Author Topic: [GB] H7 (173% PCBs) (Hyper 7) R2 - GB Completed (Read 48910 times)

Jae-3soteric · « **on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 09:41:33 »

Welcome to the official Group Buy for the Hyper 7 inspired H7 (173%) PCB.

The buy will run for 7 days or until 30 orders have been met - due to the size we have to hand solder these and any more will likely cause timescales to overrun. If we still have significant demand we will run a Round 3 as well using the R2 design.

The interest check showed a number of people would be interested in a CNC case design - so this is continuing with Xondat in parallel but no further news on that front at the moment.

I'll also share the files for the wooden floating case design once the GB concludes - I have dimensions for the R1 PCB but as things are changing for R2 I'll need to re-draft once I have the first PCBs on hand.

Changes from R1:
- Moved to three rows on the top daughter-board to closer match the original vision.
- Re-aligned mount points
- Some slight routing changes to accommodate 'Function' and 'Mode' LEDs for those two layers
- PCBs will be Blue in colour

Pricing as follows:

PCB production, components & soldering (still requires switches and LEDs) - £120
Optional Steel laser cut plate with Mounting points (2 piece - one for the main board and one for the daughter board) - £100

****Packaging is included, but shipping will be requested once production has been completed and all boards are on hand.

Production is likely to take 4 - 6 weeks, and on this thread there will be a link to the plan and sequence of events which I'll update each week.

Email address must be your valid invoicing address for PayPal.

Entry form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xoZ78QQRttF5ufj4Dkvv5CPBwcUvrkJhwjLfTNq_5gM

Pictures from R1: https://imgur.com/a/WYwi5

IC link: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94282.msg2573429#msg2573429

Timeline: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KFGsbgjQ80K1KrMycLISsef8O6CjZUPpNPQmlKeo6Dg/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks again to 7Bit for the original theorised board and the Round 6 GB, and /u/Yiancar for being my wingman and PCB guru.

If you have any questions please post here

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11/03 - Now closed at 40 PCBs in total - R3 is being planned. Invoicing will begin tomorrow once I've finalised all details.

any questions just let me know!!

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12/03 - ~~Invoices are now going out!~~ All invoices issued - 38% paid

added KLE -

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14/03 - 60% paid!!

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16/03 - final day for invoice to be paid by 10pm Uk time - currently sat at 65% of payments complete. Final reminders have now been sent

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17/03 - The good news all orders are in! About ten people dropped out of the GB or didn't complete the invoice, so technically we didn't make MOQ - but - I'm going to personally fund the rest (pls don't tell the missus as its her wedding dress fund!!).

As such the orders for both PCB's and Plates will be submitted and paid over the weekends.

Once these have been paid for I'll drop another update out to confirm and update the plan:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KFGsbgjQ80K1KrMycLISsef8O6CjZUPpNPQmlKeo6Dg/edit?usp=sharing

Invoicing for shipping will begin once I've received the parts and tested them. the shipping will be done in a bulk job lot and all go out in one day.

If anyone is thinking of attending the MKUK Meetup in May, and I have all the parts by then (which I'm really hoping to!) then we can arrange a handover there

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28/03/2018 - PCBs are well into production at the moment, and Plates have just started. Work has also commenced on the revised QMK port for the new layout and pin position as well as the actual keymap as well. Plan has been updated.

Signature · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 12:56:29 »

Approved

futurecrime · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 14:55:23 »

I'm not gonna get in on this but I cannot wait to see some more H7 builds, with a Xondat case no less. Gonna be all kinds of wonderful. GLWGB.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 14:59:27 »

Quote from: futurecrime on Sat, 10 March 2018, 14:55:23

I'm not gonna get in on this but I cannot wait to see some more H7 builds, with a Xondat case no less. Gonna be all kinds of wonderful. GLWGB.

Thanks man

I still want your ST!!

Xondat is literally looking at the case as we speak and Oblotzky has also kindly offered some renders as well - here’s to hoping we can keep improving and iterating!!

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ChrisSwires · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 15:38:23 »

Really not my format. But tbh. Basically way too awesome to miss out on.

