Jdcarpe, can you post the keycaps needed specifically for the 40%, and add that info to the OP. I'd like them to be added to every future GB.
Sure.
Row 2: 1u Esc, 1u Del or Backspace
Row 3: 1.25u Tab, 1.75u Return or Enter
Row 4: 1.75u Shift, 1.25u Shift, 1u Fn
Row 4 (SA Row 3): 1.25u Ctrl, 1u Win or Del, 1u Alt; optional layout: 1.25u >., 1.25u ?/
Are you programming other layers or do you just hve the one?
Are you programming other layers or do you just hve the one?
Definitely will need multiple layers for numbers, punctuation, etc.
Hehehe, I got to see these plates before jdcarpe did since Beast brought em to the last Chicago meet. Very very cool. Happy to see it got completed :D
I offer my services in betatesting.
yes, i want a mechanical keyboard i can keep in jacket pocket :D
It's roughly 3"x9" from the images
I gave this keyboard a suitable name.
I gave this keyboard a suitable name.
I gave this keyboard a suitable name.
I gave this keyboard a suitable name.
Why not stamp SmallFry's name on every other thing we create, so it sells? Excellent business idea!Please stop whatever you are doing.
Why not stamp SmallFry's name on every other thing we create, so it sells? Excellent business idea!
Why not stamp SmallFry's name on every other thing we create, so it sells? Excellent business idea!Please stop whatever you are doing.
I'm doing what? Spamming? I've only just been doing it for a few months.
And I can give my opinion.I'm doing what? Spamming? I've only just been doing it for a few months.
Making out like jdcarpe is using SmallFry's name in vain. They were good friends, he can call his custom keyboard whatever the hell he likes.
And I can give my opinion.I'm doing what? Spamming? I've only just been doing it for a few months.
Making out like jdcarpe is using SmallFry's name in vain. They were good friends, he can call his custom keyboard whatever the hell he likes.
When is this gonna happen? I don't like MX at all, but I am sure going to get one of these.
When is this gonna happen? I don't like MX at all, but I am sure going to get one of these.
When is this gonna happen? I don't like MX at all, but I am sure going to get one of these.
I'm confused, there is MX and then then there is Cherry MX?
So Cherry is the company that makes MX?When is this gonna happen? I don't like MX at all, but I am sure going to get one of these.
I'm confused, there is MX and then then there is Cherry MX?
Are you spamming? It's like the difference between Blackwidow and RAZER Blackwidow.
YOU DON'T SAY!So Cherry is the company that makes MX?When is this gonna happen? I don't like MX at all, but I am sure going to get one of these.
I'm confused, there is MX and then then there is Cherry MX?
Are you spamming? It's like the difference between Blackwidow and RAZER Blackwidow.
I'm doing what? Spamming? I've only just been doing it for a few months.
Hmm...
MediumFry-60%
LargeFry-TKL
MegaFry-Full size!
But it is true that things get more attention and money if you stamp "SmallFry" on it, ethical or not.
But it is true that things get more attention and money if you stamp "SmallFry" on it, ethical or not.
If you want to discuss this via PM, I will. But I'm done talking to you about it in my thread. Please feel free to excuse yourself out of my thread, as well.
Hmm...
MediumFry-60%
LargeFry-TKL
MegaFry-Full size!
This made me smile, because I know the story of how SmallFry got his moniker. Others who are "in the know" would probably know what I mean.
For everyone interested in making this a reality, I am currently in the middle of the GH60 GB, so this will probably have to wait a bit. I would also like to see the Alps TKL happen. But if someone else wants to take the reins and make moves, I would be willing to assist with what I have so far.
But it is true that things get more attention and money if you stamp "SmallFry" on it, ethical or not.
Bro Caps, I am not on meds :p
would like to do a run of these pcbs and a second run of gh60 pcbs at the same time, but this one is going to need some slight modification for pick and placed diodes and controller. also i'd like to unify the controller design with the gh60 so that the bom is the same (it is basically just a teensy OG).
this should keep costs down. i imagine the_beast's guy will do the steel, and i'm not sure how he scales at the moment. will chat about this with folks tomorrow.
jdcarpe, do you know how regack feels about open sourcing his pcb design? (ugh, we really do need this geekhack OS-DEVICE license written yesterday...)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware#Licenses
I use both shift keys. Maybe not the full length of the right shift key but I do use it :)
I'll be making room in my budget for this little guy.
Also, to add to the discussion, I make HEAVY use of my right shift key, using it almost primarily, since I can hold it and still make use of my left pinky, so I only lose the ability to use shift + punctuation, which seems a significantly more rare occurrence for me.
That being said, I've be happy seeing it shortened to make space for a hardwired comma.
This keyboard design makes me want a laptop, but one without a keyboard on it. I'm thinking like. a Monitor on a stand, with all of the hardware in the monitor, but built for portability. Battery life, the whole shebang. Essentially a laptop, but closer to the desktop/monitor combos, just intended for portability.
Does this exist? OR can we make it exist? Anybody know enough about hardware, monitors and the like to help me make this happen? I'm happy working on the design portion.
somebody PM me, I got **** in my head that needs someone a talking to
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
or use old cherry stuff to build new cherry stuff :D
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
or use old cherry stuff to build new cherry stuff :D
exactly. i have some highly coveted vintage blacks waiting for a project. i was going to use them with the gh60 but... i already have a 60%
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
or use old cherry stuff to build new cherry stuff :D
exactly. i have some highly coveted vintage blacks waiting for a project. i was going to use them with the gh60 but... i already have a 60%
Do you agree that the vintages are better than new?
hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
or use old cherry stuff to build new cherry stuff :D
exactly. i have some highly coveted vintage blacks waiting for a project. i was going to use them with the gh60 but... i already have a 60%
Do you agree that the vintages are better than new?
do you think nikes are better than reeboks?
good point ;)hmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
or use old cherry stuff to build new cherry stuff :D
exactly. i have some highly coveted vintage blacks waiting for a project. i was going to use them with the gh60 but... i already have a 60%
Do you agree that the vintages are better than new?
do you think nikes are better than reeboks?
good point ;)YEShmm... everytime i get close to cleaning out my cherry stuff something like this comes along. i wannnnnt it.
I also wanted to get rid of my cherry stuff... and now this...
Sell old cherry stuff then buy new cherry stuff?
or use old cherry stuff to build new cherry stuff :D
exactly. i have some highly coveted vintage blacks waiting for a project. i was going to use them with the gh60 but... i already have a 60%
Do you agree that the vintages are better than new?
do you think nikes are better than reeboks?
I'll be making room in my budget for this little guy.
Also, to add to the discussion, I make HEAVY use of my right shift key, using it almost primarily, since I can hold it and still make use of my left pinky, so I only lose the ability to use shift + punctuation, which seems a significantly more rare occurrence for me.
That being said, I've be happy seeing it shortened to make space for a hardwired comma.
This keyboard design makes me want a laptop, but one without a keyboard on it. I'm thinking like. a Monitor on a stand, with all of the hardware in the monitor, but built for portability. Battery life, the whole shebang. Essentially a laptop, but closer to the desktop/monitor combos, just intended for portability.
Does this exist? OR can we make it exist? Anybody know enough about hardware, monitors and the like to help me make this happen? I'm happy working on the design portion.
somebody PM me, I got **** in my head that needs someone a talking to
Hack mode: Raspberry Pi + Double stick tape + Monitor + Small UPS
Lame mode: A tablet PC...
Hack mode: Raspberry Pi + Double stick tape + Monitor + Small UPS
Lame mode: A tablet PC...
Hack mode please.
Hack mode: Raspberry Pi + Double stick tape + Monitor + Small UPS
Lame mode: A tablet PC...
Hack mode please.
Would make another interesting project...
Small keyboard + Raspberry Pi + Wifi + PSU (or LiPo battery) in a custom case with breakouts for headphone/monitor/mouse.
Hack mode: Raspberry Pi + Double stick tape + Monitor + Small UPS
Lame mode: A tablet PC...
Hack mode please.
Would make another interesting project...
Small keyboard + Raspberry Pi + Wifi + PSU (or LiPo battery) in a custom case with breakouts for headphone/monitor/mouse.
Yes, all in a "keyboard"
I wouldn't want it to be too heavy as I would use it as a travel buddy.
http://imgur.com/a/Xz0Yc (http://imgur.com/a/Xz0Yc)
http://imgur.com/a/Xz0Yc (http://imgur.com/a/Xz0Yc)
Where did you get the link from?
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Very cool!
Let me expound I don't want to come off as spammy.
This is a very awesome project. I love that there are no stabilizers other than the keyboard. It's small yet very functional. And it's all ready to go no need for fancy cases etc.
