Author Topic: [GB] Roadkit Mini Numpad by TheVan Keyboards (Read 16531 times)

evangs · « **on:** Wed, 05 October 2016, 22:55:17 »

The Roadkit is a 100% programmable macropad. The case is designed to fit perfectly along side a MiniVan or ride solo. The PCB and Plates support both MX and Alps/Matias switches.

Order Here https://thevankeyboards.com/products/roadkit-pre-order

Pre-order closes on October 17th 2016

Each kit contains the following:

- CNC machined aluminum case
- 2 plates offering both the traditional numpad layout and all single unit keys layout
- PCB
- Screws and Allen wrench

To complete your macropad you will need to source the following

- Switches 13 or 16 depending on layout (http://www.switchtop.com/ or https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/)
- USB Mini B cable
- Keycaps (https://thevankeyboards.com/products/lightcycle-keycap-set)
- Stabilizers (cherry or costar)
- LEDs (optional)

The Roadkit is available in black, silver, and teal anodize as well as two premium finishes - Nickel and Jet Black.

Biggestmac · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 11:53:13 »

Looks good! I would like to see the Jet black case too please.

MaNiFeX · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 12:09:53 »

Really, really nice. Could make for a great gamepad, too!

MaNiFeX

MaNiFeX · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 12:13:18 »

Quote from: Biggestmac on Thu, 06 October 2016, 11:53:13

Looks good! I would like to see the Jet black case too please.

From buy pre-order page: "The Roadkit is available in black, silver, and teal anodize as well as two premium finishes - Nickel and Jet Black."

evangs · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 12:14:30 »

Quote from: Biggestmac on Thu, 06 October 2016, 11:53:13

Looks good! I would like to see the Jet black case too please.

I've got pictures of the other finishes coming soon. Hopefully today

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evangs · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 06 October 2016, 12:14:44 »

Quote from: MaNiFeX on Thu, 06 October 2016, 12:09:53

Really, really nice. Could make for a great gamepad, too!

MaNiFeX

Thanks!

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fluxrez · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 01:25:58 »

Looks gorgeous. I'd buy one if I didnt need a root canal.

tjweir · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 06:16:37 »

Alps support makes this extra tempting.

Looks awesome.

Wet · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 06:41:18 »

I just noticed the nickel sample's keycaps spell out TheVan Keyboards

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I hopped on a few days ago, can't wait!

romevi · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 12:51:38 »

That is freakin' adorable. Any pics of what the teal would look like?

evangs · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:40:40 »

Quote from: romevi on Fri, 07 October 2016, 12:51:38

That is freakin' adorable. Any pics of what the teal would look like?

We will be color matching to the Massdrop MiniVan

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Hellcatz · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:55:30 »

Could we see some colour samples of the aluminum case

evangs · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 17:15:50 »

Quote from: Hellcatz on Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:55:30

Could we see some colour samples of the aluminum case

I will have pictures soon

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pleasekopimi · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:52:58 »

What would you rate the build difficulty on this? I've soldered before, I feel confident enough there, but this would be my first DIY kit.

evangs · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:55:35 »

Quote from: pleasekopimi on Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:52:58

What would you rate the build difficulty on this? I've soldered before, I feel confident enough there, but this would be my first DIY kit.

It's really easy especially if you don't do LEDs. You just pop the switches into the plate. Slide the pcb onto the switch posts and then solder them in. There is a programming guide on my site vankeebs.com LEDs add a little difficulty but are not hard and you can always opt to add them later

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JDragon · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 13:49:41 »

So I assume nickel is the super shiny silver one, which makes me excited for jet black - are there any pictures of that finish available?

SpareWalrus · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 14:06:19 »

Does the silver case exactly match the color/finish of the MiniVan group buy?

curvie · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 14:46:57 »

Looks great! Just joined for one.

evangs · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:35:40 »

Quote from: SpareWalrus on Mon, 10 October 2016, 14:06:19

Does the silver case exactly match the color/finish of the MiniVan group buy?