I say not my format. I guess there's only a few people that have tried...

ojrask · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 16:46:47 »

For this, you probably need negative firmware layers just to find uses for all the keys.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 17:31:59 »

Quote from: ChrisSwires on Sat, 10 March 2018, 15:38:23

Really not my format. But tbh. Basically way too awesome to miss out on.

I say not my format. I guess there's only a few people that have tried...

Its only a tiny bit different, like 24u wider...

Quote from: ojrask on Sat, 10 March 2018, 16:46:47

For this, you probably need negative firmware layers just to find uses for all the keys.

Ha - actually just over 9 layers to try and emulate all the original space-cadet functions...

jdcarpe · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 18:59:21 »

Oh, I wish I could afford this. Too much going on right now, but I love large keyboards like this.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 19:30:55 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 10 March 2018, 18:59:21

Oh, I wish I could afford this. Too much going on right now, but I love large keyboards like this.

Not to worry man - I know how it is when you want to join all the projects!

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 10 March 2018, 20:23:41 »

I'm off to bed now as its 2.30am, but its really close to hitting the 30 number (29 as I type) if there are any names on the list after I'll extend the numbers to whatever the total is when I wake up on Sunday

Thanks for making this happen folks!!!

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 11 March 2018, 08:10:07 »

Now closed at 40 PCBs in total - R3 is being planned. Invoicing will begin tomorrow once I've finalised all details.

any questions just let me know!!

Jon

xondat · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 11 March 2018, 11:25:29 »

Damn! Yiancar has a lot of work to do

)

Hopefully don't mind me teasing this

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 11 March 2018, 11:57:23 »

Quote from: xondat on Sun, 11 March 2018, 11:25:29

Damn! Yiancar has a lot of work to do )

Hopefully don't mind me teasing this

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Not at all - I'm hoping we will have some full on case designs soon!! Thanks again man :)

pvd · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 11 March 2018, 12:58:28 »

Will this theoretical xondat case be compatible with the SS plate included in the GB? I ordered a plate, but I’m wondering if that was a mistake

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 11 March 2018, 13:05:49 »

Quote from: pvd on Sun, 11 March 2018, 12:58:28

Will this theoretical xondat case be compatible with the SS plate included in the GB? I ordered a plate, but I’m wondering if that was a mistake

No, Xondats case would be top mounted I suspect, these plates are designed to keep the switches aligned in the floating model design.

If Xondats case does complete it will be a significant amount of time away and likely a large cost as well. Either way if you need to change your order you have about 15 hours till I start invoicing

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 06:43:21 »

All invoices have now been sent out. Drop me a note if you have any concerns / queries.

Jon

clik_clak · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 13:24:24 »

Is there a keyboard editor with the key sizes by chance?

Additionally, is there any plans to come up with a GB to fill the keycaps? Trying to figure out what kits and how many of each to fill this board is making my head spin.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 15:43:51 »

Quote from: clik_clak on Mon, 12 March 2018, 13:24:24

Is there a keyboard editor with the key sizes by chance?

Additionally, is there any plans to come up with a GB to fill the keycaps? Trying to figure out what kits and how many of each to fill this board is making my head spin.

Yeah. I have a KlE file I can share. Gimme a couple of hours to get home and I’ll post it up

In terms of keycaps I’m looking at a potential DCS run, and have asked 7bit to add the keycaps into his next round as well.

Some people have messaged me with plans to do vomit sets and otherwise - and one guy has already mocked up a full DSA set.

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Sylvestyeo · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:16:21 »

Quick question, understand that the 2u keycaps don't have stabs and are actually double switches? Is this correct? this would mean we'd need custom keycaps for those as well?

Yeah i know this is a highly custom keyboard, just would like to check what are the parts required to get this keeb functioning. Thanks!

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:18:13 »

Quote from: Sylvestyeo on Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:16:21

Quick question, understand that the 2u keycaps don't have stabs and are actually double switches? Is this correct? this would mean we'd need custom keycaps for those as well?

Yeah i know this is a highly custom keyboard, just would like to check what are the parts required to get this keeb functioning. Thanks!

