[SPRiT] R1 R2 (Shipping 92% Completed)

[xqz]

I can't give you my money Sprit if you don't check your PMs

[riotonthebay]

Hi Sprit!

I'm looking forward to your hardware remapping guide. In the meantime, I've written up a guide that works on OS X and should work on Linux as well – I was having trouble getting the Windows tooling to work. Quoted here:

Okay! I've had some success with hardware key remapping of Sprit's FaceW 60% PCB. I haven't managed to reflash the firmware though, which means that certain clever stuff like arbitrary function layers and dual-action keys aren't possible (I don't think), but this is a huge step up from not being able to to type a backtick yesterday.

The following technique is taken from this page. It uses a plain-text buffer as a primitive command prompt.

Steps to remap keys at the hardware level on a FaceW PCB:

Step 0. Unplug the USB cable from keyboard you're remapping to your computer.

Step 1. Open Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (OS X, click "New Document").

Step 2. On the keyboard you're remapping, hold down M and plug the USB cable back in. The following should be printed in your text buffer:

Code: [Select]

ps2avrU

select mode
1:Key Mapping
2:Macro
3:Exit
4:boot mapper
Input Command Number:

Step 3. We're only going to be dealing with Key Mapping (the only thing I've figured out), so enter the code for Key Mapping. (In my case, this was 1, but the site occasionally shows different numbers, so YMMV.) Something like the following will be displayed:

Code: [Select]

Key Mapper
1: Change Layer
2: Select Key - input keycode
3: Save and Exit
4: Exit without Saving
6: Back
9: Reset to Default (Current Layer)
>>

A quick run down of the important options: 1 will change the function layer you're mapping (the default is the normal layer) and 2 will allow you to remap a key in your current layer. The rest are self-explanatory.

Step 4. Let's remap a key (CapsLock to L-Ctrl). Enter 2 and you'll be prompted to press the key you want to remap. Press CapsLock. You'll then be prompted to enter the 3-digit key code you want to remap it to. Using this spreadsheet, identify the correct 3-digit code. In our case, L-Ctrl is 103.

Step 5. You're now back in the menu from Step 3. Enter 3 to Save and Exit.

Step 6. Unplug your keyboard, plug it back it, and verify that the remapping was successful.

If you learn more about this process, please let me know and I'll add it to this post. Thanks!

[swill]

I would like to get this sort of stuff in the OP (maybe collapsed?)  That way people can find it easily later...

Good work btw... 

Hi Sprit!

I'm looking forward to your hardware remapping guide. In the meantime, I've written up a guide that works on OS X and should work on Linux as well – I was having trouble getting the Windows tooling to work. Quoted here:

Okay! I've had some success with hardware key remapping of Sprit's FaceW 60% PCB. I haven't managed to reflash the firmware though, which means that certain clever stuff like arbitrary function layers and dual-action keys aren't possible (I don't think), but this is a huge step up from not being able to to type a backtick yesterday.

The following technique is taken from this page. It uses a plain-text buffer as a primitive command prompt.

Steps to remap keys at the hardware level on a FaceW PCB:

Step 0. Unplug the USB cable from keyboard you're remapping to your computer.

Step 1. Open Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (OS X, click "New Document").

Step 2. On the keyboard you're remapping, hold down M and plug the USB cable back in. The following should be printed in your text buffer:

Code: [Select]

ps2avrU

select mode
1:Key Mapping
2:Macro
3:Exit
4:boot mapper
Input Command Number:

Step 3. We're only going to be dealing with Key Mapping (the only thing I've figured out), so enter the code for Key Mapping. (In my case, this was 1, but the site occasionally shows different numbers, so YMMV.) Something like the following will be displayed:

Code: [Select]

Key Mapper
1: Change Layer
2: Select Key - input keycode
3: Save and Exit
4: Exit without Saving
6: Back
9: Reset to Default (Current Layer)
>>

A quick run down of the important options: 1 will change the function layer you're mapping (the default is the normal layer) and 2 will allow you to remap a key in your current layer. The rest are self-explanatory.

Step 4. Let's remap a key (CapsLock to L-Ctrl). Enter 2 and you'll be prompted to press the key you want to remap. Press CapsLock. You'll then be prompted to enter the 3-digit key code you want to remap it to. Using this spreadsheet, identify the correct 3-digit code. In our case, L-Ctrl is 103.

Step 5. You're now back in the menu from Step 3. Enter 3 to Save and Exit.

Step 6. Unplug your keyboard, plug it back it, and verify that the remapping was successful.

If you learn more about this process, please let me know and I'll add it to this post. Thanks!

[riotonthebay]

Good work btw... 

