I came up with a layout for the 7bit that I think would work well http://tinyurl.com/dxonvdo . I still have some open keys so suggestions are welcome in that thread.
Is there a kit for 7bit layout with clear switches? Also I couldnt find anything in this thread as to what exactly is in a kit so I know what I have to buy separately.
Sorry, I actually don't know what is in a kit, LOL! I guess we should know what's in it before 7bit put that on the list. :-)
I would imagine a kit should include the following:
- 1 PCB
- 1 mounting plate
- 1 Teensy
- 87 switches please a few backup
- 100 diodes
- 2 LEDs
- enough stabilizers to match the mounting plate layout
We are sure that we can get PCB, mounting plate, Teensy, and diodes.
Open issues:
- We are waiting for quote for cherry switches. It is unclear if we make minimum order requirement (1,600 switches per-order). If not, we would have to remove switches from the list. Used Cherry switches can be sourced from used Cherry keyboards
- We still don't have source for stabilizers. If we can find new ones, we will have to instruct buyers to source them from old Cherry keyboards
- LEDs are cheap enough to buy. We should be able to include them. But it is getting more painful if everyone wants different colors :-). Maybe we will just include 2 LEDs for each color for each kit (red, blue, green, orange)
Again, there is no discount from ordering a kit. So ordering them separately would be a fine thing to do. If you are not sure what you need, post here and I will help.