You guys do some amazing things!! Can't wait to see more. :thumb:
Yep, super sexy! I bet with sufficiently sized pockets, this would fit easily into one's pants. Ultimate in portability!
Yep, super sexy! I bet with sufficiently sized pockets, this would fit easily into one's pants. Ultimate in portability!
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge Accepted.
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge Accepted.
I'm willing to bet that he'll have a prototype by the end of the day, just because he's AcidFire.
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge Accepted.
I'm willing to bet that he'll have a prototype by the end of the day, just because he's AcidFire.
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge Accepted.
Challenge: a usable 40% matrix (meaning non-staggered) layout board. I would buy one of those in a hot minute.
Challenge Accepted.
Hot damn!
Here is my 40% case design.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UKSvIPe.png)
Top and bottom plates are 1/8" black acrylic which have been ordered from Pololu.com. Middle layer is going to be mahogany milled by a CNC mill.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zFUb4Fu.jpg)
Caps are going to be dark brown blank DSA retro caps. We'll see how it turns out. :thumb:
Here is my 40% case design.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UKSvIPe.png)
Top and bottom plates are 1/8" black acrylic which have been ordered from Pololu.com. Middle layer is going to be mahogany milled by a CNC mill.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zFUb4Fu.jpg)
Caps are going to be dark brown blank DSA retro caps. We'll see how it turns out. :thumb:
Here is my 40% case design.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UKSvIPe.png)
Top and bottom plates are 1/8" black acrylic which have been ordered from Pololu.com. Middle layer is going to be mahogany milled by a CNC mill.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zFUb4Fu.jpg)
Caps are going to be dark brown blank DSA retro caps. We'll see how it turns out. :thumb:
Milling the wood. ;)
My SmallFry Keyboard mini build guide.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/4zdoygQ.jpg)
What you'll need:
- Acrylic plates
- PCB
- (40) Plate mount switches
- (40) 1N4148 diodes
- Teensy 2.0
- 300 ohm resister
- Mini USB connector
- 3mm LED
- 6.25x stabilizer
- Keycaps
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aHyZ6Gn.jpg)
Solder all the components on the back starting from smallest to largest. First the diodes, then the USB connector, then the Teensy.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FMVW8om.jpg)
Connect the Teensy to the PCB. The holes are labeled on the reverse side.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/hsShHJx.jpg)
Solder the 300 ohm resister to the designated spot on the front of the PCB.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZB94xTB.jpg)
Install the stabilizer then mount four switches in the corners of the plate and solder them to the PCB.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dmk1pBx.jpg)
Install the remaining switches and solder them to the PCB.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5myV3BY.jpg)
Install the caps lock indicator LED. Bridge the solder pads.
I still need to finish the wood layer. Build guide will continue when it is completed.
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5myV3BY.jpg)
Looks like you used too much solder on the switches (also looks like the pads weren't heated enough) and not enough solder on the diodes. My diodes always look like this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GEccqxT.png)
My SmallFry Keyboard mini build guide.Looks great. This makes me really want one of these now. :eek:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/4zdoygQ.jpg)
What you'll need:
- Acrylic plates
- PCB
- (40) Plate mount switches
- (40) 1N4148 diodes
- Teensy 2.0
- 300 ohm resister
- Mini USB connector
- 3mm LED
- 6.25x stabilizer
- Keycaps
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aHyZ6Gn.jpg)
Solder all the components on the back starting from smallest to largest. First the diodes, then the USB connector, then the Teensy.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FMVW8om.jpg)
Connect the Teensy to the PCB. The holes are labeled on the reverse side.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/hsShHJx.jpg)
Solder the 300 ohm resister to the designated spot on the front of the PCB.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZB94xTB.jpg)
Install the stabilizer then mount four switches in the corners of the plate and solder them to the PCB.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dmk1pBx.jpg)
Install the remaining switches and solder them to the PCB.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5myV3BY.jpg)
Install the caps lock indicator LED. Bridge the solder pads.
I still need to finish the wood layer. Build guide will continue when it is completed.
looks good
do you have a picture with the keycaps on?
jdcarpe, do you know how regack feels about open sourcing his pcb design? (ugh, we really do need this geekhack OS-DEVICE license written yesterday...)
looks good
do you have a picture with the keycaps on?
Yes, here is a few pics of the temporary case and the prototype wooden layer made from oak. The final will be made from mahogany.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/4HRBDYm.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cstb6Lk.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/R6vpTQc.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JjqbrdB.jpg)
It is straight from the CNC mill. No sanding or anything has been done yet.
Yes, the diodes aren't properly soldered. The problem is there aren't solder pads on the reverse side of the PCB so the solder will not stick/ flow through. Thanks for the help!Word on the street says that if you didn't have enough
I want one too. I wonder, how much does a metal workshop charge for such a case? I'm not asking for a precise price, but for a estimation.
Word on the street says that if you didn't have enough
heat to make the solder flow into/through the via,
then you didn't have enough heat to get a good bond.
Is your iron hot enough? Did you keep it on the joint
long enough to get the pad and via wet? (with molten
solder of course...)
I'd hate to see this wonderful project of yours plagued
with a bunch of cold solder joints == intermittent issues...
Yes, the diodes aren't properly soldered. The problem is there aren't solder pads on the reverse side of the PCB so the solder will not stick/ flow through. Thanks for the help!Word on the street says that if you didn't have enough
heat to make the solder flow into/through the via,
then you didn't have enough heat to get a good bond.
Is your iron hot enough? Did you keep it on the joint
long enough to get the pad and via wet? (with molten
solder of course...)
I'd hate to see this wonderful project of yours plagued
with a bunch of cold solder joints == intermittent issues...
The solder pads on the PCB are just slightly larger than the drill size, so there is very little there to hold any solder.
The solder pads on the PCB are just slightly larger than the drill size, so there is very little there to hold any solder.
sorry about that :(
The solder pads on the PCB are just slightly larger than the drill size, so there is very little there to hold any solder.
sorry about that :(
Not your fault, by any means. That's what prototypes are for, right? I really truly appreciate the work you put into my little project that allowed it to become a realty.
I don't know if you have time to make any modifications to the PCB, or if you would prefer to hand that of to someone else, but it seems there is some interest in seeing these made into production boards. That would most likely mean changing the controller to an onboard ATmega32U4 instead of the Teensy I specified, and diodes to SMT instead of thru hole. Also, I think people will want holes for PCB-mount switches and stabilizer, in case they prefer to build without a plate. Exactly what I had you remove from the early revisions. :D
The solder pads on the PCB are just slightly larger than the drill size, so there is very little there to hold any solder.
sorry about that :(
Not your fault, by any means. That's what prototypes are for, right? I really truly appreciate the work you put into my little project that allowed it to become a realty.
I don't know if you have time to make any modifications to the PCB, or if you would prefer to hand that of to someone else, but it seems there is some interest in seeing these made into production boards. That would most likely mean changing the controller to an onboard ATmega32U4 instead of the Teensy I specified, and diodes to SMT instead of thru hole. Also, I think people will want holes for PCB-mount switches and stabilizer, in case they prefer to build without a plate. Exactly what I had you remove from the early revisions. :D
All of those things would be amazing JD! That would fix every issue I had with the prototypes.
The solder pads on the PCB are just slightly larger than the drill size, so there is very little there to hold any solder.
sorry about that :(
Not your fault, by any means. That's what prototypes are for, right? I really truly appreciate the work you put into my little project that allowed it to become a realty.
I don't know if you have time to make any modifications to the PCB, or if you would prefer to hand that of to someone else, but it seems there is some interest in seeing these made into production boards. That would most likely mean changing the controller to an onboard ATmega32U4 instead of the Teensy I specified, and diodes to SMT instead of thru hole. Also, I think people will want holes for PCB-mount switches and stabilizer, in case they prefer to build without a plate. Exactly what I had you remove from the early revisions. :D
All of those things would be amazing JD! That would fix every issue I had with the prototypes.
I'll have to see if I kept any of the earlier revisions, or what time I can put into it. In the meantime if someone else wants to take it and run, that would be great.
If you can provide the files, I could give this a try. :DFound on your github, I hope that it is the latest version.
Thanks for the kind words everyone! I feel very privileged to be able to build the only two SmallFry keyboards. :DI want one too. I wonder, how much does a metal workshop charge for such a case? I'm not asking for a precise price, but for a estimation.
The plates for my case were like $40 shipped from Pololu.com (http://Pololu.com)
First pass... sooo many lines... :-X
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First pass... sooo many lines... :-X
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First pass... sooo many lines... :-X
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Excellent work, and it is Nate Walter.
