Author Topic: [IC] Modern Dasher D60 (GB open) (Read 31466 times)

Ramiel · « **on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:03:06 »

Hello, Ramiel here. I like vintage keyboards.

I bought a lot of vintage keyboards from ebay and Taobao in the recent two years. However, I then realized most vintage keyboards are too large for daily usage. SSK is much more expensive than normal Model M not just because they're more rare, but also more people like smaller keyboards nowadays. So I started buying 60% or 80% custom keyboards from last year.

The look of old Data General Dasher keyboards has always fascinated me. I just came up with the idea of making a 60% custom keyboard with the retro esthetics of dasher keyboard series.

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I'm considering to make a prototype. It must be thick and heavy. Brass plate and large brass weight. MAO bottom case and dark blue ano top case.

What do you think?

Prototype

enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:05:26 »

Dammmmmn... it looks amazing!

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bluesclera · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:06:08 »

i like the case but not the color....how about raw aluminum?

eyedrop · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:06:48 »

Now you will create a home for people's Dasher & Dancer keycaps.

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Perfex · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:09:38 »

Interesting!

enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:09:43 »

Quote from: bluesclera on Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:06:08

i like the case but not the color....how about raw aluminum?

That white looks gorgeous, IMHO. Besides, it’s truer to the original thing.

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Techno Trousers · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:38:50 »

I'd be interested in a TKL size, if you do that down the road.

lovetree · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:55:22 »

xondat · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 11:06:06 »

I like the concept.

Will be interesting to see the design evolve and get cleaned up

Engels · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 11:16:12 »

Interesting!

RSC · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 11:43:56 »

Very cool design! Will you offer more colours?

Ramiel · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 11:56:31 »

Quote from: bluesclera on Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:06:08

i like the case but not the color....how about raw aluminum?

Quote from: enrique.aliaga on Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:09:43

That white looks gorgeous, IMHO. Besides, it’s truer to the original thing.

Quote from: RSC on Sat, 05 May 2018, 11:43:56

Very cool design! Will you offer more colours?

For now I only have the design and the render. Blue top and white bottom is the only color I would choose for myself. MAO white should be pretty good for the bottom case. I still have no idea if the factory can make the dark blue color I like tho. Will figure it out.

If it goes to the GB stage, there will be more colours for sure.

papa · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 12:59:11 »

Very nice, If it goes to the GB, Count me in

M · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:02:32 »

I like how it looks, too bad I'm not really a 60% fan

LightningXI · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:26:35 »

I really like the Dasher terminal, so I am very interested. Hope we will see any more developments in this project!

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zwartho · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:44:15 »

I’ve been waiting for this keyboard my whole life

pixelpusher · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:55:58 »

I like the design a lot. I would prefer two tone corian with a brass weight.

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 14:07:43 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:55:58

I like the design a lot. I would prefer two tone corian with a brass weight.

This is an interesting point. What was the original made of? Metal of some kind?

zwartho · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 14:59:49 »

would love to see an OG colorway with cerakote beige

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PernusBernus · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 15:02:08 »

Oooooh very interested! Only thing I would change is that back plate, which I take is also inspired by the dasher keyboard?

zslane · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 16:23:22 »

Quote from: Techno Trousers on Sat, 05 May 2018, 14:07:43

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:55:58
I like the design a lot. I would prefer two tone corian with a brass weight.
This is an interesting point. What was the original made of? Metal of some kind?

It was almost certainly made from ABS plastic.

Ramiel · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 20:15:32 »

Quote from: zslane on Sat, 05 May 2018, 16:23:22

Quote from: Techno Trousers on Sat, 05 May 2018, 14:07:43
Quote from: pixelpusher on Sat, 05 May 2018, 13:55:58
I like the design a lot. I would prefer two tone corian with a brass weight.
This is an interesting point. What was the original made of? Metal of some kind?

It was almost certainly made from ABS plastic.

The keyboard in the first picture is Dasher D1, which is an early model of dasher series. The top panel is painted steel plate. I'm not sure about the white bottom case since I don't happen to own a D1.
I know the bottom cases on D2, D100 and D200 are made from thick plastic tho.

dc_in_sf · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 05 May 2018, 22:27:38 »

My sweet spot is 65%-75% with TKL being my upper limit. Interested if you grow this beyond a 60%.

schmoktopus · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 06:31:33 »

Quote from: enrique.aliaga on Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:09:43

Quote from: bluesclera on Sat, 05 May 2018, 10:06:08
i like the case but not the color....how about raw aluminum?

