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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #100 on: Sun, 29 March 2015, 21:26:54 »
nadop,
I don't give my design a license yet intentionally, at least during I'm running GB. That being said, feel free to make PCBs for your own usage but will have to postpone distributing to others untill I clearly decide the license. I'm thinking about using CC-BY-SA like Sparkfun.com does or GPL.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #101 on: Mon, 30 March 2015, 00:52:15 »
I'd most likely get another if there's a second run. How can I be satisfied with only one??

@nandop: I'll be posting an interest check soon for 60% Alps plates.

Awesome!! Thank you :D
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I don't give my design a license yet intentionally, at least during I'm running GB. That being said, feel free to make PCBs for your own usage but will have to postpone distributing to others untill I clearly decide the license. I'm thinking about using CC-BY-SA like Sparkfun.com does or GPL.


Oh I see. Since JDCarpe will be making plates, I'll wait for the second run and buy everything together. Thank you for this Hasu!
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #102 on: Wed, 01 April 2015, 22:24:49 »
Got PCBs and did quick visual inspection and case fitting. Before inspection I numbered them from 1 to 10, you'll get one according to your position of the list. I take no. 10.

Good news first, it looks like its size and dimensions of switch pads, screw holes and connector fit to Poker X case, not soldered and screwed yet at all though.

I'll solder MCU, flash firmware and test its USB connection later. I have to make cut offs on the plate for screws before solder switches and finish my keyboard.

http://i.imgur.com/cfy2wqh.jpg

Bad news is its quality... The board house is cheap and far from top notch, but  it is worse than what I expected. The PCBs have many slight scars and some ugly fixes by knife and maker like this pic.


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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #103 on: Wed, 01 April 2015, 23:30:23 »
Very exciting! Too bad about the PCB quality, but as long as they are functional, I can live with minor flaws.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #104 on: Thu, 02 April 2015, 01:52:16 »
hasu: where did you order the PCBs from? Hope they're functional!

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #105 on: Thu, 02 April 2015, 04:29:01 »
Wow, those look horrendous :P. I don't really mind tho, it's fine (I have made PCB's that look worse). But I'd also like to know where they are from, so I can avoid them in the future.

Really looking forward to getting the board by the way, looks good in that poker case. :)
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #106 on: Thu, 02 April 2015, 07:06:06 »
As long as they work it'll be ok. Not ideal but I probably would have messed up the PCBs anyways lol

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #107 on: Thu, 02 April 2015, 08:35:48 »
I probably would have messed up the PCBs anyways lol

At least you can laugh about it. :D
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #108 on: Thu, 02 April 2015, 18:58:31 »
These PCBs came from Elecrow.com, they have done great jobs for my projects for two years but its quality got worse drastically for this several months. I use them mainly beause of their cheapest pricing and also prefer to seeedstudio.com in terms of service/option they can offer. Finally I got the first PCB electrically failed in the last order, this wasted my full day for debugging :( I'm looking for other new board houses but still their price is attracting.

OK. I soldered SMD components on  a board and  it works regarding USB connection at least. I can wrote code for it and flash firmware now.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #109 on: Sat, 04 April 2015, 16:20:35 »
Neat! Someone should hook you up with something better than white Alps though!

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #110 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 03:40:46 »
OK. Soldered switches and wrote firmware. It works now!





I confirmed it works with AEK layout and Poker X case at least. I can't confirm other layouts and cases but it likely works well.


USB connector should be shifted by 0.3-0.5mm, though.


I'll solder components for rest boards and send invoices for shipping and assmelbly soon.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #111 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 04:46:49 »
Looks really nice :) I have a Dell ready for this :)
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #112 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 07:11:19 »
That does look really slick. Wish I had gotten in on this.

Hasu, after seeing the result, how are you feeling about doing an R2?

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #113 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 10:42:59 »
Probably I'll revise design and make more boards, but I don't know whether it would be GB or artisan service.
Before that I have to see how well assmebly and shipping go and also need to find new good PCB fab to work with.

DanielT, confirming Dell layout would be nice! :D

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #114 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 11:20:14 »
Probably I'll revise design and make more boards, but I don't know whether it would be GB or artisan service.
Before that I have to see how well assmebly and shipping go and also need to find new good PCB fab to work with.

