[GB] Melody96 Type-C + QMK

[Electrum]

Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?

241/242, still waiting.

[YiZZo]

Invoice 248 here. With Titanium Gray top and acrylic bottom and I live in SoCol. No info yet about shipping. Only contact I received was when Vincent asked if I wanted to keep the acrylic bottom back on May 21st. So I am patiently waiting.

[spyruf]

Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or two

You can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.

Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.

Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.

did you try the copper tape mod? seems doable since the holes are 1-2mm larger than the hotlines.

[azachhh]

Invoice 248 here. With Titanium Gray top and acrylic bottom and I live in SoCol. No info yet about shipping. Only contact I received was when Vincent asked if I wanted to keep the acrylic bottom back on May 21st. So I am patiently waiting.

I am 102 and 126 with acrylic bottom. One gold top, one blue. Got my shipping notification on Friday.

[InvidiousIgnoramus]

Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or two

You can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.

Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.

Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.

You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?

[KaosJ]

Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or two

You can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.

Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.

Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.

You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?

Hey HADHAYOSH, wait a moment before you do a mess.

1) Holtites for switches that you have are NOT supposed to be soldered in. Usually these holtites fits or not fits inside the hole, the whole point of using these sockets is to not solder anything (eventually just few holtites on half-holes necessary for multiple layouts)

2) Said that, you can actually solder them, many people does that when they discover that the pcb doesn't support holtites without soldering, however these needs to be soldered in a particular.

3) Since you said it is your first soldering experience, i really don't suggest to solder holtites, you might do a big mess. That type of holtites are not closed on the back, so if you solder these sockets like you solder switches, you will most likely fill them with solder on the internal part of the holtite, making it unusable and difficult to remove.

4) If you want to proceed, i can explain you how you are supposed to solder holtites without doing a big mess, but again i do NOT suggest to do so, unless you have a lot of time (200 holtites soldered in a particular way) and have a good soldering experience already. Let me know.

[HADHAYOSH]

Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or two

You can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.

Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.

Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.

You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?

Hey HADHAYOSH, wait a moment before you do a mess.

1) Holtites for switches that you have are NOT supposed to be soldered in. Usually these holtites fits or not fits inside the hole, the whole point of using these sockets is to not solder anything (eventually just few holtites on half-holes necessary for multiple layouts)

2) Said that, you can actually solder them, many people does that when they discover that the pcb doesn't support holtites without soldering, however these needs to be soldered in a particular.

3) Since you said it is your first soldering experience, i really don't suggest to solder holtites, you might do a big mess. That type of holtites are not closed on the back, so if you solder these sockets like you solder switches, you will most likely fill them with solder on the internal part of the holtite, making it unusable and difficult to remove.

4) If you want to proceed, i can explain you how you are supposed to solder holtites without doing a big mess, but again i do NOT suggest to do so, unless you have a lot of time (200 holtites soldered in a particular way) and have a good soldering experience already. Let me know.

Thanks for the help. I actually do have a bit of soldering experience, but probably not enough that I'd be confident soldering holtites. Main thing now is that without a soldering gun (a relative has it, and is out of town), I was hoping for a solder-free way to get it working. If I'm gonna have to solder it either way, I'll just do it the regular way.

[KaosJ]

Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or two

You can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.

Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.

Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.

You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?

Hey HADHAYOSH, wait a moment before you do a mess.

1) Holtites for switches that you have are NOT supposed to be soldered in. Usually these holtites fits or not fits inside the hole, the whole point of using these sockets is to not solder anything (eventually just few holtites on half-holes necessary for multiple layouts)

2) Said that, you can actually solder them, many people does that when they discover that the pcb doesn't support holtites without soldering, however these needs to be soldered in a particular.

3) Since you said it is your first soldering experience, i really don't suggest to solder holtites, you might do a big mess. That type of holtites are not closed on the back, so if you solder these sockets like you solder switches, you will most likely fill them with solder on the internal part of the holtite, making it unusable and difficult to remove.