I decided to rotate all of the switches so the LEDs are at the top (towards the number row, if there was one). I based that decision on the observation that only the Poker/Pure seem to have the LEDs oriented the other way. I'm sure there are others, but I know you can get replacement caps for Ducky... I've never found them for KBT. Also fixed some spacing issues and added the text. Still need to work on the ground zones. If you can't read the text (I'm not sure about this KiCAD color scheme...), it says:
The SmallFry Keyboard
A 40% Design
in remembrance of Nate Walter
Special thanks to komar007, bpiphany, Dox and Regack
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So, I should note that I went a different route here than the board that jdcarpe is working from. There were enough changes that I basically borrowed the schematic of the GH60 revB and reworked it into this layout. So it should be simple enough to use the GH60 firmware, just eliminate a row and a couple of columns. Almost all of the connections available on the GH60 are also on this board. Everyone needs to thank Komar one more time :D.
Does this board need mounting holes (there aren't any right now)? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Derisive Laughter?
This is amazing regack! Do you have a list of all the improvements from the original PCB?
Now I just need to get some screws for it. :)
I love it JD! How much did it cost to get the case cut?
Now I just need to get some screws for it. :)
These came up elsewhere at some point; you may want to consider using these:
http://www.jakob.ch/1279/metagroup=G39192
Does this board need mounting holes (there aren't any right now)?
I love it JD! How much did it cost to get the case cut?
I'm not sure, really. I bought some other plates along with it, so I didn't get a cost breakdown from The_Beast.Now I just need to get some screws for it. :)
These came up elsewhere at some point; you may want to consider using these:
http://www.jakob.ch/1279/metagroup=G39192
I fear my screw holes are too small for those, but they look awesome! Thanks for the link. :)
Does this board need mounting holes (there aren't any right now)?
Well, now mounting holes might be nice. Maybe you can use some of the same relative positions as the GH60 uses. Obviously not all of them will fit. :)
Does this board need mounting holes (there aren't any right now)?
Well, now mounting holes might be nice. Maybe you can use some of the same relative positions as the GH60 uses. Obviously not all of them will fit. :)
So it seems only 2 of the mounting holes that match would be useful. Others are off the board entirely, because the 60% is so much larger :D. Between the B & N, and on the left board-edge vertically between CTRL and SHIFT. The one between TAB & A will probably be too difficult to access, it's probably 30-40% under the 'A' switch body. Given the size of the board, I just added one under the ENTER key. I guess that should work ok?
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Because I must be coo coo for cocoa puffs, I also tossed together this alternative board which uses my teensy-on-a-daughterboard and THEORETICALLY offers full individual LED support with a MAX7219 (also on a separate daughterboard). Those boards under the main PCB add something like 8mm to the overall thickness.
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I might try to add the MAX directly to the other design, but I haven't been able to get it to work outside of an Arduino sketch, so, it's kind of unproven. When running Teensyduino it works great, you can make neat running LED patterns, slow-glow the LEDs, etc... but then I don't have a keyboard... so uhh... anyone who knows more than me want to take a stab at making the Teensy talk SPI to the MAX?
I'd love to get that working, because I have 3 other projects I'd like to use it with :D
I'm super stoked for this.
What is the PCB size currently?
Almost done with my "Pencil Case" rev2 case, which has support for tenting as well.
Thank you sir. :)I'm super stoked for this.
What is the PCB size currently?
Almost done with my "Pencil Case" rev2 case, which has support for tenting as well.
9 inches x 3 inches
or
228.6mm x 76.5mm
Nice! Using my crap-tastic MS Paint skillz, I moved a couple of the holes. I don't know if the hole between Tab & A would work, as you stated, unless you were able to move those traces and center the hole there.
Maybe I can't see it, but what is the point of keeping the GH60 mounts points? The PCB is much to fit the Poker in any case.
If you do want to make it somewhat compatible, then keep the mount points so that the 40% PCB centers on the GH60 PCB?
Maybe I can't see it, but what is the point of keeping the GH60 mounts points? The PCB is much to fit the Poker in any case.
If you do want to make it somewhat compatible, then keep the mount points so that the 40% PCB centers on the GH60 PCB?
I'd say the mounting holes are being added just in "case." :P
I know the MOQ is probably ridiculous, but one day maybe there could be a reduced size, Poker-style injection molded plastic tray case for it. Which would have mounting standoffs, of course. And then we would be glad the mounting holes were there.
Maybe I can't see it, but what is the point of keeping the GH60 mounts points? The PCB is much to fit the Poker in any case.
If you do want to make it somewhat compatible, then keep the mount points so that the 40% PCB centers on the GH60 PCB?
I'd say the mounting holes are being added just in "case." :P
I know the MOQ is probably ridiculous, but one day maybe there could be a reduced size, Poker-style injection molded plastic tray case for it. Which would have mounting standoffs, of course. And then we would be glad the mounting holes were there.
Maybe me point was not clear, what I meant was, why in the exact same places as the GH60?
jdcarpe, you are ridiculously / insanely cool at this keyboard thing. okbye.
Further along, moved mounting holes, need to sanity check and post files to github...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NsojKnW.png)
For the third row from the top I would suggest supporting 1+1.25, besides the 1.25+1 on the right shift.
Looking really good you two. I really need to see the map of the Fn layer. Where is that?
I'm not sure why the slotted holes don't render properly.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gQADl1E.png)
- Added option for 1.25+1.0 or 1.0+1.25 for the right-shift
- LEDs for the 1.0+1.25 arrangement are 'flipped' so they share a common anode (with the regular layout).
- Added back missing slot on right right side
I'm not sure why the slotted holes don't render properly.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gQADl1E.png)
- Added option for 1.25+1.0 or 1.0+1.25 for the right-shift
- LEDs for the 1.0+1.25 arrangement are 'flipped' so they share a common anode (with the regular layout).
- Added back missing slot on right right side
Beautiful as ever. This is the one with the integrated SMD components, right?
I'm not sure why the slotted holes don't render properly.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gQADl1E.png)
- Added option for 1.25+1.0 or 1.0+1.25 for the right-shift
- LEDs for the 1.0+1.25 arrangement are 'flipped' so they share a common anode (with the regular layout).
- Added back missing slot on right right side
Beautiful as ever. This is the one with the integrated SMD components, right?
Yes, same components as the keypad, so we're kind of prototyping this one with that...
I'm not sure why the slotted holes don't render properly.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gQADl1E.png)
- Added option for 1.25+1.0 or 1.0+1.25 for the right-shift
- LEDs for the 1.0+1.25 arrangement are 'flipped' so they share a common anode (with the regular layout).
- Added back missing slot on right right side
Beautiful as ever. This is the one with the integrated SMD components, right?
Yes, same components as the keypad, so we're kind of prototyping this one with that...
We are? I got to get a case ready then! When did this happen? Noone told me! ><
Anywho, I am in, please, please, please!
We can save some dough maybe by getting components for both of these together and also save on shipping if you guys want me to do the case. Should have told me earlier and we would have saved on those nuts/bolts. Oh well.
Moz I think he meant the keypad prototype is also a test for the ideas/design/parts to be used in the 40% board
Moz I think he meant the keypad prototype is also a test for the ideas/design/parts to be used in the 40% board
In other words, I got over-excited?
I'm not sure why the slotted holes don't render properly.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gQADl1E.png)
- Added option for 1.25+1.0 or 1.0+1.25 for the right-shift
- LEDs for the 1.0+1.25 arrangement are 'flipped' so they share a common anode (with the regular layout).
- Added back missing slot on right right side
Update...
- pulled extra pin for ROW5 from ATMEGA pin 8/PB0
- added GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6 connectors to ATMEGA pins 26/PD6, 22/PD5, 11/PB3
- ran ROW and GPIO connections to 1.27mm header pins on right-side of board for interconnect
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BdsNoMt.png)
So, with all those extra io connections, you should still be able to keep the CAPS/FN LED as well as the WASD LEDs and still have room to add a 4x6 keypad run from the same firmware... though someone would have to write that firmware.
Update...
- pulled extra pin for ROW5 from ATMEGA pin 8/PB0
- added GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6 connectors to ATMEGA pins 26/PD6, 22/PD5, 11/PB3
- ran ROW and GPIO connections to 1.27mm header pins on right-side of board for interconnect
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BdsNoMt.png)
So, with all those extra io connections, you should still be able to keep the CAPS/FN LED as well as the WASD LEDs and still have room to add a 4x6 keypad run from the same firmware... though someone would have to write that firmware.
Update...BIG Spamimg Love for this !!