DanielT, confirming Dell layout would be nice! :D
Well FWIW if it happens I wouldn't mind getting one or two unassembled, to hone my SMD soldering skills.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #115 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 11:52:23 »
This is the layout I'm considering to use. I have modded a plate for it. Sourcing keycaps and stabilizing the enter key will be a problem for now, but I'm counting on Matias to sort that out in the future. :)

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #116 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 12:01:39 »
Excitement level > 9000+

Can't wait for a 60% Alps board! :D

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #117 on: Sun, 05 April 2015, 18:12:32 »
Are there plans for another batch?  If so, I will take an assembled one.  Sorry if I am being late and rude.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #118 on: Mon, 06 April 2015, 10:36:25 »
Can't wait for a 60% Alps board! :D

Cpt, the v60 mini might scratch the itch in the meantime; I love mine so far.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #119 on: Thu, 09 April 2015, 07:07:30 »
Can't wait for a 60% Alps board! :D

Cpt, the v60 mini might scratch the itch in the meantime; I love mine so far.

From what I remember with playing with a V60 mini, it was ok. Kinda reminded me of a Poker but with Alps. I'm sure it's fine but I'm not going to spend on one just to have one. I've got plenty of other keyboards and patience. With this PCB, I can put it into a TEX case and have that lovely metal feeling :). Thank you for the recommendation though ^__^.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #120 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 03:20:34 »
OK. Today soldered all boards, load them with plain firmware. I checked the boards can be updatable via USB and did visual inspection very simply.


I'm going to ship them just with this bubble mailer. Too optimistic?
I've not experienced any trouble on the way with smaller size PCB(bottom in pic) so far.


I'll send invoice for assembly and shipping soon.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #121 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 03:22:16 »
Can you slip some cardboard or something on either side of the PCB?  I'd be willing to pay extra for a little more protection.  I'm just wary of the PCB being bent and traces breaking in the mail.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #122 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 03:45:21 »
I think cardboard is too flimsy and not so useful for that purpose. You mean, somehting like thin MDF board? Anyway, I don't have proper materials and cutting tools at hand.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #123 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 08:15:35 »
Very nice to see that it works pretty well, good job!
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #124 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 10:20:49 »
I think cardboard is too flimsy and not so useful for that purpose. You mean, somehting like thin MDF board? Anyway, I don't have proper materials and cutting tools at hand.

A thought : adding a few layers of cardboard and bubble wrap may help reduce bending. When the mailer is nice and fat (full), it ought to resist tight bends more. Wouldn't this further protect the PCB?

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #125 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 13:36:53 »
Great :D As long as it's programmable, I'm pretty sure it will be easy to fix if there is a error in the PCB :) I think the packaging is sufficient, should be fine.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #126 on: Sat, 11 April 2015, 14:06:57 »
It occurs to me there are a lot of folks in this thread who might be interested in this custom Alps modifier keycaps group buy that went live yesterday.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #127 on: Mon, 13 April 2015, 12:55:39 »
Hi hasu! Do you still accept order now? If so I am in for one with components, assembled.  I would like to have a PCB to replace the PCB in my KBP V60 so that I can flash in the awesome TMK firmware.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #128 on: Mon, 13 April 2015, 18:28:48 »
No but if second run occurs I'll make contact with you and others who displayed their interest here.

Confirm its fitness for V60MTS case and plate will be nice.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #129 on: Mon, 13 April 2015, 18:34:12 »
No but if second run occurs I'll make contact with you and others who displayed their interest here.

Confirm its fitness for V60MTS case and plate will be nice.
I wish the second run will happen. V60 with TMK firmware plus the PBT caps Matias is working on, will so so awesome! That would be really close to my dream keyboard!
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #130 on: Mon, 13 April 2015, 19:07:29 »
I will be very grateful if I can have one.
TMK Alps64 w/ Matias Quiet Switches in KBP V60 case.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #131 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 09:48:40 »
Just sent the payment for my PCB!
I don't even have switches to put in this yet. :))
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #132 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 09:52:54 »
No but if second run occurs I'll make contact with you and others who displayed their interest here.
Displaying interest here :D. I'd love to get in on a second run if it happens.

I've also got a Dell that could do with a new lease of life ;).

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #133 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 10:50:33 »
Payment made :) Happy to be part of this project, I have never had the opportunity to be part of a prototype project, so excited about this  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #134 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 13:15:54 »
All paid this morning.Now to decide on Linear Greens, Tactile Greens, Tactile Browns, or click modded Orange.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #135 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 13:27:12 »
Use greens, send or sell me some more browns :D

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #136 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 13:48:48 »
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #137 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 13:54:42 »
Paid. Thanks again Hasu for all your hard work!

