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Title: [IC] Rex60 - $29 60% PCB with many supported layouts - Aug. 6, 22 Update
Post by: hlord2000 on Sun, 03 July 2022, 20:51:12
The Rex60 | IC Form (http://"https://forms.gle/BZFBpWPE2nDmddFRA") | Discord (http://"https://discord.gg/sRTtCc5gyv")

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The Rex60 is the first product of my new company, Lord's Boards (https://lordsboards.com/).

Supported cases:

Vial support was also verified using a beta RP2040 support branch of Vial-QMK.

Features

Supported layouts

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Silkscreen Layout Assistance

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Detail

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Cat

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If you're interested, please fill out the survey and join my Discord!

IC Form (http://"https://forms.gle/BZFBpWPE2nDmddFRA") | Discord (http://"https://discord.gg/sRTtCc5gyv")
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: suyashr99 on Sun, 03 July 2022, 20:58:16
Price is really tempting. Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: DirtyGingy on Mon, 04 July 2022, 07:30:45
If a pcb like this could support the magically cursed minila layout, then the world would be a magical place
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: HappyB0T on Mon, 04 July 2022, 11:21:33
price gud
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: NihonCK on Mon, 04 July 2022, 11:55:37
fixed
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: hlord2000 on Mon, 04 July 2022, 12:09:05
Your company URL shows this

http://%22https//lordsboards.com/%22

Thanks, just fixed.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 04 July 2022, 12:27:05
The GH60 and DZ60 supported both ANSI and ISO.
The DZ60 also supports uniform 0.25u staggering and arrow keys like the MiniLa, but not the MiniLa's modifiers and centred small space bar — instead, the space bar is split (which I think is better).
I think the GH60 also supported a Cherry 6u space bar (offset stem), which is nice if you use 1.5u mods but want the right Alt key in the right spot.

BTW. The GH60 also had a header for a possible expansion (numpad or whatever) but I haven't seen anyone build anything that used it.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: menuhin on Wed, 06 July 2022, 08:48:52
The GH60 and DZ60 supported both ANSI and ISO.
The DZ60 also supports uniform 0.25u staggering and arrow keys like the MiniLa, but not the MiniLa's modifiers and centred small space bar — instead, the space bar is split (which I think is better).
I think the GH60 also supported a Cherry 6u space bar (offset stem), which is nice if you use 1.5u mods but want the right Alt key in the right spot.

BTW. The GH60 also had a header for a possible expansion (numpad or whatever) but I haven't seen anyone build anything that used it.

Perhaps OP can just change the title of this thread to "a 60% keyboard pcb, the first product of my new company"

It's kind of a big word to replace something. But also in terms of what? Market-share? Functionality?

In order to *replace* a change product / community effort, I expect the capability and functionality and quality of such a new product *at least* matches the target(s) meant to be replaced.
Findecanor has just mentioned only a few of the missing layout capability, and I won't start with other functions such as LED / underglow LEDs...

Good luck with your new company and this new product. And good luck with marketing.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: hlord2000 on Thu, 07 July 2022, 02:04:43
The GH60 and DZ60 supported both ANSI and ISO.
The DZ60 also supports uniform 0.25u staggering and arrow keys like the MiniLa, but not the MiniLa's modifiers and centred small space bar — instead, the space bar is split (which I think is better).
I think the GH60 also supported a Cherry 6u space bar (offset stem), which is nice if you use 1.5u mods but want the right Alt key in the right spot.

BTW. The GH60 also had a header for a possible expansion (numpad or whatever) but I haven't seen anyone build anything that used it.

Perhaps OP can just change the title of this thread to "a 60% keyboard pcb, the first product of my new company"

It's kind of a big word to replace something. But also in terms of what? Market-share? Functionality?

In order to *replace* a change product / community effort, I expect the capability and functionality and quality of such a new product *at least* matches the target(s) meant to be replaced.
Findecanor has just mentioned only a few of the missing layout capability, and I won't start with other functions such as LED / underglow LEDs...

Good luck with your new company and this new product. And good luck with marketing.

I understand and appreciate your critiques--all valid. Specific layouts, i.e. all layouts used on the DZ60/GH60, are trivial to add and are forthcoming. Prototypes using the relatively new RP2040 are the important next step. Updates with a version 1.0 will be completed soon.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: hlord2000 on Fri, 08 July 2022, 02:39:09
If a pcb like this could support the magically cursed minila layout, then the world would be a magical place

Ask and you shall receive.

