Author Topic: [IC] Lodestone - a Gasket and MagLev mount 65% - Prototypes in Production (Read 131378 times)

DoctorZuluMD · « **Reply #200 on:** Mon, 07 September 2020, 21:34:25 »

GB PLEAAASSEEE

paperassgasket · « **Reply #201 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:06:31 »

This is a really cool concept. I'm mildly curious about the magnets affect on the circuits though.
There probably shouldn't be any appreciable induction occurring but I definitely wouldn't try this with a hall effect switch.

Surefoot · « **Reply #202 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:19:59 »

Quote from: paperassgasket on Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:06:31

This is a really cool concept. I'm mildly curious about the magnets affect on the circuits though.
There probably shouldn't be any appreciable induction occurring but I definitely wouldn't try this with a hall effect switch.

No induction with static (not moving), permanent magnets... And you have little moving parts around.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #203 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:22:47 »

we are still working on this in the background as per my last update but we are both busy with other GB's at the moment so progress is slow until those are underway

We are both still super excited to share this with the community though

dRpkebs · « **Reply #204 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:25:21 »

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:22:47

we are still working on this in the background as per my last update but we are both busy with other GB's at the moment so progress is slow until those are underway

We are both still super excited to share this with the community though

Yesssss Jae!!

paperassgasket · « **Reply #205 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:25:48 »

ah but the magnets ARE moving when you press down on the top plate. Just not very much. Also they're not moving through a coil so it's not going to do anything. However neodymium magnets might be enough to screw up the function of a hall switch, but that's a moot point since this board doesn't support Alps anyway.

super_tu · « **Reply #206 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:50:21 »

I'm here for this

pan · « **Reply #207 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 03:16:26 »

You have me sold if the orange colour remains in final colour choices 🍊

dibstern · « **Reply #208 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 06:25:24 »

An unbelievable mounting system, wow. While the board isn’t my style, this feature is pretty insane - huge props!

IAmAScientistIRL · « **Reply #209 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 06:45:21 »

Quote from: paperassgasket on Tue, 08 September 2020, 14:25:48

ah but the magnets ARE moving when you press down on the top plate. Just not very much. Also they're not moving through a coil so it's not going to do anything. However neodymium magnets might be enough to screw up the function of a hall switch, but that's a moot point since this board doesn't support Alps anyway.

What are you talking about, magnetic field decays exponentially with distance. You'd need the switch and the magnet to be extremely close to trigger a false hall voltage lol

acaban · « **Reply #210 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 06:46:49 »

someone mentionend a stream that had this board, is this true? is there some prototype to see?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #211 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:02:51 »

Quote from: acaban on Wed, 09 September 2020, 06:46:49

someone mentionend a stream that had this board, is this true? is there some prototype to see?

Yes I’ve posted above. There are actually three prototypes around with various members of the community rn

If you scroll up you can see where I streamed the proto of the board and the movement you get with the MagLev system. On mobile rn or I’d drop the link again.

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acaban · « **Reply #212 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:35:51 »

ok found thanks!

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104704.msg2921704#msg2921704

acaban · « **Reply #213 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:42:50 »

Quote from: acaban on Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:35:51

ok found thanks, and I'm liking it! can't wait the typing test!

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104704.msg2921704#msg2921704

The.Ryan.Gamer · « **Reply #214 on:** Fri, 11 September 2020, 13:45:43 »

Do we have a GB date for this board? It's sexy

SherlockBunny · « **Reply #215 on:** Sun, 13 September 2020, 21:15:06 »

MagLev seems really promising. I sincerely hope you guys will be able to accomplish this. Good luck!

Any chance y'all had the idea of a 60 or TKL with a hotswap ANSI or bottom row Tsangen layout? That would be perfect for me.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #216 on:** Mon, 14 September 2020, 04:14:38 »

Quote from: SherlockBunny on Sun, 13 September 2020, 21:15:06

MagLev seems really promising. I sincerely hope you guys will be able to accomplish this. Good luck!

Any chance y'all had the idea of a 60 or TKL with a hotswap ANSI or bottom row Tsangen layout? That would be perfect for me.

