Duck Viper and Eagle Group Buy

[geogga]

Thanks Elton, Duck0113 and TrueCustom!

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My Duck Eagle is built with lubed Clear switches, Mill-Max SIP sockets, switch stickers, 2x3x4mm leds and Cherry 1800 keycaps.

Beautiful! Are those cherry 1800 keycaps hard to get?

[Razor Lotus]

for those of you who've used red LEDs as your main LED (not the default red ones below the PCB), do you have to add a resistor or something? Does it work normally if you just solder the red LEDs in?

Thanks!

[Vintage]

Thanks Elton, Duck0113 and TrueCustom!

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My Duck Eagle is built with lubed Clear switches, Mill-Max SIP sockets, switch stickers, 2x3x4mm leds and Cherry 1800 keycaps.

wow, love the LED colors man.

[adrl]

for those of you who've used red LEDs as your main LED (not the default red ones below the PCB), do you have to add a resistor or something? Does it work normally if you just solder the red LEDs in?

Thanks!

Are you talking about red led for switches?

Mine works fine. I'm using 1.8mm leds though.

[paobit]

Hmm is it still possible to lube the clear switches if I already assembled mine?

[demik]

Hmm is it still possible to lube the clear switches if I already assembled mine?

get a tub of lube and dip the whole board in it

[nubbinator]

Hmm is it still possible to lube the clear switches if I already assembled mine?

get a tub of lube and dip the whole board in it

Do it.

[paobit]

Hmm is it still possible to lube the clear switches if I already assembled mine?

get a tub of lube and dip the whole board in it

LOL might as well. Also when I'm trying to get a different keyboard layout..I don't see arrow key options on the 02D program? Or am I missing something?

[trizkut]

LOL might as well. Also when I'm trying to get a different keyboard layout..I don't see arrow key options on the 02D program? Or am I missing something?

You need to change your locale to korean to see the arrows.  You can use AppLocale to change locale just for the 02d.exe

[elton5354]

Finally got mine soldered up!

[cooldiscretion]

Finally got mine soldered up!

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Wow, Elton.  That is some superb ****, son. 

[Sygaldry]

Finally got mine soldered up!

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Wow, Elton.  That is some superb ****, son. 

Whoa. Are those cyan LEDs?

I've got cyan LEDs waiting for the Octagon

(this is tempting me to swap from Blue Grey to Black...)

[elton5354]

Yeah they're the cyan LEDs from aliexpress.  I wonder if I can replace the bottom side LEDs with these ones?


As for the inserts..I'm still packing them.  2/3 is done. I'm thinking of dropping them off on Monday.

[JaccoW]

As for the inserts..I'm still packing them.  2/3 is done. I'm thinking of dropping them off on Monday.

Excellent! The Orion will finally be complete.

[demik]

Yeah they're the cyan LEDs from aliexpress.  I wonder if I can replace the bottom side LEDs with these ones?


As for the inserts..I'm still packing them.  2/3 is done. I'm thinking of dropping them off on Monday.

unless they are smd i dont think you can

[whentheclouds]

elton, can you take a few pictures of your board with the light off? i want to see how the LEDs look in the dark

[bazh]

I still have to wait for sprit to get my lube and spring before I can get mine done

[tjcaustin]

So whenever I press any row 5 key, this viper that I'm working on completely spazzes out and the key logger shows it actuating all ctrl, alt, super, space and n and b keys in a huge, lag inducing stream.  How do I make with the fix?

[adrl]

So whenever I press any row 5 key, this viper that I'm working on completely spazzes out and the key logger shows it actuating all ctrl, alt, super, space and n and b keys in a huge, lag inducing stream.  How do I make with the fix?

Hmmm.

Check traces? Check solder? Did you change anything for the firmware?

[geogga]

As for the inserts..I'm still packing them.  2/3 is done. I'm thinking of dropping them off on Monday.

Excellent! The Orion will finally be complete.

Pictures when that happen plz. Probably my end game cherry board...KMAC after and then a Duck Eagle.
Missed this GB and deeply regret it...