Thanks, swill . Also, good to see you on here – you've been away for a while!

[swill]

Good work btw... 

Thanks, swill . Also, good to see you on here – you've been away for a while!

I know, life has been crazy recently.  I am also waiting for all the parts to my boards to arrive, so when they all arrive I will be more active again. 

[Latin00032]

Do the metal cases support a hhkb gh60 type layout?

Can the top metal case part be a different color than the bottom metal case part?

[RSSonic92]

sprit, please read and answer the PM I sent you last week

[taylordcraig]

Does anyone know of a tentative end to this group buy? I keep putting it off to buy other things, but don't want to miss out.

[fuus]

Are you waiting for the Round 2 orders?

[sprit]

Does anyone know of a tentative end to this group buy? I keep putting it off to buy other things, but don't want to miss out.

The 2nd round Order is on going Now,  gethering the MOQs.   
The 1st round Orders are being prepared to ship...  Too many things to check and pack into each order,   
The PCBs are still being soldered for the Diodes (and Some resistors for LED oreders)   
   

[Vintage]

Sprit, the "High bright LEDs" is white color only, correct?

Metal cases look sweet btw.

[sprit]

Sprit, the "High bright LEDs" is white color only, correct?

Metal cases look sweet btw.

Hello!  Vintage!   
High bright LEDs have many Colors : White, Red, yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink
but The major orders for the 1st GB were : White, Red, Orange, Green, Blue.

[John Venture]

I have filled the form for the 2nd wave a couple days ago but haven't received anything in my mailbox yet - is it normal?

[Zeal]

I have filled the form for the 2nd wave a couple days ago but haven't received anything in my mailbox yet - is it normal?

He's pretty overloaded with shipping/packing the first round. He should send an invoice soon.

[nubbinator]

Sprit, the "High bright LEDs" is white color only, correct?

Metal cases look sweet btw.

Hello!  Vintage!   
High bright LEDs have many Colors : White, Red, yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink
but The major orders for the 1st GB were : White, Red, Orange, Green, Blue.

Do you have a picture of the purple?  Most I've seen in 2x3x4mm are not that great.

[pichu23]

So eager to receive all my stuff/

[RSSonic92]

sprit, please read and answer the PM I sent you last week

Pretty please...?

[taylordcraig]

Does anyone know of a tentative end to this group buy? I keep putting it off to buy other things, but don't want to miss out.

The 2nd round Order is on going Now,  gethering the MOQs.   
The 1st round Orders are being prepared to ship...  Too many things to check and pack into each order,   
The PCBs are still being soldered for the Diodes (and Some resistors for LED oreders)   
   

Will there be a round 3?
Can I place my order in april?

[pichu23]

Does anyone know of a tentative end to this group buy? I keep putting it off to buy other things, but don't want to miss out.

The 2nd round Order is on going Now,  gethering the MOQs.   
The 1st round Orders are being prepared to ship...  Too many things to check and pack into each order,   
The PCBs are still being soldered for the Diodes (and Some resistors for LED oreders)   
   

Will there be a round 3?
Can I place my order in april?

I think you might be able to get into R2. They're still gathering MOQ's 

[fuus]

There's a possibility round 2 orders will still be going in April ^.^

[cherpalla]

Does this round of shipping include the 87% acrylic cases? 

[DWawa]

To build a board you'd need the following:
1x X% PCB $50 or $55
1x 90 MX Switches $45
1x Cherry Stabilizers Xpcs $10ish
1x X% Acryl Case $80ish
1x Assembly service $45


Obviously the only other things you'd need are keycaps and a suitable USB cable.

Total cost: $230 or similar depending on configuration

I'm after an assembled 60% board, too. (My Pure--for some reason less loved than Poker--is pretty close to perfection as it is, but this board really goes the extra mile all around.) I don't know how many Cherry stabilizers to order, though, and Sprit's order form says they're currently out of stock. Assuming GB2 hasn't sailed yet, should I order without stabilizers? Order with a note to assemble the board after stabilizers are available? Try to install stabilizers myself?

[Dreamre]

Anyone who bought an extra set of PCB mounted stabilizers with a 7x spacebar willing to part it out?

Please let me know T___T.

[fuus]

I'm after an assembled 60% board, too. (My Pure--for some reason less loved than Poker--is pretty close to perfection as it is, but this board really goes the extra mile all around.) I don't know how many Cherry stabilizers to order, though, and Sprit's order form says they're currently out of stock. Assuming GB2 hasn't sailed yet, should I order without stabilizers? Order with a note to assemble the board after stabilizers are available? Try to install stabilizers myself?

from what I gather the stabilizers are plate mount, and thus need to be put in at the same time as switches or else won't fit, so yeah I guess your best bet is hanging on for stabilizers or ordered stabilizers and keyboard bits and get someone local to assemble!

