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Offline cNile

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3700 on: Wed, 03 February 2016, 03:43:23 »
Just join the infinite ergodox drop.
The infinite ergodox has two independent halves, you can connect either or both to the computer. The two halves can communicate over a USB 3.0 cable, which is really neat.

Well, it seems that last drop just ended xD.
Just my luck, I requested another drop. 

Did you see how much it was before it ended?

Offline romevi

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3701 on: Wed, 03 February 2016, 08:28:43 »
Just join the infinite ergodox drop.
The infinite ergodox has two independent halves, you can connect either or both to the computer. The two halves can communicate over a USB 3.0 cable, which is really neat.

Well, it seems that last drop just ended xD.
Just my luck, I requested another drop. 

Did you see how much it was before it ended?

$160 for just the kit. Switches were at least $30 extra. I forget how much caps were.

How did you miss it? It was up for about a couple of weeks!

Offline vatin

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3702 on: Wed, 03 February 2016, 08:50:49 »
Just join the infinite ergodox drop.
The infinite ergodox has two independent halves, you can connect either or both to the computer. The two halves can communicate over a USB 3.0 cable, which is really neat.

Well, it seems that last drop just ended xD.
Just my luck, I requested another drop. 

Did you see how much it was before it ended?
Sign up your email here. You'll get notify when a drop is coming
http://input.club/devices/infinity-ergodox
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Offline cNile

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3703 on: Wed, 03 February 2016, 10:32:18 »
Signed up, thank you. I'm from the UK so shipping may be a bit pricey. We'll see, this will be such an awesome edition to my man cave I can't wait!

Offline davkol

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3704 on: Fri, 05 February 2016, 14:37:15 »
The FalbaTech's PVC case is symmetrical; there shouldn't be any problem using it with the controller on either side.

Offline profet

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3705 on: Fri, 05 February 2016, 15:17:23 »
It's symmetrical left and right... But may not be symmetrical top to bottom. Remember... If the controller is on the left half, it'll be on the bottom of the PCB... Not the top.
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Offline profet

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3706 on: Sat, 06 February 2016, 08:19:02 »
Customer sent me high def images of the build I did for him:







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Offline flog

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3707 on: Mon, 07 March 2016, 14:05:54 »
LEDs on the left (MCP23018) side!  :cool:

(Attachment Link)

Sorry for the blurry pic.  Right now they only light up at init and go out after a second so not enough time to get a good snapshot.

I mounted them so they show out the inner side.  The MCP23018 will only sink current so it would require hacking the PCB to get LEDs to work under the keys.

Here is the modification.  Resistors for LEDa and LEDb are in the same place as the Teensy side (they go to pins 9/GPB6 and 10/GPB7).  LEDc resistor is in the shrink wrap going to pin 27 (GPA7).  The 3 red wires are +5V.  Resistors are all 330.  LEDs are LTL-433 (flat) series.

(Attachment Link)

They work a bit differently than the Teensy LEDs.  State changes are not immediate.  The LED settings are piggybacked on to the normal traffic going to the MCP23018.

I've attached the diffs against partial-rewrite branch.  All they do is flash on during init.  If I can figure out where the "current layer" is remembered I will probably use them to show the layer.

Took a shot at adding leftleds to my ergodox. But I decided to go with the leds under the caps. Here's how it turned out:


Offline e_l_tang

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3708 on: Tue, 26 April 2016, 01:13:55 »
I've been looking at the code and I noticed something interesting: the ErgoDox has a sideways matrix. Does anyone know why it was designed that way?

Offline Heliobb

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3709 on: Fri, 27 May 2016, 03:12:56 »
I've posted on github a way to change LCD logo on the ergodox with something personnal. In my case Dansgaming "dangasm" emoji.



This not perfect but how care..





Here the infos : https://github.com/benoittgt/dangasm_ergodox
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Offline romevi

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3710 on: Sat, 28 May 2016, 00:33:15 »
I've posted on github a way to change LCD logo on the ergodox with something personnal. In my case Dansgaming "dangasm" emoji.

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This not perfect but how care..

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Here the infos : https://github.com/benoittgt/dangasm_ergodox

I always thought it'd be cool if people could program games or whatnot on the LCD screens. Seeing that guy program a version of whack-a-mole on his keyboard (Razer? Cooler Master?) made me think of the games etc. we can do with our keyboards on the hardware level.

Offline Heliobb

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3711 on: Sat, 28 May 2016, 14:18:06 »
I've posted on github a way to change LCD logo on the ergodox with something personnal. In my case Dansgaming "dangasm" emoji.

