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Title: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:54:17
Octopad+
(https://i.imgur.com/jlmSLx9.jpg)

A little bit of background about the Octopad. I developed Octopad a year ago and already run two local groupbuys but with a 3D printed and stacked acrylic case. This is basically an upgraded version of those two in terms of and case and knob material.

Details:

Pricing:

Target price is 130$ for a pre-assembled ready to use Octopad+.

Current Status:
IC Phase. I already purchase 10 units to be sold locally first (Philippines). I will post actual pictures here when I have them.

Additional Renders:

(https://i.imgur.com/Vihvn0F.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BpfxCah.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IFrQArs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8OIely9.jpg)

IC Form: https://forms.gle/5jsU9E5cXDNvq3xq9\
Poll on Color Options: https://forms.gle/LwyKSWDEx4YyBuae9\
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27
I see knob I click
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: dimo on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:59:45
Quote from: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27
I see knob I click
what about two knobs?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:00:49
Quote from: dimo on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:59:45
Quote from: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27
I see knob I click
what about two knobs?
I nut
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: dimo on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:01:24
nut approved
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Bleddyn on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:02:17
At that price colour me interested to see where this goes.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: noodleman on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:08:06
Take my money
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: NotYeMK on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:09:45
I need this.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: bigern302 on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:15:15
Hydra approved
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: paperassgasket on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:24:58
Quote from: dimo on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:59:45
Quote from: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:55:27
I see knob I click
what about two knobs?
doubleclick
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: catbus on Sat, 20 February 2021, 19:53:07
Would love to see an E-white option

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Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Zeelobby on Sat, 20 February 2021, 20:10:47
Yeah. Pricing def makes this interesting.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: migfernando on Sat, 20 February 2021, 21:51:28
IC filled out! Hopefully there will be a pc plate option  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Rejeckted on Sat, 20 February 2021, 22:55:49
Yes!
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Mon, 22 February 2021, 20:35:27
Some people are asking for E-White finish. My manu said that they can do it but the MoQ is 50 units
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: catbus on Mon, 22 February 2021, 21:10:23
Quote from: anonymous on Mon, 22 February 2021, 20:35:27
Some people are asking for E-White finish. My manu said that they can do it but the MoQ is 50 units
I'd be 100% in for an E-white one

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Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Mon, 22 February 2021, 21:33:52
My only concern with e white is that I won't be able to have a prototype with e-white because of the moq
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 24 February 2021, 11:25:01
To those who are interested but is hesitating since they don't know how to program the encoders, the encoders are also fully programmable using VIA. Just edit the keymap and that's it. No need to edit the source code.

(https://i.imgur.com/W44F8tu.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Space_Case88 on Wed, 24 February 2021, 14:09:14
just needs some ahaegao keycaps and you have the most hentai macropad ever
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: DeMechanica on Wed, 24 February 2021, 18:28:55
Looks great! Would love to see some kind of custom Octo knob =D
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: fastertypes69 on Wed, 24 February 2021, 18:53:16
Take the monies
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: HappyB0T on Wed, 24 February 2021, 22:26:08
Yes - I like knobs.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: kdam39 on Wed, 24 February 2021, 23:01:22
1 knob? okay i like.
2 knobs? nuttttttt
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: convoliution on Thu, 25 February 2021, 10:55:05
Maybe I'm just a casual here, but having two knobs for brightness and volume looks *amazing* so I never have to interact with my MacBook's Touch Bar again.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: randalbolts on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:03:02
this looks fabulous, I'll take 2...knobs
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: ManoliVisuals on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:43:16
I like this design a lot. My only suggestion is to get rid of including switches and keycaps to reduce the cost. I PERSONALLY would be using artisans and prob slightly more premium tactiles anyway for something like this and I believe many others in the hobby that would be in the market for a premium Macro such as this would be doing the same as well. Good luck though with this, I like the design a lot!
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Chippy on Thu, 25 February 2021, 20:53:43
knobs good, 8 keys good. I would really recommend increasing the knob cutout to being 19-20mm to allow people to use standard guitar knobs.

edit: via has support for encoders now?
edit2: nvm, vial still >
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: wholypantalones on Sun, 28 February 2021, 13:05:40
Quote from: ManoliVisuals on Thu, 25 February 2021, 11:43:16
I like this design a lot. My only suggestion is to get rid of including switches and keycaps to reduce the cost. I PERSONALLY would be using artisans and prob slightly more premium tactiles anyway for something like this and I believe many others in the hobby that would be in the market for a premium Macro such as this would be doing the same as well. Good luck though with this, I like the design a lot!

I second this. I'd rather be able to build it with my own switches and keycaps, plus it would further reduce the cost. Having a solderable pcb in addition to the hotswap only pcb would be a nice addition.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Mon, 01 March 2021, 09:24:42
03/02/20201 Update:

As of the moment, there are almost 300 responses on the IC form. And I would like to address some of the concerns of the respondents.

