[SPRiT] R1 R2 (Shipping 92% Completed)

[ninjadoc]

Hey Sprit or anyone who knows the answer,

How does one go about setting up the layout of the board? I know firmware is pre-installed, but do I need to download something else to alter the layout? Assuming I don't mess up the diodes, I'd like to do a 1+1 backspace and 1.75+1 shift.

Also, any tips for soldering diodes?  My soldering experiencing is limited to through hole LEDs and switches. Through hole diodes would work with this board, right?

I thought diodes were still being soldered on by sprit?

I bought this from someone else. It was one of the first to go out and does not have diodes or resistors soldered. Still looking for an answer to my question!

Interesting. I was in the first bunch of orders, my PM's aren't answered, and I have no idea exactly what I will receive and when I will receive it.

[cookiesowns]

Hey Sprit or anyone who knows the answer,

How does one go about setting up the layout of the board? I know firmware is pre-installed, but do I need to download something else to alter the layout? Assuming I don't mess up the diodes, I'd like to do a 1+1 backspace and 1.75+1 shift.

Also, any tips for soldering diodes?  My soldering experiencing is limited to through hole LEDs and switches. Through hole diodes would work with this board, right?

I thought diodes were still being soldered on by sprit?

I bought this from someone else. It was one of the first to go out and does not have diodes or resistors soldered. Still looking for an answer to my question!

Interesting. I was in the first bunch of orders, my PM's aren't answered, and I have no idea exactly what I will receive and when I will receive it.

At this point, treat this like any other groupbuy. For those that will be home when it does arrive, I envy you. As you'll be able to check to see if everything is intact as well as nothing is missing the day it comes..

[archer]

Just wondering.. but will the orders that contain only parts, such as only cases, be mailed ahead of the orders that require a full assembly / some assembly?

[reziak]

Still trying to see exactly how we program this thing once it is put together. Haven't gotten any answers to PMs, and have been trying to scour the thread without much luck. Anyone have the answer?

[SpAmRaY]

Still trying to see exactly how we program this thing once it is put together. Haven't gotten any answers to PMs, and have been trying to scour the thread without much luck. Anyone have the answer?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1111176#msg1111176

I'm guessing they are still working on getting it in english

[Grendel]

If this is the main firmware site, this may help.

[reziak]

If this is the main firmware site, this may help.

Still trying to see exactly how we program this thing once it is put together. Haven't gotten any answers to PMs, and have been trying to scour the thread without much luck. Anyone have the answer?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1111176#msg1111176

I'm guessing they are still working on getting it in english

Thank you!!!

[laden3]

Do you guys need to press the FN key to use the macro or the macro can be assigned to any key on the normal layout?

[FrostyToast]

Do you guys need to press the FN key to use the macro or the macro can be assigned to any key on the normal layout?

This thing should be fully programmable.

[keymaster]

Do you guys need to press the FN key to use the macro or the macro can be assigned to any key on the normal layout?

Features       

-  ANSI + ISO in one PCB. (concept design by SPRIT for ISO users)
-  1.6mm thick Heavy duty dual-layered PCB.
-  All keys Programmable, Hardware Key mapping, HW Macro support. ATmega32A-AU controller. Open Source based.
-  Supports Cherry Stabilizers, both PCB mount and Plate mount types.
-  Supports FN key almost at any position You like.
-  Supports both Plate / PCB Connections to the Case  (suggested by SPRIT  for Systematic reasons)   
-  Extra Support holes for the PCB mount method with the Case (suggested by SPRIT for Oscillatory Kinetic reasons)
-  Supports the Standard 6.25x Winkey,  1.25x1x1.25x 7x Winkeyless,    (1x1.5x (6x*) 7x 1.5x1 and 1x1 BackSpace for the 60% PCB for HHKB)   
-  Supports most Keycaps including Cherry Originals : Capslock, Spacebar, Enter, ANSI+ISO.

Fully programmable.

[IMHB]

hey sprit!

I've paid shipping invoice for my order, wondering when are they going to be shipped? really eager to get the parts!

[sprit]

It is New Year's Holiday!     
Sorry For the Delay!!        I will answer the PMs ! 

