[IC] - Eco - the ortho 40% for cheap clackers - Alps/MX support in switch LED's

[mrbishop]

Eco

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the idea behind the board....

in expensive board near the 40% size with a small alternative layout on the bottom row adding some 2u space bars.
in the current design a pro micro would be the controller and all 18 of its GPIO pins would be used preventing the use of RGB led's by normal means however standard in switch led's could be used.

estimated pcb cost would be 10$ or less.

[mrbishop]

after so much positive feedback from /r/MK i'm planning to purchase prototypes of this board in preparation for a GB!

stay tuned! 

[mrbishop]

Eco prototypes will be in by EOW says DHL

[stand.geek]

Is it compatible with olkb plate and case?

[mrbishop]

Is it compatible with olkb plate and case?

no sorry

[mrbishop]

prototypes are in and work great! just afew tweaks and they will be GB ready. soon!

http://imgur.com/a/999pz

[Mechboards]

prototypes are in and work great! just afew tweaks and they will be GB ready. soon!

http://imgur.com/a/999pz
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Looks awesome!

[stand.geek]

Is it compatible with olkb plate and case?

no sorry

Oh, I just realized that it is 14 column! 2 column more than planck

[latvianclacker]

With those arrows.... oh god yes. Hopefully something i may be able to afford 

[aikilink]

Very nice! I have been watching it on r/MK, and am thinking I might get a couple, if not just for soldering practice/boards to share! I have a Planck, and I don't really want to go bigger, but the extra few keys should be more appealing to some friends/family, as well as the more budget price that I'm hoping for! Thanks for doing this!

[MeloDet]

Has there been any word as to whether or not this will come with a case of some sort?

[Chiovatto]

Has there been any word as to whether or not this will come with a case of some sort?

Well on his instagram the board was with a steel bottom, here https://www.instagram.com/p/BVlE1ntFNZK/?taken-by=bishopkeyboards

[MeloDet]

Well on his instagram the board was with a steel bottom, here https://www.instagram.com/p/BVlE1ntFNZK/?taken-by=bishopkeyboards

Think that's a different board actually. The one in the picture isn't ortho

[Chiovatto]

Well on his instagram the board was with a steel bottom, here https://www.instagram.com/p/BVlE1ntFNZK/?taken-by=bishopkeyboards

Think that's a different board actually. The one in the picture isn't ortho

Ops, was too excited. Thanks for correct me!

[mrbishop]

group buy is in the planning phase will be opening it up soon 

[Tom_Kazansky]

prototypes are in and work great! just afew tweaks and they will be GB ready. soon!

http://imgur.com/a/999pz
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looks good! 

Eco

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the idea behind the board....

in expensive board near the 40% size with a small alternative layout on the bottom row adding some 2u space bars.
in the current design a pro micro would be the controller and all 18 of its GPIO pins would be used preventing the use of RGB led's by normal means however standard in switch led's could be used.

estimated pcb cost would be 10$ or less.

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you mentioned in switch led, but I don't see and holes for leds 
I think I would need 2 ~ 3 led for indicators (capslock, numlock,...), is that possible?

[mrbishop]

for right now its not possible due to the number of pins taken up but perhaps in future revisions this may be a thing.

[mrbishop]

GROUP BUY DROPS THIS WEEK. (tomorrow most likely)

will update with links

[Rob27shred]

Keeping an eye on this thread for sure! I've been wanting to try out an ortho layout & 40% KB for quite some time, but the prices on most 40% & ortho kits is fairly steep. They're all great looking & high quality boards but not very feasible for someone like me who is on the fence & just wants to try the layouts out. I was hoping to make it to Keycon this yr since it was in Philly but unfortunately I had to take my Mom to visit my little brother that weekend. Top that off with the fact that afaik there has never been a Pgh meet up (I got tentative plans to change that though) & I end up with very few avenues other than just building one myself to try out different layouts & boards.

This here is a project i can completely get behind because of the affordability. I'd have no problem letting a $100 to $150 build just be part of my board collection if I do not really like the ortho or 40% layout. On the other hand I'd be kicking myself in the teeth repeatedly if I were to splurge on something like a Planck or Minivan & ended up not liking it. Thanks for putting this GB together mrbishop, I can see many of us who are on the fence with ortho or 40% jumping on this kit!

[mrbishop]

GB is a go!

https://goo.gl/forms/asEMUo24McwhPF552