Yes

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evangs · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:36:09 »

Quote from: JDragon on Mon, 10 October 2016, 13:49:41

So I assume nickel is the super shiny silver one, which makes me excited for jet black - are there any pictures of that finish available?

That is correct. I will upload some additional finish pics that I just received

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evangs · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:36:28 »

Quote from: curvie on Mon, 10 October 2016, 14:46:57

Looks great! Just joined for one.

Thank you!

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PriusProblems · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:51:28 »

Ends on my birthday - it must be a sign! Really tempted by your bling-bling nickel-plated ones.

Unix.dmr · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 11 October 2016, 02:11:03 »

could we get the pics of the simple in teal and jet black color before 17th?

evangs · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 11 October 2016, 11:33:46 »

Quote from: PriusProblems on Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:51:28

Ends on my birthday - it must be a sign! Really tempted by your bling-bling nickel-plated ones.

Quote from: Unix.dmr on Tue, 11 October 2016, 02:11:03

could we get the pics of the simple in teal and jet black color before 17th?

new pictures of some of the finishes + a new finish option Acid Pink

Vigrith · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 11 October 2016, 12:21:51 »

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 11 October 2016, 11:33:46

new pictures of some of the finishes + a new finish option Acid Pink

Welp. Don't think I can escape ordering one any longer now that you have that Acid Pink finish.

evangs · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 11 October 2016, 12:22:16 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Tue, 11 October 2016, 12:21:51

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 11 October 2016, 11:33:46
new pictures of some of the finishes + a new finish option Acid Pink

Welp. Don't think I can escape ordering one any longer now that you have that Acid Pink finish.

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mtzgr · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 12 October 2016, 17:22:07 »

Ordered.

evangs · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 12 October 2016, 17:23:07 »

Quote from: mtzgr on Wed, 12 October 2016, 17:22:07

Ordered.

Thanks you!

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JDragon · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:15:04 »

In for Jet Black! Hope the finish comes out real glossy and nice.

Data · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:40:09 »

'Ello. Wots this then?

evangs · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:59:43 »

Quote from: JDragon on Thu, 13 October 2016, 19:15:04

In for Jet Black! Hope the finish comes out real glossy and nice.

Oh it will

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KetchyKech · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:59:46 »

So kyoot ~ In & In for 1 ~

evangs · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 13 October 2016, 22:00:37 »

Quote from: KetchyKech on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:59:46

So kyoot ~ In & In for 1 ~

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grossvogel · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 14 October 2016, 10:33:52 »

Which finish is less glossy, black or jet black?

evangs · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 14 October 2016, 11:02:19 »

Quote from: grossvogel on Fri, 14 October 2016, 10:33:52

Which finish is less glossy, black or jet black?

Black

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pleasekopimi · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 14 October 2016, 15:42:16 »

Quote from: evangs on Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:55:35

Quote from: pleasekopimi on Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:52:58
What would you rate the build difficulty on this? I've soldered before, I feel confident enough there, but this would be my first DIY kit.
It's really easy especially if you don't do LEDs. You just pop the switches into the plate. Slide the pcb onto the switch posts and then solder them in. There is a programming guide on my site vankeebs.com LEDs add a little difficulty but are not hard and you can always opt to add them later

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Thanks for the reply, this will be my first mech build! (buying one, black)

evangs · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 14 October 2016, 15:44:00 »

Quote from: pleasekopimi on Fri, 14 October 2016, 15:42:16

Quote from: evangs on Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:55:35
Quote from: pleasekopimi on Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:52:58
What would you rate the build difficulty on this? I've soldered before, I feel confident enough there, but this would be my first DIY kit.
It's really easy especially if you don't do LEDs. You just pop the switches into the plate. Slide the pcb onto the switch posts and then solder them in. There is a programming guide on my site vankeebs.com LEDs add a little difficulty but are not hard and you can always opt to add them later

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Thanks for the reply, this will be my first mech build! (buying one, black)

Honestly it's a great starting point! Hope you enjoy the board

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brizzzle · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 15 October 2016, 01:47:17 »

Well this will definitely satisfy my numpad building need. Can't wait for this to ship!

dantan · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 15:54:06 »

Hi evangs

Would you be willing to make your PCB design publicly available? I am interested in making my own custom split layout keyboard/ keypad and want to study other people's work.