We have the 65 working in full and just need to do some tweaks. We aren’t considering other layouts just yet as we want to make sure this one is good first

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Maniac · « **Reply #217 on:** Sun, 15 November 2020, 04:53:23 »

Don’t leave us hanging

really interested in this one because of the awesome orange color. Keep us updated!

soloplayer · « **Reply #218 on:** Wed, 06 January 2021, 04:55:57 »

any update Jae? i'm still waiting

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #219 on:** Wed, 06 January 2021, 06:17:52 »

So yes, there is kind of an update

We've had proof of concepts for over a year, Working Prototypes since April 2020, but a lack of time since. The big challenge is for Flex and I finding time between day jobs, ongoing Group Buys and other projects to make the final revisions.

Case design - 95% done
PCB design - 95% done
Final R&D - 80% done
Some final tweaks needed and a range of materials to test for mounting options, a final round of prototypes to manufacture and then we will look at next steps

We are planning to look at this early this year

santela · « **Reply #220 on:** Wed, 06 January 2021, 09:50:30 »

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Wed, 06 January 2021, 06:17:52

So yes, there is kind of an update

We've had proof of concepts for over a year, Working Prototypes since April 2020, but a lack of time since. The big challenge is for Flex and I finding time between day jobs, ongoing Group Buys and other projects to make the final revisions.

Case design - 95% done
PCB design - 95% done
Final R&D - 80% done
Some final tweaks needed and a range of materials to test for mounting options, a final round of prototypes to manufacture and then we will look at next steps

We are planning to look at this early this year

Finally some news! Just wish I could be able to cop one whenever it becomes available

NovaRMK · « **Reply #221 on:** Wed, 06 January 2021, 09:57:45 »

Wow! Not many people use carbon fiber plates! I'm excited to see how this turns out!

soloplayer · « **Reply #222 on:** Wed, 06 January 2021, 10:10:49 »

finally some good f*** news *insert Gordon Ramsay meme*

kapowaz · « **Reply #223 on:** Wed, 06 January 2021, 11:10:22 »

This board remains strongly attractive to me.

Bobatype · « **Reply #224 on:** Tue, 12 January 2021, 23:30:21 »

I'm not typically into wide bevel boards, but this works out overall aesthetically to me. Also who doesn't love magnets?

hottrout · « **Reply #225 on:** Wed, 13 January 2021, 06:03:02 »

This keyboard design will sum up 2021 when compared to 2020 designs. "A new start" for all of us. Excited for it.

knam316 · « **Reply #226 on:** Wed, 13 January 2021, 09:34:24 »

cleaaaannnn

Ibleskim · « **Reply #227 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 19:19:48 »

Like the thick bezels and I think the top right blocker looks nice and helps it look different from all the other 65% keyboards out there

hkhawk · « **Reply #228 on:** Mon, 01 February 2021, 23:01:23 »

Quote from: kapowaz on Wed, 06 January 2021, 11:10:22

This board remains strongly attractive to me.

It has a certain magnetism

ThiccAntecc · « **Reply #229 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 20:06:17 »

Quote from: hkhawk on Mon, 01 February 2021, 23:01:23

Quote from: kapowaz on Wed, 06 January 2021, 11:10:22
This board remains strongly attractive to me.

It has a certain magnetism

Get out.

Also, love the board, looking out for more updates!

Havattack · « **Reply #230 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 11:58:40 »

Quote from: ThiccAntecc on Fri, 05 February 2021, 20:06:17

Quote from: hkhawk on Mon, 01 February 2021, 23:01:23
Quote from: kapowaz on Wed, 06 January 2021, 11:10:22
This board remains strongly attractive to me.

It has a certain magnetism

Get out.

Also, love the board, looking out for more updates!

I know... they are being so repulsive.

Havattack · « **Reply #231 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 12:00:52 »

Quote from: Ibleskim on Sun, 31 January 2021, 19:19:48

Like the thick bezels and I think the top right blocker looks nice and helps it look different from all the other 65% keyboards out there

"thick bezels"?!? Them girly little things? Phshhhhhh. 3 inch bezels, or go home.

Timception · « **Reply #232 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 12:37:27 »

Thicc, noice!

darthcapn · « **Reply #233 on:** Mon, 01 March 2021, 18:35:32 »

Hotness!

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NightRye_ · « **Reply #234 on:** Tue, 02 March 2021, 04:15:47 »

not a big fan of the BEZELZ, but def fan of the maglev mount.