Correct they are 2u caps with double switches underneath called POS caps - SP sells blank 2u POS caps on PMK (at least they did not sure if they are still there) and you can also get them in DSA and DCS. I'm not sure about cherry profile

clik_clak · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:21:32 »

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Mon, 12 March 2018, 15:43:51

Quote from: clik_clak on Mon, 12 March 2018, 13:24:24
Is there a keyboard editor with the key sizes by chance?

Additionally, is there any plans to come up with a GB to fill the keycaps? Trying to figure out what kits and how many of each to fill this board is making my head spin.
Yeah. I have a KlE file I can share. Gimme a couple of hours to get home and I’ll post it up

In terms of keycaps I’m looking at a potential DCS run, and have asked 7bit to add the keycaps into his next round as well.

Some people have messaged me with plans to do vomit sets and otherwise - and one guy has already mocked up a full DSA set.

Sounds good! Can't wait to see the KLE! Making the keycaps as easy as possible will help a ton of people out I'm sure!

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:35:05 »

Quote from: clik_clak on Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:21:32

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Mon, 12 March 2018, 15:43:51
Quote from: clik_clak on Mon, 12 March 2018, 13:24:24
Is there a keyboard editor with the key sizes by chance?

Additionally, is there any plans to come up with a GB to fill the keycaps? Trying to figure out what kits and how many of each to fill this board is making my head spin.
Yeah. I have a KlE file I can share. Gimme a couple of hours to get home and I’ll post it up

In terms of keycaps I’m looking at a potential DCS run, and have asked 7bit to add the keycaps into his next round as well.

Some people have messaged me with plans to do vomit sets and otherwise - and one guy has already mocked up a full DSA set.

Sounds good! Can't wait to see the KLE! Making the keycaps as easy as possible will help a ton of people out I'm sure!

Just as I dug it out!!

Here is the KLE

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 12 March 2018, 20:23:09 »

Quote from: Sylvestyeo on Mon, 12 March 2018, 18:16:21

Quick question, understand that the 2u keycaps don't have stabs and are actually double switches? Is this correct? this would mean we'd need custom keycaps for those as well?

Yeah i know this is a highly custom keyboard, just would like to check what are the parts required to get this keeb functioning. Thanks!

I’m also conscious I forgot to mention that all the switches can be used as 1u as well. It’s disabled for the leftmost switch on each 2u set on qmk but you could easily fill it full of 1u caps and edit the keymap

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 16:56:23 »

Just a quick update - about 60% of funds now received. Deadline is Friday for those still to pay

BlindAssassin111 · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 17:00:59 »

Dear god that is a massive ****ing keyboard...That makes my Omnikey look like a small form factor board...

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 06:29:52 »

Quote from: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 17:00:59

Dear god that is a massive ****ing keyboard...That makes my Omnikey look like a small form factor board...

It takes some getting used to and I have to remind myself of the Macro's on the top layer...

unmuscular_michael · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 11:07:42 »

Paid this morning. No idea where I'll find a keycap set for it though :/

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 13:15:23 »

So at the moment we have about 65% of invoices paid, and about 5% have dropped out. Just a reminder that the deadline for paying invoices is 10pm tonight UK time - thats about 4 hours from the posting of this message - I'll send another reminder out via email to the participants yet to complete their invoices shortly as well

all the best!!

Jon

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 07:15:18 »

The good news all orders are in! About ten people dropped out of the GB or didn't complete the invoice, so technically we didn't make MOQ - but - I'm going to personally fund the rest (pls don't tell the missus as its her wedding dress fund!!).

As such the orders for both PCB's and Plates will be submitted and paid over the weekends.

Once these have been paid for I'll drop another update out to confirm and update the plan:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KFGsbgjQ80K1KrMycLISsef8O6CjZUPpNPQmlKeo6Dg/edit?usp=sharing

Invoicing for shipping will begin once I've received the parts and tested them. the shipping will be done in a bulk job lot and all go out in one day.

If anyone is thinking of attending the MKUK Meetup in May, and I have all the parts by then (which I'm really hoping to!) then we can arrange a handover there

helpful · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 23 March 2018, 22:32:29 »

Seeing this GB now, are the Keycaps going to be sold one day? Or are there compatible keycaps set?

ihalatch · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16 »

I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:34:36 »

Quote from: helpful on Fri, 23 March 2018, 22:32:29

Seeing this GB now, are the Keycaps going to be sold one day? Or are there compatible keycaps set?

