Author Topic: [IC] Lodestone - a Gasket and MagLev mount 65% - Prototypes in Production (Read 131468 times)

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #150 on:** Wed, 03 June 2020, 09:48:58 »

Quote from: jamster on Wed, 03 June 2020, 08:46:01

Is there going to be any shielding that stops the field from extending outside the case? Whilst unlikely to be harmful to anything, it might be annoying to have random things like pen lids or paperclips stick to the casing. Overall probably just a quirk and not a big deal.

No. I will issue a small disclaimer when the GB runs to be careful with watches etc however.

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #151 on:** Wed, 03 June 2020, 09:49:37 »

Quote from: Sabin on Wed, 03 June 2020, 09:05:01

Will there be any hot swap option?

Very unlikely - given the mounting solution I’d prefer the switches to be as secure as possible

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kimcames · « **Reply #152 on:** Thu, 04 June 2020, 06:40:47 »

so hyped

Sabin · « **Reply #153 on:** Thu, 04 June 2020, 11:01:40 »

man would have loved a hotswap option as i feeling like indulged in soldiering enough.. i'm now really looking for a premium with wide bezels 65% kb with hotswap

bobdenard · « **Reply #154 on:** Thu, 04 June 2020, 11:08:00 »

Quote from: Sabin on Thu, 04 June 2020, 11:01:40

man would have loved a hotswap option as i feeling like indulged in soldiering enough.. i'm now really looking for a premium with wide bezels 65% kb with hotswap

M65-B by Rama seems to fit the bill. Might be some extras for sale in a few months.

Sabin · « **Reply #155 on:** Sat, 06 June 2020, 16:06:47 »

Quote from: bobdenard on Thu, 04 June 2020, 11:08:00

Quote from: Sabin on Thu, 04 June 2020, 11:01:40
man would have loved a hotswap option as i feeling like indulged in soldiering enough.. i'm now really looking for a premium with wide bezels 65% kb with hotswap
M65-B by Rama seems to fit the bill. Might be some extras for sale in a few months.

Thanks. Missed out on that and u80, didn't realise they would be having another round

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #156 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 09:05:27 »

Hey folks. The latest proto is in and it addresses most of the concerns we had with the first. Still some tweaks needed and some parts are not using final materials but the board now works as intended.

I’ll actually be showing some of the details of lodestone off as part of my usual build stream later today (8pm uk, 3pm EST, noon PST Twitch.tv/TopClack)

Feel free to come and check it out if it interests you

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reaLFX · « **Reply #157 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 18:56:01 »

Great project, wish there was a hot swap pcb!

Clay333 · « **Reply #158 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 19:57:22 »

I would love to try this mounting system, but can't do the chunky bezels. Hopefully it will turn out good and a more traditional shaped case with a similar mounting system will come out in the future. Good luck.

foysauce_ · « **Reply #159 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 23:32:54 »

Big fan of this design, I actually like the bezels. It's like you know something unique is going on under the hood. Really hope this can reach GB, so I can get one!

OmniSzron · « **Reply #160 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 04:08:01 »

I've watched the stream, the prototype looks gorgeous and the mounting system... works! It's actually kind of amazing how much action the keys and the plate have with this mount and it isn't actual flex. Nice work, guys.

Primal · « **Reply #161 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 05:01:20 »

Woah that's a very cool design, definetly interested
The orange looks gorgeous

Ldar1 · « **Reply #162 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 05:09:50 »

I'm super interested in this board, it looks so awesome

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #163 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 06:42:39 »

Quote from: Clay333 on Sun, 14 June 2020, 19:57:22

I would love to try this mounting system, but can't do the chunky bezels. Hopefully it will turn out good and a more traditional shaped case with a similar mounting system will come out in the future. Good luck.

Bezels are needed for the maglev system - it wouldnt work with our implementation with narrower bezels sadly

booleanjulien · « **Reply #164 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 11:18:37 »

Would love to see a future version with maglevs on both top and bottom mounts, free-floating. I want to feel like I'm typing on a hoverboard.

mrkantz · « **Reply #165 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 17:33:42 »

Finally got to watch the stream and now I'm way more excited for this. A lot more movement than I was imagining, super cool stuff.

Tainado · « **Reply #166 on:** Tue, 16 June 2020, 20:45:50 »

The thick bezel is what drawn me into this ! And MagLev of course !

Hoping to see some unusual color ...for the unusual mounting board

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Oh and +1 Vote for WKL Top option

grundlemere · « **Reply #167 on:** Wed, 17 June 2020, 08:12:39 »

Very interesting mounting! Typing test when?

