[IC] DIY keyboard Bundle {Value-Edition} (Palm Rest IC)

[feizor]

have asked about the leather one

With all the colour stated above and you can provide ur OWN logo to be stamped onto the palm rest
though extra cost will be needed as a new mold will be made to do so

Logo that they provide which do not require extra cost

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so... customizable parts = leather colour, string colour, and logo

Even if I end up not being able to get one of the keyboard kits I would really like to get a leather TKL wrist rest with one of these logos.

Which logo will you get?

[CommonCurt]

have asked about the leather one

With all the colour stated above and you can provide ur OWN logo to be stamped onto the palm rest
though extra cost will be needed as a new mold will be made to do so

Logo that they provide which do not require extra cost

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so... customizable parts = leather colour, string colour, and logo

Even if I end up not being able to get one of the keyboard kits I would really like to get a leather TKL wrist rest with one of these logos.

Which logo will you get?

Cherry or Filco.

[LechnerDE]

Oh boy, this is getting better and better!

I'll get the keyboard kit and 2 wrist rests with logos.

Hope guys can handle all of this and this doesn't get delayed forever like the GH60 group buy...

[GhostofHarry]

Oh boy, this is getting better and better!

I'll get the keyboard kit and 2 wrist rests with logos.

Hope guys can handle all of this and this doesn't get delayed forever like the GH60 group buy...

I won't collect any money unless I am sure that all the source have steady supply and price is correct

[LechnerDE]

That sounds like the perfect approach to such a huge thing!

Thank you very much for doing this - I really appreciate all the efforts you already put in 

I really like your active communication in all of your threads and am looking forward to the final product!

By the way, would it be possible to bundle this GB with your Tai Hao GB so I can save some shipping costs? Time is not a problem

[GhostofHarry]

That sounds like the perfect approach to such a huge thing!

Thank you very much for doing this - I really appreciate all the efforts you already put in 

I really like your active communication in all of your threads and am looking forward to the final product!

By the way, would it be possible to bundle this GB with your Tai Hao GB so I can save some shipping costs? Time is not a problem

yes

i can ship them togehter

[LechnerDE]

Thank you 

[SL89]

no logos on the wrist rests

[genkidama]

Does somebody know what these red circled words in the following picture are? Somewhat they seem familiar.

Somehow I cannot put this pic in spoilers, so here's the link to the pic instead:
http://i.imgur.com/5pYuY8k.jpg

[GhostofHarry]

Does somebody know what these red circled words in the following picture are? Somewhat they seem familiar.

Somehow I cannot put this pic in spoilers, so here's the link to the pic instead:
http://i.imgur.com/5pYuY8k.jpg

the upper one is "Unscientific"

the lower one is "Buck Teeth Jane"

they are some chinese words popular on the internet and movies

[rosslerosa]

This GB just gets better and better, I am just getting more anxious the more I wait!

[Heliosphere]

Wouldn't it be neat to have a custom "GeekHack" logo on the palmrest?

[CK Briefs]

have asked about the leather one

With all the colour stated above and you can provide ur OWN logo to be stamped onto the palm rest
though extra cost will be needed as a new mold will be made to do so

Logo that they provide which do not require extra cost

More

Show Image

so... customizable parts = leather colour, string colour, and logo

Even if I end up not being able to get one of the keyboard kits I would really like to get a leather TKL wrist rest with one of these logos.

Which logo will you get?

Lol I have an urge to get the madoka one, just cause no one else will

Edit: That taiga :s

[GhostofHarry]

Wouldn't it be neat to have a custom "GeekHack" logo on the palmrest?

I would need permission from admins

[LechnerDE]

Wouldn't it be neat to have a custom "GeekHack" logo on the palmrest?

I would need permission from admins

I guess this shouldn't be a problem. Just send the mods a PM:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=34190

If the geekhack logo becomes available, I'll have to get a 3rd wrist rest in this GB

[CommonCurt]

Wouldn't it be neat to have a custom "GeekHack" logo on the palmrest?

I would need permission from admins

I guess this shouldn't be a problem. Just send the mods a PM:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=34190

If the geekhack logo becomes available, I'll have to get a 3rd wrist rest in this GB

I think Bunny had some made. So I wouldn't think it would be a problem as long as you get permission.