- pulled extra pin for ROW5 from ATMEGA pin 8/PB0
- added GPIO4, GPIO5, GPIO6 connectors to ATMEGA pins 26/PD6, 22/PD5, 11/PB3
- ran ROW and GPIO connections to 1.27mm header pins on right-side of board for interconnect
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BdsNoMt.png)
So, with all those extra io connections, you should still be able to keep the CAPS/FN LED as well as the WASD LEDs and still have room to add a 4x6 keypad run from the same firmware... though someone would have to write that firmware.
Okay, so I know this is not even near group buy status yet, but I do want to recommend something to everyone who is interested in getting one (eventually). As you probably know by now, 7bit is running Doubleshot Replacements Round 5 (Honeywell) at Deskthority. These are SA-profile (thick) double shot ABS keycaps from Signature Plastics.
He has included (at snoopy's suggestion) a kit specifically designed for this layout. To order the keycaps for this 40% keyboard, you would need to order:
HONEY/FORTY
HONEY/SPACE625
Big thanks to 7bit for including this set in his group buy!! :thumb:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/doubleshot-replacements-round-5-honey-sphericals-t6732.html
Special thanks to snoopy and 7bit.
Jdcarpe, can you post the keycaps needed specifically for the 40%, and add that info to the OP. I'd like them to be added to every future GB.
Okay, so I know this is not even near group buy status yet, but I do want to recommend something to everyone who is interested in getting one (eventually). As you probably know by now, 7bit is running Doubleshot Replacements Round 5 (Honeywell) at Deskthority. These are SA-profile (thick) double shot ABS keycaps from Signature Plastics.
He has included (at snoopy's suggestion) a kit specifically designed for this layout. To order the keycaps for this 40% keyboard, you would need to order:
HONEY/FORTY
HONEY/SPACE625
Big thanks to 7bit for including this set in his group buy!! :thumb:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/doubleshot-replacements-round-5-honey-sphericals-t6732.html
Forgot the 1u R2 Esc.
Let's dub this the 40%/SmallFry kit.
Let's dub this the 40%/SmallFry kit.
7bit cares not for the affairs of GHers.
And 7bit seems to care somewhat, as he monitors things here. He's just not active in discussions.
Okay, so I know this is not even near group buy status yet, but I do want to recommend something to everyone who is interested in getting one (eventually). As you probably know by now, 7bit is running Doubleshot Replacements Round 5 (Honeywell) at Deskthority. These are SA-profile (thick) double shot ABS keycaps from Signature Plastics.
He has included (at snoopy's suggestion) a kit specifically designed for this layout. To order the keycaps for this 40% keyboard, you would need to order:
HONEY/FORTY
HONEY/SPACE625
Big thanks to 7bit for including this set in his group buy!! :thumb:
http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/doubleshot-replacements-round-5-honey-sphericals-t6732.html
Just throwing this out there. Would it be potentially possible to program macros with the keymap tool that 'metalliqaz' has built for the epsilon in order to create a second function layer. Something like a Shift + Function layer?
I would probably put things like; caps lock, home, end, esc, in the Fn + Shift layer. I don't mind picking up both hands for those types of operations.
Current function layer:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Ez0Ruct.jpg)
If something like this is possible, then we free up some real estate in the Fn layer.
Just a thought. Please tell me if I am speaking crazy...
Just throwing this out there. Would it be potentially possible to program macros with the keymap tool that 'metalliqaz' has built for the epsilon in order to create a second function layer. Something like a Shift + Function layer?
I would probably put things like; caps lock, home, end, esc, in the Fn + Shift layer. I don't mind picking up both hands for those types of operations.
Current function layer:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Ez0Ruct.jpg)
If something like this is possible, then we free up some real estate in the Fn layer.
Just a thought. Please tell me if I am speaking crazy...
Oh it's definitely possible. Check out hasu's TMK firmware thread in addition to metalliqaz' Epsilon thread. The possibilities are great.
MY GOAL: Make a 40% board viable and hopefully intuitive for software developers (aka - Me)...
Here is what I have come up with so far. Note: Top print is the default layer, bottom print is 'shift' layer...
Standard layer...
(Attachment Link)
Function layer...
(Attachment Link)
My considerations:
- I added support for Ins, Del, Return and Caps in the standard layer.
- I dramatically changed the way the function layer worked.
- Function row should not take up 12 keys. I tend to use the function keys in groups, so I created groups of 3 for them.
- I moved the numbers and their symbols to a numpad style and added things near the pad that would be often used with numbers: . + - * / Enter
- I added Ctrl support in the function layer because I often use things like 'Ctrl + [' and 'Ctrl +]' for indenting and such in text editors (also commenting blocks and such)
- I tend to use two hands for brackets and braces anyway, so I created bracket and braces group in the middle of the keyboard.
- I tried to keep the keys like: ' " : ; = + - _ \ ? / | closer to where they are in my muscle memory.
- I added support for Pg Up and Pg Dn
As a side note. I did two color keycaps because that is how I would probably build this for myself. If I am using blank keycaps, I would want some points of reference. This is just my preference...
Last but not least... Here are links for you to build your own 40 layouts...
Standard Layer (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/##@@=Esc%0AIns&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=Q&=W&=E&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=R&=T&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=Y&=U&=I&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=O&=P&=Bksp%0ADel%3B&@_w:1.25%3B&=Tab%0ACaps&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=A&=S&=D&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=F&=G&=H&=J&=K&=L&_w:1.75%3B&=Enter%0AReturn%3B&@_w:1.75%3B&=Shift&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=Z&=X&=C&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=V&=B&=N&=M&=.%0A,&_c=%23b9bab4&w:1.25%3B&=Shift&=Fn%3B&@_c=%23eeeeee&w:1.25%3B&=Ctrl&=Win&=Alt&_w:6.25%3B&=&_w:1.25%3B&=Alt&_w:1.25%3B&=Ctrl)
Function Layer (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/##@_backcolor=%23FFFFFF%3B&@=%60%0A~&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=1%0A!&=2%0A%2F@&=3%0A%23&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=%5B%0A%7B&=%5D%0A%7D&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=F1%0AF4&=F2%0AF5&=F3%0AF6&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=F7%0AF10&=F8%0AF11&=F9%0AF12%3B&@_w:1.25%3B&=Ctrl&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=4%0A$&=5%0A%25&=6%0A%5E&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=%3C%0A(&=%3E%0A)&=Pg%20Up&=%5C%0A%7C&=%2F%2F%0A%3F&=-%0A%2F_&_w:1.75%3B&=%2F=%0A+%3B&@_w:1.75%3B&=Up&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=7%0A%2F&&=8%0A*&=9%0A.&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=+%0A-&=*%0A%2F%2F&=Pg%20Dn&=%2F%3B%0A%2F:&='%0A%22&_c=%23b9bab4&w:1.25%3B&=Shift&=Fn%3B&@_c=%23eeeeee&w:1.25%3B&=Left&=Down&=Right&_w:6.25%3B&=0%0AEnter&_w:1.25%3B&=Home&_w:1.25%3B&=End)
Looks great, I'd want to try that.
The only thing I would change is leave the Ctrl key next to the 'A' key on both layers.
Edit: The Tab key is useful, but in vim you can use Ctrl+t in insert mode, and >> in command mode to insert tabs, so I would put the Tab key on the bottom row in the standard layer.
I just need 1 more key (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/##@@=Esc%0ATab&_c=#b9bab4;&=%27%0A%22&=,%0A%3C&=.%0A%3E&_c=#eeeeee;&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AP&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AY&_c=#b9bab4;&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AF&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AG&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AC&_c=#eeeeee;&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AR&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AL&=Bksp%0ADel;&@_a:7&w:1.25;&=Ctrl%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0ACtrl&_c=#b9bab4&a:4;&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AA&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AO&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AE&_c=#eeeeee;&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AU&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AI&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AD&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AH&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AT&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AN&_w:1.75;&=Enter%0AReturn;&@=Shift&_c=#b9bab4;&=/;%0A/:&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AQ&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AJ&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AK&_c=#eeeeee;&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AX&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AM&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AW&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AV&=%0A%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AZ&_c=#b9bab4;&=-%0A/_&=Shift;&@_c=#eeeeee&w:1.25;&=%0A%0A%0AFn&=Alt&_a:7;&=WinK&_a:4&w:6.25;&=&_w:1.25;&=Alt&_w:1.25;&=Ctrl)
It'd be two keys but I shrank the shift keys to shove an extra in row two. As a (some times) coder (bash, vim) I really want the punctuation to be accessible (well, there's novel writing in November, too) but again, if I were to have a 40% I'd carry it around to work on other folk's computers without tweaking their layout, etc.
So maybe I should just yank 'H' as well as 'B' and shove 'em somewhere on the third layer. Edit-before-posting: Ignore the colors. I can't see 'em on FF as I have that turned off.
