I really like this! Big fan of the layout, as a Pearl owner I sometimes miss some of those keys that this layout adds back in . If this comes with a QMK PCB I'm definitely in.
Not a huge fan of the type treatment for the "lynx L50" though. I'd love to see some other options.
PCB will definitely have QMK and underglow suppport.:thumb: :thumb:
flipped space bars are for monsters who rest their palms on the desk and wish to get rsi as quckly as possible. :p
But, I really like the concept and design. I voted Russo one in the straw poll.
I would prefer something around 5 of 6 degrees incline, but your specific number of 7.3 leads me to believe that is an important feature to you personally.
I'm very interested in this. Although, I do have concerns over the 3u split spacebar usage.
I've heard that there are more sets coming out that have 3u, but aside from super specific minila/SA sets I don't see them often.
Personally would feel more comfortable with a 2.75, 1.25, 2.25 but I understand the limitations without making the pcb/plate a mess.
I have a similar set up 45% that I love so i'd def be in for sure.
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I'm very interested in this. Although, I do have concerns over the 3u split spacebar usage.
I've heard that there are more sets coming out that have 3u, but aside from super specific minila/SA sets I don't see them often.
Personally would feel more comfortable with a 2.75, 1.25, 2.25 but I understand the limitations without making the pcb/plate a mess.
I have a similar set up 45% that I love so i'd def be in for sure.
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On same boat. I came out with this layout similar to OP's one.
https://imgur.com/pGvg3st
rip tmo50
Definitely interested, but is the layout support final? Those bottom rows are rather odd for a near 40% board, specially the split-spacebar bottom row.The split space with 3u is a little progressive. considering there aren’t many sets that support it yet. I really like the WKL bottom row though. As long as your proposed layouts don’t interfere with that I’m good.
Maybe something like this?
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And with 1.5u corner blockers
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;D ;D ;D
Definitely interested, but is the layout support final? Those bottom rows are rather odd for a near 40% board, specially the split-spacebar bottom row.
Maybe something like this? [1.5u - 1u - 1.5u - 2.25u - 2.75u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u -1.5u]
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And with 1.5u corner blockers [1u - 1.5u - 2.25u - 2.75u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u]
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;D ;D ;D
I'm very interested in this. Although, I do have concerns over the 3u split spacebar usage.
I've heard that there are more sets coming out that have 3u, but aside from super specific minila/SA sets I don't see them often.
Personally would feel more comfortable with a 2.75, 1.25, 2.25 but I understand the limitations without making the pcb/plate a mess.
I have a similar set up 45% that I love so i'd def be in for sure.
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this looks great. hopefully the simplified pcb and limited layout options means it can be priced a little more accessibly.
I'd also seriously consider dropping the additional weight altogether. a good set of feet can make the board stable without the need for it. besides- that would fit your lynx concept better- a small keyboard that is light, portable, and stable-footed.
would be sweet if the weight had like a lynx head outline and a stylized number 50 inside of itShow Image(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTA0BDsn6n-CSoOcfqs-tor4nkkaG6iZeSrgjK5wRXSazfMiOom)
I hear you! I will try to make this as cheap as possible considering its a very small keyboard. A weight would add to the cost, as well as engravings so those ideas are still up in the air.
Any price estimate?
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Where is the case being manufactured?Any price estimate?
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No price estimate just now, because it uses a custom pcb, i have get quote on that as well.
Definitely interested, but is the layout support final? Those bottom rows are rather odd for a near 40% board, specially the split-spacebar bottom row.I was about to suggest the same. Finding two 3u spacekeys is hard for many sets. The 2.25 and 2.75 can be found more often, or can be reused shift keys. Would help with putting nice keysets on it. Would love to see the first variant supported.
Maybe something like this? [1.5u - 1u - 1.5u - 2.25u - 2.75u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u -1.5u]
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And with 1.5u corner blockers [1u - 1.5u - 2.25u - 2.75u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u]
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;D ;D ;D
Where is the case being manufactured?Any price estimate?
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No price estimate just now, because it uses a custom pcb, i have get quote on that as well.
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Definitely interested, but is the layout support final? Those bottom rows are rather odd for a near 40% board, specially the split-spacebar bottom row.I was about to suggest the same. Finding two 3u spacekeys is hard for many sets. The 2.25 and 2.75 can be found more often, or can be reused shift keys. Would help with putting nice keysets on it. Would love to see the first variant supported.
