Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 08 November 2019, 16:54:41
A Mighty Small Keyboard
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691320265637889/image5.jpg)
What's up my people, Im back here today to open up the interest check on a more interesting project of mine in the works to come to fruition in the near future.
Meet, the Little Foot! A small, fun, and classy "45%" keyboard.
Where We Began:
(https://camo.githubusercontent.com/0a2df353fc55c0147ffa44aafacdbe363761a088/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f3847564d486c6f2e6a7067)
The Little Foot is a project of mine that all started as a sort of personal challenge.
Both in some tray-mounting design, as well as some more complex firmware/code construction.
Trying to push the limit of how small I could realistically go, I wanted to dive more into chording, combos, layer tapping and LED configuration, all without making something overtly complicated. Keeping it fun; as I often really try to do.
Overall, I've been pretty happy with the outcome.
The Pro Micro Revision (most recent full rev) has/currently is already Fully Open Sourced.
You can find a link to the full Little Foot rev2.3 GitHub Repository here:
https://github.com/TheRoyalSweatshirt/The-Little_Foot-Keyboard-rev2.3
With people responding well to the project in general, I thought it would be fun to explore the idea of giving the Little Foot a nice, premium option of case and PCB. For those that want the ultimate experience in obscurity and unique'ish keyboards.
The Case:
Taking a few design inspirations from easily one of my favorite designers in the community, LazyDesigners, The Little Foot Case is a simple no frills, case with a classy finish.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473285233147955/Top.png)
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Key Case Notes:
- Balanced Tray Mounting style design (i.e. Good Tray Mounting; Even typing feel)
- 4° Typing Angle
- Small, but Hefty Case Walls
- Back Face "Badge"/"Weight"
- Heavy-Biased Chamfered Edges
- Integrated M2 Mounting Points
Will be offered in two variants:
- Anodized Aluminum: PANTONE "Warm Grey 1C"
- Bead Blasted Clear Polycarbonate
The PCB:
The Simple and Playful Design and Focus of the Little Foot lends itself to be a perfect board to experiment with. Playing with different switches, different layouts, or maybe just a larger than average Macro Pad. This is what it was designed around.
**Renders of rev.Alpha LittleFoot LX PCB: Subject to change (its a bit ugly right now lol) everything will be cleaned up substantially after this initial alpha testing has passed QC.
(https://i.imgur.com/anG9wCS.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/KXcLYJz.png)
Key PCB Notes:
- Full Kaihl Hot-Swap Integration
- USB Type-C
- x4 Mounting points; Even feel and sound
- x2 RGB LED Indicators; Layer Triggers, Mini Dance Parties, or whatever else the QMK Masterminds come up with.
- Simple Layout Options: No more bUT HOw DO yoU tYpE NUmBeRs?!...Now you can have your 45% Keyboard, and dish out them sweet numerical data entries with ease.
- Clean Silkscreen Design (if that matters to anyone lol)
The Little Foot Layout:
(https://camo.githubusercontent.com/7899410b2b3900106dd4351989a06d7bde2c0334/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f5944714f7674692e6a7067)
As part of the basis for this project, the biggest Challenge was...obviously...how can I make this actually usable as a fully functional keyboard?
I dove into the interwebs and sought the help of some of the Grand Master of QMK to assist me in getting the knowlege I required to craft the firmware for the Little Foot.
After YEARS of dedicated study and hours of copy/pasting lines of code...I completed my mission.