[DWawa]

Thank you, Fuus.

[fuus]

I'm unsure where you're located, but I'm pretty sure there're some US suppliers who have Cherry Stabs in stock, but don't hold me to that!

[jdcarpe]

I'm unsure where you're located, but I'm pretty sure there're some US suppliers who have Cherry Stabs in stock, but don't hold me to that!

Not with spacebar wires, not in stock

[fuus]

can you not make your own spacebar wire / bodge the stabs?

[Latin00032]

I'm unsure where you're located, but I'm pretty sure there're some US suppliers who have Cherry Stabs in stock, but don't hold me to that!

Not with spacebar wires, not in stock

I'm also looking to see where I can get wire and stabilizers.

[Vintage]

Yeah this was concerning to me too. I am leaning towards jumping in on IMSTO's aluminium plate GB round 2, as it says it includes Cherry stabs.

Not sure if Sprit will resupply.

[sprit]

The Stabilzers are Not easy to get.  for Cherry, and Alps.


I am considering to create a GB for them...

[Latin00032]

The Stabilzers are Not easy to get.  for Cherry, and Alps.


I am considering to create a GB for them...

Yes please.

[Doesntknowwhattosay]

What layouts the plates support? I'm looking for Iso with 1.5 mods.

[fuus]

I would guess if the PCB supports them, then the plate should too!

[Lastpilot]

1x white 87% PCB ordered!

[okwchin]

So if I am to look at putting together what is essentially a Pure, but with the sprits programability  (Yay for more OSX compatibility), and to use a poker/pure case.

Would I be correct to "order" the following with the google docs form?

- 1x Sprit PCB
- PCB colour (black)
- Plate - 1.6mm Alum - whats the differences with the thicknesses? is there a reason for going 4mm alum vs 1.6mm alum?
- Plate colour (gun metal)
- Cherry MX Brown 90 pcs
- Orange LED 110 pcs and White LED 110pcs
- Stabilisers - Out of stock… what would I normally be ordering? 5pcs?   I hear that a new GB will be organised at some stage
- No case - Does this PCB fit a pure/poker case? or will I Need to buy one of the cases in this thread?
- No assembly - I am assuming the PCB comes with all its SMD components, resistors, diodes soldered onto the board already? If its not, all SMD components are included with the PCB right?

I have been trying to find where this information is ion this thead, and I've been scanning through the pages in this thread. Apologies if my late night searching has not been as effective as it should be...

[sprit]

Cases to inspect and pack individually...       


The Pics   :   White Frosty - Blue - White Frosty  Case     (* Clear Frosty is more Transparent)

         

[Zeal]

Oooh, so shiny and clear! 

[justnits]

Cases to inspect and pack individually...         


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[baldgye]

Cases to inspect and pack individually...         

feel a little bit sick and tired this week...  heh ~    

The Pic is  :   Frosty - SkyBlue - Frosty  Case

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oh-my

[pichu23]

oh dayum. :O

[margo baggins]

this is A87 case? How much is it and how can I order one?!

[cherpalla]

OMG THAT IS SO SO SO SO SO SO PRETTY!

Also, I placed another order for an additional acrylic case (60%, though), for another project I'm working on.

[archer]

Cases to inspect and pack individually...         

feel a little bit sick and tired this week...  heh ~    

The Pics   :   White Frosty - Blue - White Frosty  Case     (* Clear Frosty is more Transparent)

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Whoaaa.. beautiful case and beautiful colors, Sprit!

I hope you get some rest this weekend and feel better 

[justnits]

i kind of regret didn't choose this colour scheme for my case...and mine is an invert of this... blue - frost - blue 
i hope mine turns out nice as this...

[witbliz]

Submitted extra orders for my purchase and also a PM, Kindly check Sprit

[cookiesowns]

Cases to inspect and pack individually...         

feel a little bit sick and tired this week...  heh ~    

The Pics   :   White Frosty - Blue - White Frosty  Case     (* Clear Frosty is more Transparent)

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YESSS! That seems to be my combo! 110 + frosty - blue - frosty with white PCB. God that looks gorgeous.

[cherpalla]

OMG THAT IS SO SO SO SO SO SO PRETTY!

Also, I placed another order for an additional acrylic case (60%, though), for another project I'm working on.

jk I ordered 2 more someone pls

[Doesntknowwhattosay]

Just ordered a 60% PCB and plate. Can't wait

[sprit]

Model 1  :  60%  PCB + 5mm Plate  :  Blue  (ANSI+ ISO)


         5mm Acrylic Plate