[IC] Dimple - a 40% layout keyboard (Final Update:kit assembling video)

[Tommicorn]

This looks great! I really love my THE50 and I will definitively try and get one if this goes to group buy.

[trabbit]

This looks great! I really love my THE50 and I will definitively try and get one if this goes to group buy.

Thanks man. I really appreciate that.

[trabbit]

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[Baron]

WOW that looks really nice

[dr_unconscionable]

The sample looks great! I'd love to grab one -- hopefully timing/finances will work out

[tex_live_utility]

Looks great. Nice layout and excellent price.

Is there any chance at all of making a non-hotswap PCB?

[meidodoragon]

Oooh. nice! Still interested in this GB, as I like the layout and design. Especially if it'll be under $200. It'll be nice to have another hot-swap in the rotation for trying switches as well.

[trabbit]

Oooh. nice! Still interested in this GB, as I like the layout and design. Especially if it'll be under $200. It'll be nice to have another hot-swap in the rotation for trying switches as well.

$200? OH MAN! I think I offered a way too low price of $140-150

[trabbit]

Looks great. Nice layout and excellent price.

Is there any chance at all of making a non-hotswap PCB?

All PCB will have hot swap this time. Sorry about that.

[meidodoragon]

Haha, I'm assuming that it will be about 200 after shipping, that's why. I've already made that mistake in mechmarket. XD

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[TuCZnak]

That's a pretty dope layout you got there

[trabbit]

Haha, I'm assuming that it will be about 200 after shipping, that's why. I've already made that mistake in mechmarket. XD

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Oh, I see. Now it's about $170 after shipping.

[meidodoragon]

Oh, good to know. Thank you!

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[Baron]

Oh, I see. Now it's about $170 after shipping.

thats still really great

[Visionaire]

What a great value at that price point!

[Baron]

what colors do you think you'd be offering?

[trabbit]

what colors do you think you'd be offering?

Black/Gray/Silver/Blue Gray are sure.
Updated a new pink color, I think it's doable

[94smart]

so nice

[calveeen]

This is awesome - will definitely jump in on this!

[Baron]

this is looking absolutely phenomenal

[pixelpusher]

I like this design a lot.  I wish there was some way to move the screws that hold the PCB into the case.  They seem to primarily be in spots that you will always see from a typing position.  Maybe we can get brass screws to match the plate?

[trabbit]

I like this design a lot.  I wish there was some way to move the screws that hold the PCB into the case.  They seem to primarily be in spots that you will always see from a typing position.  Maybe we can get brass screws to match the plate?

Are you serious? You can see that through keycaps in the picture?

[Jaxxstatic]

I like this design a lot.  I wish there was some way to move the screws that hold the PCB into the case.  They seem to primarily be in spots that you will always see from a typing position.  Maybe we can get brass screws to match the plate?

Are you serious? You can see that through keycaps in the picture?

With cherry keycaps, yes, you’d be able to see. DSA has a tighter gap right? But you placed the screws close to corners and the bottom row, so they might not be visible even with cherry or oem

[trabbit]

I like this design a lot.  I wish there was some way to move the screws that hold the PCB into the case.  They seem to primarily be in spots that you will always see from a typing position.  Maybe we can get brass screws to match the plate?

Are you serious? You can see that through keycaps in the picture?

With cherry keycaps, yes, you’d be able to see. DSA has a tighter gap right? But you placed the screws close to corners and the bottom row, so they might not be visible even with cherry or oem

Yes, just two screws on the upside of the interior are between two keycaps, others are basically all under keycaps.
But it have to be close enough to see. With normal typing gesture and also in the photo, it won't be noticeable.

[Baron]

would you be interested in color matching the pink color with the pink color code for DSA Hana?

[regionfree]

yes.

[byoliven]

Would like to join if deep purple could be a choice.
Which should look amazing for all my keycaps with GMK DY color!

[rowie]

Hope this makes it to the groupbuy stage. I would love to get one in white like in your renders if possible. 

[BserLarry]

I like the 40% layout but may I suggesting the addition of a “? /“ key in the standard layout?
It’s such a commonly used key that I think it warrants being in the standard layout beside the “ > .” Key:-)
Other than that, I’m happy with it!