Comprehensive Deluxe Little Foot Layout:
- A graphical representation -
**This keymap gets better everyday so it might be slightly different at GB...but I'm trying to perfect the 7u "Alpha-Only" layout to make it as complete as possible :)
(https://camo.githubusercontent.com/b06a0e01ea62c8b9f6d4a9e411a9eda54731ed12/68747470733a2f2f692e696d6775722e636f6d2f716b4c7954724b2e706e67)
Raw keymap.c Code:
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#include QMK_KEYBOARD_H
#include "quantum.h"
#include "rgblight.h"
// Layer names
enum{
// - Base layer:
_BASE,
// - Symbols, numbers, and functions:
_FN,
// - Alternate Function layer:
_LN,
// - HYPE-BOI Function layer:
_HYPE
};
//Tap Dance Declarations
enum {
TD_QUES_ENT = 0,
TD_SPC_SHFT = 1,
TD_CTRL_Z = 2,
TD_CTRL_Y = 3,
TD_CTRL_C = 4,
TD_CTRL_V = 5,
TD_CTRL_A = 6,
TD_P_BSLS = 7,
TD_QUOTE = 8,
TD_SDCOL = 9
};
//Tap Dance Definitions
qk_tap_dance_action_t tap_dance_actions[] = {
//Tap once for /?, twice for Enter
[TD_QUES_ENT] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_SLSH, KC_ENT),
[TD_SPC_SHFT] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_SPACE, KC_LSFT),
[TD_CTRL_Z] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_Z, LCTL(KC_Z)),
[TD_CTRL_Y] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_Y, LCTL(KC_Y)),
[TD_CTRL_C] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_C, LCTL(KC_C)),
[TD_CTRL_V] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_V, LCTL(KC_V)),
[TD_CTRL_A] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_A, LCTL(KC_A)),
[TD_P_BSLS] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_P, KC_BSLS),
[TD_QUOTE] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_QUOTE, KC_DQT),
[TD_SDCOL] = ACTION_TAP_DANCE_DOUBLE(KC_SCLN, KC_COLN)
// Other declarations would go here, separated by commas, if you have them
};
enum combos {
combo_ESC,
combo_BACK,
combo_TAB,
combo_PINKYCTRL,
combo_DELETE,
combo_ALT
};
const uint16_t PROGMEM esc_combo[] = {KC_1, KC_2, COMBO_END};
const uint16_t PROGMEM bspc_combo[] = {KC_9, KC_0, COMBO_END};
const uint16_t PROGMEM tab_combo[] = {KC_Q, KC_W, COMBO_END};
const uint16_t PROGMEM pinkyctrl_combo[] = {KC_A, KC_S, COMBO_END};
const uint16_t PROGMEM del_combo[] = {KC_1, KC_0, COMBO_END};
const uint16_t PROGMEM alt_combo[] = {KC_COMM, KC_DOT, COMBO_END};
combo_t key_combos[COMBO_COUNT] = {
[combo_ESC] = COMBO(esc_combo, KC_ESC),
[combo_BACK] = COMBO(bspc_combo, KC_BSPC),
[combo_TAB] = COMBO(tab_combo, KC_TAB),
[combo_PINKYCTRL] = COMBO(pinkyctrl_combo, KC_LCTRL),
[combo_DELETE] = COMBO(del_combo, KC_DEL),
[combo_ALT] = COMBO(alt_combo, KC_LALT)
};
enum custom_keycodes {
PASTA = SAFE_RANGE,
DBLBK,
ALLCOPY
};
bool process_record_user(uint16_t keycode, keyrecord_t *record) {
switch (keycode) {
case PASTA:
if (record->event.pressed) {
// when keycode QMKBEST is pressed
SEND_STRING("HERE WE GO BOYS! The [INSERT SUB-60 KEYBOARD HERE] layout is the greatest thing ever let me tell you sir. First of all class ic inspirations on the [Keyboard] blocker style IT also has the ; and ' kjeys unless other competitors in the 40% space which I find completely unreplaceable in layers it also has extra keys for macros (read: artisans- I absolutely love the layout where you have numbers/!@#$%^ that replace qwerty it means i can type for long periods of time without twisting my hands at all whereas on a normal board you ahve to twist your wrists sometimes to type for me I just have to hold down left space and click asdf to get to numbers It's also just gorgeous IMO Ano quality is good, engraving is good, I like how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized board/layout but not need to buy 40% sized modifiers for your keyboard so you can use base kits and uh yeah that's it That's why the [INSERT SUB-60 KEYBOARD HERE] is my every day board I literally am typing on it right now and have used it every single day at work for the last 4 months 0 inftention to ever stop");
} else {
// when keycode QMKBEST is released
}
break;
case DBLBK:
if (record->event.pressed) {
// when keycode QMKURL is pressed
SEND_STRING("[]" SS_TAP(X_LEFT));
} else {
// when keycode QMKURL is released
}
break;
case ALLCOPY:
if (record->event.pressed) {
SEND_STRING(SS_LCTRL("ac")); // selects all and copies
}
break;
}
return true;
};
#define FN MO(_FN)
#define LN MO(_LN)
#define xxx KC_TRNS
const uint16_t PROGMEM keymaps[][MATRIX_ROWS][MATRIX_COLS] = {
[_BASE] = LAYOUT_big_space_base(
KC_1, KC_2, KC_3, KC_4, KC_5, KC_6, KC_7, KC_8, KC_9, KC_0,
KC_Q, KC_W, KC_E, KC_R, KC_T, KC_Y, KC_U, KC_I, KC_O, KC_P,
KC_A, KC_S, KC_D, KC_F, KC_G, KC_H, KC_J, KC_K, KC_L, FN,