4) If you want to proceed, i can explain you how you are supposed to solder holtites without doing a big mess, but again i do NOT suggest to do so, unless you have a lot of time (200 holtites soldered in a particular way) and have a good soldering experience already. Let me know.

Thanks for the help. I actually do have a bit of soldering experience, but probably not enough that I'd be confident soldering holtites. Main thing now is that without a soldering gun (a relative has it, and is out of town), I was hoping for a solder-free way to get it working. If I'm gonna have to solder it either way, I'll just do it the regular way.

Yeah at this point i suggest to solder it yourself directly without holtites.  Just pay attention to your stabilizers, remember to lube and clip them and make sure you bought cherry genuine stabs and not chinese stabs. Just a reminding because once you solder 100 switch, will be a pain later to change or mod the stabs. 

[Broseph]

I've put mine together and everything is working except for one key (tilde/grave key), I tried flashing a new keymap in case and it didn't work. I also tried shorting the pads and nothing registered so it's not the switch. I don't know how to tell if a component is damaged or defective. https://i.imgur.com/HiYmUbn.jpg?1

Could it be because of that possible bridge on the left smds? Or something is wrong with the keymap?

[Astralou]

M111 and still no shipping update. Confirmed shipping info like 3 weeks ago and still nothing. 125 days since I ordered.
Can we get any update from Vincent? Please

[truong3016]

some pics from our friend in VNMK, mine is still waiting to be assem though (our buck orders M200s, just received them last Friday, about 13 boards, both alu and acrylic bot )

[mousetrap00]

Seeing all these pics is getting me excited for mine. Cant wait to get a confirmation

[Mustangdvx]

Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or two

You can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.

Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.

Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.

did you try the copper tape mod? seems doable since the holes are 1-2mm larger than the hotlines.

I bought the copper tape, but ultimately decided learning how to solder would be more beneficial (and cheaper) in the long run in case I build another board.

[building_an_ergo]

Was my board supposed  o come with rubber feet for here?



If not, what is the best thing to buy to use as feet?  It slides all over the place.

[YiZZo]

I haven't received my keyboard yet, but you can search on Amazon for "non-slip bumpons"

[KaosJ]

Was my board supposed  o come with rubber feet for here?

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If not, what is the best thing to buy to use as feet?  It slides all over the place.

Yes,  did you checked properly the package? the feets are usually not already sticked on the board but are always included. 

If you can't find it in the package somewhere (check properly), just contact Vincent. 

[Bizpit]

Order #229, gold top with purple bottom.

Mine shipped out on Saturday, super hyped for this to arrive.

[PttrnRcgntn]

Alright, yet another programming question from someone who's never done this before.

I just want to make sure I don't brick anything.

Following the instructions provided by Vincent, I have the json file, which I've uploaded to kbfirmware.com

The instructions say I can change the layout there, I know I can configure each of the selected keys, but I can't adjust the actual layout with how many keys i.e. three 1u keys instead of two 1.5u keys, or a 2u backspace.

I know I can do that on keyboard-layout-editor.com and can upload that to KFB, I just want to know if the official json and wiring diagram are essential to programming this thing. 

If I build my ideal layout, then take it into KFB, without using the official me96.json, then go through the rest of the instructions, is that going to mess me up?

[alexsthomas]

It's done, once my pulse set arrives it's end game for me. Also hyped that my USB C to Mini B adapter works. Has Titanium gray top and bottom, brass weight and plate, lubed Zealios 67g, Genuine Cherry Stabs that have been clipped, lubed and band aid modded, Maxkey SA Cyan on White with a KF Cyanara, Primecaps Neptune's Crest TRDL, BroCaps Patriot Reaper v1 and a Koicaps blue key.

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Do you have a link for the usb-c to mini b adapter?

[timzilla]

Got my kit today (Order 226, kit 2 Black top/Gold Bottom) - received a message from DHL Sat saying delivery tuesday, but delivered a day early.  Tested the PCB and it works with USB A--> USB C cable, but doesnt seem to with a USB C to USB C.  I only have one C to C cable close by, but wasnt sure if anyone had actually used it C to C?