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Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: Backspace2 on Sat, 09 July 2022, 09:54:47
Would this work with the Ciel 60?
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - An RP2040-based GH60/DZ60 replacement
Post by: hlord2000 on Sat, 09 July 2022, 17:29:40
Would this work with the Ciel 60?

Tentatively, yes. I’m going to test this with a Bakeneko 60 case soon, within the next two weeks.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: hlord2000 on Sun, 10 July 2022, 16:37:49
Just added HHKB 6u layout and finished hardware revision 1.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: Riizmaa on Tue, 12 July 2022, 00:23:06
no 10u wtf man? remake please  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: hlord2000 on Tue, 12 July 2022, 01:03:43
no 10u wtf man? remake please  :thumb:
10u only requires one more set of stab holes ;) added last night. thanks for the suggestion!
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: rossi94 on Thu, 14 July 2022, 01:48:58
How thick is the pcb? Is it flexy?
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: hlord2000 on Sat, 16 July 2022, 15:25:58
How thick is the pcb? Is it flexy?

The first run of PCBs will be 1.6mm thick. I haven't received production prototypes yet but will update with a sound test soon.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: rossi94 on Mon, 18 July 2022, 05:28:06
How thick is the pcb? Is it flexy?

The first run of PCBs will be 1.6mm thick. I haven't received production prototypes yet but will update with a sound test soon.

Nice, that sounds great. Is there a list of boards somewhere that fit this PCB / GH60 / DZ60?
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: hlord2000 on Mon, 25 July 2022, 11:59:23
How thick is the pcb? Is it flexy?

The first run of PCBs will be 1.6mm thick. I haven't received production prototypes yet but will update with a sound test soon.

Nice, that sounds great. Is there a list of boards somewhere that fit this PCB / GH60 / DZ60?

The actual edgecuts of the PCB are based on GH60 and Bakeneko standards. I am not sure of a list of cases that support PCBs in this form factor but I will be sure to report back with those that have been verified when production prototypes arrive (ETA 7/27/2022). Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: PuNkShoO on Mon, 25 July 2022, 12:42:05
Appealing but there are already so many GH60 solder boards out there. The JST is a nice add but if you could pull off hot swap somehow for under $50 then it would be a no-brainer. I understand that multi-layout support + hot swap is difficult or nearly impossible to pull off for all layouts but finding a 64 key layout with battery and under $50 has been impossible and seems like a market that is underserved.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: hlord2000 on Sat, 30 July 2022, 22:27:50
Appealing but there are already so many GH60 solder boards out there. The JST is a nice add but if you could pull off hot swap somehow for under $50 then it would be a no-brainer. I understand that multi-layout support + hot swap is difficult or nearly impossible to pull off for all layouts but finding a 64 key layout with battery and under $50 has been impossible and seems like a market that is underserved.
I did some estimation on the actual cost of hotswap and it looks like it would be a ~$5 increase in price. I think I'll try to a basic HS 60% layout soon!
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: HappyB0T on Thu, 04 August 2022, 00:02:18
Put me down for 3 please.
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: nonuser on Fri, 05 August 2022, 02:17:36
goodbye bb60  :-[ :-[ :-[ ....hello new rex60 :cool: :cool: :cool: #sleepkiller #tothegrave
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: Riizmaa on Fri, 05 August 2022, 02:20:47
goodbye bb60  :-[ :-[ :-[ ....hello new rex60 :cool: :cool: :cool: #sleepkiller #tothegrave
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 GH60/DZ60-compatible PCB with many, many supported layouts
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 05 August 2022, 14:38:31
looks solid, although somewhat cheesy bottom row. GL!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 60% PCB with many supported layouts - Aug. 6, 22 Update
Post by: hlord2000 on Sat, 06 August 2022, 00:22:41
Update: production prototypes were received and have been verified in a pre-IC prototype of my friend's. 60% compatibility looks great!
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 60% PCB with many supported layouts - Aug. 6, 22 Update
Post by: daviddgm on Sat, 06 August 2022, 04:57:27
No hotswap version?
Title: Re: [IC] Rex60 - $29 60% PCB with many supported layouts - Aug. 6, 22 Update
Post by: B_D on Sat, 06 August 2022, 13:17:55
No hotswap version?
That would be impossible for something like this


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