KC_Z, KC_X, KC_C, KC_V, KC_B, KC_N, KC_M, KC_COMM, KC_DOT, TD(TD_QUES_ENT),
MT(MOD_LSFT, KC_SPC)
),
[_FN] = LAYOUT_big_space_base(
TD(TD_QUOTE), xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, KC_PLUS, KC_MINS,
TD(TD_SDCOL), KC_UP, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, KC_EQL, KC_UNDS,
KC_LEFT, KC_DOWN, KC_RGHT, xxx, xxx, xxx, DBLBK, xxx, TD(TD_SDCOL), xxx,
xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, KC_LCBR, KC_RCBR, xxx, KC_BSLS,
LN
),
[_LN] = LAYOUT_big_space_base(
DBLBK, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, PASTA,
xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx,
LCTL(KC_A), xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx,
LCTL(KC_Z), xxx, LCTL(KC_C), LCTL(KC_V), xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, xxx, KC_PIPE,
xxx
)
};
layer_state_t layer_state_set_user(layer_state_t state) {
switch (get_highest_layer(state)) {
case _FN:
rgblight_setrgb (RGB_BLUE);
break;
case _LN:
rgblight_setrgb (RGB_RED);
break;
default: // for any other layers, or the default layer
rgblight_setrgb (RGB_WHITE);
break;
}
return state;
}It's almost enough to bring a tear to your eye :D
And it is in fact very usable once you get used to it. I have constructed this entire IC Thread with nothing but a Pro-Micro Based Little Foot.
Renders of Little Foots...Little Feet?:
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642426679100440598/Alpaca_desk_close_up.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642426684187869224/Desk_iMac_Little_FOot.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473272612487199/desk_blank_top.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473272650366976/Complete_Back.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/644980116354629632/image0.jpg)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/644611995605401600/Polycarbonate_v1_render.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473276928426023/Exploded_Weight.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473277968613407/Rear.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473280707624961/Side_Profile_4_Degree.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642473285233147955/Top.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642491784856862760/brass_plate.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/644615794973474822/image0.jpg)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642500420681596960/inner_vewi.png)
What Perfection Looks Like:
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/644976670176182278/image0.jpg)
*Note On Design:
For those concerned, I've spoken with my engineers at the factory I will be using for the production milling and they have ensured me that these mounting points will be fine for this application in regards to the Polycarbonate variant of the Case.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/644620574479351808/Aluminym_close_up_mounting.png)
I have a single prototype unit ordered in polycarbonate as well as the aluminum variant for testing. I'm not as experienced with the milling of plastics but this is a good opportunity for me to learn a few things :)
Estimate on Pricing:
No Final numbers by any means as of right now but the final cost of kit is estimated to be less than $150.00 USD for a complete Kit Including:
- x1 HotSwap Little Foot SMD PCB
- x1 Little Foot Case (Aluminum or PC Same Price)
- x1 4mm Thick Sand Blasted Brass Back-Face Badge/"Weight"
- x1 1.5mm SandBlased Brass Switch Plate
- x2 Long Molded Silicone Bumpons
- x8 7mm Barrel-Head SS M2 Torx Screws
- Misc. Goodies & Stickers
Current Details/What's Next:
Prototype Pics!
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691320265637889/image5.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691317576826881/image2.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691319002890291/image4.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691318462087188/image3.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691315358040115/image0.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691316012482581/image1.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691321192316929/image6.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691322211663884/image7.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691322211663885/image8.jpg)
Prototype PCBs Approved!
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691323486863379/image9.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691484082569246/image0.jpg)
GB Coming in January!
Id love to hear your thoughts on the Little Foot project in general.