[feizor]

Are there any updates on the keyboard side of the GB?

[beltet]

What would a custom logo cost on the palmrest? Just to know if it would be affordable

[SL89]

Are there any updates on the keyboard side of the GB?

i was wondering the same thing

[GhostofHarry]

Are there any updates on the keyboard side of the GB?

i was wondering the same thing

It's around $10

Still pending to deposit.....
Will update if there's any news

[LechnerDE]

What's 10$?

Do you mean getting a custom logo? That would be pretty good price!

[minho]

What's 10$?

Do you mean getting a custom logo? That would be pretty good price!

Is there a MOQ for custom logos, or can you get single custom orders? (MOQ for custom logos would make this GB a lot harder I think...  )

[beltet]

If the mold would cost 10$ I would get it
Any news when the group buy would start? Just an estimate?

[Flamingchook]

Definitely going to be in for one of these kits! I absolutely adore the layout.

[GhostofHarry]

yes
custom logo Mold should be around $10 dollars as far as i know
i will reconfirm about it
No MOQ is needed

[LechnerDE]

Nice only 10$

Have you asked about using the Geekhack logo?

[beltet]

yes
custom logo Mold should be around $10 dollars as far as i know
i will reconfirm about it
No MOQ is needed

That's good price! I will certainly get one of those and maybe a few rests in different colors.

[gnubag]

would it be possible to get a plate where the numberpad is located on the left?

[wiredPANDA]

Almost missed this IC.

[twiddle]

I'm interested also.

[GhostofHarry]

would it be possible to get a plate where the numberpad is located on the left?

sorry  i dont think thats possible

and the PCB does not allow that layout too

[beltet]

would it be possible to get a plate where the numberpad is located on the left?

sorry  i dont think thats possible

and the PCB does not allow that layout too

It would be possible to cut away the numpad and solder small cables directly to the pcb and have the numpad on the left. But how easy it is, i want to be untold. What I can see is that it only has three pcb traces over the cutting line, but maybe I have missed something.

EDIT: That would maybe be a good modification to the PCB, to add solder points on the traces just before and after the cutting line, so if you cut off the numpad it would be quite easier to add it back if you would like to. Or you could solder a own connector.

[Findecanor]

EDIT: That would maybe be a good modification to the PCB, to add solder points on the traces just before and after the cutting line, so if you cut off the numpad it would be quite easier to add it back if you would like to.

It already has them, but spread over four groups.
See the pictures in this post.

[GhostofHarry]

EDIT: That would maybe be a good modification to the PCB, to add solder points on the traces just before and after the cutting line, so if you cut off the numpad it would be quite easier to add it back if you would like to.

It already has them, but spread over four groups.
See the pictures in this post.

hi Findecanor

i have asked him about cutting off any of the column of the numpad part
but he said there is too little space to do so
so its rather impossible

[beltet]

EDIT: That would maybe be a good modification to the PCB, to add solder points on the traces just before and after the cutting line, so if you cut off the numpad it would be quite easier to add it back if you would like to.

It already has them, but spread over four groups.
See the pictures in this post.

hi Findecanor

i have asked him about cutting off any of the column of the numpad part
but he said there is too little space to do so
so its rather impossible

I didn't see that. Or actually missed it.
But seems like if you use a very thin blade on a dremel it may be possible. Maybe I will try this if the group buy happens. I would love to change side to use that side as macro keys in games. You can use 1x keys over the whole numpad right?

You can use these pins for the solder points right?
http://www.trainweb.org/girr/tips/tips8/sd45_pin_grid_header.jpg

[GhostofHarry]

EDIT: That would maybe be a good modification to the PCB, to add solder points on the traces just before and after the cutting line, so if you cut off the numpad it would be quite easier to add it back if you would like to.

It already has them, but spread over four groups.
See the pictures in this post.

hi Findecanor

i have asked him about cutting off any of the column of the numpad part
but he said there is too little space to do so
so its rather impossible

I didn't see that. Or actually missed it.
But seems like if you use a very thin blade on a dremel it may be possible. Maybe I will try this if the group buy happens. I would love to change side to use that side as macro keys in games. You can use 1x keys over the whole numpad right?