Apologies, missed your post! I’ve asked 7bit via PM if he is interested but no answer as yet.

That being said if there is no takers I’m thinking of running a compatible set in DCS profile potentially

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22 »

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16

I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 16:40:17 »

Just a quick update to say that the PCBs are well into production at the moment, and Plates have just started. Work has also commenced on the revised QMK port for the new layout and pin position as well as the actual keymap as well. Plan has been updated, but currently on track.

ihalatch · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 20:13:47 »

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16
I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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Thanks Jon, I somehow missed this one despite filling in the IC form

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 20:19:40 »

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22

Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16
I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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I can't believe I missed this GB. I was waiting intently on the IC thread. Can you please add me to the extras list as well?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 23:20:39 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 28 March 2018, 20:19:40

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22
Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16
I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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I can't believe I missed this GB. I was waiting intently on the IC thread. Can you please add me to the extras list as well?

Yep. All added but it will go in order of those that have asked

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UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 30 March 2018, 06:49:00 »

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 23:20:39

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 28 March 2018, 20:19:40
Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22
Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16
I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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I can't believe I missed this GB. I was waiting intently on the IC thread. Can you please add me to the extras list as well?

Yep. All added but it will go in order of those that have asked

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Sounds reasonable. Thank ya!

RavenPanther · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 08 April 2018, 01:42:20 »

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 23:20:39

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 28 March 2018, 20:19:40
Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22
Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16
I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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I can't believe I missed this GB. I was waiting intently on the IC thread. Can you please add me to the extras list as well?

Yep. All added but it will go in order of those that have asked

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Late to the party, you were even kind enough to email about it when this started and I somehow missed it. Could I get on that list, too?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 08 April 2018, 16:11:14 »

Quote from: RavenPanther on Sun, 08 April 2018, 01:42:20

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 23:20:39
Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 28 March 2018, 20:19:40
Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Wed, 28 March 2018, 14:35:22
Quote from: ihalatch on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:20:16
I'd like to buy one. Is it too late to join?

I’m afraid so, but there may be a couple of extras at the end. I’ll add you to my list.

Failing that there will be an R3 after this one has finished.

Jon

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I can't believe I missed this GB. I was waiting intently on the IC thread. Can you please add me to the extras list as well?

Yep. All added but it will go in order of those that have asked

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Late to the party, you were even kind enough to email about it when this started and I somehow missed it. Could I get on that list, too?

Added you to the list!

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 28 May 2018, 18:17:12 »

Just a quick update on this:

I’m finally back from wedding/honeymoon and have this weekend just got hosting the UK Leeds meetup out of the way

All the PCBs and plates are at mine now and are sorted and sat on my desk. It weighs a ton and I’m worried for my desks safety...

Next step is to clean the plates down as they are mild steel, so don’t come cleaned from the factory, and once done I’ll clearcoat for those that have asked.

The PCBs have all been joined together (mainboard to daughterboard) and are currently going through QC and programming.

We have a revised base qmk keymap installed, and Work is still underway by Bit-shifter to optimise my original keyset and make the changes to support the different rows from R1.

Next steps are to await delivery of the individual shipping boxes, clean up the plates and send out shipping invoices. Once half the invoices are paid, I’ll ship those, then the second lot once all payments are completed. Shipping will be priced based on your actual weight and contents as a few people (looking at you Olivia!!) have some extra items being included.

I’ll post another update prior to shipping invoices going out but I’m hoping I can start that process next weekend.

Jon

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clik_clak · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 11 June 2018, 08:57:55 »

Any more updates? Been a couple weeks since we've heard from you.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 11 June 2018, 09:19:37 »

Quote from: clik_clak on Mon, 11 June 2018, 08:57:55

Any more updates? Been a couple weeks since we've heard from you.

The Custom boxes have finally been shipped and I’m about 25% of the way through cleaning up the plates etc. I had planned on sending an update out this weekend as I travel during the week for work. As soon as I’ve got the plates ready (hopefully this weekend) and the boxes (hopefully Thursday looking at tracking) I can start the shipping invoices.