Drop into the Little Foot Google Form (https://forms.gle/6f8Ea1FskGpituH87) and give me some of your input if your interested!
I'm mainly wanting this first run to a smaller type buy, maybe ~20-30 Total Units with 2 Case Options, PANTONE Warm Grey 1C Anodized Aluminum, or Polycarbonate. Lower number of units Mainly because I just want one and Its much easier on my wallet if can make up some of the cost of design and prototyping with a few other order fulfillments as well.
I don't imagine there being a super high demand to entail a higher production of case.
So, point being, if you are interested PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I may not have the opportunity to run this type of buy again. [/size]
THANK YOU FOR READING THE WORDS I TYPED!
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e3f91fb15c4a939cb56a8e92df77ad85/tenor.gif?itemid=3468808)
Post by: mydens on Fri, 08 November 2019, 16:59:25
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 08 November 2019, 17:00:20
My mouse is bigger than that......make a TKL.
No U
Post by: Mcnos on Fri, 08 November 2019, 17:19:42
I'm in.
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 08 November 2019, 17:31:07
7U?
I'm in.
7u Aesthetic is Grade-A Sexy
Post by: sickbabies on Fri, 08 November 2019, 18:15:35
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:01:16
Looking good buddy! I'll see how the bank account is doing after I (h)Ave my way with it.
Too Many boards
Never enough dollars lol
Post by: equalunique on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:03:39
Sent from my Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7 using Tapatalk
Post by: vosechu on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:17:59
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:24:13
100% in. But where’s the link to the google form? Am I just blind? Blinded by brilliance maybe?
Its there, But here's another link just for convenience :thumb:
https://forms.gle/LQzg3jNpaksTkwbz5
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:25:15
The form factor, the layout, the case, the PCB - so many great things about this board. I am super excited about it.
Sent from my Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7 using Tapatalk
Thank you! Excited that you like the whole idea of the project!!
Post by: vosechu on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:26:59
100% in. But where’s the link to the google form? Am I just blind? Blinded by brilliance maybe?
Its there, But here's another link just for convenience :thumb:
https://forms.gle/LQzg3jNpaksTkwbz5
Much appreciated! Blinded by brilliance indeed!
Ps. I don’t actually care what color the pcb is, so I picked at random.
Post by: vicissitude on Fri, 08 November 2019, 20:12:39
Love this design.
Post by: Rensuya on Fri, 08 November 2019, 20:52:11
Post by: CodeMayhem on Fri, 08 November 2019, 22:54:05
Post by: The_Royal on Sat, 09 November 2019, 03:47:01
This is super cute! Any chance of a non hot swap PCB?
100% Yes but solely just as part of the open sourced files
This buy will be VERY limited and not a big scale thing (~20 Units Most Likely). So offering more than a small factor of options (ie: colors) is really the main variable I want to handle during the GB.
Post by: The_Royal on Sat, 09 November 2019, 04:19:10
100% in. But where’s the link to the google form? Am I just blind? Blinded by brilliance maybe?
Its there, But here's another link just for convenience :thumb:
https://forms.gle/LQzg3jNpaksTkwbz5
Much appreciated! Blinded by brilliance indeed!
Ps. I don’t actually care what color the pcb is, so I picked at random.
I honestly don't care either but Blue Silk w/Gold Surface Is my favorite look...so we will probably go with that one. Lol
Post by: dingusxmcgee on Sat, 09 November 2019, 09:30:32
Good luck with the GB sir!
Post by: Rensuya on Sat, 09 November 2019, 09:55:36
That's understandable, at least the files will be there for it! I will definitely try to get one of these.This is super cute! Any chance of a non hot swap PCB?
100% Yes but solely just as part of the open sourced files
This buy will be VERY limited and not a big scale thing (~20 Units Most Likely). So offering more than a small factor of options (ie: colors) is really the main variable I want to handle during the GB.
Post by: dantambok on Sat, 09 November 2019, 11:04:00
Post by: naked_and_jameson on Sat, 09 November 2019, 12:00:58
Post by: dmatx1 on Sat, 09 November 2019, 12:01:25
Post by: The_Royal on Sat, 09 November 2019, 12:40:33
You said this is Pro Micro based; any chance we could get USB-C by using Elite C?
