[GB] Melody96 Type-C + QMK

[YiZZo]

I am order 236 with gray top and acrylic bottom and I just received my package. It seems that I received my package (11) before the tracking (14). Well looks like I will need to buy a soldering iron now

looks like you're a luckygamer today, lol. man...im order 248 and I got the same color and bottom as you. I hope mine comes in soon

[unluckygamer]

I think yours should be shipped by now. Considering that mine was already delivered the 11 yet I just received the tracking information.

[boytuhog]

Hey, I have two boards and one of them isn't recognize. The bottom leds light up but shorting the pcb doesn't register anything. Any help would be appreciated.

[MacGruber117]

Is there a tutorial some where that shows how to test your pcb?

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[boytuhog]

Is there a tutorial some where that shows how to test your pcb?

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I just use http://www.keyboardtester.com and individually short the keys. It should register each key press. But one of my boards isn't recognize by my OS. Hopefully someone can help me.

[boytuhog]

Hey, I have two boards and one of them isn't recognize. The bottom leds light up but shorting the pcb doesn't register anything. Any help would be appreciated.

After some playing around, I finally found my problem. The board has a problem with usb connector. Does anyone had the same problem?

[vonswoopington]

Are the stabilizers plate mounted or PCB mounted?

[azachhh]

Are the stabilizers plate mounted or PCB mounted?

PCB.

[vonswoopington]

Are the stabilizers plate mounted or PCB mounted?

PCB.

Awesome thanks!

[Artist]

I'm trying to use the QMK Toolbox to flash in new hex, but it said "there's no device available," probably because I didn't put the pcb into reset mode.

What's the default way to do this?

Tks !

Edited: nevermind, i found the reset button on bottom of the PCB!

[KaosJ]

I'm trying to use the QMK Toolbox to flash in new hex, but it said "there's no device available," probably because I didn't put the pcb into reset mode.

What's the default way to do this?

Tks !

Edited: nevermind, i found the reset button on bottom of the PCB!

Push the button on the pcb 

[KaosJ]

Hey, I have two boards and one of them isn't recognize. The bottom leds light up but shorting the pcb doesn't register anything. Any help would be appreciated.

After some playing around, I finally found my problem. The board has a problem with usb connector. Does anyone had the same problem?

Board is Type-c, What you mean exactly for USB? 

[KaosJ]

Is there a tutorial some where that shows how to test your pcb?

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Just use a metallic clips.  Once you touch the pads of the pcb with it, the key will register. When it doesn't, check first if that key is setted on the keymap   

[unluckygamer]

Well I have the keyboard on hand. First and foremost their is so much tape on the box which is good, but dam it was really difficult trying to open the package without a knife. It looks like I received all the things I ordered from the titanium gray top and plate with an acrilyc bottom and my gateron yellow that I dont plan on using anymore. Also one question, I did not see any kind of standoff. Does the PCB basically hang from the plate?

[KaosJ]

Well I have the keyboard on hand. First and foremost their is so much tape on the box which is good, but dam it was really difficult trying to open the package without a knife. It looks like I received all the things I ordered from the titanium gray top and plate with an acrilyc bottom and my gateron yellow that I dont plan on using anymore. Also one question, I did not see any kind of standoff. Does the PCB basically hang from the plate?

Yes, no standoffs, the system of the melody is called top-mount (Plate mounted on top part of the case and pcb hold by the the plate+switches), which is usually considered better than the basic keyboard with standoffs.  A top mount keyboard usually sounds better. 

[MacGruber117]

Can anyone see something wrong with the PCB in the picture below?



I've tested all my keys and the 2 on the number pad will not work. The 1 and 3 on either side of it works. I tried reflashing and that did not fix it. The key in question has the bandaid fabric showing thru the center hole. I think the diode is a little crooked, but would that cause the key not to register?


EDIT: It was the diode, I touched the diode with another piece of metal while I shorted the pad and I got it to work. So, all I have to do was straighten it out on the pad and add a bit more solder

[Electrum]

Order 241/242, see people around my order # already getting theirs. I still don't even have tracking.
Who else with acrylic bottom around my number range is waiting? Just wondering if I should email vincent or wait a bit more.

[spyruf]

Got email to confirm address a few days ago (Invoice # 270).

[YiZZo]

I'm 248 with acrylic bottom. Still no tracking.

[Electrum]

Got email to confirm address a few days ago (Invoice # 270).

I'm 248 with acrylic bottom. Still no tracking.

Looks like I'll play the waiting game a bit more. 

[connor4312]

Order 241/242, see people around my order # already getting theirs. I still don't even have tracking.
Who else with acrylic bottom around my number range is waiting? Just wondering if I should email vincent or wait a bit more.

