Kidding aside, I won't be naming future boards weird Latin-inspired Japanese interpretations of names.
On another note, I just got home from work at the hospital to a couple packages...
3d printed prototype is in. PCB in USB-mini and USB-C versions are in. The USB-mini one is from the projectkeyboard.com GB, and the USB-C is for Rukia, and....
**FIT IS GOOD!!!**
Also, I have the plates in from projectkeyboard, and they fit great.
Everything is very tight in terms of my measurements for fit, but even with 3d printing tolerances, it is all a really nice and pleasant build experience. The plate is as tight as I've seen people struggle with on build streams. It's as tight as my EM7 plate was. Soldering was a BREEZE, though, afterward.
The typing angle feels really good to me.
The PCB works great with QMK. I built my .hex file a while ago, based off what I wish my EM7 could do, especially with tap dancing, and this layout with those features is PERFECT to me. Especially for gaming (well, WoW at least), typing, and Fusion360.
No pictures or video yet because I have to clean up the flash, and it's 3d printed so it's not indicative of how polycarb will feel, look, and sound.
But what I really wanted to make sure of was the USB port fit with both types, the adjusted angle, the fit with screw-in/clip in stabs, and the screw depth/placement.
It's all good. I'm..just....man. This is huge for me. The first board I put work into that is going to be made into a reality. It's not my original base design, I know. But I've put a lot of effort and work into this--all done at night after my family sleeps.
And this gives me so much more confidence for Irma.
Here's the thing, though: should I start the GB based off a 3D printed prototype without a polycarb version?
My opinion is yes. Absolutely yes. I'll be diligent to make sure that the polycarb fab is on point. I'll order a polycarb sample very soon.
But based off what I have in hand, I'm confident in my files. I'm confident in the manufacturer and my collaborators. I really think this is going to be special.
I don't think I'll drop the GB today (Friday 5/17/19).
But I will give 24 hours notice in this thread before posting the GB thread.
I'll also temporarily change the title of this thread to include the date and time of the GB form going live.
25 slots open to FCFS.
I'm still going through messages for the private GB. I think people would be scared if they saw my Discord throughout today. I've answered everyone on Discord, but not everyone who will be included has been notified or invoiced. It might come to you in the morning after I sleep a couple hours.
I still have to respond to some people who messaged through Geekhack and Reddit. Please be patient with me.