Author Topic: [IC] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard (Read 54505 times)

eas · « **Reply #150 on:** Wed, 12 June 2019, 15:39:18 »

L80 looks great. If I have to wait a year or two for the GB that's fine.

Missed most of the stream but all 3 will support SMK?

wixxzblu · « **Reply #151 on:** Wed, 12 June 2019, 15:40:30 »

yes all three will support smk, and the 60% will support alps and omron on top of that.

eas · « **Reply #152 on:** Wed, 12 June 2019, 18:42:30 »

Awesome news.

Sorry I should not walk and type. Love all of the prototypes! Good luck with the GBs.

jaang · « **Reply #153 on:** Wed, 12 June 2019, 18:59:56 »

The board is awesome! Would love to get in on this. Sound tests from the stream VOD sounds great as well

Develspede · « **Reply #154 on:** Wed, 12 June 2019, 21:31:16 »

Been following this for a little bit; I just watched the prototype build video and this is a must-have. The winkeyless top is beautiful. I hope there will be plenty of spots; I don't want to miss out.

kokoon · « **Reply #155 on:** Tue, 02 July 2019, 14:54:04 »

When GB?

EMC Labs · « **Reply #156 on:** Tue, 02 July 2019, 20:36:20 »

What's the estimated price for this? And not too sure if this has been answered before but will there be a PC version?

Visionaire · « **Reply #157 on:** Tue, 02 July 2019, 20:54:06 »

Estimated price is $265. No PC version announced at this time.

valkyr1e · « **Reply #158 on:** Wed, 03 July 2019, 12:34:06 »

Hi,

Been watching this, and very much interested in this board.

Is it at all possible for the pcb to support 1-1.25u for right shift split, in addition to 1.25-1u that is currently supported? this option forms a nicely aligned possible arrow cluster with the bottom row.

qriousgabriel · « **Reply #159 on:** Sat, 13 July 2019, 18:31:54 »

Any updates on GB?

wixxzblu · « **Reply #160 on:** Sat, 13 July 2019, 18:33:31 »

Quote from: qriousgabriel on Sat, 13 July 2019, 18:31:54

Any updates on GB?

Still working on final preparations, finalizing quotes, available colors, plate options and such.

tobiasvl · « **Reply #161 on:** Mon, 15 July 2019, 16:08:59 »

A ~40% that has room for the entire Nordic alphabet... It's all I've ever dreamed of!

Edit: Although... I wish there was a way for it to support split left shift/ISO key too. Not sure how it could even be pulled off, it would probably require a Vortex Race 3 style Esc key to make stuff line up, lol. Don't mind me, I was just dreaming of the perfect 40-ish % Nordic layout here.

fractl · « **Reply #162 on:** Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:16:14 »

This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.

Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.

Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.

Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.

wixxzblu · « **Reply #163 on:** Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:20:43 »

Quote from: fractl on Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:16:14

This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.

Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.

Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.

Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.

The split spacebar option is simply down to how i hold my own thumbs when resting on the home row. Left thumb between V & B, while right thumb is between N & M, this reflects directly to the split spacebar, as it would put the thumb as close to the center of the spacebars.

fractl · « **Reply #164 on:** Mon, 15 July 2019, 19:38:30 »

Quote from: wixxzblu on Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:20:43

Quote from: fractl on Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:16:14
This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.

Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.

Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.

Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.

The split spacebar option is simply down to how i hold my own thumbs when resting on the home row. Left thumb between V & B, while right thumb is between N & M, this reflects directly to the split spacebar, as it would put the thumb as close to the center of the spacebars.

Well, my thumb is positioned pretty much the same as yours, and your rationale makes sense. If the split spacebars were reversed, that would mean that our thumbs would be positioned over the break between the two spacebars, which would require more movement to hit one spacebar or the other. Which is my way of admitting that your choice makes more practical sense than mine, since I would be shifting my hand position after every word to hit the spacebar properly, just for the sake of being able to use the smaller spacebar. Better to have things set up your way. Thanks for pointing that out.

kokoon · « **Reply #165 on:** Tue, 16 July 2019, 03:12:49 »

Quote from: fractl on Mon, 15 July 2019, 19:38:30

Quote from: wixxzblu on Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:20:43
Quote from: fractl on Mon, 15 July 2019, 18:16:14
This may seem like and odd question, but is there any consensus in regard to whether people prefer the split spacebars to go 2.25u then 2.75u or 2.75u then 2.25u. Personally, I hit the spacebar with my right thumb, so I'd prefer the 2.75u on the left and the 2.25u on the right, so I could hit the spacebar using the smaller, and therefore quieter, option.

