Post by: hineybush on Tue, 11 September 2018, 22:03:28
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/643679426672066627/800805214935318578/north_south_difference_pic.png?width=826&height=570)
MOST keyboards will fit either. Check the plate of your keyboard to verify which you'd be better off with. The south-facing ones will have cutouts that extend below the switch cutouts, and the north-facing will have cutouts extending above the switch cutouts.
I have updated my compatibility list to reflect this, and showing which of my other PCBs fit in boards:
Hiney TKL PCB compatibility spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit?usp=sharing)
Buy Duration: Jan. 18, 2021 - Feb. 15, 2021
Vendors/Pricing:
USA: hiney (https://hineybush.com/collections/pcbs/products/h87a-1-8) / $48.00 USD
UK: proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-hiney-h87a) / £35.00 GBP
EU: Oblotzky will stock these at a later date, he has some on order from me!
Oceania: Coming soon!
SEA: Coming soon!
h87a
Version 1.8
- MX + Alps footprints
- South-facing-only or North-facing-only spacebar
- Matte black soldermask + black FR4 core + ENIG (gold) plated pads
- 1.6mm thickness only
- RGB Underglow
- QMK + VIA compatible
- USB Mini port
Old stuff:
More
Round 4 begins May 17, 2020 and ends June 7, 2020.
h87a
Version 1.8
- MX + Alps footprints
- South-facing-only spacebar
- Matte black soldermask + black FR4 core
- 1.6mm thickness only - thinbois come later
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/509842678679339016/710546055892172950/unknown.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/509842678679339016/710546131737772071/unknown.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/527567635194576896/710552214216638525/unknown.png)
h88
Version 1.1
- MX + Alps footprints
- North-facing-only spacebar
- Gloss red soldermask + black FR4 core
- 1.6mm thickness only - thinbois come later
Designed for TGR Jane V2 CE, Finder Works N-Dash, Monokei x Biso KFE
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/509842678679339016/710548287282872410/unknown.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/509842678679339016/710548372846674000/unknown.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/292011887665741826/710552402272452650/unknown.png)
Pricing
USD
h87a: $48
h88: $48
I am also offering an FR4 plate combo for h88 on my site, $70 for a PCB+plate combo.
Availability
Site/links live on Sunday!
h87a: switchmod.net (https://switchmod.net/products/h87a?variant=32383709020240) - US ONLY.
h88: hiney.cc (http://hiney.cc)
International proxies:
EU: Mykeyboard.eu
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/hineybush-h87h88-pcb_291/
Canada: Apex Keyboards
https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/products/h87
https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/products/h88
Aus: Daily Clack
https://dailyclack.com/products/h87a-tkl-pcb?_pos=1&_sid=51171c2b8&_ss=r
https://dailyclack.com/products/h88a-tkl-pcb?_pos=1&_sid=db9e087a0&_ss=r
Asia: Monokei
https://monokei.co/products/h87a-h88-pcb
More to be announced
round 2
GROUP BUY OPENS: Mar 18 2019
GROUP BUY CLOSES: Apr 19 2019
Estimated manufacturing time: 4-6 weeks
Estimated shipping date: ~
MOQ: 50 Units
Price: h87a normal (1.6mm): $45 each
h87a thin (1.2mm) $48
h87alps: $48
There are no price breaks for this product.
The product price does not include PayPal fees (2.9% + $0.30), this fee is added to your shipping charge. (PayPal fees are: $1.30 for US, $1.98 for international)
Ordering internationally?
Check out your respective location's shop to save money on shipping:
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/hineybush-keyboards_149/
Note: The MyKeyboard.eu price includes 21% VAT, import shipping and PayPal fees.
Asia/Pacific: https://goo.gl/forms/uIUbC9T8alERB5593
Australia: https://dailyclack.com/collections/coming-soon/products/h87a-tkl-pcb
To check/estimate compatibility: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit?usp=sharing
Look at the "h87a" column.
You must use screw-in stabilizers on AT LEAST the spacebar and 2.75 right shift.
I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS PCB WILL FIT YOUR CASE, even if it is listed as "probable" by the spreadsheet linked above. If you have doubts, wait until someone else with your case tries this PCB.
Specs:
- TKL PCB, programmable via QMK. - https://github.com/hinnebusch/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/h87a
- MX plate/PCB mount only. NO ALPS SUPPORT ON THIS VERSION
- "Skinny A87" form factor - same footprint as B87, but same USB placement and stab layout as A87.
- Standard ANSI and WKL bottom rows, ISO enter, short right and left shifts, 2u backspace
- Top-side Mini USB port
- Bi-directional spacebar and right shift stabilizer mounting (north or south) - You must use screw-in stabilizers on AT LEAST these two positions
- RGB underglow
- One-color in-switch LED
- Powered by Atmega32U4 MCU
- No physical reset switch - just short two pins on the PCB (for case compatibility)
- In-switch indicator lights - connected via jumpers
- Pins to solder a daughter board on (Moon TKL, for example)
- Fully soldered and pre-programmed with a basic TKL map out of the box
- SPI pins
- Breakaway USB port for cases that use USB daughterboards
- Matte black solder mask w/ white text
Round 3
Product link: https://hineybush.com/products/h87a
IC Link: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96501.0
other vendors ordering:
MyKeyboard.eu (Europe)
iLumKB (Asia)
Apex Keyboards (Canada)
Daily Clack (Australia)
Will update with product links soon!
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 11 September 2018, 22:06:16
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:42:19
Post by: Remsky on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:44:25
Post by: meiosis on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:48:09
Post by: redbanshee on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:49:35
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:51:22
Wew lad, hope u like assembling pcbs
I don't but the factory does
Post by: Artemie on Thu, 13 September 2018, 10:54:00
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 13 September 2018, 11:17:01
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 13 September 2018, 21:49:54
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 13 September 2018, 21:53:31
What does an "extended USB port" mod entail for the KMAC rows in the spreadsheet?
I was told that the KMAC board(s) have a USB port that extends further out than a typical a.87 PCB. Someone may correct me if that's not true.
So far at 31 sold including 5 dedicated to an Australian vendor - more than halfway to MOQ. Very nice showing after only two days.
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 14 September 2018, 07:00:03
What does an "extended USB port" mod entail for the KMAC rows in the spreadsheet?
I was told that the KMAC board(s) have a USB port that extends further out than a typical a.87 PCB. Someone may correct me if that's not true.
So far at 31 sold including 5 dedicated to an Australian vendor - more than halfway to MOQ. Very nice showing after only two days.
Ah sure enoguh it looks like it, top is a Leeku 87 which I believe is a.87, bottom is a KMAC:
(http://i.imgur.com/ibkN5WD.jpg)
So the USB would be a little recessed into the case, not bad.
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 14 September 2018, 09:40:07
Post by: wholypantalones on Sun, 16 September 2018, 20:10:46
Quote
No physical reset switch - just short two pins on the PCB (for case compatibility)
Sorry for the dumb question, but does this mean I have to take the PCB out of the case to reflash it, or is there some sort of hotkey I can set up in qmk to put it into flash mode?
Not really well versed in qmk.
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 16 September 2018, 20:45:18
QuoteNo physical reset switch - just short two pins on the PCB (for case compatibility)
Sorry for the dumb question, but does this mean I have to take the PCB out of the case to reflash it, or is there some sort of hotkey I can set up in qmk to put it into flash mode?
Not really well versed in qmk.
Yes - the default keymap has Fn + R as the "soft reset" hotkey within QMK. The pins are incase you need to do a "hard reset", and take the place of a switch.
Currently at 37 PCBs ordered.
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 18 September 2018, 09:50:21
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 20 September 2018, 10:21:54
Updated compatibility - these are confirmed to work with h87a:
Duck Orion v1/v2, Duck Unicorn v1/v2/v3
Keycult No.1
LZ-CLS (and presumably the other LZ's besides B8)
MIRA
Salamander
TGR Jane (and presumably Jane CE)
TX84, TX87, TX84 SE
"Fake Skog" from Taobao
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 24 September 2018, 15:38:53
Added a link to the AUS proxy in the OP.
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 25 September 2018, 23:16:30
I've updated the design to better fit boards with no clearance for the outdent where the spacebar stab goes. A "downside" of this is that you have to use screw-in stabilizers for those two spots. I've also updated the spacebar and right shift footprints to allow the user to use either stab orientation - north or south. Twitch VOD of the process:
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/314800315
(https://i.imgur.com/ewQFCSt.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/u0VgCcI.png)
Will update the OP/product listing tomorrow, it's late af
Thanks to Creamy for the help/guidance on the stab "pears" ;D
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 27 September 2018, 10:00:04
Spare me the QMK evangelism please; I want to grab a couple of these before this closes, but I don't want to deal with QMK..
Post by: zekkin on Thu, 27 September 2018, 10:15:12
Has there been a GUI or something released yet for QMK besides https://config.qmk.fm?
Spare me the QMK evangelism please; I want to grab a couple of these before this closes, but I don't want to deal with QMK..
Unfortunately, no, there isn't anything yet.
This is also one of my biggest gripes with QMK -- I eventually found myself with enough QMK boards to make learning how to do everything "manually" worth it, but in most people's cases (yourself included) it's really much too complex. That being said, I think something is being worked on, but you'd need to inquire with folks like MechMerlin or Jack Humbert himself.
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 27 September 2018, 10:44:24
Has there been a GUI or something released yet for QMK besides https://config.qmk.fm?
Spare me the QMK evangelism please; I want to grab a couple of these before this closes, but I don't want to deal with QMK..
Unfortunately, no, there isn't anything yet.
This is also one of my biggest gripes with QMK -- I eventually found myself with enough QMK boards to make learning how to do everything "manually" worth it, but in most people's cases (yourself included) it's really much too complex. That being said, I think something is being worked on, but you'd need to inquire with folks like MechMerlin or Jack Humbert himself.
Aside from cloning, installing, installing dependencies, updating, reading the documentation, figuring out the learning curve, figuring out how to change the keymap, figuring out how to flash firmware, "oh, an error", googling how to fix errors, reading thread after thread on how to fix something so you can move one little tiny step forward to the next error..
Nah, it's all relatively easy and worth it just to move a switch around.
Sounds like I may have to grab one just to get comfortable with QMK and all it's idiosyncrasies.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 27 September 2018, 11:38:18
The code itself is pretty clean as well, and is clean to compile and use as long as you're just replacing keys. If that's all you're trying to do you shouldn't run into issues.
