Author Topic: [IC] Minitomic - Update april 17th (happening pretty soon!) (Read 43978 times)

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #50 on:** Fri, 26 October 2018, 23:30:42 »

Or how about my favorite decepticon, Starscream.

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Spoopi · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 13:41:09 »

Do you have any plans to do a hhkb style layout option? Also theres the gasket fad going around right now

laserbeamspewpew · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 14:15:32 »

HHKB?

holtenc · « **Reply #53 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 21:36:36 »

Nice. I'll have to keep an eye out for this.

MMKB · « **Reply #54 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:06:49 »

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Fri, 26 October 2018, 18:19:03

Believe this is the best bet, an image of the available layouts on the PCB
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Personally, this is the 40% layout that makes the most sense. Would be very cool to have HHKB style blockers.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:12:53 »

Quote from: MMKB on Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:06:49

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Fri, 26 October 2018, 18:19:03
Believe this is the best bet, an image of the available layouts on the PCB
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Personally, this is the 40% layout that makes the most sense. Would be very cool to have HHKB style blockers.

I agree too, but don’t believe the OP is interested in offering an additional case option.

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MMKB · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:15:12 »

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:12:53

Quote from: MMKB on Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:06:49
Quote from: William_S_Jones on Fri, 26 October 2018, 18:19:03
Believe this is the best bet, an image of the available layouts on the PCB
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Personally, this is the 40% layout that makes the most sense. Would be very cool to have HHKB style blockers.
I agree too, but don’t believe the OP is interested in offering an additional case option.

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I don’t think so either. Hard to redesign the case at the moment. Unless it’s JD45 style — plate without two corners

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #57 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:40:06 »

Yeah, I’m fine w/ this though, Also, if extras can be ordered, we could order an additional PCB, and create a custom HHKB type Case w/ a plate that covers the corners...

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. · « **Reply #58 on:** Sun, 28 October 2018, 07:39:36 »

I have updated the OP to reflect the latest changes. Let me know what you think! Also, there will not be a blockered version.

Fabi · « **Reply #59 on:** Sun, 28 October 2018, 09:32:04 »

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:40:06

Yeah, I’m fine w/ this though, Also, if extras can be ordered, we could order an additional PCB, and create a custom HHKB type Case w/ a plate that covers the corners...

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Something like this?

Don't mind the colors by the way

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #60 on:** Sun, 28 October 2018, 10:23:31 »

Quote from: Fabi on Sun, 28 October 2018, 09:32:04

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:40:06
Yeah, I’m fine w/ this though, Also, if extras can be ordered, we could order an additional PCB, and create a custom HHKB type Case w/ a plate that covers the corners...

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Something like this?

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Don't mind the colors by the way ;)

Yes, like that, & love that keycap colorway....Looks like a future GB!!!

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Fabi · « **Reply #61 on:** Sun, 28 October 2018, 10:38:28 »

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Sun, 28 October 2018, 10:23:31

Looks like a future GB!!!

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Well, you never know

elfick · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 31 October 2018, 21:10:55 »

It looks like the PCB mounts are the same as the JD45, is that the case?

. · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 00:03:47 »

Quote from: elfick on Wed, 31 October 2018, 21:10:55

It looks like the PCB mounts are the same as the JD45, is that the case?

No, because the switch spacing is different.

tex_live_utility · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 13 November 2018, 17:37:18 »

Design is great, price is great. Count me in.

tehbuffcow · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 13 November 2018, 22:05:26 »

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The Minitomic is a 45% staggered keyboard which I've been working on over the last few months.
Before getting a prototype made and opening a group buy, I'd like to get your feedback on the design.

Some information:
- Tray mounted design with 8 mounting points
- High profile one piece anodized aluminium case
- QMK compatible PCB
- Brass or aluminium 1.5mm plate
- European switch spacing^tm (19mm)
- USB-C Connector
- Angle of 5 degrees
- Capslock indicator under tab key
- Reset button under left shift key
- Fully designed by me ;D

Anodization colors are to be determined, but will likely include black, silver and dark gray.
The price will hopefully be around 100-150 USD for a kit which includes a case, pcb and plate.

Supported layouts
These are the supported layouts right now, but let me know if you think it's missing something! KLE link

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More renders

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Thanks to janglad for the render at the top of this post
The keyset shown is DSA Just Beige by PrimeKB.

Would we be able to replace the 1.25Rshift and 1u key with a standard single 2.25u Rshift?

tentboy · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 14 November 2018, 12:25:12 »

I love it, think i may pick this up for my first under 60% board.

any idea on timeline for GB?

asdflkweoiaf23452 · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:41:27 »

I'm in.

futurecrime · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:59:02 »

Don't know if you saw these Janglad renders in the GMK DMG IC.

Abec13 · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 20 November 2018, 00:45:26 »

Consider me interested. I like the minivan but I want a full spacebar, they sound nicer. And the JD45 has no angle.

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goto-bus-stop · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 20 November 2018, 15:22:02 »

This looks great! I'm very interested in 4x% that can fit a Dvorak bottom row lol

Jkshowman · « **Reply #71 on:** Sun, 25 November 2018, 06:59:25 »

Oh man, does it support screw in feet for an angle?

Edit: saw the 5 degrees... please take my money...

gabetjh · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 26 November 2018, 01:24:33 »

im in!

MMKB · « **Reply #73 on:** Sat, 01 December 2018, 02:09:50 »

Quote from: maartenwut on Thu, 01 November 2018, 00:03:47

Quote from: elfick on Wed, 31 October 2018, 21:10:55
It looks like the PCB mounts are the same as the JD45, is that the case?
No, because the switch spacing is different.