MY GOAL: Make a 40% board viable and hopefully intuitive for software developers (aka - Me)...
Here is what I have come up with so far. Note: Top print is the default layer, bottom print is 'shift' layer...
Standard layer...
(Attachment Link)
Function layer...
(Attachment Link)
My considerations:
- I added support for Ins, Del, Return and Caps in the standard layer.
- I dramatically changed the way the function layer worked.
- Function row should not take up 12 keys. I tend to use the function keys in groups, so I created groups of 3 for them.
- I moved the numbers and their symbols to a numpad style and added things near the pad that would be often used with numbers: . + - * / Enter
- I added Ctrl support in the function layer because I often use things like 'Ctrl + [' and 'Ctrl +]' for indenting and such in text editors (also commenting blocks and such)
- I tend to use two hands for brackets and braces anyway, so I created bracket and braces group in the middle of the keyboard.
- I tried to keep the keys like: ' " : ; = + - _ \ ? / | closer to where they are in my muscle memory.
- I added support for Pg Up and Pg Dn
- Edit: I intentionally did not add a 'Fn + Shift' layer for 'up, down, left, right, home, end' because I use those as selection modification.
As a side note. I did two color keycaps because that is how I would probably build this for myself. If I am using blank keycaps, I would want some points of reference. This is just my preference...
Last but not least... Here are links for you to build your own 40 layouts...
Standard Layer (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/##@@=Esc%0AIns&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=Q&=W&=E&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=R&=T&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=Y&=U&=I&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=O&=P&=Bksp%0ADel%3B&@_w:1.25%3B&=Tab%0ACaps&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=A&=S&=D&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=F&=G&=H&=J&=K&=L&_w:1.75%3B&=Enter%0AReturn%3B&@_w:1.75%3B&=Shift&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=Z&=X&=C&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=V&=B&=N&=M&=.%0A,&_c=%23b9bab4&w:1.25%3B&=Shift&=Fn%3B&@_c=%23eeeeee&w:1.25%3B&=Ctrl&=Win&=Alt&_w:6.25%3B&=&_w:1.25%3B&=Alt&_w:1.25%3B&=Ctrl)
Function Layer (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/##@_backcolor=%23FFFFFF%3B&@=%60%0A~&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=1%0A!&=2%0A%2F@&=3%0A%23&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=%5B%0A%7B&=%5D%0A%7D&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=F1%0AF4&=F2%0AF5&=F3%0AF6&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=F7%0AF10&=F8%0AF11&=F9%0AF12%3B&@_w:1.25%3B&=Ctrl&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=4%0A$&=5%0A%25&=6%0A%5E&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=%3C%0A(&=%3E%0A)&=Pg%20Up&=%5C%0A%7C&=%2F%2F%0A%3F&=-%0A%2F_&_w:1.75%3B&=%2F=%0A+%3B&@_w:1.75%3B&=Up&_c=%23b9bab4%3B&=7%0A%2F&&=8%0A*&=9%0A.&_c=%23eeeeee%3B&=+%0A-&=*%0A%2F%2F&=Pg%20Dn&=%2F%3B%0A%2F:&='%0A%22&_c=%23b9bab4&w:1.25%3B&=Shift&=Fn%3B&@_c=%23eeeeee&w:1.25%3B&=Left&=Down&=Right&_w:6.25%3B&=0%0AEnter&_w:1.25%3B&=Home&_w:1.25%3B&=End)
It starts out innocently enough.
Then you're diving through bins looking for boards to rescue and finally you're buying keyboards you can't even connect to a PC.
It starts out innocently enough.
Then you're diving through bins looking for boards to rescue and finally you're buying keyboards you can't even connect to a PC.
... then you go out and buy a used SparcStation because they're cheap now, and you can then use your Sun Type 5 keyboards for... uhh... something
It starts out innocently enough.
Then you're diving through bins looking for boards to rescue and finally you're buying keyboards you can't even connect to a PC.
... then you go out and buy a used SparcStation because they're cheap now, and you can then use your Sun Type 5 keyboards for... uhh... something
Those are about as useful as a poopie-flavored lolly pop.
It starts out innocently enough.
Then you're diving through bins looking for boards to rescue and finally you're buying keyboards you can't even connect to a PC.
It starts out innocently enough.
Then you're diving through bins looking for boards to rescue and finally you're buying keyboards you can't even connect to a PC.
... then you go out and buy a used SparcStation because they're cheap now, and you can then use your Sun Type 5 keyboards for... uhh... something
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48718.0
Just a reminder:
Whoever plans to buy the smallfry keyboard, should have a look at round5: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
HONEY/FORTY -- gives you a complete set of keycaps that fits perfectly and contains some unique keys, specially for the 40% keyboard, for only 35$
HONEY/SPACE625 -- a matching spacebar for only 3$
and if you want, you can additionally order some keyboardrunners in the right profile (row2) for the toprow of this board:
HONEY/KBDRUNNER/RED/R2 -- 1$
So guys, order some kits. And if you already ordered, order some additional kbdrunners in row2 :)
Just a reminder:
Whoever plans to buy the smallfry keyboard, should have a look at round5: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
HONEY/FORTY -- gives you a complete set of keycaps that fits perfectly and contains some unique keys, specially for the 40% keyboard, for only 35$
HONEY/SPACE625 -- a matching spacebar for only 3$
and if you want, you can additionally order some keyboardrunners in the right profile (row2) for the toprow of this board:
HONEY/KBDRUNNER/RED/R2 -- 1$
So guys, order some kits. And if you already ordered, order some additional kbdrunners in row2 :)
when's the deadline?
Just a reminder:
Whoever plans to buy the smallfry keyboard, should have a look at round5: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
HONEY/FORTY -- gives you a complete set of keycaps that fits perfectly and contains some unique keys, specially for the 40% keyboard, for only 35$
HONEY/SPACE625 -- a matching spacebar for only 3$
and if you want, you can additionally order some keyboardrunners in the right profile (row2) for the toprow of this board:
HONEY/KBDRUNNER/RED/R2 -- 1$
So guys, order some kits. And if you already ordered, order some additional kbdrunners in row2 :)
when's the deadline?
Unless it changed... it was yesterday.
Just a reminder:
Whoever plans to buy the smallfry keyboard, should have a look at round5: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
HONEY/FORTY -- gives you a complete set of keycaps that fits perfectly and contains some unique keys, specially for the 40% keyboard, for only 35$
HONEY/SPACE625 -- a matching spacebar for only 3$
and if you want, you can additionally order some keyboardrunners in the right profile (row2) for the toprow of this board:
HONEY/KBDRUNNER/RED/R2 -- 1$
So guys, order some kits. And if you already ordered, order some additional kbdrunners in row2 :)
when's the deadline?
Unless it changed... it was yesterday.
welp, at least I don't have that much on me anyways
I lost my stabilizer stemsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/po9XSjX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AEPPlwL.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FNkjuTZ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SAFn6cj.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu3ZoaQ.jpg)
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
I lost my stabilizer stemsShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/po9XSjX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AEPPlwL.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FNkjuTZ.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/SAFn6cj.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Lu3ZoaQ.jpg)
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Now I have to buy a GH40
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Now I have to buy a GH40
and then cancel it?
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Now I have to buy a GH40
and then cancel it?
(Attachment Link)
And now I'm thinking maybe I need to order that R5 40% kit....
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Now I have to buy a GH40
and then cancel it?
(Attachment Link)
And now I'm thinking maybe I need to order that R5 40% kit....
Order it. It's cheap and looks awesome.
We can still order stuff from that buy?
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Now I have to buy a GH40
and then cancel it?
(Attachment Link)
And now I'm thinking maybe I need to order that R5 40% kit....
Order it. It's cheap and looks awesome.
But no guarantee I can get the keyboard :(
We can still order stuff from that buy?
Nice work my good man
EDIT: May I?
(Attachment Link)
Now I have to buy a GH40
and then cancel it?
(Attachment Link)
And now I'm thinking maybe I need to order that R5 40% kit....
Order it. It's cheap and looks awesome.
But no guarantee I can get the keyboard :(
You can get it.
Does the PCB support alps switches? I'm thinking of making a board with matias quiet switches, they feel really nice.
Does the PCB support alps switches? I'm thinking of making a board with matias quiet switches, they feel really nice.
Does the PCB support alps switches? I'm thinking of making a board with matias quiet switches, they feel really nice.
But that would require buying the PCB, as well as the Matias Quiet switches, and, well... we all know how that will turn out.
Does the PCB support alps switches? I'm thinking of making a board with matias quiet switches, they feel really nice.
But that would require buying the PCB, as well as the Matias Quiet switches, and, well... we all know how that will turn out.