Feel free to join my Discord at https://discord.gg/u3eFQNz (https://discord.gg/u3eFQNz) for tech support if/when the time comes.
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 27 September 2018, 13:51:12
The QMK Configurator (linked) is pretty good, and h87a is on there. I need to work with mechmerlin to get more layouts for the board on. You pretty much click and drag the keys you want, where you want them.
The code itself is pretty clean as well, and is clean to compile and use as long as you're just replacing keys. If that's all you're trying to do you shouldn't run into issues.
Feel free to join my Discord at https://discord.gg/u3eFQNz (https://discord.gg/u3eFQNz) for tech support if/when the time comes.
Will do. Thanks man!
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 01 October 2018, 12:55:22
126 ordered at the moment, including proxies and stores that want to stock some post-buy.
5 days left to order, buy will close this Friday night (10/6) at approximately midnight EST.
Post by: donut_sauce on Mon, 01 October 2018, 13:14:34
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 01 October 2018, 13:48:51
Do you think this will work theoretically with the Jane v2?
With the final version/revision of this PCB, yes it will - yuktsi is supplying me with the Jane V2 PCB outline so I can adjust the h87a so it'll fit.
Post by: donut_sauce on Mon, 01 October 2018, 13:51:01
With the final version/revision of this PCB, yes it will - yuktsi is supplying me with the Jane V2 PCB outline so I can adjust the h87a so it'll fit.Awesome! thanks
Post by: kolashnikov on Tue, 02 October 2018, 13:30:26
Do you think this will work theoretically with the Jane v2?
With the final version/revision of this PCB, yes it will - yuktsi is supplying me with the Jane V2 PCB outline so I can adjust the h87a so it'll fit.
In that case, I just sent you an email about adding +1 to my existing order.
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 03 October 2018, 08:31:23
1. Edited outline (about 1-2mm smaller in all directions) and larger corner radii to better fit some boards, including Jane V2
2. Extend USB port about 1.3mm outwards for a better fit in cases (was too sunken in on some with the protos)
3. Changed diode package for less parts (same matrix, so QMK should be the same) and less cost.
4. Rerouting a bunch of it bc I can make it a bit tidier now
At over 150 ordered atm with a few vendors jumping on board to stock the PCB.
Reminder that this GB will close this Friday, Oct. 5, at-or-later-than Midnight EST.
Post by: Windeh on Fri, 05 October 2018, 02:12:45
Post by: ozan6661 on Fri, 05 October 2018, 03:34:51
Just received invoice for 2 PCBs via the Southeast Asia Proxy for 50USD each. Before paying the invoice just want to check if this is the proxy pricing? Thanks!
yes that is south east asia proxy pricing.
45 usd for PCB
5 usd for shipping from us to indonesia - i have put this on our form.
Post by: Windeh on Fri, 05 October 2018, 05:14:07
Post by: JP on Fri, 05 October 2018, 08:24:44
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 05 October 2018, 09:53:53
Post by: Darknight00z on Fri, 05 October 2018, 10:02:22
Post by: Darknight00z on Fri, 05 October 2018, 10:02:46
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 05 October 2018, 11:01:28
I got quoted for $11 for conus shipping, is that normal?
Depends on how many you order - that should be normal for 2 PCBs. Note that's base shipping price (for one) + PP fee (described in the product listing) + additional price for second PCB packing/material/weight.
Post by: zekkin on Fri, 05 October 2018, 12:49:54
Post by: Darknight00z on Fri, 05 October 2018, 16:09:39
I got quoted for $11 for conus shipping, is that normal?
Depends on how many you order - that should be normal for 2 PCBs. Note that's base shipping price (for one) + PP fee (described in the product listing) + additional price for second PCB packing/material/weight.
Thanks! :thumb: picked up 2.
Post by: razor_blade on Fri, 05 October 2018, 19:47:50
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 06 October 2018, 12:47:22
Thank you everyone for supporting this project!
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Post by: donut_sauce on Sun, 07 October 2018, 06:19:14
GB is officially closed. Pre order will open in a few days for $50/pcb. A limited number will be available (20-25 I think).Already regretting not getting one of these, will definitely be in for a pre-order.
Thank you everyone for supporting this project!
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Post by: phorx on Sun, 07 October 2018, 14:40:38
Post by: kconfire on Sun, 07 October 2018, 19:13:02
In for whatever extra PCBs that will be available later. :thumb:
Post by: pr0ximity on Mon, 08 October 2018, 13:48:56
Also, do you know how thick the PCB will be?
Post by: Lansky on Mon, 08 October 2018, 14:34:56
Post by: tomu on Mon, 08 October 2018, 15:11:19
Regret not getting in on this. My Leeku is acting up. :'(There will be extras
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Post by: hineybush on Mon, 08 October 2018, 23:24:36
May be a weird question, but I forgot to ask before I ordered: are the PCB-mount pin holes Cherry spec? I'm not sure if anyone's been adjusting them to fit the thicker Gateron/Zealio pins, but I'm planning on using Cherry PCB-mount and want a tight fit.
Also, do you know how thick the PCB will be?
I've tested the holes with Zealios and they're snug but the switches can be removed fine. Cherry PCB mount is a slight bit looser, but still snug.
Post by: phorx on Tue, 09 October 2018, 09:09:14
May be a weird question, but I forgot to ask before I ordered: are the PCB-mount pin holes Cherry spec? I'm not sure if anyone's been adjusting them to fit the thicker Gateron/Zealio pins, but I'm planning on using Cherry PCB-mount and want a tight fit.
Also, do you know how thick the PCB will be?
I've tested the holes with Zealios and they're snug but the switches can be removed fine. Cherry PCB mount is a slight bit looser, but still snug.
Just FYI, the upcoming v2 switches from Zeal are supposed to have the slightly smaller Cherry-sized PCB mount pins.
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 09 October 2018, 09:39:41
May be a weird question, but I forgot to ask before I ordered: are the PCB-mount pin holes Cherry spec? I'm not sure if anyone's been adjusting them to fit the thicker Gateron/Zealio pins, but I'm planning on using Cherry PCB-mount and want a tight fit.
Also, do you know how thick the PCB will be?
I've tested the holes with Zealios and they're snug but the switches can be removed fine. Cherry PCB mount is a slight bit looser, but still snug.
Just FYI, the upcoming v2 switches from Zeal are supposed to have the slightly smaller Cherry-sized PCB mount pins.
Yeee. I don't predict any issues
Post by: nathanchere on Thu, 11 October 2018, 08:05:43
Regret not getting in on this. My Leeku is acting up. :'(+1
I expect there would be enough interest for a round 2 *fingers crossed*
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 11 October 2018, 08:07:41
Regret not getting in on this. My Leeku is acting up. :'(+1
I expect there would be enough interest for a round 2 *fingers crossed*
For sure.
Post by: mxgian99 on Fri, 12 October 2018, 08:51:33
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 12 October 2018, 14:18:23
a little late for the GB, but did the extras for pre-order already go up (and sold out?)
No, they haven't been ordered (or put up for sale) yet. I'm waiting on the blank ones to arrive so I can build and verify they're good to go before the large order.
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 16 October 2018, 23:49:51
Last run of proto PCBs en route.
Post by: dorf on Wed, 17 October 2018, 05:55:47
Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/456538925889224704/501945517035749386/image0.jpg)
Last run of proto PCBs en route.
Looking good!
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 21 October 2018, 21:45:57
Pre-orders will be available this week (Tues/Weds) for $50 per, I'll likely have 25ish available fcfs on my site.
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 24 October 2018, 11:12:05
Post by: Darknight00z on Wed, 24 October 2018, 12:05:02
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 24 October 2018, 12:06:56
I guess we are looking early-mid december shipping?
Seems that way. If the production starts at the end of this week I'm looking at ~4 weeks until they're shipped to me, then flashing/packing/shipping on my end. Likely closer to mid December (before Christmas) as I'll be out of town at the beginning of the month.
Post by: donut_sauce on Wed, 24 October 2018, 12:38:57
I think I may have to delay the pre-ordering until at least tomorrow (Thurs 10/25) because I'm waiting on some more info from my manufacturer for the money transfer.Cool. thanks for the info, will be on the lookout
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 25 October 2018, 11:39:55
Post by: donut_sauce on Thu, 25 October 2018, 12:24:53
Pre order available here: https://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a-gbAwesome! Thanks just went in on 1:)
Post by: nathanchere on Mon, 29 October 2018, 01:41:56
Pre order available here: https://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a-gbDoes this apply to resellers like DailyClack too or just direct?
Post by: phatty on Mon, 29 October 2018, 02:47:22
Pre order available here: https://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a-gbDoes this apply to resellers like DailyClack too or just direct?
Thank you for the update. I have fixed the order and added the extra PCBs to be pre-purchased now.
Should be live here:
https://dailyclack.com/collections/products/products/h87a-tkl-pcb
Post by: nathanchere on Mon, 29 October 2018, 08:16:10
Pre order available here: https://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a-gbDoes this apply to resellers like DailyClack too or just direct?
Thank you for the update. I have fixed the order and added the extra PCBs to be pre-purchased now.
Should be live here:
https://dailyclack.com/collections/products/products/h87a-tkl-pcb
Great, thanks. Joined :D
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 29 October 2018, 20:48:09
Hiney could you allocate some stock over there? I forgot about this GB and missed out during the buy period so would be nice to grab one of the preorders before I forget. Thanks!
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 29 October 2018, 20:49:11
The EU proxy doesn't appear to allow preorders (the GB page shows out of stock).
Hiney could you allocate some stock over there? I forgot about this GB and missed out during the buy period so would be nice to grab one of the preorders before I forget. Thanks!
They have 20 PCBs heading their way, 18 are claimed iirc. They may have two left. I can probably get yours on their shipment, just PM me on Discord (@hineybush#0069) and we can set that up.
Post by: mrpetrov on Mon, 29 October 2018, 21:24:14
I'm a little confused why my shipping cost was $8.55 to the US (Oregon) given in the OP it should be a lot less (even including Paypal's fee)...?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 29 October 2018, 21:25:24
Ordered!
I'm a little confused why my shipping cost was $8.55 to the US (Oregon) given in the OP it should be a lot less (even including Paypal's fee)...?
The $1.30 is just the PayPal fee (which is actually the GB/$45 amount, the pre-order/$50 amount is a little higher), which is added to the normal shipping fee for the final cost of $8.55
Post by: Khers on Mon, 05 November 2018, 09:04:05
Post by: donut_sauce on Mon, 05 November 2018, 09:18:24
Damn! I might need one of these, are there any plans for future runs?You can still pre-order them on his website
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 05 November 2018, 10:40:42
Damn! I might need one of these, are there any plans for future runs?