Show Image


This not perfect but how care..

Show Image


Show Image


Here the infos : https://github.com/benoittgt/dangasm_ergodox

I always thought it'd be cool if people could program games or whatnot on the LCD screens. Seeing that guy program a version of whack-a-mole on his keyboard (Razer? Cooler Master?) made me think of the games etc. we can do with our keyboards on the hardware level.

Their is a snake : https://github.com/bobbyblues/ergodox_infinity  ;)
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Offline SinFulNard

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3712 on: Thu, 30 June 2016, 18:17:06 »
I'm excited! I joined the drop and this will be my first MK. A guy in the MD discussion had this idea of LEDs that ripple when you touch a key. Is this possible with the infinity? Can each key have a LED installed or only certain keys?

Love the custom images on the screen, will def do that as well.

Offline layornos

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3713 on: Fri, 01 July 2016, 03:03:05 »
Got someone the KICAD file(s) of the Ergodox PCB?

Offline profet

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3714 on: Sun, 31 July 2016, 08:59:17 »
Just built myself a stainless steel ergodox.

Build Log:  http://imgur.com/a/o8EYK
Bringing custom Ergodoxes to the masses.

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Offline robotmaxtron

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3715 on: Mon, 15 August 2016, 21:26:57 »
I apologize if this has already been mentioned, but what's happened with Ergodox.org? It looks like it didn't get renewed, does anybody know who the primary contact for maintaining the website is?

Offline Heliobb

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3716 on: Tue, 16 August 2016, 02:14:47 »
People from https://input.club/ ?
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Offline Heliobb

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3717 on: Tue, 16 August 2016, 02:19:45 »
Hello

Does someone have a blinking lcd when switching to other layout? For example I'm want to switch to ƒ1 with a key on the right keyboard, the LCD of the right keyboard stay pink while pressing the key but the left lcd blink few milliseconds in pink then return as normal.

It's not an issue for first layer for the left hand but I don't understand why I have this.
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Offline lekashman

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3718 on: Tue, 16 August 2016, 20:11:51 »
I sent a message to the owner, haven't heard back yet though.

Offline robotmaxtron

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3719 on: Sun, 13 November 2016, 17:24:00 »
Since the original Ergodox.org domain doesn't appear to be coming back, I've registered Ergodox.io designed to be a replacement documentation style site. I know it still needs a lot of work, I'll be working towards improving it over the coming weeks.

PR's and Github issue requests welcome.

http://ergodox.io/

Offline sinusoid

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3720 on: Tue, 29 November 2016, 05:51:44 »
<paraphrase> I rebuilt it 200% more awesome </paraphrase>

Over from reddit, thanks a lot for this! :D

Offline robotmaxtron

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3721 on: Tue, 29 November 2016, 14:18:36 »
<paraphrase> I rebuilt it 200% more awesome </paraphrase>

Over from reddit, thanks a lot for this! :D

Thanks! I'm glad people are finding it useful.

Offline Heliobb

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3722 on: Sun, 15 January 2017, 06:45:40 »
Hello

I have this layout .

I build the config on osx but I have an issue. The key selected (in red on the capture) map correctly backtick only when left hand is plug. When both hands are plugged I get ~.

I have a custom bash script where I've mapped the kll generated from input club website, I also use a custom kll for lcd screen : https://github.com/benoittgt/controller/blob/master/Keyboards/ergodox.bash#L26 



Do know why I have those errors? I have the same issue with on other key but for all the others, not problems.

Cheers

PS : config files are here : https://github.com/benoittgt/controller/tree/master/Config_files_from_input_club
« Last Edit: Sun, 15 January 2017, 06:48:10 by Heliobb »
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Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3723 on: Sun, 17 October 2021, 17:59:31 »
Working on an ergodox that I added a Fn row to and I'm coming back to the project after a hiatus.

Ordering a few missing microelectronics I need but I can't seem to source the 5x short jumpers. Does anyone have a link to some?

Offline Findecanor

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3724 on: Sun, 17 October 2021, 19:35:58 »
A jumper is just a short piece of wire. You'd make those yourself from, for instance resistors's legs that you have snipped short.

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3725 on: Sun, 07 November 2021, 19:27:18 »
A jumper is just a short piece of wire. You'd make those yourself from, for instance resistors's legs that you have snipped short.

heh, seems obvious now. Thank you!

I'm also having trouble sourcing a keycap set for the board since I'm doing it solo and not as a mass drop or group buy. Signature plastics quoted around $800 for a one off of blank white alphas and blank orange modifiers and that's an order of magnitude above what I was looking for.

