[IC] H87a: QMK-powered TKL PCB

[redbanshee]

In if its compatible with Mars 8.0. Will have to research this since it's not included in the spreadsheet yet...

It wont fit Mars 8.0 sorry    the proprietary mars pcb has a really long usb "neck", seen here: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180424/cf17c7b45d58f5d0dbfb14c264b167c6.jpg

Ugh that's exactly the issue I thought it might have ;(

Should update the spreadsheet

If you scroll down to the "TKL Cases packaged with Custom PCB's" section you will see Mars 8.0 is included.

The spreadsheet is for a.87 compatible cases mostly, witch Mars 8.0 isnt unfortunately 

[hineybush]

RFQ for PCB fab + assembly submitted

Finishing up the protos this week, goal is to ship them next Monday July 30

[redbanshee]

In if its compatible with Mars 8.0. Will have to research this since it's not included in the spreadsheet yet...

Now that i think about it, technically you may be able to use h.87a with Mars 8.0 but you would have to remove the usb port and then solder the usb wire directly to the pcb... depending on the clearances inside the mars8.0 case it could work.

[Remsky]

In if its compatible with Mars 8.0. Will have to research this since it's not included in the spreadsheet yet...

Now that i think about it, technically you may be able to use h.87a with Mars 8.0 but you would have to remove the usb port and then solder the usb wire directly to the pcb... depending on the clearances inside the mars8.0 case it could work.

Could also put in the cable before assembling the bottom case, depends on the cable dimensions tho

[hineybush]

In if its compatible with Mars 8.0. Will have to research this since it's not included in the spreadsheet yet...

Now that i think about it, technically you may be able to use h.87a with Mars 8.0 but you would have to remove the usb port and then solder the usb wire directly to the pcb... depending on the clearances inside the mars8.0 case it could work.

The PCB will have a removable/snap-off USB port, so this is totally doable

[hineybush]

Pricing in, safe to say we can def hit the $45 mark starting at 50 total orders. There will likely be a drop to $40 per at 200 total, but that's not set in stone yet.

[Captain Shwah]

Pricing in, safe to say we can def hit the $45 mark starting at 50 total orders. There will likely be a drop to $40 per at 200 total, but that's not set in stone yet.

That's awesome to hear. I'll definitely pick up a few at that price 

[SolidCactus]

Awesome! I think I would be in for a few at that price point.

[Captainbuttmonkey]

In, I believe I'm correct in thinking this will be compatible with a Mira?

[Pendylan]

I'm in.  I'll most likely pick up 2, will try to use it in The Moon.

[bciamny]

i think i'm in for two as well.

[Chimera]

In, I believe I'm correct in thinking this will be compatible with a Mira?

I'm in for one for my Mira as well, It's B for Mira iirc, can anyone confirm?

[ns90]

I believe it should fit the Mira. That's why I'm interested

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[LifeZ]

I think there is one problem.
It seems that the fixation of the space bar stabilizer is unstable.

[hineybush]

I think there is one problem.
It seems that the fixation of the space bar stabilizer is unstable.
(Attachment Link)

Thanks, that will be fixed on the production version.

[bciamny]

I think there is one problem.
It seems that the fixation of the space bar stabilizer is unstable.
(Attachment Link)

Thanks, that will be fixed on the production version.

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that solution is quite similar to the l3 tkl boards. it seems that south facing spacebars may require it for stability.

[hineybush]

Yeah the Mech27 one is the same way. Keep in mind I'll be doing an h87b version in the future too, with the spacebar stab oriented the other way.

[Puddsy]

I think there is one problem.
It seems that the fixation of the space bar stabilizer is unstable.
(Attachment Link)

Thanks, that will be fixed on the production version.

Show Image

that solution is quite similar to the l3 tkl boards. it seems that south facing spacebars may require it for stability.

well, you can't screw in the stab all the way if you don't have that, so yes

[hineybush]

Yeah dw the production version has the full stab coverage lol

Prototype h87a assembled in an acrylic unicorn:









Thanks to invisibiliti

[dyka.tran]

Really awesome. I'm waiting for your GB, one thing I'm kinda afraid is that shipping fee from your country to mine will make the price go up too much 

[hineybush]

Really awesome. I'm waiting for your GB, one thing I'm kinda afraid is that shipping fee from your country to mine will make the price go up too much 

Where are you at in the world?

Right now international from me will be about $23 I think, based on a 1lb box. I plan to have at least a European proxy, and I'm looking into an Asian one.

[dyka.tran]

Really awesome. I'm waiting for your GB, one thing I'm kinda afraid is that shipping fee from your country to mine will make the price go up too much 

Where are you at in the world?

Right now international from me will be about $23 I think, based on a 1lb box. I plan to have at least a European proxy, and I'm looking into an Asian one.

Vietnam to be precise.

[hineybush]

Really awesome. I'm waiting for your GB, one thing I'm kinda afraid is that shipping fee from your country to mine will make the price go up too much 

Where are you at in the world?

Right now international from me will be about $23 I think, based on a 1lb box. I plan to have at least a European proxy, and I'm looking into an Asian one.

Vietnam to be precise.

Cool. My friend in Indonesia is interested in doing proxying for SEA, so it's very possible.

[dyka.tran]

Really awesome. I'm waiting for your GB, one thing I'm kinda afraid is that shipping fee from your country to mine will make the price go up too much 

Where are you at in the world?

Right now international from me will be about $23 I think, based on a 1lb box. I plan to have at least a European proxy, and I'm looking into an Asian one.

Vietnam to be precise.