In parallel, the QMK files should be ready and added to the repo in the next few days too. Bit-shifter is just finishing up the much simplified keymap file to make it more manageable.

Apologies again for the delays in responding - been a few busy weeks in my personal life with wedding, holidays, running the Leeds meetup and Work - but I’m always happy to provide an update if anyone wants/ needs one

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UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 21 July 2018, 20:57:35 »

Any word on extras? Doesn't look like there's been an update in quite a while.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 22 July 2018, 02:38:45 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sat, 21 July 2018, 20:57:35

Any word on extras? Doesn't look like there's been an update in quite a while.

Everything is being shipped this week and next - its not looking likely for extras, but I've had a ton of interest so once these are all out an IC will be up for R3.

Most of my updates are to my fellow GB'ers by e-mail as I can't access GH from work etc, and it relies on me being at home to post here - I'll add the latest update in that went out yesterday tho underneath this post.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 22 July 2018, 02:40:29 »

The good:

ALL PCB's are packed!
The Keymap is written and so are all the macros! - they just need functions attributed (more on that in a second).
Those of you that just ordered PCB's - Invoices will be out within the next 36 hours for shipping.
Those of you that ordered plates and PCBs - invoices will drip through over the next week as I pack your plate with your PCB orders.

The actions needed:
Folks, I need to finalise the keymap with bitshifter this week (the man is a legend)- so need as many of you as possible to complete two things:

This strawpoll to tell me the OS you use so we can create accurate keymaps where needed - https://strawpoll.com/1f8gzddz
This google sheet looking at some of the stranger H7 keys and their functions, my suggestions and intentions are in the proposed column - please add your thoughts to a free column to the right hand side. The most popular options will be added - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FK1x5JXl949LTbsqWekOCtrGApXewngF1PNeiqZt8KI/edit?usp=sharing

Once finalised we will push this to QMK directly - so you'll be able to flash the final versions of the keymaps yourselves, relevant to your OS.

The getting better:

Whilst all the plates are drilled and clear-coated or primered, the paint has highlighted that my de-burring hasn't been great, so I'm tackling the afflicted plates with my new de-burring tool to make sure there are no sharp edges.
This WILL be completed on Sunday - I've booked the whole day out with the wife to get this done.

The bad:

Pretty soon I'm not going to have a reason to send out these updates!!

The next steps:

Finish the plates - due by Sunday
Invoice PCB only orders - due by sunday
Invoice pcb and plate orders - due within the next week
Arrange shipping - as soon as 50% of shipping invoices are paid
Write a guide on enabling Unicode in Windows - for the next update
Share my design for a wooden floating case - by next weekend
Pull request the keymap to QMK - by next weekend

Final notes:
I know my timelines and estimates have been a little off - and I want to offer my sincerest apologies and thanks for you all bearing with me whilst we undertake this endeavour together

I'm truly honoured to share this crazy contraption with you guys, and I hope you will love it as much as I do. I can't wait to see the masterpieces you'll all create.

As always, any queries, questions, address changes or otherwise - please ping me and let me know.

ihalatch · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 22 July 2018, 21:34:26 »

Quote from: Jon_Flynn on Sun, 22 July 2018, 02:38:45

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sat, 21 July 2018, 20:57:35
Any word on extras? Doesn't look like there's been an update in quite a while.

Everything is being shipped this week and next - its not looking likely for extras, but I've had a ton of interest so once these are all out an IC will be up for R3.

Most of my updates are to my fellow GB'ers by e-mail as I can't access GH from work etc, and it relies on me being at home to post here - I'll add the latest update in that went out yesterday tho underneath this post.

Can't wait for R3 GB. Please, make it happen.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 18:11:32 »

Just a final note to say that all packages have now been shipped and at this point only 4 are remaining to be delivered.

Bitshifter is hard at work on the QMK PR and that should be done soon which will be the final update.

Thanks again for everyone that joined and supported me through the endeavour - you are all amazing.

And round 3... maybe an announcement on a stream soon...

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MFahim · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 17 December 2018, 18:43:56 »

is this still alive?

ihalatch · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 17 December 2018, 19:37:54 »

will there be round 3?

