[GB] h87a LIVE NOW

[donut_sauce]

:fingerscrossed: i am in first batch, so i can build over christmas

My goal is to have em all out by next Friday (21st) at the latest.

If we are traveling for the holidays can we get our shipping delayed? If so should we pm? Email?

[hineybush]

:fingerscrossed: i am in first batch, so i can build over christmas

My goal is to have em all out by next Friday (21st) at the latest.

If we are traveling for the holidays can we get our shipping delayed? If so should we pm? Email?

Email yep. Hineybushkeyboards@gmail.com with your order number or email address.


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[hineybush]

Almost all of the single orders are packed. I'll be working on the rest of the non-vendor/proxy orders in the next 2-3 days with a goal of getting them all to the post office by Friday. The vendor/proxy orders will be sent out by mid next week.

[forevermadrigal]

Omg I got a tracking. One step closer to end game. Thanks hiney

[hineybush]

a goal of getting them all to the post office by Friday.

*Saturday

 

[hineybush]

dropped the first batch off today. can only fit so many in my car.

will do the same over the next few days

[hineybush]

last batch of multi-PCB orders out tomorrow. not sure if i will be able to get the vendor ones out before i go home for the holiday, but i will attempt

[OfTheWild]

looking good! 

[wholypantalones]

My order has been sitting in pre-shipment since Sunday, glad to see that they are going out. 

[hineybush]

Looks like people will start receiving these today. I've redone my site and added a project page for the h87a, with default keymaps, links to .hex files, and other relevant info.

https://hineybush.com/h87a-project/

[DasGnome]

Looks like people will start receiving these today. I've redone my site and added a project page for the h87a, with default keymaps, links to .hex files, and other relevant info.

https://hineybush.com/h87a-project/

Got mine today! Woohoo! except I have to wait for my titanium plate too

[kolashnikov]

Just built a Keycult No. 1 with one of these PCBs tonight. I noticed that right shift is really sticky compared to the other stabilized keys. There's resistance on the way down and it doesn't spring back like normal. Is there something tricky about the stabilizers in that position? Maybe I gummed up them up with too much/thick lube. I'm using the clear Zeal stabs.

[hineybush]

Just built a Keycult No. 1 with one of these PCBs tonight. I noticed that right shift is really sticky compared to the other stabilized keys. There's resistance on the way down and it doesn't spring back like normal. Is there something tricky about the stabilizers in that position? Maybe I gummed up them up with too much/thick lube. I'm using the clear Zeal stabs.

I think I know why.. The right shift and spacebar stabs are bi-directional (the stab wires can be in either north or south-facing direction) which makes the footprints slightly oblong. My best guess is the stab is loose in the mounts right now. You'd be able to fix this by loosening the stab screws slightly, pushing/pulling the stab in the wire/clip end's direction, and re-tightening the screws.

[kolashnikov]

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I think I know why.. The right shift and spacebar stabs are bi-directional (the stab wires can be in either north or south-facing direction) which makes the footprints slightly oblong. My best guess is the stab is loose in the mounts right now. You'd be able to fix this by loosening the stab screws slightly, pushing/pulling the stab in the wire/clip end's direction, and re-tightening the screws.

Thanks, I thought that was related. I loosened and retightened in the correct spot and it works great now. When I was building, I noticed the screws in that stab kept sliding towards the middle of the oblong slot once I tightened them down. The tension from being screwed down in the wrong place must have deformed the stab housings enough to squeeze on the sliders.

Thanks for putting this project together.

[hineybush]

A few extras available here https://hineybush.com/shop/h87a

[futurecrime]

Rad. Gripped one.

[Captainbuttmonkey]

Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers

[hineybush]

Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers

Shipping em tomorrow.

[Captainbuttmonkey]

Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers

Shipping em tomorrow.

Sweet, thanks =]

[Allo]

Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?

[hineybush]

Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?

I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.

To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.

Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.


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[Allo]

Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?

I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.

To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.

Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.


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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions

[hineybush]

Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?

I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.

To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.

Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.


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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions

Connect these two




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[Allo]

Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?

I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.

To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.

Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.


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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions

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One more dumb question, will just a blob of solder work for this?

[hineybush]

Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?

I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.

To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.

Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.


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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions

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One more dumb question, will just a blob of solder work for this?

Yep! Should be okay. I'd recommend using a small bit of wire without insulation or a diode/LED leg, but they aren't necessary.

[PoochZag]

I purchased one of the extras and got my tracking info several day ago, but it still hasn't been received by USPS. Just wanted to make sure this is expected?  Thanks

[hineybush]

I purchased one of the extras and got my tracking info several day ago, but it still hasn't been received by USPS. Just wanted to make sure this is expected?  Thanks

Hey, yeah! I printed out all of the labels once they were sold. Took me a couple days to get the packing in order, they'll be dropped off to USPS tomorrow.

