Author Topic: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside) (Read 22241 times)

anonymous · « **on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:54:17 »

Octopad+

A little bit of background about the Octopad. I developed Octopad a year ago and already run two local groupbuys but with a 3D printed and stacked acrylic case. This is basically an upgraded version of those two in terms of and case and knob material.

Details:

Materials: Anodized Aluminum Case, 1.6mm FR4 Plate, Chrome Plated Stainless Steel Knobs
Case Color Options: Black and Silver
Knob Color Options: Black, Chrome Black, Silver, Gold
Case Angle: 5°
Mounting Method: Top Mounted PCB (PCB is screwed to the case)
PCB Details: Hotswappable, No RGB Underglow, Compatible with VIA/QMK. Easily change keymapping (including the encoders) using VIA
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Rotary Encoder Details: Genuine ALPS encoder with push button, can either have detent or not, D-Shaft
Knob Specifications: 18mm Height, 15.2mm Diameter, outer surface is knurled. Tentative Knob, still need to verify if it is compatible-->
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PCB will be pre-assembled with Kailh or Gateron hotswap sockets
8pcs Gateron Yellow/Black Switches and 8pcs Blank DSA Keycaps is included. Keycaps on the renders are for illustration purposes only and is not part of this GB.

Pricing:

Target price is 130$ for a pre-assembled ready to use Octopad+.

Current Status:
IC Phase. I already purchase 10 units to be sold locally first (Philippines). I will post actual pictures here when I have them.

Additional Renders:

IC Form: https://forms.gle/5jsU9E5cXDNvq3xq9\
Poll on Color Options: https://forms.gle/LwyKSWDEx4YyBuae9\

MIGHTY CHICKEN · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27 »

I see knob I click

dimo · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:59:45 »

Quote from: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27

I see knob I click

what about two knobs?

MIGHTY CHICKEN · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:00:49 »

Quote from: dimo on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:59:45

Quote from: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27
I see knob I click
what about two knobs?

I nut

dimo · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:01:24 »

nut approved

Bleddyn · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:02:17 »

At that price colour me interested to see where this goes.

noodleman · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:08:06 »

Take my money

NotYeMK · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:09:45 »

I need this.

bigern302 · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:15:15 »

Hydra approved

paperassgasket · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:24:58 »

Quote from: dimo on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:59:45

Quote from: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27
I see knob I click
what about two knobs?

doubleclick

catbus · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:53:07 »

Would love to see an E-white option

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Zeelobby · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 20:10:47 »

Yeah. Pricing def makes this interesting.

migfernando · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 21:51:28 »

IC filled out! Hopefully there will be a pc plate option

Rejeckted · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 22:55:49 »

anonymous · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 20:35:27 »

Some people are asking for E-White finish. My manu said that they can do it but the MoQ is 50 units

catbus · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 21:10:23 »

Quote from: anonymous on Mon, 22 February 2021, 20:35:27

Some people are asking for E-White finish. My manu said that they can do it but the MoQ is 50 units

I'd be 100% in for an E-white one

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anonymous · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 21:33:52 »

My only concern with e white is that I won't be able to have a prototype with e-white because of the moq

anonymous · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 11:25:01 »

To those who are interested but is hesitating since they don't know how to program the encoders, the encoders are also fully programmable using VIA. Just edit the keymap and that's it. No need to edit the source code.

Space_Case88 · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 14:09:14 »

just needs some ahaegao keycaps and you have the most hentai macropad ever

DeMechanica · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 18:28:55 »

Looks great! Would love to see some kind of custom Octo knob =D

fastertypes69 · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 18:53:16 »

Take the monies

HappyB0T · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 22:26:08 »

Yes - I like knobs.

kdam39 · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 23:01:22 »

1 knob? okay i like.
2 knobs? nuttttttt

convoliution · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 25 February 2021, 10:55:05 »

Maybe I'm just a casual here, but having two knobs for brightness and volume looks *amazing* so I never have to interact with my MacBook's Touch Bar again.

randalbolts · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:03:02 »

this looks fabulous, I'll take 2...knobs

ManoliVisuals · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:43:16 »

I like this design a lot. My only suggestion is to get rid of including switches and keycaps to reduce the cost. I PERSONALLY would be using artisans and prob slightly more premium tactiles anyway for something like this and I believe many others in the hobby that would be in the market for a premium Macro such as this would be doing the same as well. Good luck though with this, I like the design a lot!

Chippy · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 25 February 2021, 20:53:43 »

knobs good, 8 keys good. I would really recommend increasing the knob cutout to being 19-20mm to allow people to use standard guitar knobs.

edit: via has support for encoders now?
edit2: nvm, vial still >

wholypantalones · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 28 February 2021, 13:05:40 »

Quote from: ManoliVisuals on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:43:16

I like this design a lot. My only suggestion is to get rid of including switches and keycaps to reduce the cost. I PERSONALLY would be using artisans and prob slightly more premium tactiles anyway for something like this and I believe many others in the hobby that would be in the market for a premium Macro such as this would be doing the same as well. Good luck though with this, I like the design a lot!

I second this. I'd rather be able to build it with my own switches and keycaps, plus it would further reduce the cost. Having a solderable pcb in addition to the hotswap only pcb would be a nice addition.

anonymous · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 01 March 2021, 09:24:42 »

03/02/20201 Update:

As of the moment, there are almost 300 responses on the IC form. And I would like to address some of the concerns of the respondents.