Maybe something like this? [1.5u - 1u - 1.5u - 2.25u - 2.75u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u -1.5u]
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And with 1.5u corner blockers [1u - 1.5u - 2.25u - 2.75u - 1.5u - 1u - 1u]
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;D ;D ;D
Ive been modifying the layout based on feedback. I feel we could drop the 3u split spacebar support in favor of 2.25 + 2.75 combo. I came up with what i think, still keeps the nice symmetry of the bottom row, but still add the functionality of split spacebar. Thumb position has also been considered for this new layout.What I like about this is that there is a possibility for åäö, unlike other 40% boards.
I also added support for 2.25 R-shift, please tell me what you think!
Ive been modifying the layout based on feedback. I feel we could drop the 3u split spacebar support in favor of 2.25 + 2.75 combo. I came up with what i think, still keeps the nice symmetry of the bottom row, but still add the functionality of split spacebar. Thumb position has also been considered for this new layout.
I also added support for 2.25 R-shift, please tell me what you think!
Ive been modifying the layout based on feedback. I feel we could drop the 3u split spacebar support in favor of 2.25 + 2.75 combo. I came up with what i think, still keeps the nice symmetry of the bottom row, but still add the functionality of split spacebar. Thumb position has also been considered for this new layout.Very nice! Looking forward to the GB. :)
I also added support for 2.25 R-shift, please tell me what you think!
This is very similar to a concept I dreamed up a while back. Basically the exact same except a different bottom row. I loved this concept but could not find anything that was capable of it and I was not prepare to undertake making one or starting a group buy.
Very nice work! I am going to keep an eye on this as it might finally be the answer to my desires!
Take a look, what do you think?
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This board has me very interested. The layout sacrifices almost nothing. I’ll be keeping a close eye on this.
This is a very smart and outstanding design. Hopefully it gets to GB soon, so I can get off these anxiety pills!
I really like the solution you came up with for the space bars. The end product looks kickass!
Very interested. Coming from a planck, this would suit my learned layer automatisms perfectly.
What I like about this is that there is a possibility for åäö, unlike other 40% boards.
Love the new split space layout! Much as I'd like for 3u spacebars to work be more common and work with it, it's cool to get more base kit compatibility :thumb:
EU proxy and I will throw the money at this. :)
Big fan of 40% keyboard. Add brass weights and make it wireless, please.
oof this looks really good.
when are you taking our money?
Alright, I’m in. Really nice project!
Wow, a compact layout that is actually completely usable (for me anyway). I have a hard time using 40% keyboards that are missing the punctuation keys on the right side.
*watching closely*
Cant wait
Will there be an option for a top with WKL blockers?
Uiii, nice. I will keep an eye on this one. :thumb:Will there be an option for a top with WKL blockers?
Yes
NE ISO AVAIL
How has this question not been asked yetQuoteNE ISO AVAIL
FR tho, I want one for the memes
For sure in on this one. Looks ****ing pretty!
Am i too late for this GB?
I love this concept, I’m interested & hope it becomes a reality!
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For sure in on this one. Looks ****ing pretty!Am i too late for this GB?I love this concept, I’m interested & hope it becomes a reality!
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Thanks for the support guys, the pcb is still in the making, and no you have not missed the GB just yet.
There is no iso support becuase you can't fit backspace above an Iso enter on a 40%.Darn, was worth a try....
Love everything about this. Definitely in for one.
Us non-qwerty users often miss out with these smaller (e.g. 40%) staggered boards, but this has us covered, plus useful punctuation keys. (Ok, except for caps lock -> backspace, but I can live with that on a smaller board.)
I really like a hefty board so those brass options are looking :thumb:
Any idea about colors yet?
Ive been modifying the layout based on feedback. I feel we could drop the 3u split spacebar support in favor of 2.25 + 2.75 combo. I came up with what i think, still keeps the nice symmetry of the bottom row, but still add the functionality of split spacebar. Thumb position has also been considered for this new layout.
I also added support for 2.25 R-shift, please tell me what you think!
Ive been modifying the layout based on feedback. I feel we could drop the 3u split spacebar support in favor of 2.25 + 2.75 combo. I came up with what i think, still keeps the nice symmetry of the bottom row, but still add the functionality of split spacebar. Thumb position has also been considered for this new layout.
I also added support for 2.25 R-shift, please tell me what you think!
Quite amazing.
One small thing to compensate for the narrow looking layout imo: have you considered wider front and rear bezels? The result would be an overall less prolonged shape.
For me L50 this is ideal replacement for jd45!Yeah, I like it too. I also, feel the same about the 6.25U spacebar support.