[pixelpusher]

I like the 40% layout but may I suggesting the addition of a “? /“ key in the standard layout?
It’s such a commonly used key that I think it warrants being in the standard layout beside the “ > .” Key:-)
Other than that, I’m happy with it!

I believe the idea is you just use QMK for tap key on that one.  Tap for Question mark, hold for shift.   The 2u shift looks nice and I doubt you'd notice the difference in touch typing.

I'd personally not use the arrow cluster there, b/c I'm too used to the minivan arrows in the JKL; position.  But you can use those bottom keys for all kinds of handy things like layer toggles.

[BserLarry]

I like the 40% layout but may I suggesting the addition of a “? /“ key in the standard layout?
It’s such a commonly used key that I think it warrants being in the standard layout beside the “ > .” Key:-)
Other than that, I’m happy with it!

I believe the idea is you just use QMK for tap key on that one.  Tap for Question mark, hold for shift.   The 2u shift looks nice and I doubt you'd notice the difference in touch typing.

I'd personally not use the arrow cluster there, b/c I'm too used to the minivan arrows in the JKL; position.  But you can use those bottom keys for all kinds of handy things like layer toggles.

Good idea 

[19MODL]

Super cool! I'm hooked to my arrow keys but love 40%s. I know the images are simply renders but some of those colors look extremely promising. Plus, HHKB is almost unheard of in the 40% world. Sign me up!

[trabbit]

Super cool! I'm hooked to my arrow keys but love 40%s. I know the images are simply renders but some of those colors look extremely promising. Plus, HHKB is almost unheard of in the 40% world. Sign me up!

Thanks! Actually some 40% HHKB like do exist already, I just made a little small revise.

[nettik]

I'm loving the pink color! HHKB with dedicated arrow cluster is fantastic, I am definitely in for when the GB starts.

[trabbit]

I'm loving the pink color! HHKB with dedicated arrow cluster is fantastic, I am definitely in for when the GB starts.

Thanks, spots will be ready next month.

[PaultheSloth]

Will it be limited spots?

[trabbit]

Will it be limited spots?

I made 100 spots, I think it's enough for 40% users. If not, I will make some more.

[Baron]

do you have pictures of all the final colors?

[William_S_Jones]

Next monthGreat, gives me some time b/c the CandyBar had me sweating bullets b/c a want a dimple too. Thanks lazydesigner!!!


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[trabbit]

do you have pictures of all the final colors?

The cases are ready this month, I will post pictures of all five colors. The PCBs will be ready next month.

[trabbit]

I like the 40% layout but may I suggesting the addition of a “? /“ key in the standard layout?
It’s such a commonly used key that I think it warrants being in the standard layout beside the “ > .” Key:-)
Other than that, I’m happy with it!

You could do that if you like, just put the key on the first layer instead of other keys. But eventually you will give up some keys and put them to another layers. If you don't want to give up, you have to look for 45%, or 50%, or 60%, or 65% or even bigger.

[macclack]

I heart this.

[nettik]

Forgive my very newb question, but will the hotswap PCB support PCB switches - the ones with 5 prongs/pins? It looks like it can, but I want to make sure. Also, is the board USB-C, and where is the cutout located?

[trabbit]

Forgive my very newb question, but will the hotswap PCB support PCB switches - the ones with 5 prongs/pins? It looks like it can, but I want to make sure. Also, is the board USB-C, and where is the cutout located?

Yes, the PCB supports 5 pins switches. The USB cutout is located between the first and the second switches.

[Baron]

will this have QMK? 

[Archedemus]

We need some juicy updates plzzz... Also, how much will it weigh?

[yui_]

What firmware is this pcb going to be running on?

If it isn't QMK, will the software have full linux support?

[Baron]

If it isn't QMK, will the software have full linux support?

concerned about this as well

[trabbit]

will this have QMK?

Yes, it will.

[trabbit]

What firmware is this pcb going to be running on?

If it isn't QMK, will the software have full linux support?

So far, all my design THE50, THE60, Dimple, THE30 are all based on QMK and will have QMK configuration supported.