Yeah I'll def do another run in the future.
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Post by: hineybush on Tue, 20 November 2018, 00:51:58
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Post by: forevermadrigal on Tue, 20 November 2018, 09:30:45
The final production prototypes have been built and approved. Production/assembly has started today.
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How’s the timeline looking now? Super stoked to build with this pcb
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 20 November 2018, 10:06:19
The final production prototypes have been built and approved. Production/assembly has started today.
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How’s the timeline looking now? Super stoked to build with this pcb
Not exactly sure, but I expect to have them in 2-3 weeks.
I'll be out of town on a business trip from the end of November until Dec 6, I'm hoping they arrive during my trip so I can get to flashing/packing/shipping as soon as I return.
Post by: forevermadrigal on Tue, 20 November 2018, 16:07:42
The final production prototypes have been built and approved. Production/assembly has started today.
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Thanks for the update!
How’s the timeline looking now? Super stoked to build with this pcb
Not exactly sure, but I expect to have them in 2-3 weeks.
I'll be out of town on a business trip from the end of November until Dec 6, I'm hoping they arrive during my trip so I can get to flashing/packing/shipping as soon as I return.
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 21 November 2018, 08:12:03
I still won't be able to work on flashing/packing/shipping until ~Dec 7 because of my upcoming trips, but that's still pretty nice
Post by: phatty on Wed, 21 November 2018, 18:28:25
I'm looking forward to Dec 7th then.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 29 November 2018, 11:39:59
Post by: mrpetrov on Thu, 29 November 2018, 11:48:44
Just got confirmation that they shipped them today via DHL. They should arrive within the next week.
Super! Do the GB and the pre-orders all ship around the same time?
Post by: forevermadrigal on Thu, 29 November 2018, 11:49:20
Just got confirmation that they shipped them today via DHL. They should arrive within the next week.
Dank
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 29 November 2018, 11:52:05
Just got confirmation that they shipped them today via DHL. They should arrive within the next week.
Super! Do the GB and the pre-orders all ship around the same time?
yes bc of how i did them in ShipStation
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Post by: hineybush on Thu, 06 December 2018, 19:11:04
Starting the flash + QC process tonight, going to get packing stuff going tomorrow/Saturday.
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 06 December 2018, 19:14:20
PCBs have been received
Starting the flash + QC process tonight, going to get packing stuff going tomorrow/Saturday.
Amazing news. Good luck on the QC work. Thanks for the diligence, hiney
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 06 December 2018, 19:16:19
PCBs have been received
Starting the flash + QC process tonight, going to get packing stuff going tomorrow/Saturday.
Amazing news. Good luck on the QC work. Thanks for the diligence, hiney
Only issues I've seen so far are a few of the 22ohm USB resistors touching, because I had the factory use them to replace the STF202 ESD chip I originally wanted to use. An easy fix for me. The chip caused a lot of issues with getting the PCB into bootloader mode, I think because it may be designed for USB 1.1 only? Not 100% sure. Regardless the PCBs work flawlessly without the chip, as long as the resistors aren't touching ;)
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Thu, 06 December 2018, 21:00:06
You can touch my resistor anytime you want hiney ;)PCBs have been received
Starting the flash + QC process tonight, going to get packing stuff going tomorrow/Saturday.
Amazing news. Good luck on the QC work. Thanks for the diligence, hiney
Only issues I've seen so far are a few of the 22ohm USB resistors touching, because I had the factory use them to replace the STF202 ESD chip I originally wanted to use. An easy fix for me. The chip caused a lot of issues with getting the PCB into bootloader mode, I think because it may be designed for USB 1.1 only? Not 100% sure. Regardless the PCBs work flawlessly without the chip, as long as the resistors aren't touching ;)
Post by: phorx on Fri, 07 December 2018, 06:04:58
Only issues I've seen so far are a few of the 22ohm USB resistors touching, because I had the factory use them to replace the STF202 ESD chip I originally wanted to use. An easy fix for me. The chip caused a lot of issues with getting the PCB into bootloader mode, I think because it may be designed for USB 1.1 only? Not 100% sure. Regardless the PCBs work flawlessly without the chip, as long as the resistors aren't touching ;)
Sorry I don’t fully understand the issue. Are a few resistors touching on all the boards, but it’s not a big deal? Or, on a few boards, there are resistors touching, causing those boards to fail QC?
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 07 December 2018, 06:23:44
Only issues I've seen so far are a few of the 22ohm USB resistors touching, because I had the factory use them to replace the STF202 ESD chip I originally wanted to use. An easy fix for me. The chip caused a lot of issues with getting the PCB into bootloader mode, I think because it may be designed for USB 1.1 only? Not 100% sure. Regardless the PCBs work flawlessly without the chip, as long as the resistors aren't touching ;)
Sorry I don’t fully understand the issue. Are a few resistors touching on all the boards, but it’s not a big deal? Or, on a few boards, there are resistors touching, causing those boards to fail QC?
It's only on a few boards. I can fix these ones to work normally.
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Post by: hineybush on Fri, 07 December 2018, 09:56:05
ESD bag thing works nicely
Post by: dorf on Fri, 07 December 2018, 12:04:01
Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/312287977151660042/520623849545662474/image0.jpg)
ESD bag thing works nicely
Can't wait until I can build my keyboard.
Post by: phorx on Fri, 07 December 2018, 12:26:09
Only issues I've seen so far are a few of the 22ohm USB resistors touching, because I had the factory use them to replace the STF202 ESD chip I originally wanted to use. An easy fix for me. The chip caused a lot of issues with getting the PCB into bootloader mode, I think because it may be designed for USB 1.1 only? Not 100% sure. Regardless the PCBs work flawlessly without the chip, as long as the resistors aren't touching ;)
Sorry I don’t fully understand the issue. Are a few resistors touching on all the boards, but it’s not a big deal? Or, on a few boards, there are resistors touching, causing those boards to fail QC?
It's only on a few boards. I can fix these ones to work normally.
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Thanks for the clarification and just generally being super transparent throughout. Top 1% GB runner for sure.
Post by: Quantastrophus on Fri, 07 December 2018, 21:21:51
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 07 December 2018, 21:22:53
Hey dad are these landing soon?
yea
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Post by: Darknight00z on Mon, 10 December 2018, 23:26:09
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 10 December 2018, 23:27:30
shipping this week? or next week?
Likely half and half.
Post by: mmontess on Mon, 10 December 2018, 23:33:58
Post by: Darknight00z on Mon, 10 December 2018, 23:37:47
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 10 December 2018, 23:38:37
:fingerscrossed: i am in first batch, so i can build over christmas
My goal is to have em all out by next Friday (21st) at the latest.
Post by: donut_sauce on Tue, 11 December 2018, 07:07:42
If we are traveling for the holidays can we get our shipping delayed? If so should we pm? Email?:fingerscrossed: i am in first batch, so i can build over christmas
My goal is to have em all out by next Friday (21st) at the latest.
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 11 December 2018, 07:26:35
If we are traveling for the holidays can we get our shipping delayed? If so should we pm? Email?:fingerscrossed: i am in first batch, so i can build over christmas
My goal is to have em all out by next Friday (21st) at the latest.
Email yep. Hineybushkeyboards@gmail.com with your order number or email address.
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Post by: hineybush on Thu, 13 December 2018, 00:25:12
Post by: forevermadrigal on Thu, 13 December 2018, 06:12:54
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 13 December 2018, 08:10:28
a goal of getting them all to the post office by Friday.
*Saturday
;D
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 17 December 2018, 17:13:18
will do the same over the next few days
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 19 December 2018, 19:49:23
last batch of multi-PCB orders out tomorrow. not sure if i will be able to get the vendor ones out before i go home for the holiday, but i will attempt
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 19 December 2018, 20:47:26
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 20 December 2018, 05:50:05
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 20 December 2018, 15:39:30
https://hineybush.com/h87a-project/
Post by: DasGnome on Thu, 20 December 2018, 16:54:32
Looks like people will start receiving these today. I've redone my site and added a project page for the h87a, with default keymaps, links to .hex files, and other relevant info.
https://hineybush.com/h87a-project/
Got mine today! Woohoo! except I have to wait for my titanium plate too :(
Post by: kolashnikov on Wed, 26 December 2018, 21:04:12
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 26 December 2018, 21:14:37
Just built a Keycult No. 1 with one of these PCBs tonight. I noticed that right shift is really sticky compared to the other stabilized keys. There's resistance on the way down and it doesn't spring back like normal. Is there something tricky about the stabilizers in that position? Maybe I gummed up them up with too much/thick lube. I'm using the clear Zeal stabs.
I think I know why.. The right shift and spacebar stabs are bi-directional (the stab wires can be in either north or south-facing direction) which makes the footprints slightly oblong. My best guess is the stab is loose in the mounts right now. You'd be able to fix this by loosening the stab screws slightly, pushing/pulling the stab in the wire/clip end's direction, and re-tightening the screws.
Post by: kolashnikov on Thu, 27 December 2018, 05:08:11
...
I think I know why.. The right shift and spacebar stabs are bi-directional (the stab wires can be in either north or south-facing direction) which makes the footprints slightly oblong. My best guess is the stab is loose in the mounts right now. You'd be able to fix this by loosening the stab screws slightly, pushing/pulling the stab in the wire/clip end's direction, and re-tightening the screws.
Thanks, I thought that was related. I loosened and retightened in the correct spot and it works great now. When I was building, I noticed the screws in that stab kept sliding towards the middle of the oblong slot once I tightened them down. The tension from being screwed down in the wrong place must have deformed the stab housings enough to squeeze on the sliders.
Thanks for putting this project together.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 03 January 2019, 20:02:20
Post by: futurecrime on Fri, 04 January 2019, 06:46:36
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Fri, 04 January 2019, 11:08:22
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 04 January 2019, 11:39:35
Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers
Shipping em tomorrow.
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Fri, 04 January 2019, 12:03:40
Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers
Shipping em tomorrow.
Sweet, thanks =]
Post by: Allo on Thu, 10 January 2019, 00:34:25
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 10 January 2019, 00:40:03
Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?
I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.
To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.
Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.
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Post by: Allo on Sat, 12 January 2019, 16:10:20
Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?
I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.
To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.
Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.
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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 12 January 2019, 16:13:33
Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?
I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.
To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.
Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.