I am thinking of starting with a simple ortholinear layout like yours, before graduating to staggered layouts and multiwides. Just want to get a basic PCB designed right first.

Thanks in advance for any information you can share!

evangs · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 17 October 2016, 15:58:21 »

Quote from: dantan on Mon, 17 October 2016, 15:54:06

Hi evangs

Would you be willing to make your PCB design publicly available? I am interested in making my own custom split layout keyboard/ keypad and want to study other people's work.

I am thinking of starting with a simple ortholinear layout like yours, before graduating to staggered layouts and multiwides. Just want to get a basic PCB designed right first.

Thanks in advance for any information you can share!

I can't as it belongs to my company, but I have helped several others along and am willing to do the same for you. feel free to ask specific questions and I'll provide as much detail as I can.

Shiftshape · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 18 October 2016, 04:20:15 »

I tried, but resistance was futile... Count me in!

Any chance of potential future runs of Van44/MiniVan getting these sweet new finish options? I mean damn son, that Nickel is purdy.

Unix.dmr · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 18 October 2016, 07:43:07 »

omg the GB is closed?

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 11 October 2016, 11:33:46

Quote from: PriusProblems on Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:51:28
Ends on my birthday - it must be a sign! Really tempted by your bling-bling nickel-plated ones.

Quote from: Unix.dmr on Tue, 11 October 2016, 02:11:03
could we get the pics of the simple in teal and jet black color before 17th?

new pictures of some of the finishes + a new finish option Acid Pink

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William_S_Jones · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 18 October 2016, 16:31:38 »

Quote from: Unix.dmr on Tue, 18 October 2016, 07:43:07

omg the GB is closed?

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 11 October 2016, 11:33:46
Quote from: PriusProblems on Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:51:28
Ends on my birthday - it must be a sign! Really tempted by your bling-bling nickel-plated ones.

Quote from: Unix.dmr on Tue, 11 October 2016, 02:11:03
could we get the pics of the simple in teal and jet black color before 17th?

new pictures of some of the finishes + a new finish option Acid Pink

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As of right now, you can still buy the roadkit. It's just the light cycle keycaps that are no longer available.
So hurry back, if you are after one of the roadkits.
here: https://thevankeyboards.com/
BTW, I just picked up a teal roadkit, so you're good!

JaccoW · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 18:19:44 »

Would love one of these as a work add-on but no money for now. Looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures.

Any chance of designing a daisy-chained version?
As in plug in your keyboard into the numpad and connect the numpad to the computer using a single cable?

evangs · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 08 November 2016, 10:38:15 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 07 November 2016, 18:19:44

Would love one of these as a work add-on but no money for now. Looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures.

Any chance of designing a daisy-chained version?
As in plug in your keyboard into the numpad and connect the numpad to the computer using a single cable?

Yes that is something I would like to add.

blackriver · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 08 November 2016, 11:39:30 »

Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 07 November 2016, 18:19:44

Any chance of designing a daisy-chained version?
As in plug in your keyboard into the numpad and connect the numpad to the computer using a single cable?

This would be great!!!

JaccoW · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 08 November 2016, 16:28:57 »

Quote from: evangs on Tue, 08 November 2016, 10:38:15

Quote from: JaccoW on Mon, 07 November 2016, 18:19:44
Would love one of these as a work add-on but no money for now. Looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures.

Any chance of designing a daisy-chained version?
As in plug in your keyboard into the numpad and connect the numpad to the computer using a single cable?
Yes that is something I would like to add.

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