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Brioric · « **Reply #235 on:** Tue, 02 March 2021, 13:29:48 »

Definitely a very promising board, I'd most likely buy one given the chance. Love the bezels.
ISO enter looks pretty good with this kind of layout

handmademedal · « **Reply #236 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 01:28:51 »

that bottom is looking really nice! keep it shiny!

prizeS · « **Reply #237 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 03:01:24 »

looking forward to more info this year

Kyakotaa · « **Reply #238 on:** Wed, 10 March 2021, 05:47:39 »

The top half of the design feels a little uncanny to me. Not even the bezels but the missing top right 1u key with nothing replacing it and a distinct lack of character make it seem slightly unfinished.
Bottom half looks fantastic.
Maglev concept is extremely intriguing. Looking forward to future of this project.

Dr-lipschitz · « **Reply #239 on:** Fri, 12 March 2021, 00:41:26 »

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2QT2BSTR8 · « **Reply #240 on:** Fri, 12 March 2021, 01:16:46 »

Quote from: Kyakotaa on Wed, 10 March 2021, 05:47:39

The top half of the design feels a little uncanny to me. Not even the bezels but the missing top right 1u key with nothing replacing it and a distinct lack of character make it seem slightly unfinished.

Quote from: Flexerman

The top blocker was a miss communication turns out we each thought the other wanted it .

Quote from: Jae-3soteric

Blocker is likely to go tbh - if you see the plate file it has a key there.

kvswim · « **Reply #241 on:** Wed, 17 March 2021, 14:26:06 »

Bookmarked and watching since feb. Sign me up!

Runningtarrens · « **Reply #242 on:** Thu, 18 March 2021, 08:20:31 »

hell yeah magnets. looks cool

hiddensong · « **Reply #243 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 08:36:06 »

Have you two had any time this year to work more on this project or is it still on the back burner until more time frees up?

handmademedal · « **Reply #244 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 13:37:39 »

I just saw the video to this and my oh my is this exciting. Hopefull for a PC case to see the pocket of air or space. But please keep that shiny bottom. wowowow

Keybadger · « **Reply #245 on:** Sat, 10 April 2021, 13:50:20 »

Absolutely love this I have no idea how I missed this, I hope it gets to a group buy stage, I am sold.

jabe8i · « **Reply #246 on:** Wed, 21 April 2021, 22:36:09 »

Quote from: santela on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:45:11

Just watched the stream, I am extremely impressed! This is probably the most interesting board I have seen. I really hope the GB will be unlimited so I'll get to try this innovative mounting method and the new typing experience.

I second this. unlimited group buy would be nice, im ok with slightly longer wait times if need be

jabe8i · « **Reply #247 on:** Sun, 11 July 2021, 11:40:47 »

Is it time for an update? or should we have a moment of silence for a dope board we'll never see?

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #248 on:** Sun, 11 July 2021, 12:00:15 »

Quote from: jabe8i on Sun, 11 July 2021, 11:40:47

Is it time for an update? or should we have a moment of silence for a dope board we'll never see?

This is still the latest update:

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Wed, 06 January 2021, 06:17:52

So yes, there is kind of an update

We've had proof of concepts for over a year, Working Prototypes since April 2020, but a lack of time since. The big challenge is for Flex and I finding time between day jobs, ongoing Group Buys and other projects to make the final revisions.

Case design - 95% done
PCB design - 95% done
Final R&D - 80% done
Some final tweaks needed and a range of materials to test for mounting options, a final round of prototypes to manufacture and then we will look at next steps

We are planning to look at this early this year

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santela · « **Reply #249 on:** Sun, 11 July 2021, 23:43:42 »

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 11 July 2021, 12:00:15

Quote from: jabe8i on Sun, 11 July 2021, 11:40:47
Is it time for an update? or should we have a moment of silence for a dope board we'll never see?

This is still the latest update:

Quote from: Jae-3soteric on Wed, 06 January 2021, 06:17:52
So yes, there is kind of an update

We've had proof of concepts for over a year, Working Prototypes since April 2020, but a lack of time since. The big challenge is for Flex and I finding time between day jobs, ongoing Group Buys and other projects to make the final revisions.

Case design - 95% done
PCB design - 95% done
Final R&D - 80% done
Some final tweaks needed and a range of materials to test for mounting options, a final round of prototypes to manufacture and then we will look at next steps

We are planning to look at this early this year

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Glad this is still happening at least.

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Author Topic: [IC] Lodestone - a Gasket and MagLev mount 65% - Prototypes in Production (Read 131378 times)