You can use these pins for the solder points right?
http://www.trainweb.org/girr/tips/tips8/sd45_pin_grid_header.jpg

not sure

i have little knowledge about PCB production....simply a messenger asking this

but from the current structure, i think there wont have enough space for putting that soldering point on every space between numpad column
and thats what xhjs (the designer) had told me

maybe you can provide me a clearer illustration so i can ask him about it?

[Findecanor]

but from the current structure, i think there wont have enough space for putting that soldering point on every space between numpad column and thats what xhjs (the designer) had told me

The discussion about soldering points was about relocating the numpad to the left side. I don't think that anyone who is now interested in cutting away individual columns from the right side would be interested in reconnecting any of those.

For me at least, I am just interested in getting the smd components for the keys on the left of the cut out of the way so that I could make a clean cut and not have to reconnect anything. Instead of having so many to the right of switches, have them to the left, above and below.
Having milled grooves between columns would not be necessary, but would make things easier.
Having additional solder pads would be completely unnecessary.

Here is an illustration of what I mean. The PCB is seen from the bottom, so left <=> right from the description above. (click the picture to magnify)


BTW, I would use a 4" razor saw. Wear a dust mask and keep the vacuum cleaner held close all the time for safety.

[GhostofHarry]

but from the current structure, i think there wont have enough space for putting that soldering point on every space between numpad column and thats what xhjs (the designer) had told me

The discussion about soldering points was about relocating the numpad to the left side. I don't think that anyone who is now interested in cutting away individual columns from the right side would be interested in reconnecting any of those.

For me at least, I am just interested in getting the smd components for the keys on the left of the cut out of the way so that I could make a clean cut and not have to reconnect anything. Instead of having so many to the right of switches, have them to the left, above and below.
Having milled grooves between columns would not be necessary, but would make things easier.
Having additional solder pads would be completely unnecessary.

Here is an illustration of what I mean. The PCB is seen from the bottom, so left <=> right from the description above. (click the picture to magnify)
(Attachment Link)

BTW, I would use a 4" razor saw. Wear a dust mask and keep the vacuum cleaner held close all the time for safety.

what he replied me is that this place made this impossible



and he replied me that theres really too little space for him to move stuff around

hope this could reply your question

[Findecanor]

what he replied me is that this place made this impossible
...
and he replied me that theres really too little space for him to move stuff around

Thanks. That's not a problem for me though, as I will be keeping two columns.

[GhostofHarry]

not sure if that problem lead to all the column cannot be cut or not

but he said its not feasible

sorry

[tinlong117]

not sure if that problem lead to all the column cannot be cut or not

but he said its not feasible

sorry

He means he will cut them by himself.

[GhostofHarry]

not sure if that problem lead to all the column cannot be cut or not

but he said its not feasible

sorry

He means he will cut them by himself.

diodes and resistors on the line of cutting?
i thought that is the concern?

forgive me if i have got it wrong

[Findecanor]

diodes and resistors on the line of cutting?
i thought that is the concern?

Yes. I am also somewhat concerned that the could be a diode or resistor on the wrong side of the cutting line.

Personally, I'm committed for a couple of boards anyway. I will have to study the traces carefully when I get it and decide then how I'll do.
I enough people are interested, maybe I could get a small run made of 1,2 and/or 3-column boards that could connect to the numpad's headers.

[genkidama]

I dont know if this was already answered or not, but if you'll provide a 60% case will the GH60 PCB fit in this?

[GhostofHarry]

i can include it as an extra option in the set

[apathy3cs]

I'll also have some interest in this + the palm rest.  will it be possible to buy multiple palm rests or 1/ ?

[feizor]

Any updates on the red scarf 77 Harry? I've been excited about this since May haha.

[ChillyVanilly]

Any updates? Are you going to wait until after the current TaiHao GB ships?

[taylordcraig]

I would also love to know.
I'm itching for a new keyboard.

[GhostofHarry]

No we do not have to wait until the TaiHao GB ships, but I have only just received the sample from the supplier. Will upload a few photos as soon as I've got my camera back - stay tuned!