That white looks gorgeous, IMHO. Besides, it’s truer to the original thing.

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To me it seems to be more of a beige tone... Beige would be sick too.

DMacKB · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 06:58:55 »

Do want! I saw this machine at the Powerhouse Museum in sydney and immediately googled for cases haha

Any chance you could please support DZ60 split spacebar layouts? Or maybe a way to replace the blue plate?

Here's the DZ60 main plate (B):
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/products/1_93e92d46-2520-4afc-850e-fc981ef1eb5f_grande.jpg?v=1502153936

Ramiel · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 08:05:34 »

Quote from: schmoktopus on Sun, 06 May 2018, 06:31:33

To me it seems to be more of a beige tone... Beige would be sick too.

The museum described the color as cream

Ramiel · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 08:21:54 »

Quote from: DMacKB on Sun, 06 May 2018, 06:58:55

Do want! I saw this machine at the Powerhouse Museum in sydney and immediately googled for cases haha

Any chance you could please support DZ60 split spacebar layouts? Or maybe a way to replace the blue plate?

Here's the DZ60 main plate (B):
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/products/1_93e92d46-2520-4afc-850e-fc981ef1eb5f_grande.jpg?v=1502153936

The blue plate is just a panel. There's a switch plate inside. I'm still working on the plate design and mounting approach.

I don't want to "support" DZ60 split spacebar layout. Plates cut for each switch are much better than swiss cheese plates. I may order several splitspacebar plates with cheaper materials such as carbon fiber or FR-4. At least I can send you the plate file.

DMacKB · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 09:10:53 »

No that’s cool, I just had the wrong term. I’m already buying the regular dz60 plate from kbdfans. if the blue panel lets everything pass through or can be cut/modified it’s all gravy

Baron · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 21:01:17 »

how much would something like this cost?

heavyheaded · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 22:47:46 »

An HHKB alternate option would make this a must-buy.

Sshimosawa · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 22:50:00 »

Yes. Yes. So dope.

Baron · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 23:06:07 »

Quote from: heavyheaded on Sun, 06 May 2018, 22:47:46

An HHKB alternate option would make this a must-buy.

this so much

Puddsy · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 23:14:11 »

i **** with it

Ravahan · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 04:02:06 »

This is wild, I love the look of it! A centered usb cable hole would be a nice addition to it imo, but I'm not sure what the cable placement on the original dasher board is. However, I'm fine with whatever and will be following the project closely

Mearaz · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 05:21:03 »

I want this to happen so bad! Definitely in on this. My Dasher set needs this.

beekey · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 11:12:04 »

Very cool. Interested in a 60% variant. The plan is that normal 60% PCBs and plates are supported, or will it come with a PCB and plate?
I'm also a fan of the split space layout and would love to drop in my BananaSplit.

KeLorean · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 11:31:40 »

wowza!

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Ramiel · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 12:05:30 »

Quote from: beekey on Mon, 07 May 2018, 11:12:04

Very cool. Interested in a 60% variant. The plan is that normal 60% PCBs and plates are supported, or will it come with a PCB and plate?
I'm also a fan of the split space layout and would love to drop in my BananaSplit.

The plan is to provide case and plate by default. Case will have two styles, GH60 style and 7u HHKB style.

The plate will be top mounted so normal 60% plate won't be supported. Oh wait, maybe it can?

Normal 60% PCB will be supported but I may provide hot swappable PCBs in blue color as extra parts.

Seems there are a lot of work to do LOL

Baron · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:48:10 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Mon, 07 May 2018, 12:05:30

Seems there are a lot of work to do LOL

dont worry, more time for everyone to save up money loool

ihalatch · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 09:13:52 »

Looks great.

Rykno · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 16:10:01 »

I really like this. I would consider running white mao base + red, blue, and green inner colors. A dark-ish version of those colors should generate a lot of interest from the potential keyset pairings. Purple might not be a bad idea either.

biip · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 16:44:55 »

Looks really cool!

