Post by: Kwub on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:19:48
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(https://imgur.com/3BHeRdW.jpg)
Extra Happy
Hey all,
I'd like to introduce my latest project - the Extra Happy.
This board was developed as a tribute to the iconic Happy Hacking Keyboard. The original layout is preserved as much as possible, down to the 6u spacebar and uneven corner blockers. The Extra Happy brings in 10 additional macro keys to the layout, adding to its work ready ethos.
This project is developing quickly, so please feel free to leave your suggestions in the IC form and on this thread!
Please fill out this form if you are interested! (https://forms.gle/WQSiHvnzgTpLsxdA7)
(https://imgur.com/xiuIBug.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/WrFggSW.jpg)
Details
Case Material: Aluminum 6063
Weight and Badge Material: Brass (potentially Stainless Steel)
Plate Material: Aluminum 5052 (potentially Polycarbonate, FR4)
18mm front height
6.5° typing angle
Top mount
QMK and VIA compatible PCB, daughterboard compatibility
View internals here (https://imgur.com/a/bmGY37g)
Price target: ~$350
Current Layout:
(https://imgur.com/s2FeCjZ.jpg)
View all of Abat's renders here (https://imgur.com/a/t2CNRFg)
Thanks for reading!
(https://imgur.com/3BHeRdW.jpg)
Extra Happy
Hey all,
I'd like to introduce my latest project - the Extra Happy.
This board was developed as a tribute to the iconic Happy Hacking Keyboard. The original layout is preserved as much as possible, down to the 6u spacebar and uneven corner blockers. The Extra Happy brings in 10 additional macro keys to the layout, adding to its work ready ethos.
This project is developing quickly, so please feel free to leave your suggestions in the IC form and on this thread!
Please fill out this form if you are interested! (https://forms.gle/WQSiHvnzgTpLsxdA7)
(https://imgur.com/xiuIBug.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/WrFggSW.jpg)
Details
Case Material: Aluminum 6063
Weight and Badge Material: Brass (potentially Stainless Steel)
Plate Material: Aluminum 5052 (potentially Polycarbonate, FR4)
18mm front height
6.5° typing angle
Top mount
QMK and VIA compatible PCB, daughterboard compatibility
View internals here (https://imgur.com/a/bmGY37g)
Price target: ~$350
Current Layout:
(https://imgur.com/s2FeCjZ.jpg)
View all of Abat's renders here (https://imgur.com/a/t2CNRFg)
Thanks for reading!
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:20:43
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Post by: Kwub on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:24:32
Current project status:
11/22
A prototype (in the same color configuration as the renders) is on order. More updates will be posted when it arrives!
11/26
A lot of updates in this one! First, PCB and compatibility updates:
(https://imgur.com/nGs1t7E.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/daAOhcE.jpg)
Compatibility with full right shift and full backspace! Additionally, a centered switch placement has been added to the spacebar to help improve the compatibility with a variety of sets.
Next up, the badge:
(https://imgur.com/ulvWMQB.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/ibMHOBm.jpg)
I have been experimenting with some changes to the badge design and front iconography. Feel free to let me know what you think! Depending on popularity, the original smiley badge might be kept as an optional extra.
A blank version of the badge will be released as well if you would like to design and run your own badge logo.
View the rest of Abat's beautiful renders here! (https://imgur.com/a/z3wQ7bG)
Thanks again for your interest!
11/22
A prototype (in the same color configuration as the renders) is on order. More updates will be posted when it arrives!
11/26
A lot of updates in this one! First, PCB and compatibility updates:
(https://imgur.com/nGs1t7E.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/daAOhcE.jpg)
Compatibility with full right shift and full backspace! Additionally, a centered switch placement has been added to the spacebar to help improve the compatibility with a variety of sets.
Next up, the badge:
(https://imgur.com/ulvWMQB.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/ibMHOBm.jpg)
I have been experimenting with some changes to the badge design and front iconography. Feel free to let me know what you think! Depending on popularity, the original smiley badge might be kept as an optional extra.
A blank version of the badge will be released as well if you would like to design and run your own badge logo.
View the rest of Abat's beautiful renders here! (https://imgur.com/a/z3wQ7bG)
Thanks again for your interest!
And thanks for sniping my reservation Chicken, lol
Post by: Rob27shred on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:26:50
Post by: nFaiz on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:27:59
Post by: linell on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:54:21
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:54:25
get lmaoedCurrent project status:
A prototype (in the same color configuration as the renders) is on order. More updates will be posted when it arrives!
Thanks again for your interest!