The Orginal LittleFoot is Pro Micro Based and is indeed compatible with Elite-C, Proton C and similar fancy ProMicro Clones.
• Here's a Link to the Full Repo for all the Info on that:
https://github.com/TheRoyalSweatshirt/The-Little_Foot-Keyboard-rev2.3
This IC is for the LittleFoot LX, A refined version of the original concept. (Metal Case, Fancy Badge, SMD, hotswap, USB-C, etc.)
Post by: naked_and_jameson on Sat, 09 November 2019, 12:50:06
Ahh okay, thank you for the clarification! Very interested, filled out Google form and will join when you get to group buy :)You said this is Pro Micro based; any chance we could get USB-C by using Elite C?
The Orginal LittleFoot is Pro Micro Based and is indeed compatible with Elite-C, Proton C and similar fancy ProMicro Clones.
• Here's a Link to the Full Repo for all the Info on that:
https://github.com/TheRoyalSweatshirt/The-Little_Foot-Keyboard-rev2.3
This IC is for the LittleFoot LX, A refined version of the original concept. (Metal Case, Fancy Badge, SMD, hotswap, USB-C, etc.)
Post by: biothermal on Sat, 09 November 2019, 12:51:55
Post by: The_Royal on Sat, 09 November 2019, 12:58:00
I need to know how wide the case will be... for personal reasons... ;)
It’s the same Width and Length as the Original Little Foot Case.
Overall Width is ~8inches
Post by: equalunique on Mon, 11 November 2019, 11:39:31
Thank you for clarifying this!You said this is Pro Micro based; any chance we could get USB-C by using Elite C?
The Orginal LittleFoot is Pro Micro Based and is indeed compatible with Elite-C, Proton C and similar fancy ProMicro Clones.
• Here's a Link to the Full Repo for all the Info on that:
https://github.com/TheRoyalSweatshirt/The-Little_Foot-Keyboard-rev2.3
This IC is for the LittleFoot LX, A refined version of the original concept. (Metal Case, Fancy Badge, SMD, hotswap, USB-C, etc.)
Tbh, a Pro Micro version is even more interesting to me, because I am interested in trying out some different Pro Micro compatible controllers.
Still want to purchase a LX to support your amazing work!
Sent from my Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7 using Tapatalk
Post by: kmfmppl on Mon, 11 November 2019, 12:08:41
Post by: GMK_Andy on Mon, 11 November 2019, 12:57:20
Great to see the creativity in the community come out in crazy ideas like this!
Post by: Jsdfbn on Mon, 11 November 2019, 13:31:33
Post by: beekey on Mon, 11 November 2019, 14:24:39
Post by: Rayndalf on Mon, 11 November 2019, 17:32:19
Post by: meatsmoothies on Mon, 11 November 2019, 20:11:44
i'm ready to have a second littlefoot
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 15 November 2019, 13:09:58
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/644976670176182278/image0.jpg)
Post by: Rayndalf on Fri, 15 November 2019, 13:44:45
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 15 November 2019, 14:05:37
So cute! If this fizzles out like the Bumper 60% I'll riot
Prototypes are Already on there way lol
It's definitely gonna happen pretty soon I can assure you of that.
Post by: factoryofidols on Fri, 15 November 2019, 14:06:35
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 15 November 2019, 14:09:35
NE stagger avail???
Anything is possible with enough determination.
Post by: please1102 on Tue, 19 November 2019, 16:32:16
I think that it will help the plate be more stable, the 4 holes might not handle the middle of plate (location g-h).
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 19 November 2019, 17:28:01
Could it have 6 mount points?
I think that it will help the plate be more stable, the 4 holes might not handle the middle of plate (location g-h).
4 Mounting Points plus the support ledge under the Spacebar area of the PCB is plenty of support. There is a small bit of flex without the plate but with the plate it's solid as a rock :D
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 19 November 2019, 17:29:02
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/642426539824119849/642500420681596960/inner_vewi.png)
Post by: please1102 on Wed, 20 November 2019, 11:12:24
It is nice for bottom row, but how about the support for top row?
I think any idea to change the design to improve the stable for the case now is too late, but personally, the jd45 or the pearl with lots of holding plate is much more stable than daisy or minivan I think. The flex is very small, but it is still border me.