[Zeal]

It is New Year's Holiday!     
Sorry For the Delay!!    

Welcome back, Sprit! Hope you had a great Lunar New Year 

[sprit]

The delivery System has been closed for the Lunar New Year since Jan 25th.
I will pack and send Your Orders One by One!

Please give me some time !   I will appreciate that! 

[heissler]

The delivery System has been closed for the Lunar New Year since Jan 25th.
I will pack and send Your Orders One by One!

Please give me some time !   I will appreciate that! 

Paid up, can we get an estimation on how long it will take you to ship all orders?
And judging from the shipping price, am I right to assume that it also includes door-to-door tracking?

[kekstee]

Are LEDs controllable for individual keys or just in larger batches?

[ohgodpleaseno]

I'm also quite curious about shipping times.

[elton5354]

Is there a cheaper method of shipping 2 little bags of springs? By Letter Air Mail instead of EMS ($25)?

[tjweir]

Is there a cheaper method of shipping 2 little bags of springs? By Letter Air Mail instead of EMS ($25)?

Ask sprit to merge our orders and then we can sort out local Toronto delivery.

[Zeal]

Is there a cheaper method of shipping 2 little bags of springs? By Letter Air Mail instead of EMS ($25)?

If you want, I could have Sprit add your spring orders to mine, and I can proxy it to you for $11.35 via 2 Days Expedited. Cheapest shipping option via paypal shipping :x

I could also just send it via regular mail/registered mail if you'd like though.
Registered mail=$8.5+($0.63 if under 30g, $1.10 for 30-50g)

[elton5354]

Thanks Zeal for your offer, but I'm in Toronto as with tjweir so I'll merge with his order.  I'd prefer regular mail as it's only couple dollars.

[tjweir]

Thanks Zeal for your offer, but I'm in Toronto as with tjweir so I'll merge with his order.  I'd prefer regular mail as it's only couple dollars.

You sent the spacebars from your Group Buy to me for free, so sending your springs is on me.

[Loligagger]

Ask sprit to merge our orders and then we can sort out local Toronto delivery.

Mind if I join in as well? I'm about an hours drive from toronto, so shipping for two packs of springs shouldn't be much.

[ithinkimkorean]

The delivery System has been closed for the Lunar New Year since Jan 25th.
I will pack and send Your Orders One by One!

Please give me some time !   I will appreciate that! 

[HPE1000]

Saying I am excited about this would be an understatement. 

[Latin00032]

Did anyone here know how to order a hhkb type case that is compatible with the gh60 from sprit's GB?

[reziak]

Hey all, I'm new to all this and bought a PCB from someone in the groupbuy. Curious as to what diodes and resistors I would need to purchase to make this work. I've practiced some soldering and am eager to continue learning with this project!

[Zeal]

Hey all, I'm new to all this and bought a PCB from someone in the groupbuy. Curious as to what diodes and resistors I would need to purchase to make this work. I've practiced some soldering and am eager to continue learning with this project!

If you bought it from someone that was in the first wave, then everything will be pre-soldered except for switches. If there were LEDs in the order, Sprit said he'd be soldering the proper resistance resistors on too.

Below response.

[sprit]

Hey all, I'm new to all this and bought a PCB from someone in the groupbuy. Curious as to what diodes and resistors I would need to purchase to make this work. I've practiced some soldering and am eager to continue learning with this project!

Hello! reziak!   

As I PMed yesterday, the PCB is very early shipped with Diodes (unsoldered).
You need solder the diodes.  Sorry for that!   

[terran5992]

Any updates on the metal case?

[reziak]

Hey all, I'm new to all this and bought a PCB from someone in the groupbuy. Curious as to what diodes and resistors I would need to purchase to make this work. I've practiced some soldering and am eager to continue learning with this project!

Hello! reziak!   

As I PMed yesterday, the PCB is very early shipped with Diodes (unsoldered).
You need solder the diodes.  Sorry for that!   

That's okay! I want to learn how to do this! Just asking questions so I do it right

PMed you back, Sprit 

[Kit-Bar]

I tried to contact sprit but i am not getting any answers.
I am wondering if for the second round, is the smd and the diodes going to be soldered? I assume you can ask him to do them?
Also as said above, what does the metal cases look like (final product)
Thanks!

