Testing Update
Typed on the test sample GH-122.2016
So, here is an update for the people who want their GH-122 PCBs. The board looks good, and I have found no wiring problems, but the ISO Enter switch that is also the ANSI \| switch is 0.094" too far to the left. I can and will stretch those holes prior to shipment, but I want to do my own first. Also, it is important to know that since moving the ISO Enter means moving the stabilizer holes, that is kind of a one-way deal. So anyone who wants to have an ISO Enter key on THIS round of the PCBs needs to be certain.
On the firmware side, I have been working with metalliqaz to get a version that works properly with this giant matrix. We've been bouncing changes back and forth, and this update is being typed using the GH-122.2016 with an experimental version of Easy Keymap. Since Monday, we've gone from massive problems to a few remaining issues. I'm confident they'll be sorted soon enough, as this is the third board he and I have debugged in this manner. However, I do want to get the firmware to 100% so I know the hardware is there as well. But if you are planning to use another source for firmware, then I am perfectly willing to ship your board before I get mine working.
On the case side, I haven't done much there, but I am making a "Swill case" for this test board. I have the rubber pad in place now, and the under-plate is on order. More on that when I have more to show.
Finally, WASD Keyboards has agreed to make custom keycap sets for us for only $60 for 122-140 keycaps to your design. These are OEM height ABS keys with a very nice full-color legend under a clear coat. I use them for all of my one-offs and odd-size keyboards, and there was a beautiful album cover set I made for a Secret Santa present a year or so ago. Anyhow, I will get a set made and post pics so individuals can decide. (Please keep religious discussions about keycap plastic out of THIS thread.)
Anyhow, there were a few problem with typing up the note above, but nothing terrible.
Also, one of my goals for this keyboard was to have all of the functionality of an F-122 with a brain transplant in a quieter Cherry MX form. In this goal at least the test prototype with mostly MX Brown has suceeded.
More when I have more,
- Ron | samwisekoi