The space key will not be in the center of two thumbs. I wonder that could be a problem for me.Just curious, do you use both thumbs for the space? If so I could probably design it to have a flipped option or two 2u spaces
Hello,Okay cool! I'll take a look at this soon : )
I think you can design PCB by yourself after reading this excellent documentation: https://github.com/ruiqimao/keyboard-pcb-guide ;)
Hey so I posted over on Reddit OLKB the other day with some pictures of a keyboard that I had been working on.
There are 2 potential layouts right now. 1 is "True Ortholinear" where all keys are 1u or 2u keys, and the other is "Ortho-ish" with having 2 keys that are 1.5u that sit immediately under where the right and left thumbs are, essentially making a 4u split spacebar area. (Pictures included for both layouts).
True Ortholinear:
(Attachment Link)
This keyboard is 2u wider than the Planck, so it feels more like a normal keyboard, but still has most of the "small form factor" perksHey so I posted over on Reddit OLKB the other day with some pictures of a keyboard that I had been working on.
There are 2 potential layouts right now. 1 is "True Ortholinear" where all keys are 1u or 2u keys, and the other is "Ortho-ish" with having 2 keys that are 1.5u that sit immediately under where the right and left thumbs are, essentially making a 4u split spacebar area. (Pictures included for both layouts).
True Ortholinear:
(Attachment Link)
Can't you just create this layout on a Planck? What is your motivation for creating a pcb?
Do a fully split 7x6 ortho and I'll be interestedI might do something like that in the future, but since this is my first board I need to start small
The space key will not be in the center of two thumbs. I wonder that could be a problem for me.Just curious, do you use both thumbs for the space? If so I could probably design it to have a flipped option or two 2u spaces
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Interesting. I might just get the Eco, but it doesn't fit fully with what I was aiming for.The space key will not be in the center of two thumbs. I wonder that could be a problem for me.Just curious, do you use both thumbs for the space? If so I could probably design it to have a flipped option or two 2u spaces
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I'm not him, but I personally use my left thumb for space, so some sort of flipped symmetry option would be great. But personally, I don't think this layout is worth pursuing. One big advantage of the Planck and Preonic in my eyes is the symmetry that removes many keys from your right pinky and forces you to place them elsewhere. Adding them back in but keeping the 4u height seems undesirable to me.
EDIT: I just noticed that mrbishop is running an IC for the exact same thing right now: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89730.0
I am looking for a PCB designer who could help with designing this PCB.I'm anything but a professional PCB designer, anyway would this work for you?
That looks great!I am looking for a PCB designer who could help with designing this PCB.I'm anything but a professional PCB designer, anyway would this work for you?
Design screen.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/3aAs4XD.jpg)
Front.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/TClBqRC.jpg)
Back.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YqnzpVP.jpg)
Know that it's incomplete.
There are a couple of other minor adjustments that would need to be made (due to new project developments).Do tell me.
There are 3 options for 2u spaces. One where it currently is, one 1u to the left, and one 2u to the left of the current one.There are a couple of other minor adjustments that would need to be made (due to new project developments).Do tell me.
Like so?Actually it's like this
Actually it's like thisSince you have an even number of switches on a row, having four 2u, would make it uneven. You would need to have either three or five 2u to make it symmetrical.
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X's are 1u, 2 O's are 2u
Actually it's like thisSince you have an even number of switches on a row, having four 2u, would make it uneven. You would need to have either three or five 2u to make it symmetrical.
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X's are 1u, 2 O's are 2u
Front.Awesome! Looks great.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/VZRIU8Z.jpg)
Back.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PUmpfDg.jpg)
Connections are yet to be made.
So where do you want the controller and mounting holes?
edit: grammar.
Before going to mass production, you should have a board made for yourself and test if everything works as intended. As said, I'm no professional designer so it might have flaws.Qmk should work with pro-micros, yes?
It would be better to use two 1x12 socket strips (http://media.rs-online.com/t_large/F2677400-01.jpg) to mount the Pro Micro controller so it can be removed without desoldering.
Also, diodes are 1N4148 in SOD-323 form factor (in other words, SMD).
Here's the PCB source (https://easyeda.com/farmakon/Ortholinear_50-eac87153c43c49e4a6b6ff61bb218f84).
I'm on a rush now, so I'll work on the firmware later, should be done by tonight or tomorrow at best.
Qmk should work with pro-micros, yes?TMK, QMK and EasyAVR they all support ATMega32u4.
I took liberty to make two more modifications to the board: I added a reset button on the bottom side, which is absolutely optional, since the Arduino Pro Micro doesn't have one; and I've also added a header for the SPI, in case anyone wants to replace the Pro Micro bootloader.Thank you!
As for the firmware, I've used QMK since you mentioned it.
Firmware source: (Attachment Link)
Compiled firmware: (Attachment Link)
Gerber file: (Attachment Link)
Here (https://gerber-viewer.easyeda.com/showcase/#!id=4192a0e85cca11e79ed5026a86b9cae7)'s a live demo of the gerber.
Again, make a board for yourself and test it before going to mass production.
I hope it helps.
Thank you!You're welcome. Let me know if everything works as intended.
I'll be ordering a test board soon
Sure thingThank you!You're welcome. Let me know if everything works as intended.
I'll be ordering a test board soon