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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions
Connect these two
(https://i.imgur.com/eoVxB5N.jpg)
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Post by: Allo on Mon, 14 January 2019, 12:21:09
Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?
I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.
To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.
Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.
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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions
Connect these twoShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/eoVxB5N.jpg)
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One more dumb question, will just a blob of solder work for this?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 14 January 2019, 12:24:17
Anyone know how to enable the caps lock LED?
I've been meaning to add that to the project page on my site, check it out in the next few days.
To connect the caps lock LED, locate the jumper pads (three next to each other, would be either J1 or J2) and bridge the center pad to the pad with a dot next to it, or to the opposite pad to add it to the standard led backlight.
Note that I may have those pads backwards, I won't be able to check until tomorrow.
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Could you show a picture as an example? I don't really understand the instructions
Connect these twoShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/eoVxB5N.jpg)
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One more dumb question, will just a blob of solder work for this?
Yep! Should be okay. I'd recommend using a small bit of wire without insulation or a diode/LED leg, but they aren't necessary.
Post by: PoochZag on Mon, 14 January 2019, 17:50:10
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 14 January 2019, 21:27:58
I purchased one of the extras and got my tracking info several day ago, but it still hasn't been received by USPS. Just wanted to make sure this is expected? Thanks
Hey, yeah! I printed out all of the labels once they were sold. Took me a couple days to get the packing in order, they'll be dropped off to USPS tomorrow.
Post by: PoochZag on Tue, 15 January 2019, 08:45:29
I purchased one of the extras and got my tracking info several day ago, but it still hasn't been received by USPS. Just wanted to make sure this is expected? Thanks
Hey, yeah! I printed out all of the labels once they were sold. Took me a couple days to get the packing in order, they'll be dropped off to USPS tomorrow.
Great thanks for the update!
Post by: Krelbit on Sat, 19 January 2019, 22:30:59
me too
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 20 January 2019, 06:59:56
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 20 January 2019, 10:14:00
Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?
yea. will be an option for the next gb (prob next month ish)
also https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush
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Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 20 January 2019, 10:19:11
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Post by: Ensaum on Mon, 21 January 2019, 13:59:32
Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?
yea. will be an option for the next gb (prob next month ish)
also https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush
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Can you clarify what you mean by "thinner?" I'd really like to buy one of these to put in a nerd tkl case, but the usb connector needs to be on the bottom side of the pcb to fit. This is literally the only thing stopping me from ordering one right now.
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 21 January 2019, 14:02:57
Did I hear right that there might be a thinner version in the works?
yea. will be an option for the next gb (prob next month ish)
also https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush
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Can you clarify what you mean by "thinner?" I'd really like to buy one of these to put in a nerd tkl case, but the usb connector needs to be on the bottom side of the pcb to fit. This is literally the only thing stopping me from ordering one right now.
Thinner meaning 1.2mm thick, vs the "normal" thickness of 1.6mm which most PCBs use. I have no plans to make a bottom-USB version publicly available atm, sorry to disappoint.
Post by: Ensaum on Mon, 21 January 2019, 14:14:18
..I have no plans to make a bottom-USB version publicly available atm, sorry to disappoint.
That's unfortunate. I've been trying to figure out a way to make a B.87 style build ever since winkeyless closed down :/
Post by: SBN on Sat, 09 February 2019, 10:52:22
Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers
Shipping em tomorrow.
Any update on the EU proxy orders? Did MyKeyboard receive them?
Post by: dorf on Sat, 09 February 2019, 10:54:31
Just wanted to ask if EU proxy ones are on the way? Cheers
Shipping em tomorrow.
Any update on the EU proxy orders? Did MyKeyboard receive them?
Last I heard was that they are stuck at customs.
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 10 February 2019, 23:04:53
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/544236178027839551/unknown.png)
To fix: Cut the trace at the red line with an xacto/utility knife. Using wire/something conductive, bridge the LED pad to the center (circle) pad.
Also: expect a new round of these in 2-3 weeks (beginning of March I think). Estimated ship is beginning/mid May.
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Group buys:
H87 round 2 ~$45 for 1.6mm, ~$50 for 1.2mm and alps (based on estimated order numbers)
h87a 1.6mm (regular) and 1.2mm (thinboi) versions. h87a 1.6mm will be red, 1.2mm will be matte black
h87alps - 1.6mm thick only. will be matte black. Post by: Jaxxstatic on Tue, 26 February 2019, 12:28:24
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 26 February 2019, 12:30:31
Hineybush.com is down.
Working on switching over to Shopify, hung up on squarespace not giving it up in the DNS lol
Post by: ReDsNoTDeAd on Tue, 26 February 2019, 12:35:50
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 26 February 2019, 12:37:00
Whats the appeal of the thin PCB?
More flex, it's designed to be used with poly or half plates.
Post by: Jaxxstatic on Tue, 26 February 2019, 12:38:07
Dagnabit, you're quick! I'm redoing my whole personal project to match these PCBs instead of a custom one because of the amount of support you've shown with your products and your good communication with other creators.Hineybush.com is down.
Working on switching over to Shopify, hung up on squarespace not giving it up in the DNS lol
Post by: theillumedpanda on Thu, 28 February 2019, 02:12:49
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 28 February 2019, 09:42:53
I'm a bit out of the loop, but neither the Alps PCB nor the thinner MX PCB GB has started yet, am I correct?
Correct, should be like 2 ish weeks or so
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Post by: hineybush on Mon, 04 March 2019, 09:58:34
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 04 March 2019, 09:59:14
The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.Hey that's on my birthday. Nice! What are the new features and specs?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:07:23
The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.Hey that's on my birthday. Nice! What are the new features and specs?
Differences from previous version:
- Fixed WKL winkey LED issue
- Changed RGB LEDs (2020 vs. 3535 on the old)
- Improved/redone routing
- Small tweaks etc. that don't really affect anything
- QMK will be the exact same as the first round
This time around I'll have three versions:
Normal (1.6mm, same as last round) which will be red
Thin (1.2mm, will add more flex etc) which will be matte black
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss black
Post by: futurecrime on Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:45:24
The new PCB design stuff is done. I plan to have pricing by the end of this week, and the next GB round will likely start this upcoming Monday (Mar. 11, 2019). It will run for ~3.5 weeks, ending Mar. 29, 2019. No proxies are set up at the moment, but I will be reaching out to vendors to see if any are interested in taking up some stock.Hey that's on my birthday. Nice! What are the new features and specs?
Differences from previous version:
- Fixed WKL winkey LED issue
- Changed RGB LEDs (2020 vs. 3535 on the old)
- Improved/redone routing
- Small tweaks etc. that don't really affect anything
- QMK will be the exact same as the first round
This time around I'll have three versions:
Normal (1.6mm, same as last round) which will be red
Thin (1.2mm, will add more flex etc) which will be matte black
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss black
This is amazing. You're amazing. I'm gonna buy your new stuff so hard. God I love a good PCB.
Post by: kolashnikov on Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:54:08
Any meaningful difference between the types of LEDs? Wondering what motivation you had to change it.
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:55:34
In for a flexy boi
Any meaningful difference between the types of LEDs? Wondering what motivation you had to change it.
Just smaller ones. It shouldn't matter really since these aren't wireless, but they'll also use less power.
Post by: theillumedpanda on Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:57:55
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackDoes the Alps PCB support the AT101 set?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:59:24
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackDoes the Alps PCB support the AT101 set?
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss black
(http://i46.tinypic.com/30djz91.jpg)
yea. what's the spacing of the caps lock tho, it looks like it's a 1.5u stepped to 1.75u
Post by: theillumedpanda on Mon, 04 March 2019, 11:00:30
I‘m assuming that‘s a yes.Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackDoes the Alps PCB support the AT101 set?Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss black
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 05 March 2019, 08:35:44
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackDoes the Alps PCB support the AT101 set?Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackShow Image(http://i46.tinypic.com/30djz91.jpg)
yea. what's the spacing of the caps lock tho, it looks like it's a 1.5u stepped to 1.75u
Wait, so what caps lock positions does it support?
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 05 March 2019, 10:28:55
Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackDoes the Alps PCB support the AT101 set?Alps-only (1.6mm thick) which will have alps-only compatibility (WKL, ANSI, and AEK) - need to add bigass enter at this time. This one will be gloss blackShow Image(http://i46.tinypic.com/30djz91.jpg)
yea. what's the spacing of the caps lock tho, it looks like it's a 1.5u stepped to 1.75u
Wait, so what caps lock positions does it support?
I need to add that stepped one
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Post by: hineybush on Thu, 07 March 2019, 21:32:31
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 00:15:41
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Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 00:55:42
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Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 18 March 2019, 01:12:37
Got em ready. Round 2 GB here: https://hineybush.com/collections/pcbs
yeeeeee
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 12:41:46
Post by: HPE1000 on Mon, 18 March 2019, 12:53:59
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 12:55:04
If I order a plate and pcb together, would you just hold them both back to ship until the PCBs are ready or should I order the two separately?
Since plates are/will be in stock (eta 2 weeks for them to be in stock) they'll ship immediately while the PCBs will ship in May. If you really want me to hold on to them, PM me with your order numbers and I can take care of a partial shipping refund.
Post by: HPE1000 on Mon, 18 March 2019, 12:58:55
Alright, I'll order them separate. Thanks!If I order a plate and pcb together, would you just hold them both back to ship until the PCBs are ready or should I order the two separately?
Since plates are/will be in stock (eta 2 weeks for them to be in stock) they'll ship immediately while the PCBs will ship in May. If you really want me to hold on to them, PM me with your order numbers and I can take care of a partial shipping refund.
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Mon, 18 March 2019, 14:28:52
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 14:35:01
Are you still planning to do an Alps plate as well?
Yeah, few weeks bc i'm spreading out design work
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 18 March 2019, 15:21:52
Are you still planning to do an Alps plate as well?
Yeah, few weeks bc i'm spreading out design work
miss me with that smart ****
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 15:23:23
Are you still planning to do an Alps plate as well?
Yeah, few weeks bc i'm spreading out design work
miss me with that smart ****
not necessarily smart, also because i cba to not have a life :P
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 18 March 2019, 17:38:08
Are you still planning to do an Alps plate as well?
Yeah, few weeks bc i'm spreading out design work
miss me with that smart ****
not necessarily smart, also because i cba to not have a life :P
ssdd
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 March 2019, 22:24:15
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 20 March 2019, 10:58:43
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 20 March 2019, 16:26:08
Pics for attention:
(https://i.imgur.com/LybBVum.jpg)
Post by: gabbbe on Wed, 20 March 2019, 16:36:55
Grabbed a couple of them ALPS ones! Looking forward to moving my LZ CLS and Mira SE over to the h87 :thumb:
Pics for attention:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LybBVum.jpg)
Beautiful! I'd love to see a typing test of this.
