What method are you planning to use for hotswap? (ie, kaihl, millmax, etc) Will the switches be north or south facing?
Is the USB connector on the top left or left side of the board? Does that make sense?
Congrats on moving to the IC! :thumb:
Looks like nobody mentioned the gap between the keycaps and the case. Do you think it's a little too wide?
I'm not that big of a fan of crazy colors, but maybe you could look at textured powdercoating?
I have a Deskcandy 60% case with some beautiful textured red powdercoat. Problem is, I don't really have any keysets that match the red, and probably never will...
I would be a really big fan of darker, more nature-oriented colors with texture. Forest Green, browns, stone grey, etc.
The endgame replacement for my Daisy.
I'm not that big of a fan of crazy colors, but maybe you could look at textured powdercoating?
I have a Deskcandy 60% case with some beautiful textured red powdercoat. Problem is, I don't really have any keysets that match the red, and probably never will...
I would be a really big fan of darker, more nature-oriented colors with texture. Forest Green, browns, stone grey, etc.
I'm not that big of a fan of crazy colors, but maybe you could look at textured powdercoating?
I have a Deskcandy 60% case with some beautiful textured red powdercoat. Problem is, I don't really have any keysets that match the red, and probably never will...
I would be a really big fan of darker, more nature-oriented colors with texture. Forest Green, browns, stone grey, etc.
mmmmmmmmm. Something like this?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/xYXem8M.png)
i'd be very interested in the hhkb layout version if there will be one
a matte forest green type color would be so nice.
I'm not that big of a fan of crazy colors, but maybe you could look at textured powdercoating?
I have a Deskcandy 60% case with some beautiful textured red powdercoat. Problem is, I don't really have any keysets that match the red, and probably never will...
I would be a really big fan of darker, more nature-oriented colors with texture. Forest Green, browns, stone grey, etc.
mmmmmmmmm. Something like this?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/xYXem8M.png)
self promotion at its best
that said, looking forward to this board
protos looking cool
Does the HHKB layout PCB have optional sockets for the areas that would be covered by the cutout? I prefer *something* about that general layout, but idk what.
The ortho option hinted at also piques my interest. Are there any updates on that?
a matte forest green type color would be so nice.
I'm not that big of a fan of crazy colors, but maybe you could look at textured powdercoating?
I have a Deskcandy 60% case with some beautiful textured red powdercoat. Problem is, I don't really have any keysets that match the red, and probably never will...
I would be a really big fan of darker, more nature-oriented colors with texture. Forest Green, browns, stone grey, etc.
mmmmmmmmm. Something like this?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/xYXem8M.png)
Love, love, love. How about like a pale yellow?
Love, love, love. How about like a pale yellow?
When you say pale yellow, do you mean like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/291/wheatland-with-clear-vision-top-coat-3-thumbnail.jpg??size=170), or maybe like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/130/ral-1016-and-polar-white-1-thumbnail.jpg??size=170)?
Love, love, love. How about like a pale yellow?
When you say pale yellow, do you mean like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/291/wheatland-with-clear-vision-top-coat-3-thumbnail.jpg??size=170), or maybe like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/130/ral-1016-and-polar-white-1-thumbnail.jpg??size=170)?
I was thinking closer to the wheatland. Not sure if that'd be a popular choice, but I don't remember seeing any keyboards using that color.
Could you do a pearlescent dark purple or navy? Or any pearlescent color? Because that would be sick, I mean, I'll probably get in on this regardless of color options.
Love, love, love. How about like a pale yellow?
When you say pale yellow, do you mean like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/291/wheatland-with-clear-vision-top-coat-3-thumbnail.jpg??size=170), or maybe like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/130/ral-1016-and-polar-white-1-thumbnail.jpg??size=170)?
I was thinking closer to the wheatland. Not sure if that'd be a popular choice, but I don't remember seeing any keyboards using that color.
I agree, I've never seen a color like that before on a keyboard. Maybe I'll open up a "custom color" option and let folks go nuts?Could you do a pearlescent dark purple or navy? Or any pearlescent color? Because that would be sick, I mean, I'll probably get in on this regardless of color options.
I've found it's hard to get a pearlescent effect on a keyboard because a) there isn't enough material on the part to achieve that effect across an axis and b) it's a bit error-prone and labor-intensive to get the perfect mix and have it appear correct on the part.
I did do a custom one-off treatment with a Chameleon Violet topcoat (https://www.panc.co/uploads/4/0/3/7/4037410/mystic-purple-with-sparkle-topcoat_orig.jpg), which I thought came out really cool. It's not exactly pearlescent, but it's a nice finish nonetheless.
GB is going to get rocking very soon, just waiting for a few more numbers on case and plate quantities and then we're off to the races. :thumb:
Love, love, love. How about like a pale yellow?
When you say pale yellow, do you mean like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/291/wheatland-with-clear-vision-top-coat-3-thumbnail.jpg??size=170), or maybe like this (https://images.nicindustries.com/prismatic/projects/130/ral-1016-and-polar-white-1-thumbnail.jpg??size=170)?
I was thinking closer to the wheatland. Not sure if that'd be a popular choice, but I don't remember seeing any keyboards using that color.
I agree, I've never seen a color like that before on a keyboard. Maybe I'll open up a "custom color" option and let folks go nuts?Could you do a pearlescent dark purple or navy? Or any pearlescent color? Because that would be sick, I mean, I'll probably get in on this regardless of color options.
I've found it's hard to get a pearlescent effect on a keyboard because a) there isn't enough material on the part to achieve that effect across an axis and b) it's a bit error-prone and labor-intensive to get the perfect mix and have it appear correct on the part.
I did do a custom one-off treatment with a Chameleon Violet topcoat (https://www.panc.co/uploads/4/0/3/7/4037410/mystic-purple-with-sparkle-topcoat_orig.jpg), which I thought came out really cool. It's not exactly pearlescent, but it's a nice finish nonetheless.
GB is going to get rocking very soon, just waiting for a few more numbers on case and plate quantities and then we're off to the races. :thumb:
Exciting! :) Forgive my ignorance, but are you considering the custom color option because it's easier to allow with powder coat? I assumed it was costly to have orders of many different colors.
Will there be a split spacebar option for sebright?
Why are spacebars so crooked (sry if it's idiotic quiestion)?
It looks really cool. Love the layout :thumb:
Great idea ;) I always keep the boxes from my keyboards for when I decide to sell them on, this would be greatly appreciated.
Is the ortho PCB also going to be hotswap?
... and pls offer an aluminum or polycarb plate, pls and thank you.
Great looking keyboard, this thing has been a long time coming so congrats on getting to the "formal IC stage". Case looks great, 4 degree angle should be very comfortable, and the price is reasonable.
That said... I'd prefer a non-hotswap option, and a plate option other than stainless steel (e.g. aluminum). Not sure how set-in-stone those decisions are for you, or maybe everyone else wants those things and I'm in the minority. At least if the plate files published someone could get their own made.
Would also be interested if those resin 1.25u R3 keys went on sale again. I've been happily using mine for a while now and would love to pick up another one or two.
Is the ortholinear layout support finalised to the two posted above?
It's cool that there's support for the Sebright's blockers, but I couldn't deal with a three key bottom row. If the 7u space were split to e.g. 1/2.25/2.75/1 would that be too Swiss cheesed on the PCB?