@CPTBadAss -- what switches should I put in this thing? All I have are some Matias switches and I don't know ALPS very well.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #138 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 14:21:28 »
I just paid as well, thanks hasu!  ;D

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #139 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 15:13:06 »
Paid. Thanks again Hasu for all your hard work!

@CPTBadAss -- what switches should I put in this thing? All I have are some Matias switches and I don't know ALPS very well.

Clicky - blue Alps
Linear - green Alps
Brown - brown and orange Alps are pretty good iirc

Edit: Just to mention it, I totally would be in for a PCB or two in a second run.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #140 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 21:18:20 »
Paid. Thanks again Hasu for all your hard work!

@CPTBadAss -- what switches should I put in this thing? All I have are some Matias switches and I don't know ALPS very well.

Clicky - blue Alps
Linear - green Alps
Brown - brown and orange Alps are pretty good iirc

Edit: Just to mention it, I totally would be in for a PCB or two in a second run.

Click modded Orange >>> Blue Alps.

Brown, Orange, and Green are all nice tactile Alps.  And, like you said, Green is the only way to go for linear Alps.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #141 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 22:17:09 »
So just swap in the Matias click leaf into orange alps nubs?

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« Reply #142 on: Thu, 16 April 2015, 22:18:40 »
So just swap in the Matias click leaf into orange alps nubs?
I inquired nubbs about this earlier and it's actually fairly simple.
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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #143 on: Fri, 17 April 2015, 01:30:33 »
Shipped 7 boards today!
You'll received email with tracking number soon, the email is sent to your paypal email address. If this is not useful for you let me know, I'll send track no via PM.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #144 on: Fri, 17 April 2015, 13:58:16 »
Click modded Orange >>> Blue Alps.

Brown, Orange, and Green are all nice tactile Alps.  And, like you said, Green is the only way to go for linear Alps.

In what regard do they feel different? Smoother, heavier? Cause you can get custom Alps springs if the only weight is the difference.

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« Reply #145 on: Fri, 17 April 2015, 21:56:53 »
I'm curious too about these click modded Orange Alps but I only have a limited amount of Oranges to play with :(.

And sorry for the delay hasu but I paid.

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #146 on: Fri, 17 April 2015, 22:03:12 »
Click modded Orange >>> Blue Alps.

Brown, Orange, and Green are all nice tactile Alps.  And, like you said, Green is the only way to go for linear Alps.

In what regard do they feel different? Smoother, heavier? Cause you can get custom Alps springs if the only weight is the difference.

It's a nicer tactile bump (IMO) and it's a softer, less harsh click.  Whites and Blues tend to be a little on the sharp and harsh side in sound.  Click modded Orange is a softer, deeper, and richer sounding click, IMO.  It's not really quieter, but not as grating.  It's kind of like good White MX versus MX Greens.

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« Reply #147 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 06:21:30 »
It's a nicer tactile bump (IMO) and it's a softer, less harsh click.  Whites and Blues tend to be a little on the sharp and harsh side in sound. Click modded Orange is a softer, deeper, and richer sounding click, IMO.  It's not really quieter, but not as grating.  It's kind of like good White MX versus MX Greens.

Sounds nice, although I don't mind a "harsh" click (my current fav is the K110 with Monterey Blues and they are just crunchy, I guess that wouldn't be your taste).

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Re: [GB] 60% ALPS PCB
« Reply #148 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 06:53:37 »
All hail Blue, Green, and Brown... So what BlueBär said

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« Reply #149 on: Sat, 18 April 2015, 11:12:05 »
It's a nicer tactile bump (IMO) and it's a softer, less harsh click.  Whites and Blues tend to be a little on the sharp and harsh side in sound. Click modded Orange is a softer, deeper, and richer sounding click, IMO.  It's not really quieter, but not as grating.  It's kind of like good White MX versus MX Greens.

Sounds nice, although I don't mind a "harsh" click (my current fav is the K110 with Monterey Blues and they are just crunchy, I guess that wouldn't be your taste).

PS: Requesting typing video :)

When I tried Monterey Blues, they were more pleasant to me than Alps Blues.

Also, I don't have a full board with them since I tend to prefer tactile instead of clicky. I may make some more and try and do a crappy video for you though.