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 22 March 2019, 12:51:20
Post by: sJ1N on Fri, 22 March 2019, 19:15:06
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 26 March 2019, 11:21:13
I've decided this will be my last big GB (except maybe HBCP one day), so get em while you can.
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Tue, 26 March 2019, 11:48:34
All have hit MOQ.
I've decided this will be my last big GB (except maybe HBCP one day), so get em while you can.
This update makes me feel all kinds of emotions. If someone wanted to add a few more pcbs to their GB order should they contact you or just order them separate?
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 26 March 2019, 11:49:57
All have hit MOQ.
I've decided this will be my last big GB (except maybe HBCP one day), so get em while you can.
This update makes me feel all kinds of emotions. If someone wanted to add a few more pcbs to their GB order should they contact you or just order them separate?
PM me here, email me at hineybushkeyboards@gmail.com, or message me on Discord (@hineybush#0069) and I can give you a one-time-use free shipping code to submit another order, I can then combine the two orders.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 28 March 2019, 09:11:00
Post by: theillumedpanda on Thu, 28 March 2019, 09:18:28
All have hit MOQ.I‘m assuming this means that you won‘t stock neither of your PCBs in the future? This makes me think if I should add a few more PCBs the order I placed yesterday.
I've decided this will be my last big GB (except maybe HBCP one day), so get em while you can.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 28 March 2019, 09:19:37
All have hit MOQ.I‘m assuming this means that you won‘t stock neither of your PCBs in the future? This makes me think if I should add a few more PCBs the order I placed yesterday.
I've decided this will be my last big GB (except maybe HBCP one day), so get em while you can.
I'll def stock extras. I also plan to run the GB through vendors in the future, if not just stocking. I don't want to do the fulfillment myself going forward, so that's how I'll do them.
Post by: MajorKoos on Thu, 28 March 2019, 11:03:28
All have hit MOQ.I‘m assuming this means that you won‘t stock neither of your PCBs in the future? This makes me think if I should add a few more PCBs the order I placed yesterday.
I've decided this will be my last big GB (except maybe HBCP one day), so get em while you can.
I'll def stock extras. I also plan to run the GB through vendors in the future, if not just stocking. I don't want to do the fulfillment myself going forward, so that's how I'll do them.
Phew. I've been standardizing the PCB on my TKLs using the h87a (8 to date) and my heart sunk at the thought of not being able to get more in the future.
All I need now is VIA Configurator support :)
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 04 April 2019, 10:34:36
Post by: appaboy on Thu, 04 April 2019, 10:36:07
I'm thinking about adding RGB LED out pins for the LED stuff, so you can add a small strip if you'd need it (some boards have the RGB on the topside, like Duck Unicorn x Legend). thoughts?
Would be nice for my tx84se
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 04 April 2019, 19:46:24
I'm thinking about adding RGB LED out pins for the LED stuff, so you can add a small strip if you'd need it (some boards have the RGB on the topside, like Duck Unicorn x Legend). thoughts?
ok I added it. new protos ordered. eta next week
Post by: mushubanane on Fri, 05 April 2019, 02:31:20
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 05 April 2019, 11:24:29
Refactored and updated the QMK: https://github.com/hineybush/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/hineybush/h87a
This will be added to the main QMK repo (and I think the Configurator) once the PR is approved.
Added ziptie holes for a direct-soldered cable. It's designed for the small zipties, like <4mm wide.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/528445464102567936/563578843080818706/unknown.png)
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 05 April 2019, 18:11:49
Post by: the_ambyguous on Mon, 08 April 2019, 01:28:22
Post by: wholypantalones on Mon, 08 April 2019, 06:44:30
can someone highlight the differences between this PCB and the XD87 by kprepublic? Was ruminating on getting this for an alps tkl build for a while, then I came across the XD87 which apparently also supports alps. I see that this one uses QMK, which is awesome, but the XD87 being 12 dollars cheaper is definitely appealing to my literally empty wallet, especially if I'm considering buying two PCBs. and lastly, will the XD87 case work with this PCB? unsure of what bottom USB not top means and if it applies to the XD87 case, but if its something relatively easy that a dremel can solve, I'm okay with this. Hard pressed to find a cheaper tkl case anywhere, most of the compatible cases on the list are distant future end game cases at the moment.
Check the compatibility doc listed in the front page of this thread.
Quote
To check/estimate compatibility: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit?usp=sharing
I also wouldn't recommend an xd87 pcb, I had one fail after simply unplugging it and the bootloader had to be reflashed. Cheaper isn't always better.
Post by: wholypantalones on Mon, 08 April 2019, 06:45:27
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 13 April 2019, 14:07:38
I was asked how I'll handle the thinner PCB and stabilizer mounting. Typically they don't clip in very nicely and can wobble or lift a bit.
I fixed that issue:
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/566700035803316254/image0.jpg)
Post by: sJ1N on Sat, 13 April 2019, 15:10:21
Post by: _GMK_ on Mon, 15 April 2019, 05:30:06
Are you guys doing a pcb mount keyboard or are you using a plate too?
Post by: wholypantalones on Mon, 15 April 2019, 06:41:23
LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO FOR THE GB - ORDERS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY APRIL 19
I was asked how I'll handle the thinner PCB and stabilizer mounting. Typically they don't clip in very nicely and can wobble or lift a bit.
I fixed that issue:Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/566700035803316254/image0.jpg)
What are those and where can we get some?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 15 April 2019, 09:06:06
LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO FOR THE GB - ORDERS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY APRIL 19
I was asked how I'll handle the thinner PCB and stabilizer mounting. Typically they don't clip in very nicely and can wobble or lift a bit.
I fixed that issue:Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/566700035803316254/image0.jpg)
What are those and where can we get some?
They're just small FR4 spacers. I'm including them with all thin PCBs.
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Post by: killuchen on Mon, 15 April 2019, 10:15:16
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 15 April 2019, 10:16:57
going to order a 2nd for my Salamander :-*
new salamander GB will come with these
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Post by: wholypantalones on Mon, 15 April 2019, 11:20:16
going to order a 2nd for my Salamander :-*
new salamander GB will come with these
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There was an option for no pcb though.
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 15 April 2019, 11:26:04
going to order a 2nd for my Salamander :-*
new salamander GB will come with these
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There was an option for no pcb though.
Oh true. he's ordering a few of each type from me, not sure his plan exactly
Post by: Sylanthra on Mon, 15 April 2019, 18:55:47
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 15 April 2019, 18:56:36
Any chance you can make the pcb work with holtites? I recently got my hands on one and was disappointed to discover that they are loose and don't work :(
I have no plans to adjust my footprints, i apologize
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Post by: hineybush on Wed, 17 April 2019, 14:53:28
I'm considering making the alps PCB 1.2mm thick instead of 1.6mm.
The 1.6mm Alps is a fair bit stiffer (10-20% I figure) than a 1.6mm MX - mainly because of the holes for the MX switches.
any thoughts?
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Thu, 18 April 2019, 06:57:18
Only 2 days left!
I'm considering making the alps PCB 1.2mm thick instead of 1.6mm.
The 1.6mm Alps is a fair bit stiffer (10-20% I figure) than a 1.6mm MX - mainly because of the holes for the MX switches.
any thoughts?
Is there any advantage to it being thinner?
Post by: iEatPuppers on Thu, 18 April 2019, 07:10:36
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 18 April 2019, 08:12:21
Only 2 days left!
I'm considering making the alps PCB 1.2mm thick instead of 1.6mm.
The 1.6mm Alps is a fair bit stiffer (10-20% I figure) than a 1.6mm MX - mainly because of the holes for the MX switches.
any thoughts?
Is there any advantage to it being thinner?
F L E X
Post by: ReDsNoTDeAd on Thu, 18 April 2019, 08:38:24
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 18 April 2019, 09:58:44
But alps are already paired with fr4 plates for the most part, so I'm not sure if 1.2mm would be too much flex, considering the plate and everything. But I'd be okay with either.
The 1.6mm Alps is a fair bit stiffer (10-20% I figure) than a 1.6mm MX - mainly because of the holes for the MX switches.
I ordered a 1.2 MX pcb to pair with a polycarb plate. The amount of flex is insignificant, but there will be more flex with a thinner pcb and a less rigid plate.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 18 April 2019, 10:28:40
Would the h87a have led slots for the Orion indicators?
There will be pads to solder an rgb led strip to and put in the plate of the Orion style indicators.
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Post by: wholypantalones on Sun, 28 April 2019, 14:29:36
Is there more docs for this somewhere besides qmk? I'm sure it's posted somewhere, but how do I change rgb colors?
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 28 April 2019, 14:31:11
Your github link in the first post and the product page is a 404: https://github.com/hinnebusch/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/h87a
Is there more docs for this somewhere besides qmk? I'm sure it's posted somewhere, but how do I change rgb colors?
Yeah I can update it in the next couple days. I updated the QMK recently and haven't updated the links yet.
Try this out for now: https://github.com/hineybush/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/hineybush/h87a
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Post by: Tre3Cycl3S on Sat, 04 May 2019, 04:14:15
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 04 May 2019, 11:00:54
Sorry to ask this after the buy has closed, but is there any extras available? Will like to get one for a project I'm planning to build.
There will be extras once all of the GB orders are shipped.
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Post by: Tre3Cycl3S on Sat, 04 May 2019, 15:56:31
Sorry to ask this after the buy has closed, but is there any extras available? Will like to get one for a project I'm planning to build.
There will be extras once all of the GB orders are shipped.
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Thanks for the reply! I'll get one once the extras are available.
Post by: olp613 on Thu, 16 May 2019, 17:49:20
I want to make a stacked acrylic case like the one for the winkeyless B87 https://blog.winkeyless.kr/208 (https://blog.winkeyless.kr/208).
(https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/tistory/99069C3359DB397E06)
(https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/tistory/2763FD35539F49CA17)
https://blog.winkeyless.kr/151 (https://blog.winkeyless.kr/151)
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 16 May 2019, 17:50:59
Would it be possible to get a dxf outline of the pcb?