Ramiel · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 18:01:08 »

It turns out the bezel is too large that normal 60% PCBs' connector are too far away from the front side. I decide to add a USB C female connector on the case it self. The female connector on the case will be connected to the female connector on the PCB through a short cable.

It will add a little cost but it will make the design closer to perfect. In this way I can modify the connector position similar to the OG design like this:

enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 18:52:08 »

Noice!!

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Tarienn · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 19:24:37 »

As a Data General fanboy. I am totally willing to trade my Data General Dasher D1 for one of these kits ._ .

I'm VERY interested!

ptiede · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 19:31:10 »

I'm in for this.

Eon2001 · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 20:31:16 »

This looks good, and I understand it is an homage to the original design, but that lip on the bottom could be smaller.

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 11 May 2018, 03:21:07 »

alps support?

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 11 May 2018, 03:39:04 »

Are you considering other options aswell.? 😇

Ramiel · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 11 May 2018, 08:29:59 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Fri, 11 May 2018, 03:21:07

alps support?

The case will support both tray mount and top mount.

The plates I'm gonna provide are top mount MX only plates. The PCB will be hot swappable and MX only.

ALPS is supported if you are able to source the pcb and tray mount plate by yourself. They are available on the market afaik.

bkim14 · « **Reply #50 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 01:28:53 »

awesome

Baron · « **Reply #51 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:24:37 »

could it maybe have some logo in the top right like the original?

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #52 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:45:02 »

Quote from: Baron on Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:24:37

could it maybe have some logo in the top right like the original?

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i think it would look a lot cleaner without the logo

PernusBernus · « **Reply #53 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 13:08:26 »

Quote from: Baron on Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:24:37

could it maybe have some logo in the top right like the original?

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a minimalist version of that logo would be nice

Ramiel · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 13:13:02 »

Quote from: Baron on Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:24:37

could it maybe have some logo in the top right like the original?

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:45:02

i think it would look a lot cleaner without the logo

Quote from: PernusBernus on Sun, 13 May 2018, 13:08:26

a minimalist version of that logo would be nice

I do plan to order some stickers like this. It's not considered as a part of this project tho.

enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #55 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 13:42:32 »

Quote from: Baron on Sun, 13 May 2018, 11:24:37

could it maybe have some logo in the top right like the original?

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Could there be any legal issues?

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Ramiel · « **Reply #56 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 14:04:03 »

Quote from: enrique.aliaga on Sun, 13 May 2018, 13:42:32

Could there be any legal issues?

Maybe? The legal issue is a concern to me because I know nothing about it. Data General company has been long gone tho.

I said the stickers won't be considered as a part of the project just because of this reason.

I will make some stickers for myself. I'm pretty sure that's legal at least.

Ramiel · « **Reply #57 on:** Mon, 14 May 2018, 12:54:42 »

elfick · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:32:19 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Mon, 14 May 2018, 12:54:42

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Did you consider having the connector recessed and just having a slot for the cable to run out like the original (having a slot, I'm guessing the original cable was soldered or crimped).

Ramiel · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 14 May 2018, 15:40:36 »

Quote from: elfick on Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:32:19

Did you consider having the connector recessed and just having a slot for the cable to run out like the original (having a slot, I'm guessing the original cable was soldered or crimped).

Yes, I have considered hiding the cable connector under the case. The cable will be still detachable.

However, the slot under the case must be large enough to support all possible connectors. I don't think it's a good idea to cut a slot large enough for Yarbo connectors.

Lormania · « **Reply #60 on:** Sun, 20 May 2018, 18:27:10 »

Count me in on this one!

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 21 May 2018, 02:47:42 »

will there be other colours as well?

bkim14 · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 21 May 2018, 12:35:48 »

wish there is an option for sus plate too

RSC · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 11 June 2018, 14:54:28 »

Any updates on this?

portbaron · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 11 June 2018, 15:18:14 »

Well I'd get it.

oumakavoula · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 12 June 2018, 04:43:41 »

would buy had it been a full size, love the colors

adamcobabe · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 12 June 2018, 05:57:23 »

Quote from: oumakavoula on Tue, 12 June 2018, 04:43:41

would buy had it been a full size, love the colors

Yeah, I'm sad it's not full size like the original. Cool project though. I love retro-style projects.