Curious to know why switch spacing is different. Is JD45's slightly wider?

Honestly a must buy for me if JD45-style blockers could be an option. I hope that’s not too niche. Let me know if anyone thinks the same.

Jkshowman · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 01 December 2018, 03:26:49 »

just got a minivan, so excited to get this for dat USB C experience

tex_live_utility · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 01 December 2018, 16:31:17 »

Quote from: futurecrime on Fri, 16 November 2018, 09:59:02

Don't know if you saw these Janglad renders in the GMK DMG IC.

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This is one of the things that sold me on DMG. Looks really nice.

salasource · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 04 December 2018, 07:00:25 »

Blocked bottom row like JD45 would have been perfect. But this still seems like a good alternative for high profile JD45. Definitely interested!!!

MMKB · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 04 December 2018, 11:49:36 »

Quote from: maartenwut on Thu, 01 November 2018, 00:03:47

Quote from: elfick on Wed, 31 October 2018, 21:10:55
It looks like the PCB mounts are the same as the JD45, is that the case?
No, because the switch spacing is different.

Could you elaborate how the spacing differs? Thanks!

tentboy · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 04 December 2018, 12:09:43 »

any updates on this? I eagerly check this thread all the time

Teedacus · « **Reply #79 on:** Tue, 04 December 2018, 12:17:54 »

Quote from: MMKB on Tue, 04 December 2018, 11:49:36

Quote from: maartenwut on Thu, 01 November 2018, 00:03:47
Quote from: elfick on Wed, 31 October 2018, 21:10:55
It looks like the PCB mounts are the same as the JD45, is that the case?
No, because the switch spacing is different.

Could you elaborate how the spacing differs? Thanks!

I think it's because the Minitomic uses 19mm spacing, and the JD45 probably uses 19.05mm spacing.

MMKB · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 04 December 2018, 15:57:00 »

Quote from: Teedacus on Tue, 04 December 2018, 12:17:54

Quote from: MMKB on Tue, 04 December 2018, 11:49:36
Quote from: maartenwut on Thu, 01 November 2018, 00:03:47
Quote from: elfick on Wed, 31 October 2018, 21:10:55
It looks like the PCB mounts are the same as the JD45, is that the case?
No, because the switch spacing is different.

Could you elaborate how the spacing differs? Thanks!

I think it's because the Minitomic uses 19mm spacing, and the JD45 probably uses 19.05mm spacing.

If that's the case, I'd love to see some standard 45% PCB really -- I know I'm asking too much

but it would benefit a lot from interchangeable parts just like GH60.

. · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 04 December 2018, 17:49:49 »

Quote from: MMKB on Tue, 04 December 2018, 15:57:00

If that's the case, I'd love to see some standard 45% PCB really -- I know I'm asking too much but it would benefit a lot from interchangeable parts just like GH60.

There is no standard for anything besides 60% unfortunately.

salasource · « **Reply #82 on:** Mon, 07 January 2019, 03:25:44 »

Any news?
Out of all 40+% keeps in interest check phase, this is the most promising one because prelude has non standard stagger and lynx l50 will not support 6.25 spacebar.

. · « **Reply #83 on:** Mon, 07 January 2019, 17:40:46 »

Quote from: salasource on Mon, 07 January 2019, 03:25:44

Any news?
Out of all 40+% keeps in interest check phase, this is the most promising one because prelude has non standard stagger and lynx l50 will not support 6.25 spacebar.

I should be getting a few prototypes soon.

audiosl4ve · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 13:11:08 »

we're waiting

Obe · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 23 January 2019, 17:43:57 »

When can we expect a gb?

Agpatel · « **Reply #86 on:** Mon, 28 January 2019, 00:20:04 »

Look forward to this possibly being my first 40%

audiosl4ve · « **Reply #87 on:** Mon, 28 January 2019, 00:25:06 »

Quote from: Agpatel on Mon, 28 January 2019, 00:20:04

Look forward to this possibly being my first 40%

You mean 45%?

Agpatel · « **Reply #88 on:** Mon, 28 January 2019, 10:33:51 »

Well that is it now - I can no longer be apart of this GB once it goes live /s/. I should say my first 40-45% keyboard....

Abec13 · « **Reply #89 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 01:27:40 »

Minivan buy coming up, would rather have this, but based on the low volume of people on this thread, can't see it happening anytime soon?

. · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 01:28:56 »

Prototypes are in the works

audiosl4ve · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 05:04:17 »

Wowo nice nice. Can't wait!

Hedgey · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 08:24:10 »

I'm in for this.

crd · « **Reply #93 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 11:14:05 »

This will definitely be my first sub-60

OnceSavedGaming · « **Reply #94 on:** Tue, 19 February 2019, 17:50:42 »

This is another simple 45% that I feel like I need

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salasource · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 21 February 2019, 08:01:02 »

Any eta on the prototypes? In my mind 45% is the most comfortable to use.

CrazyNun · « **Reply #96 on:** Thu, 21 February 2019, 14:45:03 »

V interested

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #97 on:** Thu, 21 February 2019, 18:02:25 »

Quote from: salasource on Thu, 21 February 2019, 08:01:02

Any eta on the prototypes? In my mind 45% is the most comfortable to use.
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Nice keyset!!

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Jkshowman · « **Reply #98 on:** Thu, 21 February 2019, 18:47:30 »

following this very closely!

. · « **Reply #99 on:** Sat, 02 March 2019, 06:47:04 »

I've decided to kill support for in switch leds because

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**** leds lol

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Author Topic: [IC] Minitomic - Update april 17th (happening pretty soon!) (Read 43978 times)