Do the thumb cluster keys have to be a specific row profile for GMK keycaps, or will an 2u and 1.5u keys work?

Offline ddot

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3726 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 01:00:17 »
I'm also having trouble sourcing a keycap set for the board since I'm doing it solo and not as a mass drop or group buy. Signature plastics quoted around $800 for a one off of blank white alphas and blank orange modifiers and that's an order of magnitude above what I was looking for.

There's a few options out there depending on exactly what you're looking for.  Are you looking for specific colours?  Blanks or legends?  Profile?

A couple options from KBDfans and KPrepublic.  You may also find some sales on Aliexpress on Nov 11 too.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002592844335.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32961267058.html

Offline Findecanor

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3727 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 06:48:19 »
White PBT blanks could be dyed bright colours with fabric dye, if you're careful. Not very fancy and you might not get the exact hue or full saturation, but it could be option.

BTW, it is difficult to dye keycaps black, because black consists of different inks that are absorbed differently.

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3728 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 15:03:54 »
White PBT blanks could be dyed bright colours with fabric dye, if you're careful. Not very fancy and you might not get the exact hue or full saturation, but it could be option.

BTW, it is difficult to dye keycaps black, because black consists of different inks that are absorbed differently.

Hmm, a blank white PBT set with trying to dye the modifiers might be worth trying out handn't heard of this before thanks
« Last Edit: Mon, 08 November 2021, 15:11:18 by TheloniousDrunk »

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3729 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 15:11:48 »
White PBT blanks could be dyed bright colours with fabric dye, if you're careful. Not very fancy and you might not get the exact hue or full saturation, but it could be option.

BTW, it is difficult to dye keycaps black, because black consists of different inks that are absorbed differently.

Thanks for the links!

It's a gift for my sibling who wants blank white alphas and blank orange modifiers. I don't know if there's a profile preference but I don't think there is, or the default popular ones (e.g. GMK) will work fine.

Never heard of dying keycaps before, might be worth delving.

Offline ddot

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3730 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 15:53:27 »
It's a gift for my sibling who wants blank white alphas and blank orange modifiers. I don't know if there's a profile preference but I don't think there is, or the default popular ones (e.g. GMK) will work fine.

Another thought. Go here:

https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-standard-keysets/

Get an English Alpha Kit, WAN/WFJ, Blank for $50
Plus an Ergodox modifier kit, OAX/OAZ, Blank for $44

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3731 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 16:37:45 »
It's a gift for my sibling who wants blank white alphas and blank orange modifiers. I don't know if there's a profile preference but I don't think there is, or the default popular ones (e.g. GMK) will work fine.

Another thought. Go here:

https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-standard-keysets/

Get an English Alpha Kit, WAN/WFJ, Blank for $50
Plus an Ergodox modifier kit, OAX/OAZ, Blank for $44

This is perfect, thank you! The orange options are the right shade and the modifiers only is propitious


on an unrelated note I bought the wrong USB mini b connector, can someone confirm that the following will work https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-FCI/10033526-N3222MLF?qs=LmzVcvYPptRriY26yhJP4g%3D%3D

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3732 on: Mon, 08 November 2021, 23:06:28 »

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3733 on: Tue, 16 November 2021, 19:45:27 »
I'm having trouble stripping the male USB mini B from the housing, does anyone have any tips or methods that worked? I saw in the linked assembly video on the ergodox.io guide the person uses a dremel tool but I don't have one. I already tried one with a box opener and when I tried to pry it apart after repeatedly cutting through it with a box cutter, I managed to cut the wires somehow in the prying.

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3734 on: Thu, 18 November 2021, 21:49:19 »
I had success with using a heating gun to make the plastic malleable and then using a pick to hook into and take off the housing

Hopefully last question: I accidentally ordered all 3mm acrylic sheets -- will this matter?

Offline TheloniousDrunk

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Re: ErgoDox - Custom split ergo keyboard.
« Reply #3735 on: Thu, 05 May 2022, 09:32:29 »
On the very last step. Have the keyboard assembled and switches soldered to PCB, just need to tweak the firmware for the new function row. so far what I can tell is that I need to modify the ergodox_ez.h file from the qmk repos. I'm adding a new layout with #define LAYOUT_ergodox_fn. It seems like the matrix positions are transposed from the actual layout values above them, so I'm operating on that one.

Since I'm adding a row I'll have to add something to the I2C aliases and register addresses at the top to reference which pin on the MCP and the teensy have the new row mapped to them.

Other than that I should be able to just define my kemap and flash, correct? Is there anything I'm missing about the process?