I hope that you will consider it in the next design for staggered version :)
Anyway, i am definitely in ;)
Post by: DeepDishHomingHomie on Fri, 22 November 2019, 12:52:47
Post by: equalunique on Mon, 16 December 2019, 23:24:57
Sent from my Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7 using Tapatalk
Post by: Rayndalf on Tue, 17 December 2019, 18:13:04
Still interested :)
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This. All the best customs get abandoned because they aren't Alice clones. Even a tenkeyless would be unique at this point, and this is much more interesting.
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 17 December 2019, 21:10:09
Side note...
Prototype Pics!
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691320265637889/image5.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691317576826881/image2.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691319002890291/image4.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691318462087188/image3.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691315358040115/image0.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691316012482581/image1.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691321192316929/image6.jpg)
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(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/642426539824119849/656691322211663885/image8.jpg)
Prototype PCBs Approved!
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GB Coming in January!
Post by: Rayndalf on Tue, 17 December 2019, 23:59:50
The only question now is polycarbonate or aluminum?
Post by: beekey on Wed, 18 December 2019, 00:47:47
Post by: kmfmppl on Wed, 18 December 2019, 01:10:55
Post by: PoorsDream on Wed, 18 December 2019, 02:07:36
Post by: DeepDishHomingHomie on Fri, 27 December 2019, 17:18:41
Post by: Rayndalf on Sat, 28 December 2019, 13:15:38
still looking sexy, can't wait to get my hands on one. Love the polycarb. What are the blank caps in the photos? Those look like they belong stock on the board, too cute.The white blanks are Rama Works Grid keycaps. They were available in various colors in sets to cover grid orthos (with greater compatibility promised in future sets), some colors are sold out, but there are still some extras available.
Post by: DrHigsby on Sat, 28 December 2019, 15:57:16
Post by: vitamilk on Sat, 28 December 2019, 17:39:12
Post by: dmatx1 on Sat, 04 January 2020, 04:58:36
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Post by: i luv chuletas on Thu, 23 January 2020, 11:52:15
When and where is this GB happening sir, please do take my money.
Post by: PvtSkittles on Fri, 31 January 2020, 11:07:39
Post by: tominabox1 on Sun, 02 February 2020, 19:35:57
Post by: The_Royal on Sun, 02 February 2020, 19:51:00
January.... :confused:
Yeah That's basically my life right now lol
I'll have an update soon on the official details
Post by: TameFlame on Sun, 09 February 2020, 13:39:22
Post by: i luv chuletas on Tue, 11 February 2020, 12:16:19
Post by: DeepDishHomingHomie on Sat, 22 February 2020, 11:40:00
Do you think that the stock sets of the RAMA grids will fit this keyboard? The set includes 60x1u's and 2x2u's... by the looks of the pcb layout the bottom row looks a little too wide to work with itstill looking sexy, can't wait to get my hands on one. Love the polycarb. What are the blank caps in the photos? Those look like they belong stock on the board, too cute.The white blanks are Rama Works Grid keycaps. They were available in various colors in sets to cover grid orthos (with greater compatibility promised in future sets), some colors are sold out, but there are still some extras available.
Post by: tominabox1 on Sat, 22 February 2020, 15:11:08
Do you think that the stock sets of the RAMA grids will fit this keyboard? The set includes 60x1u's and 2x2u's... by the looks of the pcb layout the bottom row looks a little too wide to work with itstill looking sexy, can't wait to get my hands on one. Love the polycarb. What are the blank caps in the photos? Those look like they belong stock on the board, too cute.The white blanks are Rama Works Grid keycaps. They were available in various colors in sets to cover grid orthos (with greater compatibility promised in future sets), some colors are sold out, but there are still some extras available.
Unfortunately the grid sets don't have the 1.5u needed to flank the spacebars.
Post by: PvtSkittles on Tue, 25 February 2020, 15:42:51
Post by: Raptor_N60 on Thu, 12 March 2020, 07:54:54
Post by: lush_bunny on Fri, 13 March 2020, 09:21:45
Post by: sangww on Fri, 13 March 2020, 09:27:23
Post by: i luv chuletas on Fri, 13 March 2020, 10:40:59
January.... :confused:
Yeah That's basically my life right now lol
I'll have an update soon on the official details
March :-\
Post by: sangww on Fri, 20 March 2020, 12:24:53
Disclaimer: this has not been tested on a fully functioning keyboard but a few key combinations. I am still a laser cutting away from having one. As a brief description, I removed the double taps (since I was not sure how well I will be able to utilize it) and added a group of layers for mac support. But this can be easily expanded to include more dedicated macros.