[nuclearsandwich]

I tried to contact sprit but i am not getting any answers.
I am wondering if for the second round, is the smd and the diodes going to be soldered? I assume you can ask him to do them?
Also as said above, what does the metal cases look like (final product)
Thanks!

January 31st was the lunar new year so Sprit and the production facilities are still coming back from a major holiday.

The further rounds (after round one) will have smd devices soldered in some cases by hand as you can see from sprit's announcement (quoted below)

For the 2nd GB Batch,  I am going to Produce Each 100pcs of Factory-Presoldered 60%, 87% PCB.     
75% and 110% PCB are to be Hand-Soldered.

What does the metal cases look like (final product)
Thanks!

Metal cases haven't been posted yet. I'm not even sure if there is a final design. It could be part of the thread I haven't read yet.

[laden3]

Isn't this the metal case? http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50580.0;attach=46126;image

I PMed sprit a few times with some questions about the 87% pcb and I really want to buy one but I haven't gotten any replies...

Anyway, I would gladly take a 87% pcb if anyone decides to sell me one.

[Melanic]

Isn't this the metal case? http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50580.0;attach=46126;image

Sprit will have two designs. One being all metal, and that one you linked as a layered metal/plastic design.

I'm eagerly waiting for the unveiling of the all metal design myself.

[taylordcraig]

Hey Sprit, I'm planning on ordering a fully custom keyboard from you with a metal case and am patiently awaiting the unveiling of it. How long will orders be open? Thanks a lot. You're doing amazing work.

[cookiesowns]

Hey all, I'm new to all this and bought a PCB from someone in the groupbuy. Curious as to what diodes and resistors I would need to purchase to make this work. I've practiced some soldering and am eager to continue learning with this project!

Hello! reziak!   

As I PMed yesterday, the PCB is very early shipped with Diodes (unsoldered).
You need solder the diodes.  Sorry for that!   

Hi Sprit,

what about my set?

[ohgodpleaseno]

I would like to cancel my order. I didn't realize it was $36 shipping for the PCB alone. That's way too high for me, thanks anyways!

[justnits]

The delivery System has been closed for the Lunar New Year since Jan 25th.
I will pack and send Your Orders One by One!

Please give me some time !   I will appreciate that! 

any estimate date of when you can ship out?   

[Paranoid]

I'm confused with all the threads you have right now does this pcb already support ALPS now or only in a later stage?

[sth]

I'm confused with all the threads you have right now does this pcb already support ALPS now or only in a later stage?

curious about this too

[fuus]

Alps is being developed and not currently avaliable

[fuus]

any updates Sprit? 

[Cottonsox]

any updates Sprit? 

Would like an update also, been invoiced (paid) for shipping some time ago and no more information since.

[archer]

any updates Sprit? 

Would like an update also, been invoiced (paid) for shipping some time ago and no more information since.

^this

[nuclearsandwich]

Just a point of interest: most of sprits updates are during the week or at the earliest, late Sunday forum time.

[fart_toast]

For this GB do we fill out the form and then we are invoiced...? The invoice isn't committing to the purchase - I wan't to find out how much it will cost to get some bits and pieces. Basically I already have switches but need other stuff. I can't find any pricing info for the individual parts.

Secondly, are orders all shipped at once or there are a constant stream of orders being churned out? If I order some pieces this afternoon (don't need full assembly) when is the next shipment? I am based in the UK. Thank you

[ninjadoc]

For this GB do we fill out the form and then we are invoiced...? The invoice isn't committing to the purchase - I wan't to find out how much it will cost to get some bits and pieces. Basically I already have switches but need other stuff. I can't find any pricing info for the individual parts.

Secondly, are orders all shipped at once or there are a constant stream of orders being churned out? If I order some pieces this afternoon (don't need full assembly) when is the next shipment? I am based in the UK. Thank you

Next shipment? Hmm - I've received nothing and I purchased my items on November 26th (paid the invoice). The group buy began on the 6th.

[justnits]

anyone receive anything yet?

[IMHB]

anyone receive anything yet?

nope, he hasn't replied my message yet...