Maybe there is a way to support 6.25 spacebar with 1.25-1.00-1.25-6.25-1.25-1.00-1.00-1.00?
And I must add that 2.25u right shift is definitely nice touch!
For me L50 this is ideal replacement for jd45!Yeah, I like it too. I also, feel the same about the 6.25U spacebar support.
Maybe there is a way to support 6.25 spacebar with 1.25-1.00-1.25-6.25-1.25-1.00-1.00-1.00?
And I must add that 2.25u right shift is definitely nice touch!
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For me L50 this is ideal replacement for jd45!
Maybe there is a way to support 6.25 spacebar with 1.25-1.00-1.25-6.25-1.25-1.00-1.00-1.00?
And I must add that 2.25u right shift is definitely nice touch!
6.25 will not be supported. SMK switches have the locking pins on the X axis, while Cherry have them on the Y axis, meaning if you swisscheese the plate too much they wont clip in at all. Its already a problem on the 7u spacebar switch and Rshift when using SMK switches.
Any hopes in an acrylic plate option??
I want this gb to start fast. :p
I want to try a smaller keyboard than my 65%, but didn't think I could go without some of the punctuation for programming. This looks like it solves that.
will this pcb be holtite compatible?
Ive wanted a 40-50% board for so long but could never convince myself to get one due to the brackets not being on the default layer. Its a minor thing but as a programmer I considered those to the tipping point for how small of a board I'm willing to go to. cant wait!
Ive wanted a 40-50% board for so long but could never convince myself to get one due to the brackets not being on the default layer. Its a minor thing but as a programmer I considered those to the tipping point for how small of a board I'm willing to go to. cant wait!
After thinking about this more, it has one too many columns for me. I feel like if you're chopping off the number row, you might as well go down to Minivan/JD45 size.For me the hole point about this keyboard, is the extra column. Please keep it. Otherwise it would be just one under many.
Waiting on first cnc prototype guys :thumb:Looking forward to it
any dates on the prototype arrival?it should arrive in about a month, it was of course delayed for CNY
Awesome :)any dates on the prototype arrival?it should arrive in about a month, it was of course delayed for CNY
Looking forward to this! & I should be able to order an extra PCB too, right?Awesome :)any dates on the prototype arrival?it should arrive in about a month, it was of course delayed for CNY
Has the prototype arrived yet? ;D
Any updates? :D
Any updates? :D
This is the only update i can give for now, still waiting on prototypes.
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Was just having a think, since underglow is supported, should be possible to have an acrylic diffuser middle piece right? not saying it should be offered, just wondering if its possible or if there's any clearing issues?
I really like this. I have not seen a 40% layout that I could actually use, but this I could. What will the price be?
Was just having a think, since underglow is supported, should be possible to have an acrylic diffuser middle piece right? not saying it should be offered, just wondering if its possible or if there's any clearing issues?
whenever i get the prototypes, i will announce removed and added features. Underglow support has been removed. Im doing this because, there are already so many sku's and this is my firstish GB.
Stay tuned, i got update from the factory that the cnc was completed last week for all protos, and they should be anod' and shipped to me next week.
Was just having a think, since underglow is supported, should be possible to have an acrylic diffuser middle piece right? not saying it should be offered, just wondering if its possible or if there's any clearing issues?
whenever i get the prototypes, i will announce removed and added features. Underglow support has been removed. Im doing this because, there are already so many sku's and this is my firstish GB.
Stay tuned, i got update from the factory that the cnc was completed last week for all protos, and they should be anod' and shipped to me next week.
oh noz, now I'm sad.
Slight bit surprise as I thought response to underglow has been positive. sku's?
Was just having a think, since underglow is supported, should be possible to have an acrylic diffuser middle piece right? not saying it should be offered, just wondering if its possible or if there's any clearing issues?
whenever i get the prototypes, i will announce removed and added features. Underglow support has been removed. Im doing this because, there are already so many sku's and this is my firstish GB.
Stay tuned, i got update from the factory that the cnc was completed last week for all protos, and they should be anod' and shipped to me next week.
oh noz, now I'm sad.
Slight bit surprise as I thought response to underglow has been positive. sku's?
yes i think its been good too, but having PC which requires extra QC together with all the different versions of L50 that i want to provide may be too much for a first gb.
there is already standard top, hhkb top, wkl top, alu bottom and brass bottom.