I am so looking forward to the LX version, albeit not in a hurry. Hope this comes through at some point, and everyone stay safe!
Post by: sctang on Tue, 07 April 2020, 08:39:36
Post by: Norato on Fri, 10 April 2020, 00:56:14
Post by: vaf1en on Wed, 22 April 2020, 14:15:57
You have me completely sold on the idea and here is to hoping this IC carries forward and into the GB stage. :)
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 22 April 2020, 14:40:55
That's what I'm hoping for at least.
Just trying to get a lot of other things settled and organized first.
LittleFoot Will come to life soon!!!
Post by: i luv chuletas on Wed, 22 April 2020, 14:47:24
The GB will be happening sometime in the next 1-3 Months.
That's what I'm hoping for at least.
Just trying to get a lot of other things settled and organized first.
LittleFoot Will come to life soon!!!
Awesome to hear an update from you man, was afraid this was dead.
Looking hella forward to this!
Post by: PvtSkittles on Wed, 22 April 2020, 18:36:32
Post by: cadrev on Wed, 22 April 2020, 18:54:03
Post by: HeWhoIsValorousAnd on Thu, 23 April 2020, 13:10:06
Post by: kidpid on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:10:51
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:23:43
I suppose it's too late to request south-facing switches?
The Solderable Version of the PCB does feature South facing switches, as well as a few more layout options, but with hotswap its a little more complicated and will be as shown here.
Post by: vaf1en on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:30:11
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:39:04
If you buy more than one, will there be an option to have the backplate say "Small Feet" rather than "Little Foot"? ;D
If you buy 5 or more Kits then Ill prob take a photo of my feet, have it framed appropriately, and send it with your order.
Post by: vaf1en on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:54:22
If you buy 5 or more Kits then Ill prob take a photo of my feet, have it framed appropriately, and send it with your order.Now, there is something to behold. :)
I am very happy you have announced the continuation of this project and I am very much looking forward to the GB stage.
Post by: kidpid on Tue, 28 April 2020, 16:24:54
The Solderable Version of the PCB does feature South facing switches, as well as a few more layout options, but with hotswap its a little more complicated and will be as shown here.
Sweet. Definitely going for the solderable version then.
Post by: cadrev on Tue, 28 April 2020, 17:02:46
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 28 April 2020, 20:58:14
If I'm gonna invest in some keycaps right now for this, do I need to buy the 40's kit if I want to have several key switches in place of the spacebar?
I'll update the thread to what the solderable pcb offers for clarity tomorrow. Use need X2 2u Spacebars for split space layout on hotswap. Solderable has a 2.25u/2.75u option that is much more kind on Spacebar kit Compatibility.
Keep an eye out Tomorrow
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Tue, 28 April 2020, 22:03:45
If I'm gonna invest in some keycaps right now for this, do I need to buy the 40's kit if I want to have several key switches in place of the spacebar?
I'll update the thread to what the solderable pcb offers for clarity tomorrow. Use need X2 2u Spacebars for split space layout on hotswap. Solderable has a 2.25u/2.75u option that is much more kind on Spacebar kit Compatibility.
Keep an eye out Tomorrow
Eye being kept out.
This is what i need especially in polycarbonate, pls :-* :-* :-* :-*
Post by: i luv chuletas on Tue, 28 April 2020, 22:23:45
Really want me one of those PC boys :cool: ;D
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Tue, 28 April 2020, 22:25:05
Given this is picking some steam back up, any chance we would see a larger pool than 25 unit for this run?
Really want me one of those PC boys :cool: ;D
Exactly I was hoping it'd go up. I don't want to miss it.
Post by: cadrev on Thu, 30 April 2020, 07:55:58
Given this is picking some steam back up, any chance we would see a larger pool than 25 unit for this run?