Lormania · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 11:39:43 »

I like the size

kimwonsik · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 21:15:06 »

I'm so excited.
I decided to buy it.

enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 14 June 2018, 22:48:28 »

Quote from: Lormania on Thu, 14 June 2018, 11:39:43

I like the size

That’s what she...

Sorry, couldn’t help it.

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PernusBernus · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:54:58 »

will there be iso support?

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 09:03:13 »

Quote from: PernusBernus on Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:54:58

will there be iso support?

+1 for ISO

RSC · « **Reply #72 on:** Sat, 16 June 2018, 04:28:50 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Fri, 15 June 2018, 09:03:13

Quote from: PernusBernus on Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:54:58
will there be iso support?
+1 for ISO

+2 for ISO

Rumblehotep · « **Reply #73 on:** Sun, 17 June 2018, 13:30:47 »

I just realized these keycap sets are perfect Mega Man colors

Rorkish · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 05:08:22 »

I'd love to see a WKL top if this gets to GB. I've finally got the funds for a heavy metal custom and this would suit me well.

RSC · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 14 July 2018, 04:40:54 »

Any updates on this?

Ramiel · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 14 July 2018, 05:23:01 »

Quote from: RSC on Sat, 14 July 2018, 04:40:54

Any updates on this?

I have made two prototypes but they all have problems. The first one's height was not correct. The second one's bottom was too thin. It will come out eventually but only after I have a perfect prototype.

Peppermint216 · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 14 July 2018, 05:34:04 »

Will the blue insert have colour options?

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 16 July 2018, 03:23:16 »

Wish the blue color would be a perfect match to Dasher keyset, and the HHKB layout with 7u spacebar could be supported.

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 16 July 2018, 03:55:45 »

ISO support?

sleepybrett · « **Reply #80 on:** Mon, 16 July 2018, 15:50:21 »

split spacebar support would be nice.

Ramiel · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 17 July 2018, 05:54:14 »

Quote from: Peppermint216 on Sat, 14 July 2018, 05:34:04

Will the blue insert have colour options?

Every aluminum part will have multiple colour options.

Ramiel · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 17 July 2018, 05:58:32 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Mon, 16 July 2018, 03:55:45

ISO support?

Quote from: sleepybrett on Mon, 16 July 2018, 15:50:21

split spacebar support would be nice.

The case will support almost all of the 60% PCBs in theory. I can't provide too many plate options. You can use third-party PCBs and plates with standoffs tho

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 17 July 2018, 09:27:43 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Tue, 17 July 2018, 05:58:32

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Mon, 16 July 2018, 03:55:45
ISO support?

Quote from: sleepybrett on Mon, 16 July 2018, 15:50:21
split spacebar support would be nice.

The case will support almost all of the 60% PCBs in theory. I can't provide too many plate options. You can use third-party PCBs and plates with standoffs tho

Nice!

RSC · « **Reply #84 on:** Mon, 03 September 2018, 16:03:42 »

No updates on this?

Rubbermilitia · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 07 September 2018, 03:00:51 »

Definitely interested, would like to see this as a 65 or TKL though.

Marutks · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 07 September 2018, 04:49:36 »

yes 65 % !

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 07 September 2018, 07:02:29 »

Quote from: Marutks on Fri, 07 September 2018, 04:49:36

yes 65 % !

+100000000000

coffeeshopcoder · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 08 September 2018, 12:02:14 »

65% or HHKB layout would be nice..
The OG has a space-bar only bottom row, a more modern approximation would be the HHKB layout.

You could also consider the CA 66 layout for HHKB + 65%. I think it would also look nicer/closer to the OG's full size.
Personally I like both 65% as well as 60%, however with 60% you have better PCB compatibility and cost savings...

Zilleon · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 09 September 2018, 00:22:09 »

Hope this one happens, it looks awesome, I would be in for sure!

ihalatch · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 19 September 2018, 09:52:07 »

Any progress here?

Ramiel · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:18:28 »

Quote from: coffeeshopcoder on Sat, 08 September 2018, 12:02:14

65% or HHKB layout would be nice..
The OG has a space-bar only bottom row, a more modern approximation would be the HHKB layout.