1. Will there be a cheaper kit/Any chance to make the price a little bit cheaper
 - Yes. A cheaper option with a flat acrylic bottom will be offered. Lasercutting an acrylic sheet is cheaper than milling a block of aluminum so this lowers the manufacturing and material cost. Final pricing will be posted before the start of GB.

2. I don't need the included keycaps and switches, can you just remove them to further decrease the price?
 - I will no longer include them by default but I will still include it as an option. However, removing them won't decrease the price that much since the cost of those (if I get them by bulk here in the Philippines) is less than $5.

3. DIY kit?
 - By default the kits will be DIY but assembly is still an option for those who are uncomfortable in soldering. Hotswap (with Gateron/Kailh sockets) and Solder PCB will be offered (Both will be USB-C)

4. E-White?
 - A lot are asking for this color. However, my manu required a qty of 50 in order to do E-White coating. This means I cannot request for one unit with E-White coating as a prototype. Because of this, I am uncomfortable offering E-White, unless people are willing to take the risk. As of the moment, Black and Silver are the only color options.

5. Regional Proxy?
 - Half of the responses on the IC form is from US residents. I am currently speaking with a US Vendor that I have worked with previously and I am strongly considering them as a proxy for USA. Orders will still be handled by me but they will be handling shipping to US addresses to save on shipping costs.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: i luv chuletas on Tue, 02 March 2021, 08:45:54
More than willing to take a risk with the e-white! Love the design on this, would love to pair it up with some white boards.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Gbanek on Tue, 02 March 2021, 13:04:37
This looks awesome. Do you happen to have any renders of the other colour options for case/knob?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 02 March 2021, 22:13:52
Quote from: Gbanek on Tue, 02 March 2021, 13:04:37
This looks awesome. Do you happen to have any renders of the other colour options for case/knob?

There are photos of the actual knobs. As for the color options, I will be receiving prototypes soon. I'll post photos when I have them.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 06 March 2021, 05:59:37
I just received the knobs that I plan to use and they are compatible. Installed in the acrylic version Octopad

Black
(https://i.imgur.com/R2vw5EG.jpg)

Silver
(https://i.imgur.com/ScXV5Tr.jpg)

Black Chrome
(https://i.imgur.com/s7k8Im7.jpg)

Gold
(https://i.imgur.com/eeqjdLT.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: falcon_xc on Sun, 21 March 2021, 17:16:19
Love the design.

Would buy one in black or E-White, with the preference being E-White.

Maybe add an option on the forms for preferred color choices to help gauge the interest in colour?

Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: catbus on Sun, 21 March 2021, 18:59:48
Quote from: falcon_xc on Sun, 21 March 2021, 17:16:19
Love the design.

Would buy one in black or E-White, with the preference being E-White.

Maybe add an option on the forms for preferred color choices to help gauge the interest in colour?

+1 on the E-White
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 07 April 2021, 05:20:31
First look at the Octopad+ prototype. This will be coated in E-White.

(https://i.imgur.com/Het1caK.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: Vibex on Wed, 07 April 2021, 07:09:16
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 07 April 2021, 05:20:31
First look at the Octopad+ prototype. This will be coated in E-White.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Het1caK.jpg)

YES!!! I'm so excited for this!
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 16 April 2021, 21:37:32
E-White prototype photos from the manufacturer

(https://i.imgur.com/sOSMtly.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: Bsvra on Fri, 16 April 2021, 22:02:28
Quote from: anonymous on Fri, 16 April 2021, 21:37:32
E-White prototype photos from the manufacturer

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/sOSMtly.png)


take my money......
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: TheMetalDog on Fri, 16 April 2021, 22:03:22
Mine too! This is an instant buy.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: catbus on Fri, 16 April 2021, 22:24:49
100% in for that E white

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Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: KC - Keyboard Customs on Sat, 17 April 2021, 18:16:23
I cant wait to get my hands on one of these!
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: Chippy on Sat, 17 April 2021, 22:04:42
lovely to see this moving along. Would you be willing to sell it without knobs stock, and you can add them on if you wish? Lots of people have knobs they already use.

edit: would be cool if something was done with the blank space between the two encoders. oled, or third knob?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 22 April 2021, 09:00:13
Quote from: Chippy on Sat, 17 April 2021, 22:04:42
lovely to see this moving along. Would you be willing to sell it without knobs stock, and you can add them on if you wish? Lots of people have knobs they already use.

edit: would be cool if something was done with the blank space between the two encoders. oled, or third knob?

Hi! The knobs is an unusual size and might be hard to source. What's the size of your knobs? The one for the Octopad+ is 14mm-15.2mm.

With regards to the blank space in between the knob, there is a piezo buzzer support on the pcb and it is located on the middle of the two knobs. A third knob would look weird I think.