Really want me one of those PC boys :cool: ;D
Quoting this too because I'm super in with the GB! Don't want to miss it too just because slots are filled already :(
Post by: DeepDishHomingHomie on Sat, 02 May 2020, 02:17:35
Post by: vaf1en on Fri, 29 May 2020, 03:27:54
Post by: cadrev on Fri, 29 May 2020, 08:05:37
Post by: Raptor_N60 on Fri, 29 May 2020, 09:04:27
The GB will be happening sometime in the next 1-3 Months.
That's what I'm hoping for at least.
Just trying to get a lot of other things settled and organized first.
LittleFoot Will come to life soon!!!
Yaassss!! Waiting patiently :thumb: :thumb:
Post by: equalunique on Sun, 21 June 2020, 12:48:53
Post by: jawoo on Mon, 22 June 2020, 12:15:25
Post by: tominabox1 on Mon, 22 June 2020, 12:17:42
Can I program macro in each and every key? I am 100% in if it can.
yep!
Post by: TameFlame on Tue, 30 June 2020, 17:23:49
Post by: outlawdsx on Tue, 30 June 2020, 23:05:23
Post by: amuri99 on Wed, 01 July 2020, 20:51:15
Post by: vaf1en on Thu, 23 July 2020, 05:03:00
The GB will be happening sometime in the next 1-3 Months.Let us do this. ;)
... That's what I'm hoping for at least.
Still absolutely in love with this board so here is hoping it is still slated for group buy. :)
Post by: Swishy on Thu, 23 July 2020, 07:41:51
Post by: Kasuka3497 on Thu, 23 July 2020, 13:51:43
Post by: Upstart5 on Thu, 23 July 2020, 23:31:42
Looking forward to hearing more updates!
Post by: Axariel on Thu, 23 July 2020, 23:37:34
The GB will be happening sometime in the next 1-3 Months.
That's what I'm hoping for at least.
Just trying to get a lot of other things settled and organized first.
LittleFoot Will come to life soon!!!
I have faith in The_Royal!
Post by: Kasuka3497 on Thu, 23 July 2020, 23:47:08
Post by: uxxsam on Fri, 24 July 2020, 03:19:12
Super interested
Post by: urbanphoenix on Sat, 01 August 2020, 13:57:11
Post by: kirstenchaitea on Tue, 11 August 2020, 18:40:56
Post by: Kasuka3497 on Wed, 12 August 2020, 12:49:24
Hoping the GB is soon! Love this!
Any update on potential GB date? Just filled out the IC and would love to snag this as my first lil keeb :D Also hoping you'll have more than 20 units available because I think this idea was more popular than you imagine it'd be! Very eagerly waiting
Guys, you do realize it's sort of dead right now?
Post by: SenseiJia on Wed, 12 August 2020, 15:29:22
Post by: urbanphoenix on Thu, 13 August 2020, 09:25:25
Guys, you do realize it's sort of dead right now?
:( We can hope
Post by: Cluet1 on Fri, 04 September 2020, 10:39:45
Guys, you do realize it's sort of dead right now?
:( We can hope
We can keep the dream alive. One day it'll return.
Post by: parablol on Mon, 28 September 2020, 13:42:33
Post by: Jsdfbn on Sun, 29 November 2020, 04:21:56
Post by: biothermal on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:30:54
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Post by: i luv chuletas on Thu, 03 December 2020, 14:35:02
I'd bet we'll hear something more concrete regarding this project some point after that's done.
Gotta wait it out boys, might happen still.
Post by: KidsForCthulhu on Wed, 17 February 2021, 11:29:58
Post by: mechanical-michael on Sun, 07 March 2021, 19:16:25
Post by: DukeEsquire on Mon, 08 March 2021, 12:29:20
Post by: tarokeebs on Sun, 22 August 2021, 23:17:06
Post by: DrHigsby on Mon, 23 August 2021, 12:05:00
still praying this will come back :-[
Hey there. The_Royal has recently come forward and shared that he will be shutting down Kingly Keys once The Ave ships. Littlefoot LX is officially dead (unless the torch passes, which seems unlikely at this point).
https://kingly-keys.com/
I will not quote any specific part as the entirety of the post is worth reading in full.
Post by: tominabox1 on Mon, 23 August 2021, 19:16:14
but its dream may not be...
Post by: TM_K on Sun, 07 November 2021, 18:58:43
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