Of course, I don't expect anything to be changed just to suit my preferences, but I was wondering if this matters to anyone else and if there is a preference for one sequence or another.

Obviously, I'll survive either way, but this is pretty much exactly the layout I would have designed myself, except I'd reverse the spacebars.

Congrats on an almost ideal layout though... staggered layout, more compact than a 60%, not having to use a secondary layer for the colon, apostrophe, question mark or brackets, and split spacebar. Exactly what I would have hoped for.

The split spacebar option is simply down to how i hold my own thumbs when resting on the home row. Left thumb between V & B, while right thumb is between N & M, this reflects directly to the split spacebar, as it would put the thumb as close to the center of the spacebars.

Well, my thumb is positioned pretty much the same as yours, and your rationale makes sense. If the split spacebars were reversed, that would mean that our thumbs would be positioned over the break between the two spacebars, which would require more movement to hit one spacebar or the other. Which is my way of admitting that your choice makes more practical sense than mine, since I would be shifting my hand position after every word to hit the spacebar properly, just for the sake of being able to use the smaller spacebar. Better to have things set up your way. Thanks for pointing that out.

Beautifully put, the entire exchange. Thank you both for being reasonable people that use - and think about how they do it - split spacebar

Visionaire · « **Reply #166 on:** Wed, 17 July 2019, 09:16:41 »

Now this is what a discussion in a hobby is all about.

funderburker · « **Reply #167 on:** Wed, 17 July 2019, 09:33:04 »

Quote from: dimo on Sun, 09 September 2018, 12:00:45

rip tmo50

Still love this comment.

P.S. Good luck when this does hit GB.

kokoon · « **Reply #168 on:** Wed, 11 September 2019, 14:45:07 »

So, is this still happening?

growler · « **Reply #169 on:** Sat, 14 September 2019, 05:27:00 »

Quote from: kokoon on Wed, 11 September 2019, 14:45:07

So, is this still happening?

Just noticed this... In my quest to use smaller and smaller boards, am very interested. I moved to 60pct, and can't bear anything larger now. This looks like a nice, efficient step down.

Progress is good, 3u sounds sensible, don't be held back by legacy concerns, drag everyone else forward with you.

growler

wixxzblu · « **Reply #170 on:** Sat, 14 September 2019, 05:28:49 »

Quote from: kokoon on Wed, 11 September 2019, 14:45:07

So, is this still happening?

I'm currently working on a private gb that I want to completely finish before I start this

Agilr · « **Reply #171 on:** Sat, 14 September 2019, 07:10:16 »

A 50% HHKB

You know I'm in, if the price is good too it's an instant c o p

CaninoDev · « **Reply #172 on:** Sat, 14 September 2019, 20:45:08 »

Quote from: growler on Sat, 14 September 2019, 05:27:00

....don't be held back by legacy concerns, drag everyone else forward with you.

growler

I like that quote. Motivational, inspiring, positive.

And oh yeah, I’m in too.

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gminso · « **Reply #173 on:** Sat, 14 September 2019, 23:51:23 »

how about bluetooth? I currently use 60% and it is pretty annoying to move around the keyboard. it will be awesome if there is a wireless charging keyboard

Also how about alps compatibility? I have bags of alps but no smk

elli · « **Reply #174 on:** Fri, 20 September 2019, 06:18:51 »

allow support for 1.5u on either side of the homing row, it prevents the need of mixing keycap rows when using blanks uwu

VXQN · « **Reply #175 on:** Tue, 15 October 2019, 06:17:04 »

Patiently waiting for this, but happy to do so!

Kyndylan · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 15 October 2019, 08:26:40 »

Quote from: VXQN on Tue, 15 October 2019, 06:17:04

Patiently waiting for this, but happy to do so!

Me too, although the TMO50 v2 is tempting me as well!

juliandoucette · « **Reply #177 on:** Tue, 15 October 2019, 17:03:31 »

I'm interested.

The Rhymenocerus · « **Reply #178 on:** Fri, 18 October 2019, 00:48:48 »

Very interested

nathanchere · « **Reply #179 on:** Sun, 20 October 2019, 12:23:54 »

Is this still happening?

wixxzblu · « **Reply #180 on:** Tue, 22 October 2019, 05:30:22 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sun, 20 October 2019, 12:23:54

Is this still happening?

Yes im planing to run this GB soon, i already have prototypes in hand, but im working out a private GB at the moment, and will start this one immediately after.

dantambok · « **Reply #181 on:** Tue, 22 October 2019, 05:36:00 »

cool beans cant wait!!

thornkin · « **Reply #182 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 03:19:13 »

I am trying to decide between this and the TMO50v2. Any range for pricing? Will this be cheaper than $300-$350?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

dantambok · « **Reply #183 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 05:30:41 »

Quote from: thornkin on Wed, 23 October 2019, 03:19:13

I am trying to decide between this and the TMO50v2. Any range for pricing? Will this be cheaper than $300-$350?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

i dont think it'll be cheaper than $300 but we can dream right?