And thanks for sniping my reservation Chicken, lol
Post by: DNWMN on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:59:18
Post by: Silk on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:59:48
Post by: stewfayew on Mon, 22 November 2021, 18:00:49
Please make it real soon :D
Post by: PigeonsLikeBread on Mon, 22 November 2021, 18:24:25
Post by: chriskeebs1911 on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:04:45
Post by: chat and team on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:07:57
Post by: Ustinj on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:10:35
Post by: hali on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:11:46
Post by: JumpStream on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:17:47
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Post by: Kwub on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:20:14
ne center stem 6u compatibility
It will be added! 6u is already pretty niche, so bumping possible compat is high on the list of things to do!
Post by: misswaffle on Mon, 22 November 2021, 19:28:48
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 22 November 2021, 21:05:35
Post by: Pach on Mon, 22 November 2021, 21:31:23
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Post by: 7h3of7 on Mon, 22 November 2021, 21:50:48
GLWIC
Post by: Sicowa on Mon, 22 November 2021, 21:59:49
GLWIC
<3
Post by: infectedqt on Mon, 22 November 2021, 22:02:14
Post by: treeleaf64 on Mon, 22 November 2021, 22:13:56
What is the typing angle
What are the bezel widths
Why is the smiley face so wide
Post by: Kinesiologist on Mon, 22 November 2021, 22:37:03
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Mon, 22 November 2021, 22:39:32
While I don't hate the badge, I would prefer to go without it.I am getting conflicting messages
Post by: chat and team on Mon, 22 November 2021, 23:37:56
true hhkb layout, and the xt column is cool. would like to see the front badge moved or removed myself but otherwise very cool rectangle.Ah yes, want the front visible badge removed meanwhile theres a whole ass weight that you cannot see.
GLWIC
<3
i swear skamada
opinion almost as bad as those who think
Post by: paulgali on Tue, 23 November 2021, 00:50:28
Post by: stidal on Tue, 23 November 2021, 01:51:15
Post by: Dunne on Tue, 23 November 2021, 01:54:55
Post by: Kokaloo on Tue, 23 November 2021, 02:15:57
Keep the badge on the top don't listen to these wieners
Post by: HappyB0T on Tue, 23 November 2021, 03:24:51
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• Mostly Fun
• In a
• I love it.
Huge fan of your keyboard sir. If you can make this keyboard for that price I buy it.
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 23 November 2021, 08:56:57
otherwise im a fan
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Tue, 23 November 2021, 09:37:17
Love it. I think 6u bar support would be very appreciated.
Keep the badge on the top don't listen to these wieners
people need to stop asking for no badge, it’s not happening, badge is chicken approvedSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: unusuaL_ on Tue, 23 November 2021, 10:18:50
Post by: silhouette88 on Tue, 23 November 2021, 10:20:23
Post by: Poesjuh on Tue, 23 November 2021, 13:23:45
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Post by: Tree_ on Tue, 23 November 2021, 16:01:14
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Tue, 23 November 2021, 16:09:51
Post by: Kokaloo on Tue, 23 November 2021, 17:18:13
Post by: GrumioThaSpoonGod on Tue, 23 November 2021, 18:15:11
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Tue, 23 November 2021, 18:44:06
Post by: Kwub on Tue, 23 November 2021, 19:06:20
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Tue, 23 November 2021, 19:07:01
Hey all, just an update on the badge since it seems (quite expectedly) to be a pretty controversial feature. Like others have mentioned, a huge part of the concept of this board was presenting an homage to the original HHKB. The idea is to take the logo sticker in the corner blocker and bring it to match the lighthearted theme. And personally, I think it adds to the unique character of the board! For those reasons, I intend to keep the badge. Thanks again for your interest and feedback everyone!based :cool:
Post by: Lysol_ on Tue, 23 November 2021, 19:11:12
Post by: surplusofchairs on Tue, 23 November 2021, 19:12:20
:)
Post by: Reebes on Tue, 23 November 2021, 19:21:45
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Tue, 23 November 2021, 22:57:01
The idea is to take the logo sticker in the corner blocker and bring it to match the lighthearted theme.
The badge feels very under designed which makes it stick out like a sore thumb against the rest of the board. Will there be an option for a blank badge or some other design?
Post by: stidal on Wed, 24 November 2021, 03:27:14
The badge feels very under designed which makes it stick out like a sore thumb against the rest of the board. Will there be an option for a blank badge or some other design?
there's a very stark difference between something being 'under designed' and something being intentionally simplistic to match the theme, this is pretty clearly the latter imo
Post by: akameyyy on Wed, 24 November 2021, 05:26:15
Also: Keep. The. Top. Badge.