1. Will there be a cheaper kit/Any chance to make the price a little bit cheaper
- Yes. A cheaper option with a flat acrylic bottom will be offered. Lasercutting an acrylic sheet is cheaper than milling a block of aluminum so this lowers the manufacturing and material cost. Final pricing will be posted before the start of GB.

2. I don't need the included keycaps and switches, can you just remove them to further decrease the price?
- I will no longer include them by default but I will still include it as an option. However, removing them won't decrease the price that much since the cost of those (if I get them by bulk here in the Philippines) is less than $5.

3. DIY kit?
- By default the kits will be DIY but assembly is still an option for those who are uncomfortable in soldering. Hotswap (with Gateron/Kailh sockets) and Solder PCB will be offered (Both will be USB-C)

4. E-White?
- A lot are asking for this color. However, my manu required a qty of 50 in order to do E-White coating. This means I cannot request for one unit with E-White coating as a prototype. Because of this, I am uncomfortable offering E-White, unless people are willing to take the risk. As of the moment, Black and Silver are the only color options.

5. Regional Proxy?
- Half of the responses on the IC form is from US residents. I am currently speaking with a US Vendor that I have worked with previously and I am strongly considering them as a proxy for USA. Orders will still be handled by me but they will be handling shipping to US addresses to save on shipping costs.

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 02 March 2021, 08:45:54 »

More than willing to take a risk with the e-white! Love the design on this, would love to pair it up with some white boards.

Gbanek · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 02 March 2021, 13:04:37 »

This looks awesome. Do you happen to have any renders of the other colour options for case/knob?

anonymous · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 02 March 2021, 22:13:52 »

Quote from: Gbanek on Tue, 02 March 2021, 13:04:37

This looks awesome. Do you happen to have any renders of the other colour options for case/knob?

There are photos of the actual knobs. As for the color options, I will be receiving prototypes soon. I'll post photos when I have them.

anonymous · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 06 March 2021, 05:59:37 »

I just received the knobs that I plan to use and they are compatible. Installed in the acrylic version Octopad

Black

Silver

Black Chrome

Gold

falcon_xc · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 17:16:19 »

Love the design.

Would buy one in black or E-White, with the preference being E-White.

Maybe add an option on the forms for preferred color choices to help gauge the interest in colour?

catbus · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 18:59:48 »

Quote from: falcon_xc on Sun, 21 March 2021, 17:16:19

Love the design.

Would buy one in black or E-White, with the preference being E-White.

Maybe add an option on the forms for preferred color choices to help gauge the interest in colour?

+1 on the E-White

anonymous · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 07 April 2021, 05:20:31 »

First look at the Octopad+ prototype. This will be coated in E-White.

Vibex · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 07 April 2021, 07:09:16 »

Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 07 April 2021, 05:20:31

First look at the Octopad+ prototype. This will be coated in E-White.

Show Image

YES!!! I'm so excited for this!

anonymous · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 16 April 2021, 21:37:32 »

E-White prototype photos from the manufacturer

Bsvra · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 16 April 2021, 22:02:28 »

Quote from: anonymous on Fri, 16 April 2021, 21:37:32

E-White prototype photos from the manufacturer

Show Image

take my money......

TheMetalDog · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 16 April 2021, 22:03:22 »

Mine too! This is an instant buy.

catbus · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 16 April 2021, 22:24:49 »

100% in for that E white

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KC - Keyboard Customs · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 17 April 2021, 18:16:23 »

I cant wait to get my hands on one of these!

Chippy · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 17 April 2021, 22:04:42 »

lovely to see this moving along. Would you be willing to sell it without knobs stock, and you can add them on if you wish? Lots of people have knobs they already use.

edit: would be cool if something was done with the blank space between the two encoders. oled, or third knob?

anonymous · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 22 April 2021, 09:00:13 »

Quote from: Chippy on Sat, 17 April 2021, 22:04:42

lovely to see this moving along. Would you be willing to sell it without knobs stock, and you can add them on if you wish? Lots of people have knobs they already use.

edit: would be cool if something was done with the blank space between the two encoders. oled, or third knob?

Hi! The knobs is an unusual size and might be hard to source. What's the size of your knobs? The one for the Octopad+ is 14mm-15.2mm.

With regards to the blank space in between the knob, there is a piezo buzzer support on the pcb and it is located on the middle of the two knobs. A third knob would look weird I think.

I can add an OLED but I am not knowledgeable with the code required to make custom OLED functions so I decided not to go that route. If there is an OLED there, how are you going to use it?

anonymous · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 22 April 2021, 09:08:42 »

E-White Prototype Photos

Back Engraving with Enamel Infill

Nles · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 23 April 2021, 03:25:08 »

Looking good

anonymous · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 23 April 2021, 06:19:05 »

I have posted a color option poll on the OP. Kindly respond to it if you are interested in joining the GB.

Options on the poll:
- E-White (Similar to the prototype)
- Black
- PANTONE 289 C

- PANTONE 3524 C

- PANTONE 705 C

noodleman · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:30:53 »

is the black e-black or anodized black?

anonymous · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:40:46 »

Quote from: noodleman on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:30:53

is the black e-black or anodized black?

anodized black

falcon_xc · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:45:17 »

The backgraving is Amazing! Especially on the E-white! Hope this is the final finish?

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Author Topic: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside) (Read 22241 times)