178 with black top and acrylic bottom, still waiting anxiously But I also got it assembled (ordered before I had a good soldering station and hated soldering)

[PttrnRcgntn]

Having some issues programming this thing.

Any good general troubleshooting guides?

Tested the PCB, everything worked fine.  Soldered my switches, fired up keyboard tester and most of the keys were fine except a couple that registered multiple keypresses.

Flashed according to instructions and now I just get repeating 555555555s a functioning Win key and Alt-Tab, everything else doesn't register on KeyboardTester

Any suggestions?

[merlin64]

Have you tried using QMK Configurator? https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT

[fdt]

Have you tried using QMK Configurator? https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT

Having an issue, I think I can piggy back off of this.  Want to program my board, but the .json that 'comes with' the board + the config on the link you posted is different than my board. 

Not my board but the same layout: https://imgur.com/a/CDFBvqT

Sorry probably an easy fix but i'm a bit noob, any tips?  Thanks.

[superuser41]

Have you tried using QMK Configurator? https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT

Having an issue, I think I can piggy back off of this.  Want to program my board, but the .json that 'comes with' the board + the config on the link you posted is different than my board. 

Not my board but the same layout: https://imgur.com/a/CDFBvqT

Sorry probably an easy fix but i'm a bit noob, any tips?  Thanks.

The layout includes every possible switch position - you just need to map the ones that you care about. For things like numpad +/enter it's easy to just double those keycodes, your right alt/ctrl are slightly more tricky because two of the three keys in that area are the correct ones to map - I would try mapping it as alt, ctrl, ctrl and see if that is correct.

[dpm]

I got my board yesterday (M240).  Yay.

I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner.  That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.

I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go).  Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.

Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working.  When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.

Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean?  Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem?  Is there documentation available for the melody96 board?  Schematics?

[superuser41]

I got my board yesterday (M240).  Yay.

I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner.  That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.

I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go).  Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.

Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working.  When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.

Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean?  Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem?  Is there documentation available for the melody96 board?  Schematics?

You should post some high-res pictures of your PCB. Look over specifically the area around the USB-C port and the microcontroller for potential shorts as well.

[Jkush463]

Well i picked up a melody second hand and the packing was insufficent so the top case got ruined, if anyone has one in any color im looking.

[m4us]

i might have a top case left that i can part with.

[Jkush463]

i might have a top case left that i can part with.

Im interested, shot you a pm.

[dpm]

I got my board yesterday (M240).  Yay.

I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner.  That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.

I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go).  Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.

Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working.  When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.

Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean?  Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem?  Is there documentation available for the melody96 board?  Schematics?

You should post some high-res pictures of your PCB. Look over specifically the area around the USB-C port and the microcontroller for potential shorts as well.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I have a short of some sort.  Actually, it's like a floating tiny bit of solder, because the problem is intermittent.  Good suggestion to look specifically at the microcontroller and USB-C, I've use an air can liberally on the board but didn't focus on those areas.

The problem is likely my own damn fault.  I bent a pin on one of the switches and had to unsolder and remove it.  I didn't have a solder sucker, so I tried to use the air can to clear the solder out of the pin hole.  Worse, I actually have a solder sucker, and found it hiding in a tool box later.  :-(

But assembling and soldering took me far too long, in the future I'll try and focus on boards with my preferred switch (speed copper = was not available in this drop), removable switches (so that I can put in my own switch), or already assembled.

I have a Planck rev 5 on order that should arrive next month, and that's got removable switches, yay!

Once I stopped messing with the keyboard, and got it working on my desk (typing on it now), then I've discovered that I like it a LOT.  So it has all worked out well so far.  Next I need to start learning QMK.

[PttrnRcgntn]

I got my board yesterday (M240).  Yay.

I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner.  That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.

I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go).  Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.

Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working.  When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.

Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean?  Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem?  Is there documentation available for the melody96 board?  Schematics?

You should post some high-res pictures of your PCB. Look over specifically the area around the USB-C port and the microcontroller for potential shorts as well.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I have a short of some sort.  Actually, it's like a floating tiny bit of solder, because the problem is intermittent.  Good suggestion to look specifically at the microcontroller and USB-C, I've use an air can liberally on the board but didn't focus on those areas.

The problem is likely my own damn fault.  I bent a pin on one of the switches and had to unsolder and remove it.  I didn't have a solder sucker, so I tried to use the air can to clear the solder out of the pin hole.  Worse, I actually have a solder sucker, and found it hiding in a tool box later.  :-(

But assembling and soldering took me far too long, in the future I'll try and focus on boards with my preferred switch (speed copper = was not available in this drop), removable switches (so that I can put in my own switch), or already assembled.

