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Title: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Ryu on Fri, 05 June 2015, 01:52:58
(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kairyu/staryu/master/logo/logo.png)(http://i.imgur.com/A6dkDqE.jpg)

I designed this 5-key keypad just for fun and now I'm glad to share it with all who are interested.
I published the sources of Staryu here: https://github.com/kairyu/staryu

All keys--though 5 keys--on Staryu are programmable. The firmware is based on the famous "TMK keyboard firmware", and the default keymap and fn settings are like the following.
(http://i.imgur.com/D09uabs.png)(http://i.imgur.com/l3HKIzh.png)
User can customize its own keymap by using TKG (http://www.enjoyclick.org/tkg) and tkg-toolkit (https://github.com/kairyu/tkg-toolkit) which are made by me too.

Actually I have no Staryu on my hand yet. Here are some photos by other users.

(http://i.imgur.com/O3romGy.png)(http://i.imgur.com/HBYWpPH.png)
Prototype PCB of v1.2 and v1.3 (The manufacturer made a mistake so some silk on bottom side of v1.3 was missed)

(http://i.imgur.com/fOMOHFl.jpg)
Assembled with a simple clear acrylic bending case.

(http://i.imgur.com/TFhIz4j.jpg)
Someone (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=27913) also made a simple anodized aluminium case for Staryu.

(http://i.imgur.com/tSjKXUB.jpg)
You may have noticed that there is a RGB LED in the top-left corner of Staryu.

(http://i.imgur.com/Z415WKF.jpg)
And off course Staryu has full backlight and several light effects.

Here are some other awesome photos:
(http://i.imgur.com/A6dkDqE.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/GiRl9Uc.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/uXFP3Ue.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/WLi8MS2.jpg)
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Vibex on Fri, 05 June 2015, 01:55:28
Looks very cool!
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 05 June 2015, 02:02:27
(http://i.imgur.com/tSjKXUB.jpg)

That makes a nice nav cluster complement to a 60% in that layout.

I like it.
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: gen.s on Thu, 05 November 2015, 10:37:32
my Staryu :cool:
(http://i.imgur.com/MzX51WR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PQNlaQ5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OPHU6eF.gif)


Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Greatfirewall on Thu, 05 November 2015, 21:28:39
Quote from: gen.s on Thu, 05 November 2015, 10:37:32
my Staryu :cool:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MzX51WR.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PQNlaQ5.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OPHU6eF.gif)


外壳美如画
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:21:09
Wow that's very cool Ryu, perhaps a possible mini GB in the future? I like the idea of a separated arrows keys, the function button is nice to add a lot more functionality. :thumb:

Are both cases carbon fiber or the one with the symbol aluminum?
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Ryu on Fri, 06 November 2015, 07:12:10
Quote from: gen.s on Thu, 05 November 2015, 10:37:32
my Staryu :cool:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/MzX51WR.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/PQNlaQ5.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OPHU6eF.gif)

Excellent case and keycaps!
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Ryu on Fri, 06 November 2015, 07:21:59
Quote from: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:21:09
Wow that's very cool Ryu, perhaps a possible mini GB in the future? I like the idea of a separated arrows keys, the function button is nice to add a lot more functionality. :thumb:

Are both cases carbon fiber or the one with the symbol aluminum?
I'm so happy you like it :D
Since Staryu is completely open source (pcb, firmware, software and also the case), anyone can make a GB of it.
Regarding the cases, I'm getting the permission from gen.s (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=50105) and the carbon fiber case will appear on the repo later.
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: 3K on Fri, 06 November 2015, 08:12:51
Quote from: Ryu on Fri, 06 November 2015, 07:21:59
Quote from: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:21:09
Wow that's very cool Ryu, perhaps a possible mini GB in the future? I like the idea of a separated arrows keys, the function button is nice to add a lot more functionality. :thumb:

Are both cases carbon fiber or the one with the symbol aluminum?
I'm so happy you like it :D
Since Staryu is completely open source (pcb, firmware, software and also the case), anyone can make a GB of it.
Regarding the cases, I'm getting the permission from gen.s (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=50105) and the carbon fiber case will appear on the repo later.

This thing looks really cute, I'd be in!  ;)
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Delirious on Fri, 06 November 2015, 08:28:07
Can I evolve this thing with stone and if so does it gain 5 more buttons?
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Steezus on Fri, 06 November 2015, 10:22:45
Quote from: Ryu on Fri, 06 November 2015, 07:21:59
Quote from: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 22:21:09
Wow that's very cool Ryu, perhaps a possible mini GB in the future? I like the idea of a separated arrows keys, the function button is nice to add a lot more functionality. :thumb:

Are both cases carbon fiber or the one with the symbol aluminum?
I'm so happy you like it :D
Since Staryu is completely open source (pcb, firmware, software and also the case), anyone can make a GB of it.
Regarding the cases, I'm getting the permission from gen.s (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=50105) and the carbon fiber case will appear on the repo later.

Glad to hear that a group buy will be possible? I'm definitely interested and may even be able to run a small GB if necessary.
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: romevi on Fri, 06 November 2015, 15:02:01
This is pretty neato mosquito.
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Ryu on Wed, 11 November 2015, 00:00:23
Quote from: Delirious on Fri, 06 November 2015, 08:28:07
Can I evolve this thing with stone and if so does it gain 5 more buttons?

Actually I reserved the codename Starmie for an evolved RGB version of Staryu.
P.S. Ryu played the POKé FLUTE.
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: plainbriny on Thu, 12 November 2015, 01:53:21
I have quotes from local vendors:

http://easypcbweb.blogspot.tw/
PCB only: 10 pcs less than $50 USD (<$5 each)

http://www.embpcb.com/
PCB with components pre-soldered: 10 pcs less than $400 USD (<$40 each)
I think larger volume will reduce the cost further, however, the shipping cost ($15 [asia] - $30 [europe]) may be higher than the PCB itself.

I might end up order a small batch and hand-solder the SMDs, though I am not sure about my SMD soldering ability....
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: 3K on Thu, 12 November 2015, 03:24:05
I'm in! Weell, depending on final pcb price.
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: odd on Tue, 08 December 2015, 12:37:39
Count me in as well.  Ill buy at least 3 of them
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: 3K on Wed, 23 March 2016, 07:57:27
Any news?
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Geekmie on Wed, 23 March 2016, 11:24:16
Wish there will be a GB for this
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: helpslipknotfranklins on Wed, 09 November 2016, 08:59:35
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/staryu-mini-macro-pad?mode=guest_open
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: KruSeid on Tue, 07 February 2017, 10:01:41
What program is needed to work with windows?
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: KruSeid on Tue, 07 February 2017, 11:18:36
What you need to solder a jumper?
Title: Re: Staryu (An Open-source 5-key Keypad)
Post by: Theconejo on Wed, 07 June 2017, 20:01:56
i just bought one of these on taobao. Hope I don't **** it.

My tkl isn't programmable at all and doesn't have media keys on the fn layer. Hopefully this little guy will fit the bill =D