Someone already made that joke yesterday
Does the PCB support alps switches? I'm thinking of making a board with matias quiet switches, they feel really nice.
But that would require buying the PCB, as well as the Matias Quiet switches, and, well... we all know how that will turn out.
Someone already made that joke yesterday
Dang... was it deleted? Looks like I'm not only slow, but unoriginal.
are people planning on using these as their primary? or as their laptop keyboard?
I oh-so-really want this keyboard. I'd take it with me to class and everything. Maybe even to the bathroom, too.
I oh-so-really want this keyboard. I'd take it with me to class and everything. Maybe even to the bathroom, too.
"To the bathroom," you say?
(Attachment Link)
This thing sure is small... I'm not sure I'll be able to get used to it. Looking forward to building it though :DI am down please, I have soldering equipment and 41 clear switches sitting around doing nothing :)
I should have all of the parts sometime next week for those who want to be beta testers. Those pesky atmegas were illusive. I think it'll be ~$20-25 for everything but switches. As of right now, there are 10 available.
This thing sure is small... I'm not sure I'll be able to get used to it. Looking forward to building it though :DI am down please, I have soldering equipment and 41 clear switches sitting around doing nothing :)
I should have all of the parts sometime next week for those who want to be beta testers. Those pesky atmegas were illusive. I think it'll be ~$20-25 for everything but switches. As of right now, there are 10 available.
What do we do about the cases?
This thing sure is small... I'm not sure I'll be able to get used to it. Looking forward to building it though :DI REALLY want to beta test this thing too, please :D
I should have all of the parts sometime next week for those who want to be beta testers. Those pesky atmegas were illusive. I think it'll be ~$20-25 for everything but switches. As of right now, there are 10 available.
Question about all the stuff that comes with these for beta testing, what do we need? Do we simply need switches and you will provide stabilizers and all that stuff?
I am still down though :)
Thanks, I am going to have to think about this. I have never done SMD soldering and I just found out this morning that the shipping for a group buy I am in right now is going to cost considerably more than I was anticipating.Question about all the stuff that comes with these for beta testing, what do we need? Do we simply need switches and you will provide stabilizers and all that stuff?
I am still down though :)
I ordered enough components for each of the boards so I can provide the atmega32u4, usb, reset switch, diodes, caps, resistors, crystal... all those bits.
The main things everyone will have to supply for themselves will be switches, stabilizers, cases and LEDs. That said, I do have some LEDs and through-hole resistors (for those LEDs) but limited choices if you don't want to supply those on your own.
Would be willing to throw myself in as a beta tester, have switches, stabs, made cases for other boards in the past etc.
My only reserve would be the difficulty in soldering on the controller, I have soldered a many a switch and connector, but never something that small.
guys, help me to get the price of this down:
HONEY/FORTY/BLACK
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5 (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5)
:D
Where do I order one?
What would be involved with helping beta test? I am comfortable soldering SMD, IC's, etc. What about sourcing the components; switches, plates, pcb, etc? And what sort of testing are you looking for?
What would be involved with helping beta test? I am comfortable soldering SMD, IC's, etc. What about sourcing the components; switches, plates, pcb, etc? And what sort of testing are you looking for?
Good point, I can solder (arguably), program, construct cases, have the components but not sure what parts you are looking to test specifically.
guys, help me to get the price of this down:
HONEY/FORTY/BLACK
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
:D
guys, help me to get the price of this down:
HONEY/FORTY/BLACK
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
:D
Aren't the prices fixed already?
guys, help me to get the price of this down:
HONEY/FORTY/BLACK
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Round_5
:D
Aren't the prices fixed already?
Yes and No, some of the newer kits are not
I still think this would be baller with a gon skinny-esq case for it. It should be pretty cheap, and I believe that one of us had made one like that before.
Is that what it is like? I couldn't ever tell since there isn't a view from the side.I still think this would be baller with a gon skinny-esq case for it. It should be pretty cheap, and I believe that one of us had made one like that before.
You mean like the pic I took of my purple case project in the OP?
Ref Value Quantity Unit Ext Cost
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PCB - 1 14.03 14.03
C1,C2 22pF 2 0.07 0.14
C3,C8 1uF 2 0.08 0.16
C4..C7 0.1uF 4 0.07 0.14
D1..D56 1N4148 40 0.04 1.60
IC1 ATMEGA32U4 1 4.17 4.17
J1 USB MINI-B 1 1.10 1.10
R1,R2 22 Ohm 2 0.06 0.12
R3,R5 10 kOhm 2 0.06 0.12
S0 ADTSMW69NVTR 1 0.42 0.42
X1 7M-16.000MAAJ-T 1 1.45 1.45
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Total : $23.59
consider me volunteered, but need to work out some shipping stuff :)
Mine is already in the MozBox?
So as of now, these are spoken for and I have 2 remaining :
SpAmRaY
FrankyP
Halverson
+ sth
+ YoungMichael88
Snoopy
tinnie
shrapneL
So as of now, these are spoken for and I have 2 remaining :
SpAmRaY
FrankyP
Halverson
+ sth
+ YoungMichael88
Snoopy
tinnie
shrapneL
i was in sir but im not on the list, margo also
The Other List ;)
Has the footprint size of this thing been posted to give people an idea of size if we were wanting to make a case?
Has the footprint size of this thing been posted to give people an idea of size if we were wanting to make a case?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bEBiASZ.png)
So as of now, all prototype kits are spoken for :
SpAmRaY
FrankyP
Halverson
+ sth
+ YoungMichael88
Snoopy
tinnie
shrapneL
iAmAhab
Grendel
-
wiredPanda is on the waiting list should someone above change their mind...
So as of now, all prototype kits are spoken for :
SpAmRaY
FrankyP
Halverson
+ sth
+ YoungMichael88
Snoopy
tinnie
shrapneL
iAmAhab
Grendel
-
wiredPanda is on the waiting list should someone above change their mind...
I am assuming mine was already spoken for before that list was put together?
So as of now, all prototype kits are spoken for :
SpAmRaY
FrankyP
Halverson
+ sth
+ YoungMichael88
Snoopy
tinnie
shrapneL
iAmAhab
Grendel
-
wiredPanda is on the waiting list should someone above change their mind...
I am assuming mine was already spoken for before that list was put together?
Maybe you are on The Other List. ;)
You guys and your The Other List, I've got a list to and you better hope your not on it >:D
You guys and your The Other List, I've got a list to and you better hope your not on it >:D
It better not be the list of people who are helping you with your case, cause then I am screwed... :P
You guys and your The Other List, I've got a list to and you better hope your not on it >:D
It better not be the list of people who are helping you with your case, cause then I am screwed... :P
Well it's a secret :eek:
SpAmRaY is actually on his own special list
Hopped on the Round 5 GB wagon for some caps. :) regack, would it be possible to get a schematic in pdf format ?
Has the footprint size of this thing been posted to give people an idea of size if we were wanting to make a case?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bEBiASZ.png)
Thanks JD!
Any thoughts on a group buy date or am I blind?
Does anyone know what SmallFrys favorite MX switch is? I would like to put them in the prototype. It seems fitting. Something in my brain is telling me blues but I would like to be certain.
ThanksDoes anyone know what SmallFrys favorite MX switch is? I would like to put them in the prototype. It seems fitting. Something in my brain is telling me blues but I would like to be certain.
Blues with 65g springs.
regack, would it be possible to get a schematic in pdf format ?
Let me know if this isn't what you were after...
Hey, I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm having some weird behavior with the first board that I put together, so until I diagnose if it's my fault (in assembly) or something wrong with the PCB, I haven't sent anything out. I don't want to send people a bunch of pretty, red paperweights.
Id definitely buy this, looks awesome :thumb:
EDIT: Any change of an ISO version? I need my daily Å, Ä and Ö's
Id definitely buy this, looks awesome :thumb:
EDIT: Any change of an ISO version? I need my daily Å, Ä and Ö's
The keyboard is fully programmable. You can set it up however you'd like. The layout is already so different that a lack of e.g. ISO mods should be the least of your worries ;)
Looks like I'll just have to design my own 40% because this one aint colemak compatible :(
Seriously awesome stuff, though. I would totally buy it if I were still using qwerty.
Colemak and dvorak make frequent use of the ";" key -- it's "O" on colemak and "S" on dvorak.
Something like this maybe? (Don't mind the legends...keys are 100% programmable)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cp5Wd1m.png)
Something like this maybe? (Don't mind the legends...keys are 100% programmable)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cp5Wd1m.png)
wtb 40%, will you be selling these?
Did we ever hear (did you ever hear...) from Regack if it was just him, or if round 1 was just a pretty paperweight?
