Can we have a build video?
definitely something i intend to do before shipping, hopefully while the GB is running. still need to figure out a way to film it though lol
Dumb questions about the Timber Wolf, sorry:
1. As the keeb is plateless, will the top half of the case be used in its place? Or will the switches be soldered directly into the PCB?
2. The renders look tight. Can screw-in stabs fit?
3. Is the bottom case a solid chunk of aluminum or is it hollow?
4. Since this is such a big case, can I fit a dampening pad between the bottom case and the PCB without creating too much pressure on the PCB?
5. I'm sure switches and caps contribute to this, but in general can you describe how it felt like to type on the prototypes?
6. Is the BattleTech game developed Harebrained and produced by Paradox a good introduction to the BattleTech universe?
Thanks in advance!
1. there is no plate that the switches clip into, instead it relies on the pcb fixing pins on the switch itself, which works pretty good. there are a few drawbacks to this - mainly, switch makers dont all follow cherry spec and some have thicc legs (gateron) and some have skinny ones (kailh cream). i tuned the hole size to make it so it's not painful to insert gats, but kailh creams are definitely a bit loose. still, once you solder them, they're secure
2. not sure what you mean by tight, but yes screw ins fit (they are even required if you want to do a 2u delete)
3 and 4. it's a solid chunk of aluminum, there is roughly 1mm between the bottom of the switch leg and the top of the inside of the bottom case (using cherry spec switches, this may vary a bit with other oems). this means that you should be able to fit a 1mm piece of rubber, or up to a 2.5mm thick piece of foam if it's open enough to allow switch legs to poke through with ease. personally, i dont really think it's necessary, as it doesn't sound hollow at all to me, but it is something i plan to test to see if it makes a difference
5. at the end of the day, i definitely think that switches make the biggest difference, and to be honest, i don't have that much experience with other custom keyboards to compare it to. but i am enjoying the flex quite a bit, as it still gives me a very satisfying bottom out without feeling like im slamming my fingers into the desk like on some experimental boards i've made with zero flex (though honestly, i do enjoy that style as well, it's pretty fun with clickies). there are definitely flexier boards, but...id say this one is up there. to give you an idea, other keycaps visibly move if i just go like asdfasdfasdf (though just barely)
6. id say hbs's battletech is the best way to get into the universe. its set in a nice little corner where they could be pretty free in making up lore, but it gives you a good feel for the tone and some concept of the bigger players. or you could just play MW3 or 4 if you're into retro games