FlitzDeelman · « **Reply #168 on:** Thu, 18 June 2020, 22:26:53 »

Will Salvun be doing the manufacturing of the GB?

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FlitzDeelman · « **Reply #169 on:** Thu, 18 June 2020, 23:51:04 »

The advantage of designing for the magnets is it forces you to design the keyboard with thicc bezels!

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #170 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:41:17 »

Quote from: FlitzDeelman on Thu, 18 June 2020, 22:26:53

Will Salvun be doing the manufacturing of the GB?

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Salvun will be manufacturing the production version of the board. 2 Rounds of Prototypes have been completed - the latest shown on stream on Sunday just gone (Link below)

Quote from: Tainado on Tue, 16 June 2020, 20:45:50

The thick bezel is what drawn me into this ! And MagLev of course !

Hoping to see some unusual color ...for the unusual mounting board )

Oh and +1 Vote for WKL Top option

Prob not WKL - but Orange is def the 'hero' colourway to run this in, and what the protos were made in.

Quote from: grundlemere on Wed, 17 June 2020, 08:12:39

Very interesting mounting! Typing test when?

So I showed off the movement on the current proto build (link below), but next is to wait on sime final parts in new materials and then to do a full build stream and typing test

Last Sunday I showed off the lodestone prototype v2 on stream. you can see it here:

(timestamp is 29:25 into the stream until 45:04) Movement is shown at 32:27, 35:11, 37:11, 38:30, 39:01 and 45:00

As soon as the final parts arrive, there will be a build stream and typing test. For now the board is on its way to Flex for him to take a look, complete a full build and do some testing.

More news when we have it....

whricom · « **Reply #171 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 18:14:42 »

This board looks STUNNING! It seriously has me interested, and that's saying a lot considering I won't go lower than 75% because I need my F row. Are there any plans in the future for a 75% version of the board? (PLEASE)

I can't look away, it just has me hypnotized!

syke · « **Reply #172 on:** Sat, 20 June 2020, 09:12:46 »

you got my attention

Retne · « **Reply #173 on:** Sat, 20 June 2020, 23:27:07 »

Wow. I thought maglev was a bit of a gimmick when I originally read the IC but after seeing the proto Jae showed off on stream I'm sold. I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these.

L8T · « **Reply #174 on:** Sat, 20 June 2020, 23:59:24 »

Very pretty keyboard with super interesting mounting mechanism. My only issue are the colors, iirc it is orange, lime green and a mystery color. Ill probably end up cerakoting it stormtrooper white or black so it shdnt be that big a deal.

Jinho · « **Reply #175 on:** Sun, 21 June 2020, 05:45:57 »

mounting system is so so so so so cool

even though im not the biggest fan of thicc bezels, im in for this just for the typing experience

UMichHockey · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 23 June 2020, 11:57:17 »

Really excited for this. Hopefully the group buy starts soon and I can get one!

keyboardkrill · « **Reply #177 on:** Thu, 25 June 2020, 01:59:52 »

Hey Jae and Flex, awesome work on this. Always look forward to your updates. Quick question, have you all given any thought to alps compatible pcb & plate for this?

ISOxSwap · « **Reply #178 on:** Thu, 25 June 2020, 16:05:09 »

I really want one! But I feer my wallet won't approve. $:-\$

krikun98 · « **Reply #179 on:** Sun, 28 June 2020, 20:27:42 »

Man, this is awesome. Even the USB plug doesn't restrict the maglev... An incredible amount if thought went into this.
Any plans for other layouts? I'm more of a 40% guy, but I really want to try this mount out.

ken.cult · « **Reply #180 on:** Sun, 28 June 2020, 21:15:47 »

My god. I'm in love with the concept and design of this board. PLEASE make this happen. Would love one in proper British Racing Green but that E-White render is making me drool. Insanely clean design. Well done boys. I will do everything I can to get one of these

Balloz · « **Reply #181 on:** Mon, 29 June 2020, 07:23:53 »

Can't wait to join the GB! Such a beautiful board!

pixelpusher · « **Reply #182 on:** Tue, 21 July 2020, 23:04:20 »

Hey guys. Any more updates for us?

rikercd · « **Reply #183 on:** Tue, 21 July 2020, 23:13:39 »

I demand this. Add me to the demand. Thanks.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #184 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 05:25:13 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Tue, 21 July 2020, 23:04:20

Hey guys. Any more updates for us?