[elton5354]

So whenever I press any row 5 key, this viper that I'm working on completely spazzes out and the key logger shows it actuating all ctrl, alt, super, space and n and b keys in a huge, lag inducing stream.  How do I make with the fix?

Try resetting the firmware?



Potato pic with no light at all

It looks more green irl

[tjcaustin]

So whenever I press any row 5 key, this viper that I'm working on completely spazzes out and the key logger shows it actuating all ctrl, alt, super, space and n and b keys in a huge, lag inducing stream.  How do I make with the fix?

Hmmm.

Check traces? Check solder? Did you change anything for the firmware?

Nope, no firmware changes.  I've also reflowed all switches affected.  The other vipers I've made so far work fine, traces I can see look fine, but I wasn't thinking to look before I put the plate on to check the top of the pcb.

[adrl]

So whenever I press any row 5 key, this viper that I'm working on completely spazzes out and the key logger shows it actuating all ctrl, alt, super, space and n and b keys in a huge, lag inducing stream.  How do I make with the fix?

Hmmm.

Check traces? Check solder? Did you change anything for the firmware?

Nope, no firmware changes.  I've also reflowed all switches affected.  The other vipers I've made so far work fine, traces I can see look fine, but I wasn't thinking to look before I put the plate on to check the top of the pcb.

You try what elton said?

[tjcaustin]

So whenever I press any row 5 key, this viper that I'm working on completely spazzes out and the key logger shows it actuating all ctrl, alt, super, space and n and b keys in a huge, lag inducing stream.  How do I make with the fix?

Hmmm.

Check traces? Check solder? Did you change anything for the firmware?

Nope, no firmware changes.  I've also reflowed all switches affected.  The other vipers I've made so far work fine, traces I can see look fine, but I wasn't thinking to look before I put the plate on to check the top of the pcb.

You try what elton said?

I totally didn't see that.  But either way, I did try, but couldn't figure out how to get the bootloader to workrephrasing - I have a grasp of the bootloader software and such, but couldn't get the keyboard into control mode or whatever it's called.  I'm not a very smart man sometimes.

[adrl]

To enter dfu mode, you have to hold caps lock while plugging in usb.

[deci]

To enter dfu mode, you have to hold caps lock while plugging in usb.

yeah also dont forget to install the avr drivers after you first put it in bootmode or flip wont be able to find it. that tripped me up for a little bit.

[paobit]

LOL might as well. Also when I'm trying to get a different keyboard layout..I don't see arrow key options on the 02D program? Or am I missing something?

You need to change your locale to korean to see the arrows.  You can use AppLocale to change locale just for the 02d.exe

Thanks!

[tjcaustin]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

[adrl]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

Rename it to something else.

The default naming scheme causes that.

[tjcaustin]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

Rename it to something else.

The default naming scheme causes that.

Now I know it isn't firmware based.  Time to disassemble and check under plate.

[cooldiscretion]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

Rename it to something else.

The default naming scheme causes that.

Now I know it isn't firmware based.  Time to disassemble and check under plate.

Sorry to hear you're having troubles with your board.  I wonder if maybe some of the diodes were soldered on backwards before they shipped you the PCB. 

If polarity is marked on the PCB, it might be worth checking over. 

[feizor]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

Rename it to something else.

The default naming scheme causes that.

Now I know it isn't firmware based.  Time to disassemble and check under plate.

That's not a hardware issue.  Just create a new text file and save as  viper.hex then save over that file in o2d keymapper. The software has issues creating new files.

[tjcaustin]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

Rename it to something else.

The default naming scheme causes that.

Now I know it isn't firmware based.  Time to disassemble and check under plate.

That's not a hardware issue.  Just create a new text file and save as  viper.hex then save over that file in o2d keymapper. The software has issues creating new files.

I did that, I was able to reflash the firmware fine.  Same issues, though.

[feizor]

Ok, flip sees keyboard and that's fine, I can get it in bootloader, but the o2d keymapper isn't saving the hex file I create now.  It says run time error '76' path not found

Rename it to something else.

