity on Tue, 19 March 2013, 14:43:33
Not sure if any bit of it would be compatible with a prototype but all the ideas lool nice
compatible with a prototype? what do you mean?
I'm working on one prototype - just give me some time bro, I'm slow ...

No, no problem at all. I heard new pbc and thought the prototype wouldnt be compatible. I would be interested if the difficulty level isnt too high.

How about the trackpoint(pointing stick)? Idea was proposed for the hypermicro.
I would be very interested in that
And maybe some mouse clickers by the spacebar...

You have my full support! Get me in them all.

agodinhost · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 20 March 2013, 08:59:01 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Wed, 20 March 2013, 02:09:12

... I would be interested if the difficulty level isnt too high.

The idea is to keep the whole thing as simple as possible.

Quote from: TheQsanity on Wed, 20 March 2013, 02:09:12

You have my full support! Get me in them all.

There is not much to do until I got those parts.
Komar is testing his firmware and gui, he needs help ...

Muffet · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 21 March 2013, 09:29:26 »

I am also interested in the wireless

Strelok · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 24 March 2013, 17:49:47 »

Quote from: TheQsanity on Wed, 20 March 2013, 02:09:12

How about the trackpoint(pointing stick)? Idea was proposed for the hypermicro.
I would be very interested in that
And maybe some mouse clickers by the spacebar...

I'd love a trackpoint myself, but that would require a lot more infrastructure to be created. I think we're all waiting for the MiniGuru to return.

Glissant · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 24 March 2013, 18:33:54 »

Quote from: Glissant on Thu, 14 March 2013, 15:56:54

Interested in the wireless module .

elton5354 · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 24 March 2013, 18:45:14 »

Quote from: Muffet on Thu, 21 March 2013, 09:29:26

I am also interested in the wireless

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