[IC] Mini RGBW Board

[HeroXLazer]

Have you ever seen a per key RGB ortholinear keyboard? I don't think they're many of them. Have you ever wanted something smaller than a Planck, but ortholinear? Have you seen any RGBW keyboards? This keyboard is a smaller version of the Planck, it has RGBW LEDs, it can support any MX switch. It has underglow and per switch RGBW. It does use Micro-USB as those cables are more common, and they're are magnetic versions of them. Also, the name is not final by any means. Here are some PCB renders and some quick Sketchup pictures. Leave feedback and criticism in the comments. PCB/Sketchup Pictures: http://imgur.com/gallery/HveHm KLE file: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/cf37a9ec54801d30ce31fb3fb0c13e1e

[scwoopz]

Personally I think that on a board of that size that many 1.5u keys is a complete waste. Go full 1u. Other than that, looks good!

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[HeroXLazer]

Personally I think that on a board of that size that many 1.5u keys is a complete waste. Go full 1u. Other than that, looks good!

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The reason I did the 1.5u key is just personal preference, and there's a space for the ATMEGA32U4 to stay nicely.

[aznreaper]

Too small for me, I would be interested if it was something closer to the size of a planck

[pomk]

Where have you found rear entry addressable rgbw leds? 

[tobsn]

Where have you found rear entry addressable rgbw leds? 

they're available but they're just very expensive (20 cents a pop) - Google for reverse mount rgb SMD led

[pomk]

Where have you found rear entry addressable rgbw leds? 

they're available but they're just very expensive (20 cents a pop) - Google for reverse mount rgb SMD led

rgbW and addressable? I have not been able to find any.


edit: just basic reverse mount RGBs go for 10-12 cents a piece (EASR3212RGBA0)

[tobsn]

http://www.sunledusa.com/SearchResult.asp?Series=XZxxxxxx45S-9&SubCategoryDescription=RGB%20Full%20Color%20and%20Bi-Color%20SMD%20LED%20Lamps

I found them once... can't find it right now but they look like this

[pomk]

http://www.sunledusa.com/SearchResult.asp?Series=XZxxxxxx45S-9&SubCategoryDescription=RGB%20Full%20Color%20and%20Bi-Color%20SMD%20LED%20Lamps

I found them once... can't find it right now but they look like this

Hmm, maybe OP can show us the way. 

[tobsn]

Hmm, maybe OP can show us the way. 

I bet he didn't consider the availability, cost of parts, and cost of pick&place 

[pomk]

Pick'n'place itself isn't that expensive. The cost of components, especially for the prototypes, are a lot more.