[PoochZag]

I purchased one of the extras and got my tracking info several day ago, but it still hasn't been received by USPS. Just wanted to make sure this is expected?  Thanks

Hey, yeah! I printed out all of the labels once they were sold. Took me a couple days to get the packing in order, they'll be dropped off to USPS tomorrow.

Great thanks for the update!

[Krelbit]

https://www.switchmod.net/product/h87a

me too

[pr0ximity]

Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?

[hineybush]

Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?

yea. will be an option for the next gb (prob next month ish)


also https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush


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[pr0ximity]

Yusssss, that was my only real critique: it's not quite flexible enough for my taste to be used with a half-plate. Amazing quality though, very happy with mine.

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[Ensaum]

Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?

yea. will be an option for the next gb (prob next month ish)


also https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush


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Can you clarify what you mean by "thinner?" I'd really like to buy one of these to put in a nerd tkl case, but the usb connector needs to be on the bottom side of the pcb to fit. This is literally the only thing stopping me from ordering one right now.

[hineybush]

Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?

yea. will be an option for the next gb (prob next month ish)


also https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush


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Can you clarify what you mean by "thinner?" I'd really like to buy one of these to put in a nerd tkl case, but the usb connector needs to be on the bottom side of the pcb to fit. This is literally the only thing stopping me from ordering one right now.

Thinner meaning 1.2mm thick, vs the "normal" thickness of 1.6mm which most PCBs use. I have no plans to make a bottom-USB version publicly available atm, sorry to disappoint.

[Ensaum]

..I have no plans to make a bottom-USB version publicly available atm, sorry to disappoint.

That's unfortunate. I've been trying to figure out a way to make a B.87 style build ever since winkeyless closed down :/

[SBN]

Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers

Shipping em tomorrow.

Any update on the EU proxy orders? Did MyKeyboard receive them?

[dorf]

Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers

Shipping em tomorrow.

Any update on the EU proxy orders? Did MyKeyboard receive them?

Last I heard was that they are stuck at customs.

[hineybush]

Found a problem with the 1u winkey LEDs. There's a short due to the trace crossing over the VCC pad.



To fix: Cut the trace at the red line with an xacto/utility knife. Using wire/something conductive, bridge the LED pad to the center (circle) pad.


Also: expect a new round of these in 2-3 weeks (beginning of March I think). Estimated ship is beginning/mid May.

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Group buys:
H87 round 2  ~$45 for 1.6mm, ~$50 for 1.2mm and alps (based on estimated order numbers)
    h87a 1.6mm (regular) and 1.2mm (thinboi) versions. h87a 1.6mm will be red, 1.2mm will be matte black
    h87alps - 1.6mm thick only. will be matte black.

[Jaxxstatic]

Hineybush.com is down.

[hineybush]

Hineybush.com is down.

Working on switching over to Shopify, hung up on squarespace not giving it up in the DNS lol

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

Whats the appeal of the thin PCB?

[hineybush]

Whats the appeal of the thin PCB?

More flex, it's designed to be used with poly or half plates.

[Jaxxstatic]

Hineybush.com is down.

Working on switching over to Shopify, hung up on squarespace not giving it up in the DNS lol

Dagnabit, you're quick! I'm redoing my whole personal project to match these PCBs instead of a custom one because of the amount of support you've shown with your products and your good communication with other creators.

[theillumedpanda]

I'm a bit out of the loop, but neither the Alps PCB nor the thinner MX PCB GB has started yet, am I correct?

[hineybush]

I'm a bit out of the loop, but neither the Alps PCB nor the thinner MX PCB GB has started yet, am I correct?

Correct, should be like 2 ish weeks or so


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[hineybush]

The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.

[LightningXI]

The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.

Hey that's on my birthday. Nice! What are the new features and specs?

[hineybush]

The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.

Hey that's on my birthday. Nice! What are the new features and specs?

Differences from previous version:

• Fixed WKL winkey LED issue
• Changed RGB LEDs (2020 vs. 3535 on the old)
• Improved/redone routing
• Small tweaks etc. that don't really affect anything
• QMK will be the exact same as the first round

This time around I'll have three versions:
Normal (1.6mm, same as last round) which will be red
Thin (1.2mm, will add more flex etc) which will be matte black
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss black

[futurecrime]

The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.

Hey that's on my birthday. Nice! What are the new features and specs?

Differences from previous version:

• Fixed WKL winkey LED issue
• Changed RGB LEDs (2020 vs. 3535 on the old)
• Improved/redone routing
• Small tweaks etc. that don't really affect anything
• QMK will be the exact same as the first round

This time around I'll have three versions:
Normal (1.6mm, same as last round) which will be red
Thin (1.2mm, will add more flex etc) which will be matte black
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss black

This is amazing. You're amazing. I'm gonna buy your new stuff so hard. God I love a good PCB.

[kolashnikov]

In for a flexy boi

Any meaningful difference between the types of LEDs? Wondering what motivation you had to change it.