I want to make a stacked acrylic case like the one for the winkeyless B87 https://blog.winkeyless.kr/208 (https://blog.winkeyless.kr/208).Show Image(https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/tistory/99069C3359DB397E06)Show Image(https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/tistory/2763FD35539F49CA17)
https://blog.winkeyless.kr/151 (https://blog.winkeyless.kr/151)
yea either that or you can download a step file from the #h87a channel on my discord: discord.hineybush.com
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Post by: hineybush on Mon, 20 May 2019, 13:58:16
Still on track for mid-June delivery (to me at least). The blank PCBs are made, and assembly will start after the Chinese holiday. I have a vacation during the third week of June so if I get the PCBs in before then I obviously won't be able to ship many out. It may take a bit for fulfillment on these as there were a LOT of orders, but I can assure I'll get them out as quickly as I can.
Post by: appaboy on Mon, 20 May 2019, 14:00:02
Update-
Still on track for mid-June delivery (to me at least). The blank PCBs are made, and assembly will start after the Chinese holiday. I have a vacation during the third week of June so if I get the PCBs in before then I obviously won't be able to ship many out. It may take a bit for fulfillment on these as there were a LOT of orders, but I can assure I'll get them out as quickly as I can.
:thumb:
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 21 May 2019, 12:01:04
Post by: pr0ximity on Tue, 21 May 2019, 18:05:12
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 23 May 2019, 23:14:57
Post by: forevermadrigal on Mon, 27 May 2019, 03:32:43
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 04 June 2019, 00:27:33
Anyone know if the caps lock works in the default layer? That seems to be the only key that doesn't respond :rolleyes:
Interesting - it should be working as intended if it's definitely the default keymap. If you continue to have issues shoot me a PM or email.
GB Round 2 update - DHL should be delivering the PCBs this week. I am out of town but will start sorting next week (June 9-14). The vendors/GB runners who ordered the PCBs from me for their respective buys will be first priority for me, as they will have a longer ship time. I will likely start actually shipping individual orders ~June 24 or 25 because I'll be out of town a few times again between then and now - I know I know, June's just busy for me. I'll get these out as quickly as I can obviously, with a goal of having extras available ~July 8
Post by: wholypantalones on Tue, 04 June 2019, 11:29:50
Post by: ConfuseBill on Fri, 07 June 2019, 06:15:42
Anyone know if the caps lock works in the default layer? That seems to be the only key that doesn't respond :rolleyes:
Interesting - it should be working as intended if it's definitely the default keymap. If you continue to have issues shoot me a PM or email.
GB Round 2 update - DHL should be delivering the PCBs this week. I am out of town but will start sorting next week (June 9-14). The vendors/GB runners who ordered the PCBs from me for their respective buys will be first priority for me, as they will have a longer ship time. I will likely start actually shipping individual orders ~June 24 or 25 because I'll be out of town a few times again between then and now - I know I know, June's just busy for me. I'll get these out as quickly as I can obviously, with a goal of having extras available ~July 8
Hiney,
I'll be interesting an Extra MX PCB, please let me know for the extra. Thank you.
Post by: glubazoid on Fri, 07 June 2019, 13:01:33
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 09 June 2019, 23:08:04
Really hoping the extras won't be too limited, I'm holding off building a board and it hurts waiting for an extra
At minimum (assuming up to 2 PCBs per variant that have defects that I can't fix), I should have at LEAST: 20 normal, 40 thin, and 20 alps variants.
Got home tonight and unwrapped a pair of thinbois, all is good from what I tested and can see. The LEDs are not as bright as the older version (these use less current) but I don't think it'll affect anything too drastically.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/587478845993779201/image0.jpg)
Post by: cdaman on Sat, 22 June 2019, 23:46:08
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 23 June 2019, 09:39:23
I'm waiting for the Alps PCB, do you have any news about when can you ship them out?
I said like four replies ago I will start shipping tomorrow
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Post by: hineybush on Tue, 25 June 2019, 11:07:01
I decided to explain my shipping process a bit since I'm sure I'll get the "where is my shipping if you're shipping them" questions:
- Sort by "h87"/awaiting shipment/# of line items in ShipStation
- Start packaging the higher # of line item orders first (more complex/etc)
- As the # of line items decrease, the # of combinations increases. I then sort these out to like orders (example, if 3 orders have the same 4 items ordered)
- Pick/pack/label these as I go
- Drop off
This inevitably means I ship individual ones last, but those are the quickest and easiest to do since it's a matter of putting the single PCB in a box while packing. I can do a bunch at once this way to save time and effort.
Proxy/large order ones will go out later this week/early next, because I needed to order some larger boxes - I wasn't comfortable reusing the ones my fab shipped in bc 1. they're massive and 2. they're slightly beat up from the shipping
Post by: Nigolski on Tue, 25 June 2019, 13:58:40
Started packaging/shipping. Will drop off the first orders from my site later today or tomorrow.
I decided to explain my shipping process a bit since I'm sure I'll get the "where is my shipping if you're shipping them" questions:
- Sort by "h87"/awaiting shipment/# of line items in ShipStation
- Start packaging the higher # of line item orders first (more complex/etc)
- As the # of line items decrease, the # of combinations increases. I then sort these out to like orders (example, if 3 orders have the same 4 items ordered)
- Pick/pack/label these as I go
- Drop off
This inevitably means I ship individual ones last, but those are the quickest and easiest to do since it's a matter of putting the single PCB in a box while packing. I can do a bunch at once this way to save time and effort.
Proxy/large order ones will go out later this week/early next, because I needed to order some larger boxes - I wasn't comfortable reusing the ones my fab shipped in bc 1. they're massive and 2. they're slightly beat up from the shipping
heck yeah
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Fri, 28 June 2019, 10:55:09
Post by: Bawbletea on Sat, 29 June 2019, 20:31:33
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 01 July 2019, 17:03:34
Post by: glubazoid on Mon, 01 July 2019, 17:57:08
Sent out about half so far. I'll be taking a break til next week as I'll be out of town, so the rest won't ship until then. Due to that and me ordering a bunch of FR4 plates for Jane V1 and other boards it fits, I'll push back the extras to ~July 15. Just an extra week, I think that's all it'll take!
Nice.
Can't wait for those PCBs :thumb:
Post by: romevi on Wed, 03 July 2019, 15:21:46
Sent out about half so far. I'll be taking a break til next week as I'll be out of town, so the rest won't ship until then. Due to that and me ordering a bunch of FR4 plates for Jane V1 and other boards it fits, I'll push back the extras to ~July 15. Just an extra week, I think that's all it'll take!
Okay, so I'm a bit late (as usual) and looking for a PCB+plate for my Jane v1. Besides the extras, will this have another round, and are you expecting to have plates made for the Jane v1?
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 03 July 2019, 15:26:00
Sent out about half so far. I'll be taking a break til next week as I'll be out of town, so the rest won't ship until then. Due to that and me ordering a bunch of FR4 plates for Jane V1 and other boards it fits, I'll push back the extras to ~July 15. Just an extra week, I think that's all it'll take!
Okay, so I'm a bit late (as usual) and looking for a PCB+plate for my Jane v1. Besides the extras, will this have another round, and are you expecting to have plates made for the Jane v1?
Yea FR4 plates are on order. should have them in a week-10 days. Extras wont go up til i have them in stock as well. I'll announce here beforehand.
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Post by: romevi on Wed, 03 July 2019, 16:31:49
Sent out about half so far. I'll be taking a break til next week as I'll be out of town, so the rest won't ship until then. Due to that and me ordering a bunch of FR4 plates for Jane V1 and other boards it fits, I'll push back the extras to ~July 15. Just an extra week, I think that's all it'll take!
Okay, so I'm a bit late (as usual) and looking for a PCB+plate for my Jane v1. Besides the extras, will this have another round, and are you expecting to have plates made for the Jane v1?
Yea FR4 plates are on order. should have them in a week-10 days. Extras wont go up til i have them in stock as well. I'll announce here beforehand.
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Great; thanks so much! I'll keep a lookout.
(Apologies for hijacking your thread.)
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 08 July 2019, 12:16:50
Packing more in the next few nights. Almost done with my own orders. Will get the MKEU ones out in the next 2-3 days so they'll have em soon.
Post by: TastyChance on Thu, 11 July 2019, 23:39:43
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 14 July 2019, 18:22:49
Now to do a couple proxy/vendor orders.
Extras will likely be up later this week, will post here and on my Discord at least 24h in advance
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Sun, 14 July 2019, 18:55:48
All GB orders from my store (minus one that I'm holding on to for the time being) are packed and labeled. Will be picked up tomorrow.
Now to do a couple proxy/vendor orders.
Extras will likely be up later this week, will post here and on my Discord at least 24h in advance
Will the plates be up at the same time? Asking for my wallets sake.
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 14 July 2019, 18:59:01
yesAll GB orders from my store (minus one that I'm holding on to for the time being) are packed and labeled. Will be picked up tomorrow.
Now to do a couple proxy/vendor orders.
Extras will likely be up later this week, will post here and on my Discord at least 24h in advance
Will the plates be up at the same time? Asking for my wallets sake.
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Post by: henz on Sun, 21 July 2019, 03:37:09
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 21 July 2019, 21:27:52
Post by: Broseph on Mon, 22 July 2019, 08:53:41
The round 2 group buy extras will be live on my site only starting tomorrow, Monday July 22 at 7PM EST. I'm imposing a limit of how many you can order, 1 normal and 2 thin or alps per order just because I only have so many. Novelkeys will have plenty of stock though and should be getting them soon!Are plates going to be available at the same time?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 22 July 2019, 09:42:30
The round 2 group buy extras will be live on my site only starting tomorrow, Monday July 22 at 7PM EST. I'm imposing a limit of how many you can order, 1 normal and 2 thin or alps per order just because I only have so many. Novelkeys will have plenty of stock though and should be getting them soon!Are plates going to be available at the same time?
yes
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Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 22 July 2019, 20:21:57
Post by: henz on Tue, 23 July 2019, 01:12:01
Post by: TastyChance on Tue, 23 July 2019, 12:33:23
All gone? Sucks to be euro...They were gone incredibly fast lol didn't matter US or Euro tbh
Post by: cspirou on Tue, 23 July 2019, 13:02:27
Post by: romevi on Tue, 23 July 2019, 13:48:30
These will go later on NovelKeys, won't they?
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 23 July 2019, 13:48:39
Same. But I didn't have the dough anyway.
These will go later on NovelKeys, won't they?
Yep!
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Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 24 July 2019, 09:56:34
Post by: romevi on Wed, 24 July 2019, 10:01:16
Up on our site now! https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush
But for how long?!