You could also consider the CA 66 layout for HHKB + 65%. I think it would also look nicer/closer to the OG's full size.
Personally I like both 65% as well as 60%, however with 60% you have better PCB compatibility and cost savings...

CA66 layout is very nice but I don't want to risk being called a copycat. I don't think copying layout is wrong but I know someone disagrees.

I like 60% over 65% cause the last column keys on 65% can be accidentally pressed.

Ramiel · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:19:47 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 19 September 2018, 09:52:07

Any progress here?

I'm still waiting for the second proto

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:58:10 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:19:47

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 19 September 2018, 09:52:07
Any progress here?

I'm still waiting for the second proto

The proto will obviously be a 60% but can we expect this to change to a 65% keyboard? Many people requested it (me included)?

Great to hear back from you!

Zilleon · « **Reply #94 on:** Tue, 25 September 2018, 10:16:35 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:58:10

Quote from: Ramiel on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:19:47
Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 19 September 2018, 09:52:07
Any progress here?

I'm still waiting for the second proto
The proto will obviously be a 60% but can we expect this to change to a 65% keyboard? Many people requested it (me included)?

Great to hear back from you!

I much prefer 60%

Ramiel · « **Reply #95 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 11:55:35 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:58:10

Quote from: Ramiel on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:19:47
Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 19 September 2018, 09:52:07
Any progress here?

I'm still waiting for the second proto
The proto will obviously be a 60% but can we expect this to change to a 65% keyboard? Many people requested it (me included)?

Great to hear back from you!

I really don't want to discard the current 60% version and change it to 65%. I've ordered two prototypes for D60. The first one had a lot of problems. All the problems have been fixed in the second prototype. Also, I have a source for hot-swappable 60% PCBs and they don't have 65% versions rn. Changing to 65% is too risky and unnecessary for me.

Ramiel · « **Reply #96 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 12:03:24 »

Here are some photos of the second prototype. The first one was totally wrong.
Fox-lab was kind enough to make the second one for me. The bottom case is in the new e-white color.

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #97 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 12:07:12 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Sat, 29 September 2018, 12:03:24

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Here are some photos of the second prototype. The first one was totally wrong.
Fox-lab was kind enough to make the second one for me. The bottom case is in the new e-white color.

bluesclera · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 12:09:01 »

hope you decided to build a TKL option one day

beekey · « **Reply #99 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 13:22:23 »

This looks great. Please keep it at 60% for the first round!

Jkush463 · « **Reply #100 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 17:33:55 »

damn thats nice,

ihalatch · « **Reply #101 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 19:46:29 »

Awesome. Can't wait for this GB. When will it start?

young_won · « **Reply #102 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15 »

i want to split space bar

ihalatch · « **Reply #103 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:58:02 »

In my opinion, slightly more recessed caps, so that a few millimetres of their base is in the body of the keyboard, would be even better.

beekey · « **Reply #104 on:** Sat, 29 September 2018, 23:23:02 »

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15

i want to split space bar

+1

pixelpusher · « **Reply #105 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 10:54:00 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:58:02

In my opinion, slightly more recessed caps, so that a few millimetres of their base is in the body of the keyboard, would be even better.

Totally agree. I would put the base of the keycaps about 1.5mm below the surface of the blue border section.... maybe even more. Can you give us a photo of just straight on? Like what you would see if you were seated in front of the board and typing on it? Also, are there plans for any kind of badge in the top right? I feel like it needs something.

Starius · « **Reply #106 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:20:46 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 30 September 2018, 10:54:00

Quote from: ihalatch on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:58:02
In my opinion, slightly more recessed caps, so that a few millimetres of their base is in the body of the keyboard, would be even better.

Totally agree. I would put the base of the keycaps about 1.5mm below the surface of the blue border section.... maybe even more. Can you give us a photo of just straight on? Like what you would see if you were seated in front of the board and typing on it? Also, are there plans for any kind of badge in the top right? I feel like it needs something.

I concur with these sentiments!

RivieraS · « **Reply #107 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:43:01 »

Quote from: beekey on Sat, 29 September 2018, 23:23:02

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar
+1

+2

Vizir · « **Reply #108 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:48:17 »

+3 for split spacebar

Baron · « **Reply #109 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 12:40:36 »

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15

i want to split space bar

there isnt much in the category of blanks that i know of for splitting and keeping a dasher set on it

is there any kit or any unsculpted dasher stuff for that?