Post by: yui_ on Wed, 24 November 2021, 07:14:45
i'm somewhere in the middle on the badge - i like it, but i would love if blank/custom badges would be an option. i understand custom badges would add a lot more work so releasing the dimensions/drawings or a cad file of the badge alone would allow for custom ones to be produced outside of the gb.
either way, i'm going to keep a close eye on this.
glwic!
Post by: Friendship on Wed, 24 November 2021, 07:48:33
Post by: Nuap on Wed, 24 November 2021, 17:11:13
I like the badge, it's simple and does compliment the theme of the board well. Hopefully there can be some other options for badges or you can release the CAD files so people can have their own made.
Post by: Gvalch_ca on Thu, 25 November 2021, 05:18:23
Post by: $W4GK!NG on Thu, 25 November 2021, 08:22:58
Post by: Dyto69 on Thu, 25 November 2021, 08:59:12
Is the internal weight position so far down on purpose, or why isn't it centered so every row is covered with the internal weight?
GLWIC!
Post by: Kwub on Thu, 25 November 2021, 09:59:00
look very nice, would you be able to provide a KLE layout compatibility picture? took me a while to realize this is not 7u spacebar since I didn't read the text at all :giggle:
I have added a KLE compatibility picture! This is subject to change in the future, I will keep it as up to date as possible.
Also added typing angle to the details section!
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Thu, 25 November 2021, 12:39:20
The badge feels very under designed which makes it stick out like a sore thumb against the rest of the board. Will there be an option for a blank badge or some other design?
there's a very stark difference between something being 'under designed' and something being intentionally simplistic to match the theme, this is pretty clearly the latter imo
The massive fillets on the badge right next to the tiny fillets on the top case don't match. The logo is _very_ simple and looks out of place to some of us. The "theme" is unclear (is it supposed to be "simple"?) since the bottom isn't just a wedge and has curves to it but the top is just a rectangle with fillets.
Post by: Gvalch_ca on Thu, 25 November 2021, 13:22:54
The badge feels very under designed which makes it stick out like a sore thumb against the rest of the board. Will there be an option for a blank badge or some other design?
there's a very stark difference between something being 'under designed' and something being intentionally simplistic to match the theme, this is pretty clearly the latter imo
The massive fillets on the badge right next to the tiny fillets on the top case don't match. The logo is _very_ simple and looks out of place to some of us. The "theme" is unclear (is it supposed to be "simple"?) since the bottom isn't just a wedge and has curves to it but the top is just a rectangle with fillets.
I second this. Blocker badge looks kind of ugly and out of place right now. Hope it will be redesigned.
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Thu, 25 November 2021, 18:16:05
The massive fillets on the badge right next to the tiny fillets on the top case don't match. The logo is _very_ simple and looks out of place to some of us. The "theme" is unclear (is it supposed to be "simple"?) since the bottom isn't just a wedge and has curves to it but the top is just a rectangle with fillets.The fillets aren't that massive, I think they match the external ones pretty well, but if you're talking about the internal, its not going to be noticeable once you have caps. And in terms of simple, I think its relatively simple, just a happy face, the curve is a simple curve, no dolphin or more Kustom sides.
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 25 November 2021, 20:04:29
The massive fillets on the badge right next to the tiny fillets on the top case don't match. The logo is _very_ simple and looks out of place to some of us. The "theme" is unclear (is it supposed to be "simple"?) since the bottom isn't just a wedge and has curves to it but the top is just a rectangle with fillets.The fillets aren't that massive, I think they match the external ones pretty well, but if you're talking about the internal, its not going to be noticeable once you have caps. And in terms of simple, I think its relatively simple, just a happy face, the curve is a simple curve, no dolphin or more Kustom sides.
You seem to have taken over this project from Kwub, the amount you're commenting /s
Post by: Nuap on Thu, 25 November 2021, 23:11:49
For Australia perhaps reach out to SwitchKeys.
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Fri, 26 November 2021, 15:40:50
Post by: Kwub on Fri, 26 November 2021, 15:47:51
Post by: growler on Fri, 26 November 2021, 16:32:58
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Post by: koolkeebs on Sat, 27 November 2021, 10:30:25
Post by: Kwub on Sat, 27 November 2021, 10:58:14
I love both badges! Question - will this come with a 6u stabilizer wire?
Sourcing 6u wires in high quantities is something that I have been looking at. If I can find a good lead ahead of GB time, that is something I would love to offer.