Was just having a think, since underglow is supported, should be possible to have an acrylic diffuser middle piece right? not saying it should be offered, just wondering if its possible or if there's any clearing issues?
whenever i get the prototypes, i will announce removed and added features. Underglow support has been removed. Im doing this because, there are already so many sku's and this is my firstish GB.
Stay tuned, i got update from the factory that the cnc was completed last week for all protos, and they should be anod' and shipped to me next week.
oh noz, now I'm sad.
Slight bit surprise as I thought response to underglow has been positive. sku's?
yes i think its been good too, but having PC which requires extra QC together with all the different versions of L50 that i want to provide may be too much for a first gb.
there is already standard top, hhkb top, wkl top, alu bottom and brass bottom.
Any potential for a second round with PCBv2? :P I mean, so long as the case design took underglow into consideration in the first place (asking specifically for that middle piece idea XD), it would work out then?
Was just having a think, since underglow is supported, should be possible to have an acrylic diffuser middle piece right? not saying it should be offered, just wondering if its possible or if there's any clearing issues?
whenever i get the prototypes, i will announce removed and added features. Underglow support has been removed. Im doing this because, there are already so many sku's and this is my firstish GB.
Stay tuned, i got update from the factory that the cnc was completed last week for all protos, and they should be anod' and shipped to me next week.
oh noz, now I'm sad.
Slight bit surprise as I thought response to underglow has been positive. sku's?
yes i think its been good too, but having PC which requires extra QC together with all the different versions of L50 that i want to provide may be too much for a first gb.
there is already standard top, hhkb top, wkl top, alu bottom and brass bottom.
Any potential for a second round with PCBv2? :P I mean, so long as the case design took underglow into consideration in the first place (asking specifically for that middle piece idea XD), it would work out then?
yes the case could take a mid piece acrylic difuser, ill take this into consideration during the gb :thumb:
It is an interesting project. I am definitely in :)
I just want to ask something about the plate, could you consider to make more screw holes to stick the plate with the case. For example, the plate of pearl has total 14 screw holes. I think that it will help the keyboarb and type feeling are become much more stable.
Thank you for reading this.
Any updates on GB?
This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.
Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.
Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.
Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.
This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.
Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.
Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.
Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.
The split spacebar option is simply down to how i hold my own thumbs when resting on the home row. Left thumb between V & B, while right thumb is between N & M, this reflects directly to the split spacebar, as it would put the thumb as close to the center of the spacebars.
Beautifully put, the entire exchange. Thank you both for being reasonable people that use - and think about how they do it - split spacebar :)This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.
Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.
Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.
Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.
The split spacebar option is simply down to how i hold my own thumbs when resting on the home row. Left thumb between V & B, while right thumb is between N & M, this reflects directly to the split spacebar, as it would put the thumb as close to the center of the spacebars.
Well, my thumb is positioned pretty much the same as yours, and your rationale makes sense. If the split spacebars were reversed, that would mean that our thumbs would be positioned over the break between the two spacebars, which would require more movement to hit one spacebar or the other. Which is my way of admitting that your choice makes more practical sense than mine, since I would be shifting my hand position after every word to hit the spacebar properly, just for the sake of being able to use the smaller spacebar. Better to have things set up your way. Thanks for pointing that out.
rip tmo50
So, is this still happening?Just noticed this... In my quest to use smaller and smaller boards, am very interested. I moved to 60pct, and can't bear anything larger now. This looks like a nice, efficient step down.
So, is this still happening?
....don't be held back by legacy concerns, drag everyone else forward with you.
growler
Patiently waiting for this, but happy to do so!
Is this still happening?
I am trying to decide between this and the TMO50v2. Any range for pricing? Will this be cheaper than $300-$350?
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I am trying to decide between this and the TMO50v2. Any range for pricing? Will this be cheaper than $300-$350?
Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas
i dont think it'll be cheaper than $300 but we can dream right? :))
I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.Damn. Have you asked for the files or has he just answering?
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I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.
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I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.
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I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.
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While I understand not wanting a Swiss cheese bottom row on the plate, I would suggest at least considering adding a more versatile range of layout options to the bottom row of the PCB for those that don't mind modifying or making their own plates. Best of both worlds.
Since I've sold the Pearl, now I need this desperately.
Since I've sold the Pearl, now I need this desperately.
I feel you, my pcb guy is no longer MIA, so the gb should happen sooner now.
Since I've sold the Pearl, now I need this desperately.
I feel you, my pcb guy is no longer MIA, so the gb should happen sooner now.
Sorry, and idea on the price?It's in the GB page.