Post by: mgsickler on Wed, 24 July 2019, 10:42:39
Up on our site now! https://novelkeys.xyz/products/h87a-pcb-by-hineybush
But for how long?!
Until they sell out.
Granted we will order more if possible.
Post by: TastyChance on Wed, 24 July 2019, 12:22:50
Post by: cspirou on Thu, 25 July 2019, 14:59:49
I'm sure it's already been asked but when are we going to see a USB C hiney board? I need an excuse to own this many USB C cables 😂
...and hotswap
Post by: packman86 on Thu, 25 July 2019, 15:16:20
I'm sure it's already been asked but when are we going to see a USB C hiney board? I need an excuse to own this many USB C cables 😂
...and hotswap
Hotswap adds an unnecessary amount of complexity to the PCB, and the people who would be buying this PCB would probably prefer to solder their finely tuned switches onto it anyway.
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 25 July 2019, 15:49:23
I'm sure it's already been asked but when are we going to see a USB C hiney board? I need an excuse to own this many USB C cables 😂
...and hotswap
Hotswap adds an unnecessary amount of complexity to the PCB, and the people who would be buying this PCB would probably prefer to solder their finely tuned switches onto it anyway.
Hotswap is v possible in the future, we'll see
USB C may happen too, depends on if new stuff in the market dictates the necessity
Post by: MajorKoos on Thu, 25 July 2019, 16:20:38
I'm sure it's already been asked but when are we going to see a USB C hiney board? I need an excuse to own this many USB C cables 😂
...and hotswap
Hotswap adds an unnecessary amount of complexity to the PCB, and the people who would be buying this PCB would probably prefer to solder their finely tuned switches onto it anyway.
Hotswap is v possible in the future, we'll see
USB C may happen too, depends on if new stuff in the market dictates the necessity
Support for Via Configurator would be awesome...
Post by: romevi on Thu, 25 July 2019, 17:04:28
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 25 July 2019, 17:34:11
I'm sure it's already been asked but when are we going to see a USB C hiney board? I need an excuse to own this many USB C cables
...and hotswap
Hotswap adds an unnecessary amount of complexity to the PCB, and the people who would be buying this PCB would probably prefer to solder their finely tuned switches onto it anyway.
Hotswap is v possible in the future, we'll see
USB C may happen too, depends on if new stuff in the market dictates the necessity
Support for Via Configurator would be awesome...
Working on it with Wilba...
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Post by: hineybush on Thu, 25 July 2019, 17:50:45
Can you add support for beamspring switches?
The current h87a/thin/alps supports beamspring switches.
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 25 July 2019, 18:05:05
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Sun, 28 July 2019, 06:07:07
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 28 July 2019, 14:19:07
This groupbuy has made me one happy boy.
Great pic, thanks! Looks like the right shift key stab mounts may be slightly on the outer limit of width based on the wire, would it make sense to narrow the distance between them a bit?
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Sun, 28 July 2019, 14:46:29
This groupbuy has made me one happy boy.
Great pic, thanks! Looks like the right shift key stab mounts may be slightly on the outer limit of width based on the wire, would it make sense to narrow the distance between them a bit?
Yes. They are literally just a touch too wide. I ended up taking a razor to the stab mounts to make it fit just right. I also ended up bending a wire from an apple bus spacebar because I only had one right shift large enough. It might make sense to make them the same spacing as the others. I know some wires have a reverse bend and alot of boards use a shorter spacing on the right shift.
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 28 July 2019, 14:50:29
This groupbuy has made me one happy boy.
Great pic, thanks! Looks like the right shift key stab mounts may be slightly on the outer limit of width based on the wire, would it make sense to narrow the distance between them a bit?
Yes. They are literally just a touch too wide. I ended up taking a razor to the stab mounts to make it fit just right. I also ended up bending a wire from an apple bus spacebar because I only had one right shift large enough. It might make sense to make them the same spacing as the others. I know some wires have a reverse bend and alot of boards use a shorter spacing on the right shift.
OOf good to know thank you!
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 30 July 2019, 13:27:12
I plan to do two buys VERY soon: h88ce (for Jane V2 CE and associated new designs - thin (1.2mm) only) and another h87a round (normal and thinboi) without RGB underglow LEDs populated in the aim to make the PCBs a bit cheaper (maybe $3-5 per).
I will include some small updates to these as well- likely adjusting the spacebar stab mounting to north-facing ONLY, port positions for daughterboard connection and RGB strip(s), and other small improvements like routing.
Post by: henz on Mon, 12 August 2019, 14:49:11
Post by: Themonkeyswrench on Mon, 12 August 2019, 14:51:20
the pcb looks nice, just wondering how i get it into a programmable state?
There are two holes on the back that say reset above them. Bridge it with tweezers!
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 12 August 2019, 14:54:14
the pcb looks nice, just wondering how i get it into a programmable state?
fn + R when you plug it in also triggers dfu(?) mode.
Post by: henz on Mon, 12 August 2019, 15:56:05
the pcb looks nice, just wondering how i get it into a programmable state?
There are two holes on the back that say reset above them. Bridge it with tweezers!
i made a little mod :D
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(https://i.imgur.com/OUOrSLQ.jpg)
the pcb looks nice, just wondering how i get it into a programmable state?
fn + R when you plug it in also triggers dfu(?) mode.
i wont be using QMK, have my own little fork of TMK.
Post by: henz on Mon, 12 August 2019, 16:35:22
the pcb looks nice, just wondering how i get it into a programmable state?
There are two holes on the back that say reset above them. Bridge it with tweezers!
i made a little mod :DMoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/OUOrSLQ.jpg)the pcb looks nice, just wondering how i get it into a programmable state?
fn + R when you plug it in also triggers dfu(?) mode.
i wont be using QMK, have my own little fork of TMK.
ok, that did not work, it was a live reset :( have to figure out something else tomorrow.
Post by: Mr_BeastQuake on Tue, 13 August 2019, 11:19:40
I plan to do two buys VERY soon: h88ce (for Jane V2 CE and associated new designs - thin (1.2mm) only) and another h87a round (normal and thinboi) without RGB underglow LEDs populated in the aim to make the PCBs a bit cheaper (maybe $3-5 per).
PCB without underglow LEDs is something I'd be interested in. When make thiccboi for the thick boys?
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 20 October 2019, 22:12:28
https://www.strawpoll.me/18822462
Example of the black core + clear solder mask:
(https://d19cgyi5s8w5eh.cloudfront.net/img/e84ec47df3eac2dfd77e06c249fb09ef14e1b94d)
New features for h87a 1.7:
Redesigned/more robust snap-off parts (USB port, stab anchors around the spacebar area)
JST-SH 4-pin footprints
One for the USB port (daugtherboards can be directly connected now, no cable soldering)
One for an RGB daughterboard (in the area between the navkeys and arrows, or anywhere you'd like really)
A bypass to allow the RGB out from the MCU to be directly connected to the RGB daughterboard, instead of to the underglow (the first RGB LED would have to be removed in this instance)
Removal of the dedicated Reset pads, they are now incorporated into the 6-pin SPI header as the two pins exist there already
Improved ground plane via stitching to avoid needing to jump ground pads when the USB port is removed on previous versions
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/635676411163836446/image0.jpg)
I plan to order the 1.2mm-thickness thinbois soon after these - likely 2-3 weeks after.
Post by: ThePanduuh on Sun, 20 October 2019, 22:19:34
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Post by: phorx on Sun, 20 October 2019, 22:45:54
Post by: Solotov on Sun, 20 October 2019, 22:49:23
Saw the info that DCS would need MX stabs. H87a would work well for my case, right? And what about plate? Where can I buy a plate for this build?
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 20 October 2019, 23:20:23
Hi guys, I'm completely a newbie in Alps world, and currently planning to do a TKL Alps build with DCS Yuri keycaps from Drop.
Saw the info that DCS would need MX stabs. H87a would work well for my case, right? And what about plate? Where can I buy a plate for this build?
Hey! The currently available h87alps version (1.0) doesn't support Cherry PCB mount stabs but the next version will. As far as plate goes, you'd need one with plate mount MX stab holes. It depends on the case, but some cases have publically available plate files that you can download. If you find a plate file and need it edited drop me a line.
Post by: Solotov on Mon, 21 October 2019, 00:57:07
Hi guys, I'm completely a newbie in Alps world, and currently planning to do a TKL Alps build with DCS Yuri keycaps from Drop.
Saw the info that DCS would need MX stabs. H87a would work well for my case, right? And what about plate? Where can I buy a plate for this build?
Hey! The currently available h87alps version (1.0) doesn't support Cherry PCB mount stabs but the next version will. As far as plate goes, you'd need one with plate mount MX stab holes. It depends on the case, but some cases have publically available plate files that you can download. If you find a plate file and need it edited drop me a line.
Thanks for the answer, Hiney! That means the incoming round 3 pcb will work for me, right? Then, I'll definitely grab one, and vote for the black color ;)
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 21 October 2019, 01:19:59
Hi guys, I'm completely a newbie in Alps world, and currently planning to do a TKL Alps build with DCS Yuri keycaps from Drop.
Saw the info that DCS would need MX stabs. H87a would work well for my case, right? And what about plate? Where can I buy a plate for this build?
Hey! The currently available h87alps version (1.0) doesn't support Cherry PCB mount stabs but the next version will. As far as plate goes, you'd need one with plate mount MX stab holes. It depends on the case, but some cases have publically available plate files that you can download. If you find a plate file and need it edited drop me a line.
Thanks for the answer, Hiney! That means the incoming round 3 pcb will work for me, right? Then, I'll definitely grab one, and vote for the black color ;)
that update was strictly for the h87a, the MX version. the alps one is separate and will be ready in about a month for a buy.
Post by: LifeZ on Mon, 21 October 2019, 02:37:39
black core + clear solder mask
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 21 October 2019, 07:17:26
Although I kind of wish yellow PCBs were a thing.
Post by: Lbibass on Mon, 21 October 2019, 08:53:21
Post by: Henrythewound on Mon, 21 October 2019, 10:56:46
Post by: yicaoyimu on Mon, 21 October 2019, 11:20:06
Is the purpose of these boards mostly to provide a versatile quality TKL PCB for people with really high end cases? I have not gotten past to part of this hobby where everything comes a s a kit (case, plate, PCB all together). What are people doing for a plate to go along with this? Does that depend on their case? I don't know how standardized this layout is.
It's meant to be a replacement PCB for cases that are compatible (listed here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit#gid=0)). Or for those that want QMK.