Ramiel · « **Reply #110 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 14:13:23 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 30 September 2018, 10:54:00

Quote from: ihalatch on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:58:02
In my opinion, slightly more recessed caps, so that a few millimetres of their base is in the body of the keyboard, would be even better.

Totally agree. I would put the base of the keycaps about 1.5mm below the surface of the blue border section.... maybe even more. Can you give us a photo of just straight on? Like what you would see if you were seated in front of the board and typing on it? Also, are there plans for any kind of badge in the top right? I feel like it needs something.

Here is the side view. The bottom of the keycaps is aligned with the edge.

I'm planning to order some stickers.

Ramiel · « **Reply #111 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 14:19:46 »

Quote from: Vizir on Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:48:17

+3 for split spacebar

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15

i want to split space bar

Quote from: RivieraS on Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:43:01

Quote from: beekey on Sat, 29 September 2018, 23:23:02
Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar
+1
+2

Quote from: beekey on Sat, 29 September 2018, 23:23:02

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar
+1

This is a universal 60% case. There won't be a split spacebar pcb but it's possible to have a split space plate option. Which layout do you want? The DZ60 spacebar layout?

Ramiel · « **Reply #112 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 14:21:15 »

Quote from: Baron on Sun, 30 September 2018, 12:40:36

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar

there isnt much in the category of blanks that i know of for splitting and keeping a dasher set on it

is there any kit or any unsculpted dasher stuff for that?

I guess not everyone wants to choose the og dasher colorway and put SA dasher/dancer caps on it. There will be multiple color options.

ihalatch · « **Reply #113 on:** Tue, 02 October 2018, 23:15:02 »

What's the hight of the front site of the keyboard?

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #114 on:** Wed, 03 October 2018, 06:21:50 »

Can you post a picture of the supported layout?

Starius · « **Reply #115 on:** Wed, 03 October 2018, 06:49:38 »

Who else would love to see a version of this board that had a 96 key layout?

(Cause I know I would.)

helix999 · « **Reply #116 on:** Wed, 03 October 2018, 10:16:58 »

Quote from: Starius on Wed, 03 October 2018, 06:49:38

Who else would love to see a version of this board that had a 96 key layout?

Absolutely... 96 or 1800 layout would be fantastic.

Starius · « **Reply #117 on:** Wed, 03 October 2018, 10:39:48 »

Quote from: helix999 on Wed, 03 October 2018, 10:16:58

Quote from: Starius on Wed, 03 October 2018, 06:49:38
Who else would love to see a version of this board that had a 96 key layout?

Absolutely... 96 or 1800 layout would be fantastic.

I didn't even think about the 1800 layout. You're right, that would be awesome too.

KeyCap75 · « **Reply #118 on:** Thu, 04 October 2018, 01:11:31 »

Quote from: Starius on Wed, 03 October 2018, 10:39:48

Quote from: helix999 on Wed, 03 October 2018, 10:16:58
Quote from: Starius on Wed, 03 October 2018, 06:49:38
Who else would love to see a version of this board that had a 96 key layout?

Absolutely... 96 or 1800 layout would be fantastic.

I didn't even think about the 1800 layout. You're right, that would be awesome too.

vote for 1800

beekey · « **Reply #119 on:** Thu, 04 October 2018, 01:16:14 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Sun, 30 September 2018, 14:19:46

Quote from: Vizir on Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:48:17
+3 for split spacebar

Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar

Quote from: RivieraS on Sun, 30 September 2018, 11:43:01
Quote from: beekey on Sat, 29 September 2018, 23:23:02
Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar
+1
+2

Quote from: beekey on Sat, 29 September 2018, 23:23:02
Quote from: young_won on Sat, 29 September 2018, 21:37:15
i want to split space bar
+1

This is a universal 60% case. There won't be a split spacebar pcb but it's possible to have a split space plate option. Which layout do you want? The DZ60 spacebar layout?

Yes DZ60 would be nice. For me, I only need a 2.25,1.25,2.75 split space, then I'm happy.

Ramiel · « **Reply #120 on:** Thu, 04 October 2018, 07:28:40 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Tue, 02 October 2018, 23:15:02

What's the hight of the front site of the keyboard?

