I dont get it, the case its going to be of aluminum? Or its a case like the Disciple, Plaid, etc?
I dont get it, the case its going to be of aluminum? Or its a case like the Disciple, Plaid, etc?
What purpose will the top window serve?To see the components and such.
Interesting layout and design. A few observations:
1) Top row looks very busy. Can probably remove a key and add indicator lights.
2) Sandwich mount is not bad but can be kind of very stiff with SS/brass plates. Making it a simple top mount would open up different plate materials like CF and can also push the design to a seamless look.
3) Components being displayed at the top look good but I think the board has enough going for it to not make the forehead larger. Okay with it either ways.
3.: I love soldering and I really wanted to solder my own keyboard once, that's why I made it this way.Having the display window at the top is what draws me to this board.
absolutely love this, the plate layer looks amazing from the sides too
any idea as far as timeline goes? Want one.
I'm so sorry to say, that my idea of having a top glass windows probably isn't coming around. The problem is, that the factories I contacted don't make such small pieces with holes for a reasonable price. I've already figured out a way to sick with the 4 Standoffs and having no sag. But sadly it's probably going to be acrylic.
I hope you understand, however if you know a glass factory, that would do something this special feel free for letting me know.
With that said, have a great week!
Lord_Rabel
So just to confirm, we'll still have a small window, it's just now going to be made of acrylic instead of glass?Correct the window will still be there just acrylic instead of glass
You could get around the glass issue by having it slide into place through a slot in one of the sides. Bonus is that the glass could be standard rectangular which would be WAY cheaper to cut.
I'd also love to see some open through-hole slots to add optional LED lighting to the component window... just a circuit with resistor and LED, bonus points if it can be driven off the MCU.
Based on how fast Austin sold out, I don’t think you should be concerned about the demand for a custom full size.I have a feeling it sold out so fast because there are so few choices so those who want one will really jump on a GB fast.
Hey,Sad to hear this I was looking forward to this.
The last week and a half weren't that great, that's why I have to submit, that I am not able to fulfill a GB on my own.
On the one hand because of my lack of knowing how to do a GB and on the other hand because of personal stuff.
If somehow there is one wanting to work with me on releasing it, I would be happy to collaborate. However as it is now, I'm not able to.
I'm really sorry, I would have wanted the board too.
Have a nice weekend
Lord_Rabel
Hey,
The last week and a half weren't that great, that's why I have to submit, that I am not able to fulfill a GB on my own.
On the one hand because of my lack of knowing how to do a GB and on the other hand because of personal stuff.
If somehow there is one wanting to work with me on releasing it, I would be happy to collaborate. However as it is now, I'm not able to.
I'm really sorry, I would have wanted the board too.
Have a nice weekend
Lord_Rabel
Would you consider a 2U zero?
I love the idea, but one of the greatest features of the Msyterium/Discipline is the open-source nature of the projects. It looks like you may have had the PCB files available on your git but they've been removed.
Make it so the Gerbers/BOM/case files are open source and easily replicated and you have a real winner on your hands. I'd be the first to order my own PCB's and get a case cut for it. I'd love to get some PCB's made and build this up as I wait for my Austin R2 to get here.
I love the idea, but one of the greatest features of the Msyterium/Discipline is the open-source nature of the projects. It looks like you may have had the PCB files available on your git but they've been removed.
Make it so the Gerbers/BOM/case files are open source and easily replicated and you have a real winner on your hands. I'd be the first to order my own PCB's and get a case cut for it. I'd love to get some PCB's made and build this up as I wait for my Austin R2 to get here.
I know. Open source projects are amazing. I too wanted to make it open source. However the PCB files aren't great. That's why I took them down. I know a laser made case would be cool, no doubt and I would be really interested in designing a rev2 of this board and making it open to the public, but I sadly don't have the possibilities to prototype and stuff right now. So maybe in future? I hope so
I love the idea, but one of the greatest features of the Msyterium/Discipline is the open-source nature of the projects. It looks like you may have had the PCB files available on your git but they've been removed.
Make it so the Gerbers/BOM/case files are open source and easily replicated and you have a real winner on your hands. I'd be the first to order my own PCB's and get a case cut for it. I'd love to get some PCB's made and build this up as I wait for my Austin R2 to get here.
I know. Open source projects are amazing. I too wanted to make it open source. However the PCB files aren't great. That's why I took them down. I know a laser made case would be cool, no doubt and I would be really interested in designing a rev2 of this board and making it open to the public, but I sadly don't have the possibilities to prototype and stuff right now. So maybe in future? I hope so
What's not great about the PCB files? If the PCB files aren't that good, I wouldn't be interested in purchasing a full keyboard build of this. Releasing the PCB files would be a great way to get help and suggestions from community members to help you refine the PCB. With it only costing around $25 USD for 5 pcb's and another $10'ish in parts for building a PCB up, it's a cheap way to have community members give you feedback. I know I'd be happy to provide it myself.
I bet you'd even get some good suggestions from community members on getting a workable acrylic case for it as well.