Post by: elongatedmusk on Sat, 27 November 2021, 12:17:29
I love both badges! Question - will this come with a 6u stabilizer wire?
Sourcing 6u wires in high quantities is something that I have been looking at. If I can find a good lead ahead of GB time, that is something I would love to offer.
+1 for 6u wire! :thumb:
Post by: growler on Sat, 27 November 2021, 12:34:13
Defo do this! I would buy like 30 6u wires if you can get some nice ones.I love both badges! Question - will this come with a 6u stabilizer wire?
Sourcing 6u wires in high quantities is something that I have been looking at. If I can find a good lead ahead of GB time, that is something I would love to offer.
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Post by: Zlane on Sun, 28 November 2021, 19:47:54
Post by: nathanchere on Sun, 28 November 2021, 20:36:51
Post by: fflux on Sun, 28 November 2021, 22:47:40
Hey all, just an update on the badge since it seems (quite expectedly) to be a pretty controversial feature. Like others have mentioned, a huge part of the concept of this board was presenting an homage to the original HHKB. The idea is to take the logo sticker in the corner blocker and bring it to match the lighthearted theme. And personally, I think it adds to the unique character of the board! For those reasons, I intend to keep the badge. Thanks again for your interest and feedback everyone!
based and objectively correct decision
if you manage to get it done at $350, I am definitely interested in joining!
Post by: Little4Real on Wed, 01 December 2021, 17:06:36
Post by: clickpig on Thu, 06 January 2022, 22:25:23
This looks brill.
Post by: drinkmorewater on Sun, 09 January 2022, 02:40:29
Post by: GreyAmbience on Mon, 10 January 2022, 03:21:37
Post by: ideus on Mon, 17 January 2022, 07:13:19
Post by: growler on Mon, 17 January 2022, 08:04:14
This design is one of few actual HHKB layouts, plus the macro columns, yet, it is so out of my budget. You may want to offer a round of space bars in common colors and stab wires along with the kit. They are hard to come by.That's a fantastic idea. If you have sourced 6u stab wires I'm in for a few, and very possibly would bulk buy as well (PM me!)
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Post by: Rob27shred on Mon, 17 January 2022, 09:01:42
This design is one of few actual HHKB layouts, plus the macro columns, yet, it is so out of my budget. You may want to offer a round of space bars in common colors and stab wires along with the kit. They are hard to come by.
Very true, although the spacebars aren't quite as hard to come by, most sets will offer a offset 6u in extras at least. The stab wires on the other hand would be something that could be delivered with the board. Definitely something for the designer to think about!
Post by: ideus on Mon, 17 January 2022, 12:08:17
This design is one of few actual HHKB layouts, plus the macro columns, yet, it is so out of my budget. You may want to offer a round of space bars in common colors and stab wires along with the kit. They are hard to come by.That's a fantastic idea. If you have sourced 6u stab wires I'm in for a few, and very possibly would bulk buy as well (PM me!)
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I have found some 6u Cherry-style stab wires at Aliexpress; but, I have not found any Costars yet. I have not checked what type of stabs this design will take. Personally, I prefer the Costar type and the lack of manufactured stab wires in 6u prevents me to use any layout that needs 6u. Edit (I know that the wires can be DIY, but the precision they need to feel good is not trivial. It seems that this design will take PCB mount Cherry style stabs, based on how the plate's cuts look).
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Post by: Kokaloo on Thu, 23 March 2023, 12:36:09
Post by: nathanchere on Tue, 28 March 2023, 19:41:00
Post by: ideus on Thu, 30 March 2023, 23:35:39
That is exactly right. The plate appears to support Cherry stabs. I prefer Costars as well, and there is no source to get them unless you bend them yourself.This design is one of few actual HHKB layouts, plus the macro columns, yet, it is so out of my budget. You may want to offer a round of space bars in common colors and stab wires along with the kit. They are hard to come by.That's a fantastic idea. If you have sourced 6u stab wires I'm in for a few, and very possibly would bulk buy as well (PM me!)
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I have found some 6u Cherry-style stab wires at Aliexpress; but, I have not found any Costars yet. I have not checked what type of stabs this design will take. Personally, I prefer the Costar type and the lack of manufactured stab wires in 6u prevents me to use any layout that needs 6u. Edit (I know that the wires can be DIY, but the precision they need to feel good is not trivial. It seems that this design will take PCB mount Cherry style stabs, based on how the plate's cuts look).
Post by: metalchipmaker on Thu, 30 March 2023, 23:38:59