22mm without rubber feet

Ramiel · « **Reply #121 on:** Thu, 04 October 2018, 07:30:30 »

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Wed, 03 October 2018, 06:21:50

Can you post a picture of the supported layout?

This is just a case. You can use most 60% PCBs you can find.

ihalatch · « **Reply #122 on:** Thu, 04 October 2018, 07:46:23 »

I thought you mentioned you're doing 65% for this GB?

Ramiel · « **Reply #123 on:** Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:21:18 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Thu, 04 October 2018, 07:46:23

I thought you mentioned you're doing 65% for this GB?

unfortunately I didn't

Ramiel · « **Reply #124 on:** Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12 »

It looks better with stickers

zwartho · « **Reply #125 on:** Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:31:46 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12

Show Image

It looks better with stickers

I agree. It definitely looks better with the sicker imo, but I think the final product should have a badge instead.

ihalatch · « **Reply #126 on:** Wed, 10 October 2018, 18:09:17 »

Looks fantastic. When will this GB start?

ihalatch · « **Reply #127 on:** Wed, 10 October 2018, 18:59:41 »

Quote from: zwartho on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:31:46

Quote from: Ramiel on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12
Show Image

It looks better with stickers
I agree. It definitely looks better with the sicker imo, but I think the final product should have a badge instead.

+1

ihalatch · « **Reply #128 on:** Wed, 10 October 2018, 19:00:24 »

imo a badge will be even better.

Ramiel · « **Reply #129 on:** Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:12:55 »

Quote from: zwartho on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:31:46

Quote from: Ramiel on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12
Show Image

It looks better with stickers
I agree. It definitely looks better with the sicker imo, but I think the final product should have a badge instead.

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 10 October 2018, 19:00:24

imo a badge will be even better.

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 10 October 2018, 18:59:41

Quote from: zwartho on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:31:46
Quote from: Ramiel on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12
Show Image

It looks better with stickers
I agree. It definitely looks better with the sicker imo, but I think the final product should have a badge instead.
+1

What shape and position do you guys want the badge to be?

Ramiel · « **Reply #130 on:** Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:14:37 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 10 October 2018, 18:09:17

Looks fantastic. When will this GB start?

After I figure out the sticker/badge problem.

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #131 on:** Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:18:41 »

Quote from: Ramiel on Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:12:55

Quote from: zwartho on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:31:46
Quote from: Ramiel on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12
Show Image

It looks better with stickers
I agree. It definitely looks better with the sicker imo, but I think the final product should have a badge instead.

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 10 October 2018, 19:00:24
imo a badge will be even better.

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 10 October 2018, 18:59:41
Quote from: zwartho on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:31:46
Quote from: Ramiel on Wed, 10 October 2018, 15:22:12
Show Image

It looks better with stickers
I agree. It definitely looks better with the sicker imo, but I think the final product should have a badge instead.
+1

What shape and position do you guys want the badge to be?

Top right

mkarlsson · « **Reply #132 on:** Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:21:22 »

Top right, like the original.

piercejenkins · « **Reply #133 on:** Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:22:40 »

As close to the original as possible.

Ramiel · « **Reply #134 on:** Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:37:57 »

Quote from: mkarlsson on Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:21:22

Top right, like the original.

Quote from: piercejenkins on Fri, 12 October 2018, 12:22:40

As close to the original as possible.

That's also what I was thinking of. The problem is the color limitation of the aluminum/brass badge. The sticker can have multiple colors but the badge can only have one. I printed some stickers with different colors to match the colors of cases and they look good. I don't know how the single color badge will look like. I'll do a render and see.

ihalatch · « **Reply #135 on:** Thu, 25 October 2018, 19:27:29 »

Any progress here? I'm waiting impatiently for the GB.

laserbeamspewpew · « **Reply #136 on:** Thu, 25 October 2018, 19:36:36 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Thu, 25 October 2018, 19:27:29

Any progress here? I'm waiting impatiently for the GB.

It’s open now...

ihalatch · « **Reply #137 on:** Thu, 25 October 2018, 19:59:08 »

Oh, thanks.

Starius · « **Reply #138 on:** Thu, 25 October 2018, 20:14:32 »

Oh hell, I didn't know it was open yet either!

ihalatch · « **Reply #139 on:** Tue, 01 January 2019, 05:31:59 »

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