Author Topic: [IC] Mechlovin' Session 1 - A PCB-Mounted Classic Custom TKL (Read 41713 times)

flying1911 · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 18 July 2020, 00:38:42 »

UPDATED main posts with new pictures and link to the IMGUR album.

audax989 · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 18 July 2020, 08:15:47 »

I love the J80 and I'm looking forward to this! would you incorporate flex cuts in the pcb?

soloplayer · « **Reply #52 on:** Sat, 18 July 2020, 10:59:42 »

awesome board
can i suggest a lemo port,like JER A80S?

Ensaum · « **Reply #53 on:** Sat, 18 July 2020, 15:38:03 »

Quote from: soloplayer on Sat, 18 July 2020, 10:59:42

awesome board
can i suggest a lemo port,like JER A80S?

No, please don't do this so we won't have to buy a $100+ cable just to use the board...

flying1911 · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 19 July 2020, 04:52:30 »

Quote from: audax989 on Sat, 18 July 2020, 08:15:47

I love the J80 and I'm looking forward to this! would you incorporate flex cuts in the pcb?

The current set up without flex cuts is plenty flexy already, but we may produce some prototypes with flex cuts to see how it goes.

flying1911 · « **Reply #55 on:** Sun, 19 July 2020, 04:54:21 »

Quote from: Ensaum on Sat, 18 July 2020, 15:38:03

Quote from: soloplayer on Sat, 18 July 2020, 10:59:42
awesome board
can i suggest a lemo port,like JER A80S?

No, please don't do this so we won't have to buy a $100+ cable just to use the board...

The idea of using LEMO or LEMO-style connectors has never crossed our minds, at least for this particular board.

fabijolo · « **Reply #56 on:** Sun, 19 July 2020, 07:10:35 »

Great to hear, hopefully it turns out nice, since I'd love to see some flex cuts too

Quote from: flying1911 on Sun, 19 July 2020, 04:52:30

Quote from: audax989 on Sat, 18 July 2020, 08:15:47
I love the J80 and I'm looking forward to this! would you incorporate flex cuts in the pcb?
The current set up without flex cuts is plenty flexy already, but we may produce some prototypes with flex cuts to see how it goes.

flying1911 · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 23 July 2020, 22:25:20 »

1st post updated with a sound check video.

We've ordered a second batch of PCB protos including: ISO only; ANSI only and 1.2mm.

We'll make a number of small changes in the design and order a 2nd prototype board soon.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 24 July 2020, 02:01:25 »

Quote from: flying1911 on Thu, 23 July 2020, 22:25:20

1st post updated with a sound check video.

We've ordered a second batch of PCB protos including: ISO only; ANSI only and 1.2mm.

We'll make a number of small changes in the design and order a 2nd prototype board soon.

just watched the video and saw the prototype album. Looks pretty streaky. Is that the anodization or just the rough machining you mentioned? I agree that the logo looks a bit too large IRL. I bet it feels amazing to type on though. Looking forward to the next revision.

flying1911 · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 24 July 2020, 03:12:51 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Fri, 24 July 2020, 02:01:25

Quote from: flying1911 on Thu, 23 July 2020, 22:25:20
1st post updated with a sound check video.

We've ordered a second batch of PCB protos including: ISO only; ANSI only and 1.2mm.

We'll make a number of small changes in the design and order a 2nd prototype board soon.

just watched the video and saw the prototype album. Looks pretty streaky. Is that the anodization or just the rough machining you mentioned? I agree that the logo looks a bit too large IRL. I bet it feels amazing to type on though. Looking forward to the next revision.

It's mostly to do with the machining, which to be honest, is pretty bad. It was done locally to save time and it served its purpose, which is to let us know that the design works.

I also wanted for the logo to be smaller but that was beyond the capacity of the CNC shop I worked with. The next prototype, outsourced to a Chinese factory, will be much much more quality-focused and hopefully will give us the confidence to move into the GB phase.

jmsp0511 · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 24 July 2020, 04:59:45 »

Really digging the design, classy and elegant!