Zytyx · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 30 January 2019, 17:06:14 »

Also looking forward to r3 news if there is any

mrpetrov · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 30 January 2019, 17:20:53 »

Thanks for opening up R3 Jae, I have submitted payment and am waiting on shipment email.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 30 January 2019, 17:21:31 »

Haha. R3 is pending. I’m talking with a vendor now to help run it.

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ihalatch · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 30 January 2019, 18:20:32 »

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Wed, 30 January 2019, 17:21:31

Haha. R3 is pending. I’m talking with a vendor now to help run it.

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Great news.

MFahim · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 30 January 2019, 19:32:55 »

Will there be a case for this KB? I heard one was in the works from early posts.

Boy Blue · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:43:25 »

I am 100% (173%) in for R3. just tell me where to sign up

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:49:06 »

Hey folks, I'm working with a vendor to bring R3 to you soon. It IS going to happen.

Timescales aren't fully clear as yet, but I'll confirm more soon by way of a new IC via the vendor

mrpetrov · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:55:39 »

This keyboard needs to find its way into a sci-fi blockbuster.

equalunique · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:54:39 »

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:49:06

Hey folks, I'm working with a vendor to bring R3 to you soon. It IS going to happen.

Hey, that's excellent news!

Any chance this PCB would some headers for additional components? What If for example I want to add an RGB light strip, or connect something via I2C? Will extra pins on the micro controller(s) be made available in the design?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 02 March 2019, 03:54:23 »

Quote from: equalunique on Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:54:39

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:49:06
Hey folks, I'm working with a vendor to bring R3 to you soon. It IS going to happen.

Hey, that's excellent news!

Any chance this PCB would some headers for additional components? What If for example I want to add an RGB light strip, or connect something via I2C? Will extra pins on the micro controller(s) be made available in the design?

It would mean some major changes (and probably price increases) to the design of the pcb. Right now the board works off a single controller, but there was only one pin left to enable LEDs on the top panel board.

I’d have to remove those to give you an open pin for alternate use - or re work the board to have two controllers. I’ll ask my PCB guru for some more assistance on that as I’m referencing an old conversation at the moment. Once the vendor pops up the IC for Rev3 we can start to take a look.

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tchalikias · « **Reply #60 on:** Sat, 02 March 2019, 05:39:33 »

Wow, this looks incredible. With an alu retro case it would be like aomething out of the USCSS Nostromo! 🤘 I'm tempted...

Anguloce · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 15 March 2019, 10:23:59 »

I just learned of these monsters and am all the way on board. I'll watch for more news here because this is definitely something I need in my life.

(I wish this wasn't my first post ever, makes me look like some rando that showed up to drift off... No way, I keep looking at this thread every day and keep poking around the Internet for more info.)

You have at least one completely invested party in me for another round! Just shut up and take my money!

Keep us updated and good luck.

MFahim · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 27 March 2019, 21:25:41 »

At this point I've been wondering whats caps would be good for itlol. I think there were comments on reddit about plans to make a keycap set specifically for this board [?!] If so will they run at the same time as the pcb GB?

sanger_r · « **Reply #63 on:** Wed, 27 March 2019, 21:39:11 »

Quote from: MFahim on Wed, 27 March 2019, 21:25:41

At this point I've been wondering whats caps would be good for itlol. I think there were comments on reddit about plans to make a keycap set specifically for this board [?!] If so will they run at the same time as the pcb GB?

PMK recently released a set specifically for it: https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-ferrous-keyset/

MFahim · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 27 March 2019, 22:13:03 »

Quote from: sanger_r on Wed, 27 March 2019, 21:39:11

Quote from: MFahim on Wed, 27 March 2019, 21:25:41
At this point I've been wondering whats caps would be good for itlol. I think there were comments on reddit about plans to make a keycap set specifically for this board [?!] If so will they run at the same time as the pcb GB?

PMK recently released a set specifically for it: https://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-ferrous-keyset/

Whoa I havent seen this. Thanks!

Anguloce · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 02 April 2019, 12:08:29 »

The PMKs look real sharp for sure. I've a feeling if I want to get real crazy or creative with the entire board it will be plenty of work tracking down keys.