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 21 October 2019, 11:22:09
Is the purpose of these boards mostly to provide a versatile quality TKL PCB for people with really high end cases? I have not gotten past to part of this hobby where everything comes a s a kit (case, plate, PCB all together). What are people doing for a plate to go along with this? Does that depend on their case? I don't know how standardized this layout is.
This is for people who need a PCB for an older kit with a "bad" PCB, or they want more programmability. I sell FR4 plates for a few boards currently, but a lot of the time plates can be reused or their files can be found around the community for someone to have their own cut. A lot of newer TKLs are being designed around the PCB as well
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Post by: Henrythewound on Mon, 21 October 2019, 11:29:06
Is the purpose of these boards mostly to provide a versatile quality TKL PCB for people with really high end cases? I have not gotten past to part of this hobby where everything comes a s a kit (case, plate, PCB all together). What are people doing for a plate to go along with this? Does that depend on their case? I don't know how standardized this layout is.
This is for people who need a PCB for an older kit with a "bad" PCB, or they want more programmability. I sell FR4 plates for a few boards currently, but a lot of the time plates can be reused or their files can be found around the community for someone to have their own cut. A lot of newer TKLs are being designed around the PCB as well
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Is the purpose of these boards mostly to provide a versatile quality TKL PCB for people with really high end cases? I have not gotten past to part of this hobby where everything comes a s a kit (case, plate, PCB all together). What are people doing for a plate to go along with this? Does that depend on their case? I don't know how standardized this layout is.
It's meant to be a replacement PCB for cases that are compatible (listed here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit#gid=0)). Or for those that want QMK.
Thanks to you both, makes total sense now
Post by: jakereps on Mon, 21 October 2019, 20:08:04
Post by: TastyChance on Mon, 21 October 2019, 20:28:03
I am planning to open pre-orders in the next week or two. Trying to nail down the final color for the 1.6mm version - either gloss green (likely lighter than the proto pictured below), matte black (like round 1) or black FR4 + clear solder mask (see below):I'm running out of my extras this couldnt be better timed.
https://www.strawpoll.me/18822462
Example of the black core + clear solder mask:Show Image(https://d19cgyi5s8w5eh.cloudfront.net/img/e84ec47df3eac2dfd77e06c249fb09ef14e1b94d)
New features for h87a 1.7:
Redesigned/more robust snap-off parts (USB port, stab anchors around the spacebar area)
JST-SH 4-pin footprints
One for the USB port (daugtherboards can be directly connected now, no cable soldering)
One for an RGB daughterboard (in the area between the navkeys and arrows, or anywhere you'd like really)
A bypass to allow the RGB out from the MCU to be directly connected to the RGB daughterboard, instead of to the underglow (the first RGB LED would have to be removed in this instance)
Removal of the dedicated Reset pads, they are now incorporated into the 6-pin SPI header as the two pins exist there already
Improved ground plane via stitching to avoid needing to jump ground pads when the USB port is removed on previous versionsShow Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/514878509412253696/635676411163836446/image0.jpg)
I plan to order the 1.2mm-thickness thinbois soon after these - likely 2-3 weeks after.
Post by: infamousvincci on Fri, 01 November 2019, 10:01:07
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Post by: hineybush on Fri, 01 November 2019, 10:02:39
Did this GB started already?
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Nope but i'll be putting some units up for pre order later today
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Post by: infamousvincci on Fri, 01 November 2019, 10:30:38
Oh okay. Can i purchase one? Or how do i purchase one?Did this GB started already?
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Nope but i'll be putting some units up for pre order later today
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Post by: hineybush on Fri, 01 November 2019, 10:39:32
Oh okay. Can i purchase one? Or how do i purchase one?Did this GB started already?
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Nope but i'll be putting some units up for pre order later today
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Yep, once I put them in stock they'll be available to pre order. I'm not doing a group buy, I'm going to be ordering a large amount tonight to have ready to ship in about 5 weeks. This will cut a month ish off of the total time needed to wait.
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Post by: infamousvincci on Fri, 01 November 2019, 10:44:11
Nice! Is there a discord server that we can go to for the notice when its up? Or ur gonna post it here?Oh okay. Can i purchase one? Or how do i purchase one?Did this GB started already?
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Nope but i'll be putting some units up for pre order later today
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Yep, once I put them in stock they'll be available to pre order. I'm not doing a group buy, I'm going to be ordering a large amount tonight to have ready to ship in about 5 weeks. This will cut a month ish off of the total time needed to wait.
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Post by: hineybush on Fri, 01 November 2019, 10:45:15
Nice! Is there a discord server that we can go to for the notice when its up? Or ur gonna post it here?Oh okay. Can i purchase one? Or how do i purchase one?Did this GB started already?
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Nope but i'll be putting some units up for pre order later today
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Yep, once I put them in stock they'll be available to pre order. I'm not doing a group buy, I'm going to be ordering a large amount tonight to have ready to ship in about 5 weeks. This will cut a month ish off of the total time needed to wait.
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discord.hiney.cc
I will also post here
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Post by: hineybush on Fri, 01 November 2019, 12:41:14
limited number but hopefully enough to go around. I will have stock once the pcbs arrive and the preorders ship.
Post by: placebo guy on Fri, 01 November 2019, 12:57:33
Post by: spektrum on Fri, 01 November 2019, 12:58:23
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 01 November 2019, 13:08:16
With the closing of Phosphorus and Firefly, and the opening of 4-5 other sets it's a busy day for notifications.
Post by: steezkeez on Fri, 01 November 2019, 13:12:20
Post by: infamousvincci on Fri, 01 November 2019, 13:22:10
pre orders live now: https://hineybush.com/products/h87aGot two of them. Thanks!
limited number but hopefully enough to go around. I will have stock once the pcbs arrive and the preorders ship.
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Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 16 December 2019, 12:38:28
1. Did these arrive?
2. I think theres a hineybush discord, can someone link it?
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 16 December 2019, 12:42:17
2 quick questions:
1. Did these arrive?
2. I think theres a hineybush discord, can someone link it?
1. this week
2. discord.hiney.cc
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Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 16 December 2019, 13:59:51
When I type "hiney" out in my phone it now autocorrects to hineybush. You and T0mb3ry.
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 16 December 2019, 14:00:53
Thank you!
When I type "hiney" out in my phone it now autocorrects to hineybush. You and T0mb3ry.
as it should be ;)
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 20 December 2019, 16:45:17
Post by: Etherealsound on Fri, 20 December 2019, 17:11:48
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 20 December 2019, 17:12:08
Does this mean that preorders for the 1.2mm version will start once those are shipped out?
Yea
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Post by: Jhambone9160 on Fri, 20 December 2019, 18:53:36
Does this mean that preorders for the 1.2mm version will start once those are shipped out?
Yea
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Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 20 December 2019, 20:46:01
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 02 January 2020, 14:38:44
h87a 1.7 arrived last week. currently working on QC + packaging + shipping. will ship starting with the oldest (earliest) orders, so be on the lookout for shipping info soon!
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 02 January 2020, 15:04:46
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 03 January 2020, 16:16:43
Download the .hex here (right click on hineybush_h87a_via.hex > save link as..): https://github.com/hineybush/hiney_hexes/tree/master/h87a
And download the latest version of the VIA client here: https://caniusevia.com/
Post by: Fnzzy on Fri, 03 January 2020, 18:02:07
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 03 January 2020, 18:04:26
Will these and the 1.2 be available at mykeyboard again eventually? How will that work, what's the timeline on that?1.6 yes i will ship to them next week. 1.2 are a bit down the line i will hopefully GB those starting in 2-3 weeks.
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Post by: Fnzzy on Fri, 03 January 2020, 20:31:35
Will these and the 1.2 be available at mykeyboard again eventually? How will that work, what's the timeline on that?1.6 yes i will ship to them next week. 1.2 are a bit down the line i will hopefully GB those starting in 2-3 weeks.
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Couldn't have hoped for a better answer. Thanks very much!
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 14 May 2020, 13:10:53
New updates in the OP for the next round of h87 and h88.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97316
Post by: dallman5 on Thu, 14 May 2020, 13:13:28
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 14 May 2020, 13:15:33
Is it possible to get some other plate options? Aluminum, PC, POM, or CF would be nice to see.
I sell FR4 plates for now. Will look into others as time and money allow.
Post by: eyedrop on Thu, 14 May 2020, 13:45:50
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Post by: hineybush on Thu, 14 May 2020, 13:50:29
For h88, I think you meant to say Jane V2 CE in the OP.
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yus ty
Post by: Krelbit on Fri, 15 May 2020, 18:21:44
My end of the group buy for H87As is exclusively US-only (and territories). If you'd like a vendor to pick up a different region in their group buy, let them know to contact hiney!
Post by: bibobim on Sun, 17 May 2020, 12:52:40
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 29 May 2020, 10:52:31
Post by: swerderv on Mon, 01 June 2020, 14:46:16
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 01 June 2020, 15:29:00
Has anyone been able to access switchmod.net? Been getting a 403 error.
he's been having SSL errors all day, but is hopefully going to have that sorted soon.
Post by: shansoft on Tue, 02 June 2020, 04:06:50
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 02 June 2020, 12:31:28
Does the h88 works on E8.5?no
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Post by: hineybush on Sun, 07 June 2020, 11:02:29
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 20 January 2021, 15:45:44
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97316.msg2658067#msg2658067
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 24 January 2021, 10:01:19
Looks like the DHL option is going to end costing more for shipping than the actual PCB after customs / duties they charge.
Post by: o3okevin on Sun, 24 January 2021, 10:13:04
Any chance of a Canadian vendor or shipping via USPS for future group buys?ApexKeyboards: https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/collections/keyboard-parts/products/h87a
Looks like the DHL option is going to end costing more for shipping than the actual PCB after customs / duties they charge.
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 24 January 2021, 10:45:21
ApexKeyboards: https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/collections/keyboard-parts/products/h87a
Awesome, thanks a bunch! Definitely in :thumb:
Post by: phinix on Thu, 27 May 2021, 06:18:29
Is C version available?
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 27 May 2021, 06:21:41
Are there any of these pcb hot swap, or rgb?
Is C version available?
There's h87c though currently out of stock. It sold via hineybush directly + 1upkeyboards as well.
Don't know of any hotswap or rgb ones though.
Post by: phinix on Thu, 27 May 2021, 08:38:27
Alrighty, thanksAre there any of these pcb hot swap, or rgb?
Is C version available?
There's h87c though currently out of stock. It sold via hineybush directly + 1upkeyboards as well.
Don't know of any hotswap or rgb ones though.