The latest proto is in as per my last post and stream. ATM the board is with Flex for him to test as I had the board for a short while.

Right now thats a slow process as Flex is in the process of QC and shipping of his FLX Virgo board, so I'm keen to give him time and space to keep up his solid work ethic on those boards. We will get back on this as time allows.

FlitzDeelman · « **Reply #185 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 08:11:17 »

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Wed, 22 July 2020, 05:25:13

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Right now thats a slow process as Flex is in the process of QC and shipping of his FLX Virgo board, so I'm keen to give him time and space to keep up his solid work ethic on those boards.
...

Thanks for the update. Things had gone quiet here and on Apogee, so I was preparing to be disappointed. But there's no hurry, as long as it will still happen.

ssmanxman · « **Reply #186 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 11:52:05 »

Finally made an account here just to follow this board. Looks stunning. Can't wait!

thestateofmay · « **Reply #187 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 12:37:37 »

are the bezels super thick to accommodate the magnets?

Also, I favor the design without the top right blocker. Since the bezels are super thick, a blocker on the right stands out very distinctly.

bakuretsu · « **Reply #188 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 13:38:22 »

Quote from: thestateofmay on Wed, 22 July 2020, 12:37:37

are the bezels super thick to accommodate the magnets?

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Mon, 15 June 2020, 06:42:39

Quote from: Clay333 on Sun, 14 June 2020, 19:57:22
I would love to try this mounting system, but can't do the chunky bezels. Hopefully it will turn out good and a more traditional shaped case with a similar mounting system will come out in the future. Good luck.

Bezels are needed for the maglev system - it wouldnt work with our implementation with narrower bezels sadly

:|

thestateofmay · « **Reply #189 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 14:02:48 »

Quote from: bakuretsu on Wed, 22 July 2020, 13:38:22

Quote from: thestateofmay on Wed, 22 July 2020, 12:37:37
are the bezels super thick to accommodate the magnets?

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Mon, 15 June 2020, 06:42:39
Quote from: Clay333 on Sun, 14 June 2020, 19:57:22
I would love to try this mounting system, but can't do the chunky bezels. Hopefully it will turn out good and a more traditional shaped case with a similar mounting system will come out in the future. Good luck.

Bezels are needed for the maglev system - it wouldnt work with our implementation with narrower bezels sadly

:|

I used to day dream about having the perfect keyboard, and in my imaginations, the board had magnetic levitations. Really hope this turns out well.

dmatx1 · « **Reply #190 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 14:05:51 »

Quote from: FlitzDeelman on Wed, 22 July 2020, 08:11:17

Things had gone quiet here and on Apogee, so I was preparing to be disappointed.

Apogee is alive too.

perry4761 · « **Reply #191 on:** Wed, 22 July 2020, 21:06:16 »

take my money already

hottrout · « **Reply #192 on:** Thu, 23 July 2020, 03:19:51 »

Really interesting board and great design. I am looking forward to this when it is available.

FlitzDeelman · « **Reply #193 on:** Thu, 23 July 2020, 08:26:36 »

Quote from: thestateofmay on Wed, 22 July 2020, 14:02:48

I used to day dream about having the perfect keyboard, and in my imaginations, the board had magnetic levitations. Really hope this turns out well.

Was that after watching Back to the Future II?

“GASKETS?! Where we’re going, we don’t need GASKETS!!”

(...except on the top. But those don’t count. So much.)

Can we get a flux capacitor logo? It should go nicely with Gok’s upcoming keyboard KITT (Type K)...

KeebCalmAndCarryOn · « **Reply #194 on:** Thu, 23 July 2020, 08:28:38 »

Definitely interested.

Llamakob · « **Reply #195 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 04:18:28 »

Having been lurking around for a while on this board I must say that the design has really grown on me. Probably in for one when GB comes around.

Arcitan · « **Reply #196 on:** Thu, 13 August 2020, 23:12:13 »

Incredible stuff. The typing experience must be insane. I'm in!

XHE · « **Reply #197 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 13:54:44 »

Oh yeah, so in!

Nlvek · « **Reply #198 on:** Fri, 14 August 2020, 20:20:37 »

Wow! Hype for a typing test.

santela · « **Reply #199 on:** Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:45:11 »

Just watched the stream, I am extremely impressed! This is probably the most interesting board I have seen. I really hope the GB will be unlimited so I'll get to try this innovative mounting method and the new typing experience.

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Author Topic: [IC] Lodestone - a Gasket and MagLev mount 65% - Prototypes in Production (Read 131468 times)