[superuser41]

Alright, yet another programming question from someone who's never done this before.

I just want to make sure I don't brick anything.

Following the instructions provided by Vincent, I have the json file, which I've uploaded to kbfirmware.com

The instructions say I can change the layout there, I know I can configure each of the selected keys, but I can't adjust the actual layout with how many keys i.e. three 1u keys instead of two 1.5u keys, or a 2u backspace.

I know I can do that on keyboard-layout-editor.com and can upload that to KFB, I just want to know if the official json and wiring diagram are essential to programming this thing. 

If I build my ideal layout, then take it into KFB, without using the official me96.json, then go through the rest of the instructions, is that going to mess me up?

The wiring diagram and pin selections are extremely critical to proper operation. The official JSON is just a way of providing the wiring and layout in a portable format, nothing precludes you from rebuilding it yourself if you really want to. The JSON from earlier in this thread has all three switch positions in the lower-right modifier section (and all other switch positions), but you don't need to USE all three of those, nor do they have to be the right size in the layout shown. I would map the right two to what you want your singular right modifier in a 1.5/1.5 configuration to be, for example, and then verify that it's mapped correctly when flashed.

[building_an_ergo]

Yes,  did you checked properly the package? the feets are usually not already sticked on the board but are always included. 

If you can't find it in the package somewhere (check properly), just contact Vincent.

I checked the package again thoroughly and have found nothing.  I will contact Vincent.

[PttrnRcgntn]

Alright, yet another programming question from someone who's never done this before.

I just want to make sure I don't brick anything.

Following the instructions provided by Vincent, I have the json file, which I've uploaded to kbfirmware.com

The instructions say I can change the layout there, I know I can configure each of the selected keys, but I can't adjust the actual layout with how many keys i.e. three 1u keys instead of two 1.5u keys, or a 2u backspace.

I know I can do that on keyboard-layout-editor.com and can upload that to KFB, I just want to know if the official json and wiring diagram are essential to programming this thing. 

If I build my ideal layout, then take it into KFB, without using the official me96.json, then go through the rest of the instructions, is that going to mess me up?

The wiring diagram and pin selections are extremely critical to proper operation. The official JSON is just a way of providing the wiring and layout in a portable format, nothing precludes you from rebuilding it yourself if you really want to. The JSON from earlier in this thread has all three switch positions in the lower-right modifier section (and all other switch positions), but you don't need to USE all three of those, nor do they have to be the right size in the layout shown. I would map the right two to what you want your singular right modifier in a 1.5/1.5 configuration to be, for example, and then verify that it's mapped correctly when flashed.

Gotcha!  I went through the tedious process of copying all the values from the official json into another layout and learned a lot.  Bit what you’re saying is that since the official one has all the keys already, its a hell of a lot easier to just map the extra unused keys as whatever we’re going to replace it with anyway, since only a single switch would be going into, say, a 2u backspace.  Doesnt matter what the other “key is mapped to since its only the one switch.

Thank you for explaining that!  I like to make things way too complicated my first time out.

[mtuanvu]

Just received my bulk order last week
Everything looks nice and smooth
There is some tiny problems but I can fixed it easily

[Bubblegum]

Has anyone heard anything about/or got shipping notifications from Candykeys yet?

[Jkush463]

any way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?

[jihadu]

Has anyone heard anything about/or got shipping notifications from Candykeys yet?

Nothing so far afaik.

[mtuanvu]

any way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?

I got a spare gold alu kit but the shipping's just a pain in the a**

[Jkush463]

any way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?

I got a spare gold alu kit but the shipping's just a pain in the a**

mind if i send you a message? pretty interested,

[mtuanvu]

any way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?

I got a spare gold alu kit but the shipping's just a pain in the a**

mind if i send you a message? pretty interested,

haha, ok bro
let's see if we can make it
pm'ed

[KaosJ]

Just received my bulk order last week
Everything looks nice and smooth
There is some tiny problems but I can fixed it easily

Did you bought every color lol? 