The default naming scheme causes that.

Now I know it isn't firmware based.  Time to disassemble and check under plate.

That's not a hardware issue.  Just create a new text file and save as  viper.hex then save over that file in o2d keymapper. The software has issues creating new files.

I did that, I was able to reflash the firmware fine.  Same issues, though.

Ah sorry,  I read that out of context.

[feizor]

Are all the diodes soldered the right way?

[tjcaustin]

Are all the diodes soldered the right way?

Yep, all pointed to the right side mods

[tjcaustin]

Something I just noticed, the caps LED is blinking what seems to be an error code and won't turn on solid when I press the caps lock

Could 2 quick flashes mean a specific fault?  If so, what?

[feizor]

Something I just noticed, the caps LED is blinking what seems to be an error code and won't turn on solid when I press the caps lock

Could 2 quick flashes mean a specific fault?  If so, what?

The capslock led blinks indicate the layer you are currently on.  One blink for layer one,  two blinks for layer two etc.

So it would seem you are currently stuck on layer two. Try using mfn(3) + 1 to get back to layer 1.  ie quickly press mfn three times,  holding it down the third time and pressing the number 1.

[tjcaustin]

Something I just noticed, the caps LED is blinking what seems to be an error code and won't turn on solid when I press the caps lock

Could 2 quick flashes mean a specific fault?  If so, what?

The capslock led blinks indicate the layer you are currently on.  One blink for layer one,  two blinks for layer two etc.

So it would seem you are currently stuck on layer two. Try using mfn(3) + 1 to get back to layer 1.  ie quickly press mfn three times,  holding it down the third time and pressing the number 1.

Ok.  Dang, I was hoping it would help diag.  Oh well.

[Sygaldry]

So um... those of you with Cherry profile caps (BSP or GMK) where are you getting 7u spacebars?

IMSTO is the only place I can find one (and they cost a boatload for shipping 5 dollars for the spacebar and 10 for shipping)

[MrChunky]

So um... those of you with Cherry profile caps (BSP or GMK) where are you getting 7u spacebars?

IMSTO is the only place I can find one (and they cost a boatload for shipping 5 dollars for the spacebar and 10 for shipping)

I think the ones on IMSTO's website are only for purchase with a BSP set, you can't buy them separately. At least that's what he said initially. That's how I got mine by the way.

Ivan's GMK sets also come with 7u spacebars.

[elton5354]

I've shipped most of the inserts out yesterday.  I have 10 or so left from the bottom of the list.  I haven't invoiced the ones that needs me to invoice yet. I'll do it tonight..

If you want them..PM me as I want to do them together at once.

[Fnzzy]

I've shipped most of the inserts out yesterday.

Sounds good.

Now I need some double sided tape...

[Joey Quinn]

I've shipped most of the inserts out yesterday.

Awesome! Now I need to decide if I should make one of my sets look frosted.

[JaccoW]

I've shipped most of the inserts out yesterday.

Awesome! Now I need to decide if I should make one of my sets look frosted.

I have ordered two sets and intend to frost one of them. Should be able to post pictures when I get them.

[adrl]

Thanks Elton Chan!

Received my inserts.

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Don't forget to peel of the plastic!

[Fnzzy]

Got my inserts today, thanks Elton! Board looks a lot more complete now! Only waiting for cyan LEDs and the courage to replace the side LEDs :x

       

[Sygaldry]

Whoa all these boards look amazing with the inserts.

I see a lot of people want to try frosting/sanding these but someone should try laser engraving them to make interesting light designs!

[rockhawksam]

Got my inserts today, thanks Elton! Board looks a lot more complete now! Only waiting for cyan LEDs and the courage to replace the side LEDs :x

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Are you going to desolder/resolder the whole board to put the LEDs in?

[Synjin]

I've shipped most of the inserts out yesterday.

Awesome! Now I need to decide if I should make one of my sets look frosted.

I have ordered two sets and intend to frost one of them. Should be able to post pictures when I get them.

How do you frost these? I was just going to sand it with a fine grit but im not sure if tharl work