MFahim · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 03 April 2019, 20:31:16 »

It would be nice if we had a full compatible keyset in a sculpted profile like Cherry or SA to go along with the GB. The only one we have is DSA, wonder if there could be plans even for a cheapish compatible pbt cherry set.

Nixon · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 17 April 2019, 05:50:23 »

Will be putting in an order for the R3. Love this board so much.

RETURNISO · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 17 April 2019, 06:31:29 »

Quote from: Nixon on Wed, 17 April 2019, 05:50:23

Will be putting in an order for the R3. Love this board so much.

+1 R3

ihalatch · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 17 April 2019, 07:08:34 »

Any news? R3 GB?

MFahim · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 19 April 2019, 09:10:10 »

Oh one more question, does the PCB support in switch LEDs; do we have to hand wire them?

equalunique · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 19 April 2019, 09:59:11 »

Input Club has an IC going for something similar. They want to recreate the legendary "Space Cadet" keyboard with a possible "Input Club Symbolic Keyboard": https://kono.store/products/input-club-symbolic-keyboard

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MFahim · « **Reply #72 on:** Sat, 20 April 2019, 04:00:15 »

Quote from: equalunique on Fri, 19 April 2019, 09:59:11

Input Club has an IC going for something similar. They want to recreate the legendary "Space Cadet" keyboard with a possible "Input Club Symbolic Keyboard": https://kono.store/products/input-club-symbolic-keyboard

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Looks cool but not nearly as big as the H7 lol

Anguloce · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 30 April 2019, 12:03:27 »

Were it not for this beauty I'd be hopping on the Cadet wagon for sure. Still hyped to hear about the H7 update, though. Not into LEDs myself by any stretch but I'll be darned if there aren't some brilliant designs coming from this monolithic keyboard.

myetex · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 08 May 2019, 15:18:19 »

Looking forward to news about R3.

Anguloce · « **Reply #75 on:** Sun, 16 June 2019, 10:36:47 »

Is the vendor still working on it, or are we dead in the water?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #76 on:** Sun, 16 June 2019, 10:39:17 »

Quote from: Anguloce on Sun, 16 June 2019, 10:36:47

Is the vendor still working on it, or are we dead in the water?

Nope the vendor is still looking at this

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edduh · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 25 June 2019, 16:21:08 »

did you fill the people who dropped the order? I would be interested in one if you still have open slots.

MFahim · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 17 September 2019, 17:10:55 »

any updates as of yet?

THX1138b · « **Reply #79 on:** Tue, 01 October 2019, 12:37:21 »

I'm also interested in this or some other battlestation kind of board if there are other projects like it (I actually want a normal-sized space bar though).

jacqylfrost · « **Reply #80 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 04:44:03 »

Just registered for GeekHack to express my interest in this!

I'll try to keep an eye on this thread, but please do let me know if/when R3 is up, I'd definitely be interested. Especially if we have an option for a case.

THX1138b · « **Reply #81 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 06:08:56 »

Quote from: jacqylfrost on Sun, 13 October 2019, 04:44:03

Just registered for GeekHack to express my interest in this!

I'll try to keep an eye on this thread, but please do let me know if/when R3 is up, I'd definitely be interested. Especially if we have an option for a case.

Click on "NOTIFY" at the bottom of the thread and you'll get an e-mail each time someone responds; I think that would be easier than trying to remember to check.

Rob27shred · « **Reply #82 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 09:24:39 »

I know this is a necro, but...

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #83 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 09:31:04 »

Thanks folks for the interest. As mentioned before I’ve handed off this to a vendor who will be running it at some point - Mechboards.co.uk

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u458625 · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 14 November 2019, 15:50:14 »

May I please enter a request for the next production run. How do I do so?

Mechboards · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 16 December 2019, 19:14:39 »

This will be necro'd/resurrected in the new year. Please add your email to keep up to date! I'll also keep this thread up to date.

https://groupbuys.mechboards.co.uk/shop/hyper-7-keyboard-r3-coming-soon/

sanger_r · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 12 February 2020, 11:59:55 »

Any word on a case for this one?

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