[KaosJ]

Has anyone heard anything about/or got shipping notifications from Candykeys yet?

Nothing so far afaik.

Candykeys should be the last guys. 

[mtuanvu]

Did you bought every color lol?

Almost haha

[TJSN]

Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?

203 here! Just got mine today. Titanium grey top and acrylic bottom, located in Singapore.

[CallumMcG]

It's done, once my pulse set arrives it's end game for me. Also hyped that my USB C to Mini B adapter works. Has Titanium gray top and bottom, brass weight and plate, lubed Zealios 67g, Genuine Cherry Stabs that have been clipped, lubed and band aid modded, Maxkey SA Cyan on White with a KF Cyanara, Primecaps Neptune's Crest TRDL, BroCaps Patriot Reaper v1 and a Koicaps blue key.

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Do you have a link for the usb-c to mini b adapter?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-2-0-5Pin-Female-to-USB-C-Type-C-Male-charge-Data-Adapter/232435225455?epid=21006063357&hash=item361e38136f:g:1p8AAOSwJhdZhDR5

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[happycamper87]

So I just finished soldering everything but I'm having an issue where multiple keys are registering when pressing certain keys. So far it looks like this:

 N = |ZXCVB
 J = ASDFG
 U =    qwert
 7 = `12345
 0 = */\=-
 P = -98
 ; = :+65\'4
 . ?=
 

I tested the PCB prior to soldering the switches and didnt encounter this issue FYI.

Here's some pics of my lackluster soldering job, hopefully someone here can spot what might be causing this. Any help would be appreciated!




EDIT:  Never mind! I finally spotted the errant solder which was causing the shorts. Typing this edit now with the Melody. Will post pics in a bit.

[boytuhog]

Just received mine yesterday, and was wondering if any usb type-c cable be enough.

[merlin64]

Hello all, I got the Configurator to work with melody96

Check it out at https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT

If you need a text based guide, please refer to this: https://github.com/mechmerlin/qmk_setup/blob/master/qmk_configurator.md

[YiZZo]

Thx merlin! Now I just got to wait for mine to ship.

[mtuanvu]

Hello all, I got the Configurator to work with melody96

Check it out at https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT

If you need a text based guide, please refer to this: https://github.com/mechmerlin/qmk_setup/blob/master/qmk_configurator.md

Thanks Merlin, I really need that

[happycamper87]

Here's a few pics for posterity  )

Pretty happy I went with Cyan and the acrylic bottom

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[pootsounds]

Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?

Thanks,

[happycamper87]

Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?

Thanks,

Did you test the PCB prior to soldering the switch? If you tested the PCB everything works, it might be something like else.

[mtuanvu]

Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?

Thanks,

Have you try to remapping the kb?
I got a bunch of pcb have some keys not functional, after remapping they work just fine

[pootsounds]

Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?

Thanks,

Have you try to remapping the kb?
I got a bunch of pcb have some keys not functional, after remapping they work just fine

I've remapped it to couple of different options and nothing is registering in keyboard tester. All other keys seem to work fine.

[pootsounds]

Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?

Thanks,

Did you test the PCB prior to soldering the switch? If you tested the PCB everything works, it might be something like else.

I didn't test the pcb before soldering the switches.

[happycamper87]

Try desoldering the switch and shorting the switch pcb pads with tweezers and see if it works. If it still doesn't work, there might be an issue with the pcb and i recommend emailing vincent to let him know.

[pootsounds]

10-4 Thanks for the help.

[KaosJ]

Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?

Thanks,

Desolder and resolder the crooked dude. most likely is this (i had the same issue with another board). You should have some new replacements for it.

Also a tip for the future,  test pcb before soldering (i believe the pcb it's fine, just solder a new one in a straight way)

[unluckygamer]

I am order 236 with gray top and acrylic bottom and I just received my package. It seems that I received my package (11) before the tracking (14). Well looks like I will need to buy a soldering iron now