I have a Planck rev 5 on order that should arrive next month, and that's got removable switches, yay!

Once I stopped messing with the keyboard, and got it working on my desk (typing on it now), then I've discovered that I like it a LOT.  So it has all worked out well so far.  Next I need to start learning QMK.

Another thing I noticed (Since I'm having problems with mine as well) is that I must have not put in the screws straight enough at the beginning and now I've got a little bit of powder coat dust around the inside.  Now that I've taken the board out some of the problems have stopped, and I can see more clearly the issues that can probably be solved by a resoldered switch.  So yeah, check the inside edges!

[YiZZo]

I got a text from DHL Express today that I have an expected delivery Tuesday coming from ONE VILLAGE. Is this my Melody? You guys got a message like this too?

[Dennyroxsox]

I got a text from DHL Express today that I have an expected delivery Tuesday coming from ONE VILLAGE. Is this my Melody? You guys got a message like this too?

I received the same email, so I'd assume so.


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[boytuhog]

I've got everything working on my boards.

Currently playing with the QMK configurator. I've checked the reference, and FN seems to be depreciated. Any one can point me which key I should use for FN? Thanks.

[vincent88928]

Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?

241/242, still waiting.

Should arrive these days.Soldered ones has around 20 not shipped

[Dovan1405]

Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?

241/242, still waiting.

Should arrive these days.Soldered ones has around 20 not shipped

Hi vincent,
Any updates on how long more till the extras are available? Will there be a lot of units for grab?

Thank you!


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[Electrum]

Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?

241/242, still waiting.

Should arrive these days.Soldered ones has around 20 not shipped

Yes got my tracking sometime this past weekend and says out for delivery today. Thanks for everything!

[SakeJams]

Anyone else having a problem with their PCB? I bought one for myself and a buddy bought one for him and in both cases there are certain switches that either press the wrong switch, press multiple switched at once or don't register any keys at all. Is there something that needs to be done here or did I get 2 broken PCBs?

[PttrnRcgntn]

Anyone else having a problem with their PCB? I bought one for myself and a buddy bought one for him and in both cases there are certain switches that either press the wrong switch, press multiple switched at once or don't register any keys at all. Is there something that needs to be done here or did I get 2 broken PCBs?

Dealing with similar problems.

Major issues are the first 8 numbers

"e" outputs qwert

"Enter" outputs both brackets

down, up, and a few others

Got frustrated, set it aside, going to clean up the pcb with some isopropyl and resolder a few switches see what happens.

I had more errors when I mounted it to the top plate, not sure if it's powdercoat dust that got chipped off by the mounting screws or if it's shorting on the metal somewhere.

[Twist3d]

I did not have any issues with either of the PCB's that I ordered, but after using one of them for a week now, just today I did start to have an odd issues.  When I start typing it isn't registering everything, almost like the board is lagging.  IE when I type "They eventually get to" this is what comes out: "Thyeetualgto ".

If I use the other keyboard plugged into the PC it works flawlessly so it isn't the PC, its this board.  If I unplug and re-plug it in, it works fine again for awhile.

[akryl9296]

Any news on shipping?

[truong3016]

finally 

[Bubblegum]

Any news on shipping?

Also curious about this! I'm worried it'll ship and arrive just as I go on vacation and won't be able to pick it up.

[runsamok]

I'm M271 & I was told mine might go out next week sometime. I'm a Kit 3 that took someone else's place though, so I'm not sure how that affects my spot in the line.

[akryl9296]

I'm M271 & I was told mine might go out next week sometime. I'm a Kit 3 that took someone else's place though, so I'm not sure how that affects my spot in the line.

What colors? If that even matters...

[runsamok]

I'm M271 & I was told mine might go out next week sometime. I'm a Kit 3 that took someone else's place though, so I'm not sure how that affects my spot in the line.

What colors? If that even matters...

Titanium grey

[Mustangdvx]

Does anyone have an extra PCB they're willing to part with?

[iamactuallyalion]

Order M202 here. First time posting and first group buy as well. I've been keeping an eye on this thread for a while and I've spoken with Vincent a couple of times since he reached out in May regarding the acrylic bottom. Said he'd update me with tracking but that's been a couple of weeks now. I guess at this point when it shows up it shows up.

Edit: It looks like he actually emailed me again today but I missed it initially. He's wanting to confirm my layout (again?) so I guess my order is still a long way from getting to me. ):

[akryl9296]

Order M202 here. F [...]
Edit: It looks like he actually emailed me again today but I missed it initially. He's wanting to confirm my layout (again?) so I guess my order is still a long way from getting to me. ):

Did you have soldering service bought with it? That may delay it a fair bit I guess. For my order Vincent told me there's no need to pick layout since it's not being soldered on his side