Also love the fact that you're working with charity, keep up the good work,

Very interested in seeing how things develop

huey · « **Reply #61 on:** Sat, 25 July 2020, 02:25:11 »

You have my undivided attention because this **** gone be good

Nevermore012 · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 25 July 2020, 13:25:27 »

thanks for changing the USB port to type C

Anthixious · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 26 July 2020, 19:25:34 »

Very excited to see the GB for this. Owning a TKL with a sub-7° angle would be amazing.

audax989 · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 27 July 2020, 17:16:19 »

at first glance I don't think the logo is too large. I think it gives off that impression when it lights up.

leavenember · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 27 July 2020, 17:55:53 »

Interested to see how the mounting style does. Like the look of the board, but maybe the logo width and circles needs a little tweaking? It's hard to get it to look good both with and without LEDs.

KCK · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 28 July 2020, 09:12:03 »

will the pcbs be green? Or is that only for the proto?

flying1911 · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 04 August 2020, 03:59:41 »

New round of PCBs came in, with fixed ANSI and ISO support in 1.2mm and 1.6mm form factor. We'll be doing further testing and continue to work on the second case protoype.

Anthixious · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 04 August 2020, 04:14:07 »

Love it! Also the idea so far for the LEDs shining up the logo is incrLEDible

flying1911 · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 09 August 2020, 20:38:04 »

Quote from: Anthixious on Tue, 04 August 2020, 04:14:07

Love it! Also the idea so far for the LEDs shining up the logo is incrLEDible )

See what you did there

We've been typing on the 1.2mm PCB and decided that it may be too bouncy and unstable. Apparently there's a limit to this PCB mount mechanism. We understand it may appeal to some who like it extra flexy, so the 1.2mm option may still be available in the final buy.

Bazookatooth · « **Reply #70 on:** Sun, 09 August 2020, 21:22:17 »

Video sounds amazing. Will be following this closely.

mech0nly · « **Reply #71 on:** Sun, 09 August 2020, 21:38:00 »

nice. interested.

jayoliver · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 16 August 2020, 00:05:29 »

interesting! Im in!

RÖGGELL · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 26 August 2020, 15:34:03 »

This looks fantastic! Will it be FCFS or raffle? Kind of hoping for raffle.

bananathock · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 11:16:14 »

I’m really excited for this one!

dabeshu · « **Reply #75 on:** Mon, 04 January 2021, 10:39:51 »

Definitely interested--very cool.

Havattack · « **Reply #76 on:** Mon, 04 January 2021, 20:56:42 »

*Clicks sound test video*
Hears: "SNAP!!!"
I yell in the middle of the night, waking everyone up, " DO NOT DUCKING SNAP AT ME!"

sony · « **Reply #77 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 00:08:26 »

plateless so good. cant wait for this.

Ustinj · « **Reply #78 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 00:55:13 »

going to sound like nice dark chocolate

also just noticed unit count, lol... I think one particular board is going to be worth tenfold

see · « **Reply #79 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 07:16:24 »

Very very interesting. Nice design, very clean overall - looking forward to this

Rob27shred · « **Reply #80 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 07:20:14 »

Awesome looking case, plateless, some of the proceeds go to charity, sounds like a win win to me! Fingers crossed I can get in on this one & GL with this project!

Que7797 · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 27 February 2021, 13:10:05 »

Pcb mount all the things!

Best of luck Mechlovin' team!

Heritage.T.A · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 24 August 2021, 02:35:34 »

I know Mechlovin is busy with other projects, but I can't wait for Session 1

Andertheker · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 02 November 2021, 15:46:08 »

Very nice. So the typing angle is 6.9 degrees. How tall is the front height?

pelinot · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 02 November 2021, 16:58:19 »

Quote from: Andertheker on Tue, 02 November 2021, 15:46:08

Very nice. So the typing angle is 6.9 degrees. How tall is the front height?

Of course it is just not 7in huh...

soloplayer · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 18 August 2023, 10:39:39 »

give me a fine session 1 please

kajahtaa · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 18 August 2023, 14:57:01 »

People love Geehy clones and hate footprint for DFU mode ?

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Author Topic: [IC] Mechlovin' Session 1 - A PCB-Mounted Classic Custom TKL (Read 41713 times)