Something like this maybe? (Don't mind the legends...keys are 100% programmable)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cp5Wd1m.png)
Something like this maybe? (Don't mind the legends...keys are 100% programmable)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cp5Wd1m.png)
Almost perfect, I'd have a 1u--1u--1u--7u--1u--1u--1u bottom row.
Something like this maybe? (Don't mind the legends...keys are 100% programmable)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cp5Wd1m.png)
Almost perfect, I'd have a 1u--1u--1u--7u--1u--1u--1u bottom row.
This does open more possibilities for bottom row and right shift areas.
If you’re going to make the keyboard so small, why not a split spacebar so each half can be used for a different purpose?
Yes, I initially proposed only using a 6.25-unit spacebar for easy keycap compatibility, and also because the electronics have to be located somewhere. But I will look at some possible other sizes, for those that don't like large spacebars.JD,
Show Image(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1941582/)
QuoteShow Image(http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1941582/)
For me this is more like "I love looking at this" knowing I will probably never use one.
But what brand/set of caps are on the red and black one?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LpFOHhQ.jpg)
I fell in love with these caps and wanted to know what they were. I have a KBT pure ltd and looking for a pbt set for it for a while now and was going to see if i could piece together a set of those caps.
thanks to anyone who can shed some light for me.
Those are from the Reto set (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40175.0) that Matt3o created. They came out last year and were quite popular.
You might find a set in the classifieds, or if we're lucky, SP or Matt3o will do a round 2!
Those are from the Reto set (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40175.0) that Matt3o created. They came out last year and were quite popular.
You might find a set in the classifieds, or if we're lucky, SP or Matt3o will do a round 2!
How many versions of this are there? I'm having trouble figuring out how to support it.
Is the one your making for me the Teensy version or the pcb? I don't really care, but I would like it to be programmable with metalliqaz software.How many versions of this are there? I'm having trouble figuring out how to support it.
There was an earlier version which used a Teensy and through hole diodes. I have sold a few of them, so they are around. I call it the JD40.
This newer version with SMD components is the SmallFry keyboard. It has had a prototype pcb made, but regack, The_Chemist, and Grendel are still trying to troubleshoot it, as far as I can tell. There was some issue that they haven't nailed down yet.
I am serious, where can I get one of this? or there's a guide to make it myself?
regack is still working out the kinks for the 'public'-release pcb.What are the problems with the current version?
こんにちは! I am in Japan at the moment, trying type on this crazy keyboard layout ^-^ I should be able to get back to this thing in a couple of weeks.
Greetings!
Is there a chance that you'll be releasing the design files for the plate?
I'm looking to build my own 40% keyboard as a summer project and plan on hand-wiring rather than a PCB but I'm lacking the ability to design a plate to mount the switches. If you were to release it or point me in the direction of somewhere I can find a design similar to your layout that would be awesome.
Effectively finished and ready to maybe sell -
planning stages:Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/451cbjE.png)
i want to put FN on lower right and then have up/down on right menu and alt with left/right corresponding with the arrow keys on the board.
most other mods aren't as labeled, need to come up with an ideal setup there once i actually get the board.
ahh that's awesome vibex. i think i'll be using your fn layers as a base :)Go for it. :thumb: Let me know what your final design is, I always enjoy seeing how other people use weird keyboards like this. ;D
Effectively finished and ready to maybe sell -
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/14053573964_d0ae80a8e3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/npSeVo)
Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.
Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits? Is it so that the controller has room? Why so many layers of metal?
Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits? Is it so that the controller has room? Why so many layers of metal?
keep in mind the scale does make it appear a bit thicker. like a mini cooper except not dorky. i mean exactly like a mini cooper.
Why is it so thick? Are you leaving space between the pcb and the case, so no short circuits? Is it so that the controller has room? Why so many layers of metal?
keep in mind the scale does make it appear a bit thicker. like a mini cooper except not dorky. i mean exactly like a mini cooper.
That's a good point. Also I think the word is geeky. :D
I wasn't sure if Icould add shifted characters directly to the layout. Good to know, I'll update it. ;DHere is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.
Very cool. I went with the numpad-style arrangement on my 40%, and I'm very glad I did. I see that you still have some space on your second layer. One thing I'd recommend would be adding more shifted punctuation there so you can invoke things like (), {}, etc with only a single modifier. Needing both fn+shift to hit things like that is very awkward, and if you've got extra space you might as well use it.
I wasn't sure if Icould add shifted characters directly to the layout. Good to know, I'll update it. ;D
Greetings!
Is there a chance that you'll be releasing the design files for the plate?
I'm looking to build my own 40% keyboard as a summer project and plan on hand-wiring rather than a PCB but I'm lacking the ability to design a plate to mount the switches. If you were to release it or point me in the direction of somewhere I can find a design similar to your layout that would be awesome.
never mind, I found Regack's pcb, thanks to Regack
also thanks to jdcarpe
never mind, I found Regack's pcb, thanks to Regack
also thanks to jdcarpe
Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.
Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?
Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?
Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGGgNpj.jpg)
;)
Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?
Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGGgNpj.jpg)
;)
Vibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?
Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGGgNpj.jpg)
;)
Ah yes, the J-WUP layout :D
edit: AKA the FH-Q
Ah yes, the J-WUP layout :D
Here is the layout I'm going with. Obviously most people won't want their letters in the same spots as mine, but other then that, I think this is a pretty good layout.
Very cool. I went with the numpad-style arrangement on my 40%, and I'm very glad I did. I see that you still have some space on your second layer. One thing I'd recommend would be adding more shifted punctuation there so you can invoke things like (), {}, etc with only a single modifier. Needing both fn+shift to hit things like that is very awkward, and if you've got extra space you might as well use it.
I’d call it the JAZ-WIX layout.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGGgNpj.jpg)
Ah yes, the J-WUP layout :D
edit: AKA the FH-Q
Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.
Careful. Last I knew regack had some issues with his last version of his pcb. Not sure the status of that right now.
Thanks you, is position of some switch not correct?
And I think usb line not good, it must be parallel for working properly
Maybe use smaller spacebar and add ~two additional keys
Dam, that is a nice keyboard! :DVibex: do you have a pic of your current layout installed on the smallfry KB yet? How are you liking that sorbothane gasket?
Vibex can obviously expand on this answer, but I can provide a shot of the layout right now. :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZGGgNpj.jpg)
;)
I am interested!What does the dark green key do?
Could I get one with this layout, or will I have to be flexible with key positions? http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/d260ad8b46cea34a8ce897f1a9b2f758 (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/d260ad8b46cea34a8ce897f1a9b2f758)
I am interested!What does the dark green key do?
Could I get one with this layout, or will I have to be flexible with key positions? http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/d260ad8b46cea34a8ce897f1a9b2f758 (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/layouts/d260ad8b46cea34a8ce897f1a9b2f758)
So if I wanted one with that software layout, would that be possible? Would I have to build my own, or is this http://www.geekhackers.org/products/jd40-jdcarpe-s-40-keyboard-kit-sorbothane-titanium-all-profits-go-to-the-nathan-j-walters-foundation-rip-smallfry programmable enough for that?Well, your question is actually two sided. First, the physical layout of the JD40 is fixed, so for instance, you can't swap the 1.25 and 1 unit keys' positions. There aren't holes in the PCB for those options.
Today I learned 40% might be just a little too small for me.
Does anyone have a layout for the JD40 they would be willing to share?
Does anyone have a layout for the JD40 they would be willing to share?
You mean other than the ones shown in the OP?
Or are you looking for a .hex file to flash to the Teensy?
I'm somewhat out-of-pocket today, but I'll post the default .hex file up later as an attachment, so that people can program their new builds.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51252.0
metalliqaz easy keymapper works to right? That's what I had planned on using eventually :P
jd, is there a schematic of the board somewhere ? Would like to adapt my own little firmware :)
Hopefully last question. How is this supposed to be wired? I believe it's for the caps lock.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ATosatd.jpg)
Ah I kinda figured that's what they were for,wanted to check before committing though. Thanks.Hopefully last question. How is this supposed to be wired? I believe it's for the caps lock.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ATosatd.jpg)
Jumper or bridge each of the LED pads to the adjacent pad that has a trace running to it. I use small pieces of the diode legs to make the jumpers.
Hey guys just got the plates and pcb for this keyboard and I'm starting to put it together. I just have one small question. In a previous post JD linked to the 1N4148-T diodes for the board. I have a bunch 1N4148 diodes laying around. Are those the same diodes? Does the T just indicate packaging like some other parts or do I need the to order the T's to make this keyboard work?
