I emailed Louis from the SEA retailer iLumkb regarding a few questions about purchase parts, my last email was 3 days ago and have still not received a reply. Just wondering if anyone could help me out here as I would like to place an order.
1) Im planning to order the HHKB layout, how many sets of switches (sold in packs of 10) would I need?
2) Would I need to disassemble and lube the switches?
3) Would I need this tool? https://ilumkb.com/collections/accessories/products/2-in-1-puller
4) Which stabilizers should I choose from your shop? and of which configuration from the dropdown :
https://ilumkb.com/collections/stabs-lubes/products/authentic-cherry-pcb-mounted-stabilizers
https://ilumkb.com/collections/stabs-lubes/products/gmk-screw-in-stabs
Thanks lots again and so sorry for the many questions. I'm very much new to the hobby
you can see a KLE here:
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/15d2dbeccf8be54143ac8bb7d8b97d4d1) for standard HHKB it's 60 switches exactly but I'd recommend having a few extra so grab 7 packs
2) If you want lubed switches then yes, some switches come pre-lubed
3) This is a really useful tool, you don't need it but it comes in handy imo
4) for hhkb you need 2*2u stabilisers and 1*7u stabiliser
I wish ilumkb accepts Paypal
mykeyboard.eu are able to accept paypal as the new T&Cs aren't in effect in the EU yet
Any chance of VIA support?
I'll let Max confirm, but he has alluded to it being in the pipeline.
the PCB will support VIA, qmk and VIA port already done. Just not been merged into QMK yet.
Is it a pain to switch from a 65% layout to a 60% standard or HHKB layout? I hope it isn't a stupid question, but I am worried to miss the arrow keys while coding. Meanwhile, I placed the order on mykeyboard on the first day. When am I going to receive the form to choose the layout and the plate?
Personally I don't find it a problem, I like using 60s and 65s most and find hhkb arrows the most comfortable to swap between!
The form is available hereI'm in the US. Can I purchase from dailyclack?
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You can purchase from any of the vendors!
One question, when ordering from mykeyboard.eu I would need to buy the product first in order to fill in the order number in the form right?
The form also asks if one wants a extra PCB/Plate which also is included in the same order number right? Better safe than sorry with these questions I guess. Thanks
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You'll have one order number if you bought everything at the same time, if you have multiple order numbers you should be able to enter this in the field on the form.
... I have tested it with a hotswap PCB and it held fine but I am not a particularly heavy typist so your mileage might vary.
Which hotswap PCB did you try? Due to my indecision, I got 4 different plates (3 full + half nylon). I'm a 65% guy but this is looking so good so I broke my rule. Hopefully you will make a 65% next .
I have 3 65s in design/proto stages
I tried a HS60 v2 (it's the only hotswap PCB I have) but I think it's hand soldered, not sure if you'd have bigger issues with some of the cheaper ones.
Awesome thank you. I had filled it out around 14 hours ago so it was just thinking that I would have a reply by now or at least the Paypal invoice.
I filled it out about a week ago. I think they're going to send out payment requests soonish.
They have to manually process these invoice requests, they will be doing it in the next few days.
Sorry for taking a few days to reply everyone, life has been chaotic recently :-)