 I can add an OLED but I am not knowledgeable with the code required to make custom OLED functions so I decided not to go that route. If there is an OLED there, how are you going to use it?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 22 April 2021, 09:08:42
E-White Prototype Photos

(https://i.imgur.com/oqXUZaT.png)

Back Engraving with Enamel Infill
(https://i.imgur.com/qkUlYdF.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders (Prototype Phase)
Post by: Nles on Fri, 23 April 2021, 03:25:08
Looking good
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 23 April 2021, 06:19:05
I have posted a color option poll on the OP. Kindly respond to it if you are interested in joining the GB.

Options on the poll:
 - E-White (Similar to the prototype)
 - Black
 - PANTONE 289 C
(https://i.imgur.com/45N7VQZ.png)
 - PANTONE  3524 C
(https://i.imgur.com/0hV8vqR.png)
 - PANTONE  705 C
(https://i.imgur.com/nwo9r2p.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: noodleman on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:30:53
is the black e-black or anodized black?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:40:46
Quote from: noodleman on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:30:53
is the black e-black or anodized black?

anodized black
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: falcon_xc on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:45:17
The backgraving is Amazing! Especially on the E-white! Hope this is the final finish?  :D
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: Garner on Wed, 28 April 2021, 06:32:13
I've been looking for a macropad like this and the prototype looks great, I filled out the IC forms.
+1 for the blue color.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 28 April 2021, 10:27:30
I have finally received the e-white prototype. This is my first time owning an e-white board so I do not have a benchmark but I think it looks very good. It's smooth to the touch and the coating is consistent.

The machining on the outside is 99% perfect (You can see it on the photos below). I did not see any machining errors. I only saw some minuscule dents on the underside of the top case which cannot be seen when the board is placed on a table. According to the manufacturer this is probably caused by handling during the coating process and can be avoided by being more careful.

(If you noticed on the lower left part on the first pic, there is a dent on the case and it is my fault. I forgot to remove in on my table during the night and when I woke up in the morning I just heard a bang on floor and I saw my daughter on my table and the Octopad on the floor)

The internal machining is not perfect but it cannot be seen when assembled. Nevertheless, I requested to the manufacturer to improve on the internal machining during mass production.

The infilled logo is my favorite part. Without the infill, it won't look this good. Since it is enamel, it is durable and should be near impossible to be removed easily.

(https://i.imgur.com/xrrtVER.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/01jEkri.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/955sH5w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fHn9PMj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gmdKwpS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HVmYw5B.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: falcon_xc on Thu, 29 April 2021, 04:54:51
This looks amazing! The logo should certainly be color filled

E-White = Black Logo

Black = White Logo

Good variations. I know you mentioned initial batches would be limited locally but would you consider widening the scope? I would be really interested to get my hands on this as I am sure others would!
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: erbedama on Thu, 29 April 2021, 20:50:18
I am ready for you.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: Gbanek on Sat, 01 May 2021, 02:21:49
I like this. Give me this.
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: General_Pretzel on Sat, 01 May 2021, 17:45:55
Any new updates here? I'm interested in the black. Will there be an enamel infill on the bottom engraving for black as well, and if so what color? Would love to see some sort of gold color
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: Ferrut on Sun, 18 July 2021, 14:00:30
i need this
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: clickpig on Sun, 18 July 2021, 18:58:05
I'm gonna need knobs with googly eyes.

very interested though
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: xmobotx on Mon, 19 July 2021, 05:08:06
super ready to buy 2 of these the moment they become available :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 21 July 2021, 04:39:46
Groupbuy will start soon! Currently preparing the website
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 21 July 2021, 05:59:52
Here's an overview + teardown of the Octopad+ by TechBroll, a local youtuber/streamer. (Note: The video is in Tagalog) https://youtu.be/YtL1ee0bv_I (https://youtu.be/YtL1ee0bv_I)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - An Aluminum 8-key Macropad with 2 Rotary Encoders
Post by: xmobotx on Thu, 22 July 2021, 18:23:02
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 07 April 2021, 05:20:31
First look at the Octopad+ prototype. This will be coated in E-White.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Het1caK.jpg)

any chance of a clear coated raw?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: KevinSanToast on Thu, 29 July 2021, 21:21:11
Would you be able to put a nice!nano on this to make it bluetooth?
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: xmobotx on Sun, 15 August 2021, 17:02:02
yeah insta-clicked & insta bought.

I bet the update is coming that these are available https://deskdaily.store/ (https://deskdaily.store/)
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: JoltFX on Mon, 16 August 2021, 21:27:33
I really like the design but $50 for shipping…
Title: Re: [IC] Octopad+ - 8-key Macropad w/ 2 Rotary Encoders (E-White Proto Pics Inside)
Post by: JoltFX on Mon, 16 August 2021, 21:34:41
Quote from: anonymous on Mon, 01 March 2021, 09:24:42
03/02/20201 Update:

5. Regional Proxy?
 - Half of the responses on the IC form is from US residents. I am currently speaking with a US Vendor that I have worked with previously and I am strongly considering them as a proxy for USA. Orders will still be handled by me but they will be handling shipping to US addresses to save on shipping costs.

Whatever happened to US proxy? Is $50 US shipping with proxy?