Is there any special caps sizes on those 40% keyboards?Depends what you mean by special. All the keys are standard sizes, but not standard legends.
any chance a newer revision will have support for an offset 'enter' key?SP doesn’t make a keycap like that except in SA family. I take it you’re planning to use SA caps on your keyboard? Or does some other keycap vendor also make caps with a step on the left or a step in a symmetrical key?
the switch should be positioned to support an offset capslick with the step on the left side (the mirror of a capslock on the right side)
i'm just curious, what is the real name of this keyboard?
JD40?
The SmallFry?
JD40 The SmallFry?
The SmallFry JD40?
haha :thumb:
I'm sorry for your loss :(i'm just curious, what is the real name of this keyboard?
JD40?
The SmallFry?
JD40 The SmallFry?
The SmallFry JD40?
haha :thumb:
This project is/was called the SmallFry Keyboard project, named after my friend who passed away last year. Ultimately, the goal was to have a PCB with SMD components, and holes for PCB mounting both switches and stabilizers. That project had a prototype PCB made by Regack, but there were issues with the prototype, and the project seems to have stalled.
An earlier 40% PCB was designed, also by Regack, to my specifications using a Teensy for the controller, and using all through-hole components. That is the keyboard I dubbed the JD40, which is now being sold at the [CTRL]ALT store, and via mkawa's group buy.
mkawa called his group buy the SmallFry Keyboard Kit, and it includes a JD40 PCB, titanium plates, and a sorbothane spacer. He named it so, because all profits above his actual costs are being donated the the Nathan Walter Foundation, a charity which helps prospective Eagle Scouts fund their projects.
Hope this clears a few things up. :)
any chance a newer revision will have support for an offset 'enter' key?SP doesn’t make a keycap like that except in SA family. I take it you’re planning to use SA caps on your keyboard? Or does some other keycap vendor also make caps with a step on the left or a step in a symmetrical key?
the switch should be positioned to support an offset capslick with the step on the left side (the mirror of a capslock on the right side)
Not according to this http://www.keycapsdirect.com/pdfs/DSAFamily.pdf (but perhaps it’s wrong or out of date).
From googling it looks like otd.kr paid for the molds for a DSA stepped capslock, and so needs to grant permission for SP to use that mold for anyone else?
Newer version? Is there interest in an updated JD40?
any chance a newer revision will have support for an offset 'enter' key?SP doesn’t make a keycap like that except in SA family. I take it you’re planning to use SA caps on your keyboard? Or does some other keycap vendor also make caps with a step on the left or a step in a symmetrical key?
the switch should be positioned to support an offset capslick with the step on the left side (the mirror of a capslock on the right side)
Newer version? Is there interest in an updated JD40? It is possible I did a design for an updated PCB as an exercise, and then didn't take it anywhere.
I added backlighting and drew up an alternative bottom row, including a split spacebar. I also added PCB mounts for the stabs, and provided the ability to swap the 1.00x and 1.25x keycaps on the second row (RH edge.) I did have to drop the fancy USB re-locator circuit and move the Teensy, but I rotated the Teensy so that a cable could be routed to exit where it does on the current JD40 PCB. I made it backwards-compatible with the JD40 so existing plates and firmware could be retained.
Anyhow, I could easily finish this, including enabling both capslock positions. I had just done this as an exercise, so I never posted it or anything. (Also, this is a complete surprise to JD and Regack, who have more rights to the design that I have.)
Is anyone interested? JD, what are your thoughts?
- Ron | samwisekoi
p.s. SmallFry was a friend to many here. My avatar wears an armband in his honor.
Oh, I also drafted a slim wedge case; also backwards-compatible.
It isn't shown in this sketch, but the top surface will have switch and stab cut-outs to act as a plate. It looks like a $30 laser-cutting job for QTY=2.
- Ron | samwisekoi
any chance a newer revision will have support for an offset 'enter' key?SP doesn’t make a keycap like that except in SA family. I take it you’re planning to use SA caps on your keyboard? Or does some other keycap vendor also make caps with a step on the left or a step in a symmetrical key?
the switch should be positioned to support an offset capslick with the step on the left side (the mirror of a capslock on the right side)
Newer version? Is there interest in an updated JD40? It is possible I did a design for an updated PCB as an exercise, and then didn't take it anywhere.
I added backlighting and drew up an alternative bottom row, including a split spacebar. I also added PCB mounts for the stabs, and provided the ability to swap the 1.00x and 1.25x keycaps on the second row (RH edge.) I did have to drop the fancy USB re-locator circuit and move the Teensy, but I rotated the Teensy so that a cable could be routed to exit where it does on the current JD40 PCB. I made it backwards-compatible with the JD40 so existing plates and firmware could be retained.
Anyhow, I could easily finish this, including enabling both capslock positions. I had just done this as an exercise, so I never posted it or anything. (Also, this is a complete surprise to JD and Regack, who have more rights to the design that I have.)
Is anyone interested? JD, what are your thoughts?
- Ron | samwisekoi
p.s. SmallFry was a friend to many here. My avatar wears an armband in his honor.
Does anyone know whether or not it's possible to program macros for lack of a better word into these guys? I'm primarily trying to program some of the common 3+ key combos into my function layer.
ctrl + alt + del
ctrl + shift + esc
alt + f4
ctrl + shift + arrows
I would hope its as easy as having the firmware send multiple keycodes, but I'm not entirely certain whether or not this is possible with the given firmware tools out there.
Also, I can't seem to get the LEDs to work. I used a 300 Ohm resistor on the bridge labeled [300], but that didn't seem to get it to work. Am I using the wrong resistors? These are the exact resistors I am using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009XOP5WM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(http://i.imgur.com/WPLn5gr.jpg)Also, I can't seem to get the LEDs to work. I used a 300 Ohm resistor on the bridge labeled [300], but that didn't seem to get it to work. Am I using the wrong resistors? These are the exact resistors I am using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009XOP5WM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The only LED that has traces near it is the Caps Lock LED, under the 1.25-unit key on the second row from the top. You have to bridge each trace to the adjacent LED solder pad to make it functional.
Or did you have some other configuration on your build?
Maybe you have the polarity of the LED reversed?
Oh wait, I see that you have soldered LEDs in every switch. But there are no traces on the PCB for any LEDs besides the Caps Lock LED. If you want LEDs in other switches, you would have to hand wire connections to each and every other LED.
Don't know if it's been posted here before, if it is even allowed to be posted here. There is a groupbuy running right now on PMK that has a JD40/Smallfry modifier kit as an option.
Just thought everyone should know this since it seems most people are stuck to DSA profile keycaps due to the odd layout of the board. :thumb:
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/greentea-base-kit/
Feel free to remove this if it shouldn't be posted here but I just thought it should be pointed out since I didn't know about this until now. 9 more people need to buy the mod pack for it to tip.
I know.. I cannot believe so few orders were put in for it. I hope it tips but I just don't see that happening.Don't know if it's been posted here before, if it is even allowed to be posted here. There is a groupbuy running right now on PMK that has a JD40/Smallfry modifier kit as an option.
Just thought everyone should know this since it seems most people are stuck to DSA profile keycaps due to the odd layout of the board. :thumb:
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/greentea-base-kit/
Feel free to remove this if it shouldn't be posted here but I just thought it should be pointed out since I didn't know about this until now. 9 more people need to buy the mod pack for it to tip.
Getting pretty nervous. Only 4 more to tip the JD40 set and only a day left :-X. I really hope that it tips other wise I might end up with a DCS set with no modifiers lol.
But it did happened! YEaaah! :DI know.. I cannot believe so few orders were put in for it. I hope it tips but I just don't see that happening.Don't know if it's been posted here before, if it is even allowed to be posted here. There is a groupbuy running right now on PMK that has a JD40/Smallfry modifier kit as an option.
Just thought everyone should know this since it seems most people are stuck to DSA profile keycaps due to the odd layout of the board. :thumb:
http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/greentea-base-kit/
Feel free to remove this if it shouldn't be posted here but I just thought it should be pointed out since I didn't know about this until now. 9 more people need to buy the mod pack for it to tip.
Getting pretty nervous. Only 4 more to tip the JD40 set and only a day left :-X. I really hope that it tips other wise I might end up with a DCS set with no modifiers lol.
seems to be a dead thread but i'm super interested in a PCB. anyone have any information on where to get one or is there an opensource design?
seems to be a dead thread but i'm super interested in a PCB. anyone have any information on where to get one or is there an opensource design?
Not open sourced, but whenever we busy few can find a moment to breathe, there will be a GB.
It will either be a GB or a sale on [CTRL]ALT...Sweetness. I need a JD40 for when I travel
The jd45 is an improvement imhoIt will either be a GB or a sale on [CTRL]ALT...Sweetness. I need a JD40 for when I travel