Do you think the GB will go live this year?No. I don't really like the design anymore. Sorry i would have to work out a new board and sadly haven't got time for it...
Do you think the GB will go live this year?No. I don't really like the design anymore. Sorry i would have to work out a new board and sadly haven't got time for it...
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo This design was so cool. Its hard to find full size group buys. Everything is a stupid 65 WKL
Curious if you'd be willing to let someone else take up the mantle? I know it's your design but maybe someone could take it and run since you are no longer attached?Do you think the GB will go live this year?No. I don't really like the design anymore. Sorry i would have to work out a new board and sadly haven't got time for it...
Curious if you'd be willing to let someone else take up the mantle? I know it's your design but maybe someone could take it and run since you are no longer attached?Do you think the GB will go live this year?No. I don't really like the design anymore. Sorry i would have to work out a new board and sadly haven't got time for it...
Note: I am not that person. Do not put that voodoo on me.
sadly i only now discover this project, i could likely help a bit with pcb prototyping and testing, i pretty much have everything for that but the controller, that would not be hard to source, but i am not great at designing anything, especially not in 3d, i learnt pcb design 12 years ago but have not practiced since then either so would maybe not be of great help there either, but i like the style, and the 105 key nature of it so i'd be willing to try to help.
well hopefully the newfound interest in this project may attract some more mechanically minded peoples, if one day i manage to fix my CNC (a CNC3018 from banggood that came with a wrong screw) i could maybe do a cheap prototype, but it would be in 2 pieces at least, as if i remember right the 3018 is just enough to machine a 60% case.Thank you so much for your will to support me :D If I find some spare time I will probably model a new design, since I've gotten some ideas over the time, but who knows what the future holds.
1 - i liked the through hole design because it made it an easier projects for peoples with less soldering experience compared to most other open source boards out there, kinda part of what drew me to this project. and hot swap would lock you to either iso or ansi layout.
- I was thinking about removing the through hole forehead. I don't know if I should change to a SMD-PCB since it would give more features, like Hotswap and maybe an USB-hub.
- The layout also seemed like a mixed feeling for many, so I don't know if I should change it to a regular compact 1800 (like the SAR) and have a 1u*5u macro row on the left side.
- Above the numpad is a space of 4*1u. I had an idea of putting a "big" 256*64 OLED display there, and have the numlock-key switch it between showing time/stats and a small calculator mode, using the numpad. I need to calculate things all the time, and it would be kinda useful. (Maybe adding something like https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/AlexIII/t-rex-duino-arduino-clone-of-chrome-t-rex-game-2ed11f (https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/AlexIII/t-rex-duino-arduino-clone-of-chrome-t-rex-game-2ed11f) too for fun)
- Do you want a rotary encoder? Like on the left top of the board. I also would be super into a motorized-slider, but that would just take up so much space xD
- I will also change the mounting style to be top-mounted.
- Any additional ideas? I am open to consider everything.
I thank you all so much for the great feedback!
- I will keep the through hole forehead :D as it seems you all like it.
- I will dismiss my knob and OLED idea and just keep it a simple through hole.
- I will add hot-swap support. That means I am designing 3 PCBs. One soldered PCB and 2 hot-swap PCBs (6.25u and 7u space-row). The sockets would need to be soldered manually, but that shouldn't be a problem if you can solder 100 diodes.
- In therms of the layout choice, I am still undecided. I understand, that many are here because of the layout, but adding a key between numpad and alpha block would minimize mouse space even more in addition to the numpad. Furthermore, I have yet to get a good idea how to handle the f-row if the bottom layout would stay as is.
What about numpad to the left and a 75% right? But then the arrow keys would look so lonely. Maybe one of you has an idea :-)
I wish you all a great weekend!
In therms of the layout choice, I am still undecided. I understand, that many are here because of the layout, but adding a key between numpad and alpha block would minimize mouse space even more in addition to the numpad. Furthermore, I have yet to get a good idea how to handle the f-row if the bottom layout would stay as is.to be honest i find this layout a decent compromise, my absolute favorite is terminal 122 with iso enter :) the more key the better for me, the only problem is that desk space is at a premium at my work so my M122 and FK9200 are too deep, it is where a slightly less deep board would do wonders, and as i like the design i thought i'd support this one :).
What about numpad to the left and a 75% right? But then the arrow keys would look so lonely. Maybe one of you has an idea :-)
How's Progress so far?
Any change of purchasing the original files of this board/pcb for a one off? Was a proto ever made?
better bad work than not at all :) you contributed more than most of us, and everybody start low and get better.Any change of purchasing the original files of this board/pcb for a one off? Was a proto ever made?
Protos were never made. The design is very bad. Like, very bad.
The PCB files have been deleted at some point by myself. (It had some flaws and I want Hot-swap xD)
If there is still enough demand, I could recreate the PCB and make acrylic case files. But even if I get the time to do so and many are interested, I will not make a GB and PCB/Components/Case would have to be obtained per person.
Again, I still am kinda disappointed at myself for this bad work xD
I wish everyone a great week!