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Visionaire · « **Reply #184 on:** Fri, 08 November 2019, 09:52:25 »

Quote from: dantambok on Wed, 23 October 2019, 05:30:41

Quote from: thornkin on Wed, 23 October 2019, 03:19:13
I am trying to decide between this and the TMO50v2. Any range for pricing? Will this be cheaper than $300-$350?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

i dont think it'll be cheaper than $300 but we can dream right? )

Price may have changed, but a few months ago he was talking about $265-275 range.

dantambok · « **Reply #185 on:** Fri, 08 November 2019, 10:04:37 »

oh that'd be great

thornkin · « **Reply #186 on:** Fri, 08 November 2019, 22:44:02 »

Yes. That would be very good.

juliandoucette · « **Reply #187 on:** Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:45:55 »

I'm interested.

wixxzblu · « **Reply #188 on:** Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:53:46 »

I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.

SteffeMK · « **Reply #189 on:** Sat, 09 November 2019, 17:21:31 »

Quote from: wixxzblu on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:53:46

I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.

(Attachment Link)

Damn. Have you asked for the files or has he just answering?

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GigaFlop · « **Reply #190 on:** Sat, 09 November 2019, 18:20:29 »

Quote from: wixxzblu on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:53:46

I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.

(Attachment Link)

Man, I'm liking the look of the prototype. How long did the original PCB take for design?

nathanchere · « **Reply #191 on:** Sun, 10 November 2019, 05:25:51 »

Quote from: wixxzblu on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:53:46

I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.

(Attachment Link)

While I understand not wanting a Swiss cheese bottom row on the plate, I would suggest at least considering adding a more versatile range of layout options to the bottom row of the PCB for those that don't mind modifying or making their own plates. Best of both worlds.

thornkin · « **Reply #192 on:** Wed, 13 November 2019, 01:04:06 »

Sad that this will get delayed, but will be waiting patiently. I have been trying 40% lately, but a few missing keys really throw me. Want to go slightly bigger.

Nvmbra · « **Reply #193 on:** Wed, 13 November 2019, 09:34:09 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sun, 10 November 2019, 05:25:51

Quote from: wixxzblu on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:53:46
I think I showed off the prototype on stream some time ago, but here are some potato pics for the hardcore followers of my little project. I recently lost my PCB designer, so I'm looking into finding somebody else to complete, what was already done (100%) by my previous guy, since I dont have the files.

(Attachment Link)

While I understand not wanting a Swiss cheese bottom row on the plate, I would suggest at least considering adding a more versatile range of layout options to the bottom row of the PCB for those that don't mind modifying or making their own plates. Best of both worlds.

I like the way the Equinox bottom row was designed and the same could be done here by using 1.5u instead of 1.25u keys for the bottom row. The only change needed for that would be an increase of the blockers for the HHKB option by 0.25u on both sides.

Sam_Kim · « **Reply #194 on:** Thu, 14 November 2019, 22:09:10 »

I am extremely interested. I love my Zlant but I do miss some keys.

I am in!

PulpitKeyboards · « **Reply #195 on:** Fri, 15 November 2019, 02:48:44 »

Do you have a discord channel for this IC? Also I am super interested in this! Cant wait for the GB!

The design is perfect

FearsomeCubedWarrior · « **Reply #196 on:** Mon, 02 December 2019, 14:04:01 »

Since I've sold the Pearl, now I need this desperately.

wixxzblu · « **Reply #197 on:** Mon, 02 December 2019, 14:43:18 »

Quote from: FearsomeCubedWarrior on Mon, 02 December 2019, 14:04:01

Since I've sold the Pearl, now I need this desperately.

I feel you, my pcb guy is no longer MIA, so the gb should happen sooner now.

funderburker · « **Reply #198 on:** Mon, 02 December 2019, 16:39:16 »

Quote from: wixxzblu on Mon, 02 December 2019, 14:43:18

Quote from: FearsomeCubedWarrior on Mon, 02 December 2019, 14:04:01
Since I've sold the Pearl, now I need this desperately.

I feel you, my pcb guy is no longer MIA, so the gb should happen sooner now.

pngu?

thornkin · « **Reply #199 on:** Mon, 02 December 2019, 23:44:44 »

Happy to hear. I keep trying to like my 40% but would much prefer the missing keys.

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Author Topic: [IC] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard (Read 54505 times)