Cool. My friend in Indonesia is interested in doing proxying for SEA, so it's very possible.

Cool x2, then maybe I will get x2 PCBs    So when will you launch GB?

[hineybush]

Really awesome. I'm waiting for your GB, one thing I'm kinda afraid is that shipping fee from your country to mine will make the price go up too much 

Where are you at in the world?

Right now international from me will be about $23 I think, based on a 1lb box. I plan to have at least a European proxy, and I'm looking into an Asian one.

Vietnam to be precise.

Cool. My friend in Indonesia is interested in doing proxying for SEA, so it's very possible.

Cool x2, then maybe I will get x2 PCBs    So when will you launch GB?

Aiming for 2-3 weeks. I have to change the diode footprints a little bit, and switch to a different package (SOD-323 is too difficult to repair/reflow if necessary, imo) so a little bit of tweaking there has to be done. Once that's finished, I have to order some assembled prototypes to verify the factory's processes and then we'll be good to go.

[odd]

I would def be down for a couple of these

[ozan6661]

im ready to be proxy for people south east asia & asia don't worry 

[iNViSiBiLiTi]

prototype pcb received. 

went in my Acrylic Unicorn as commissioned 

[hineybush]

product page is up, buy TBD: http://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a

Currently waiting for funds to order a run of 10 assembled prototypes of the final version. Once those are verified good to go, the buy will start.

Timeline for start is about 2 weeks from now

[wholypantalones]

product page is up, buy TBD: http://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a

Currently waiting for funds to order a run of 10 assembled prototypes of the final version. Once those are verified good to go, the buy will start.

Timeline for start is about 2 weeks from now

Nice, will be in for a couple or more of these.

[dyka.tran]

product page is up, buy TBD: http://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a

Currently waiting for funds to order a run of 10 assembled prototypes of the final version. Once those are verified good to go, the buy will start.

Timeline for start is about 2 weeks from now

Awesome man, please remember to establish an Asian proxy 

[ProtonDecay]

I'm re-reading the thread with respect to case compatibility, and am wondering: why can't there be multiple USB pads and sets of mounting holes, the same way as there are multiple overlapped pads for switches?

[hineybush]

I'm re-reading the thread with respect to case compatibility, and am wondering: why can't there be multiple USB pads and sets of mounting holes, the same way as there are multiple overlapped pads for switches?

Mount holes aren't super important, as barely any cases this would even fit use them. I've based the current ones off of the b.87.

Multiple USB ports could definitely work, I might have to do that for the future. There are already pads to solder to as well, so a daughterboard can be easily used. I have to double check the pin spacing on the footprint and update the product description with that, iirc it's set up to use a variant of JST

[ProtonDecay]

I'm re-reading the thread with respect to case compatibility, and am wondering: why can't there be multiple USB pads and sets of mounting holes, the same way as there are multiple overlapped pads for switches?

Mount holes aren't super important, as barely any cases this would even fit use them. I've based the current ones off of the b.87.

Multiple USB ports could definitely work, I might have to do that for the future. There are already pads to solder to as well, so a daughterboard can be easily used. I have to double check the pin spacing on the footprint and update the product description with that, iirc it's set up to use a variant of JST

Aaahh, footprints is the term I meant to use. Designing with footprints at all of the most common USB port locations and shipping with a loose port or two.

[hineybush]

I'm re-reading the thread with respect to case compatibility, and am wondering: why can't there be multiple USB pads and sets of mounting holes, the same way as there are multiple overlapped pads for switches?

Mount holes aren't super important, as barely any cases this would even fit use them. I've based the current ones off of the b.87.

Multiple USB ports could definitely work, I might have to do that for the future. There are already pads to solder to as well, so a daughterboard can be easily used. I have to double check the pin spacing on the footprint and update the product description with that, iirc it's set up to use a variant of JST

Aaahh, footprints is the term I meant to use. Designing with footprints at all of the most common USB port locations and shipping with a loose port or two.

Might work, perhaps in the future

[hineybush]

production samples ordered

PCB confirmed to fit TX84, Mira and Keycult No.1

[bciamny]

nice. my mira is sitting out atm because of a faulty pcb. this can't come soon enough

[gt1989]

production samples ordered

PCB confirmed to fit TX84, Mira and Keycult No.1

Great news about the no. 1, planning on getting 2 pcbs.

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[hineybush]

ETA for the prototypes to get to me is ~3 weeks

[dyka.tran]

ETA for the prototypes to get to me is ~3 weeks

A (kinda) noob question: How thick is the mini-USB port?

[hineybush]

in which direction?

[dyka.tran]

in which direction?

I'm planning for a aluminum plate, but the maximum thickness of its is only 1.5mm, so may I have to make a gap on top housing to fit the usb port?

[hineybush]

in which direction?

I'm planning for a aluminum plate, but the maximum thickness of its is only 1.5mm, so may I have to make a gap on top housing to fit the usb port?

Ahh yeah. That's a common thing on plates for A.87 PCBs.

[hineybush]

Should have the production samples in the next 7-10 days. Will verify and open the GB then if they're good

[dyka.tran]

Should have the production samples in the next 7-10 days. Will verify and open the GB then if they're good

Are you still planning to establish an Asian proxy?

[hineybush]

Yes, a friend in indonesia will be proxying

[dyka.tran]

Yes, a friend in indonesia will be proxying

Aww yiss! I still have to find a decent case for it though 

[Artemie]

Can't wait.

[hineybush]

pic from the manufacturer. the 10 protos are being sent to me today/tomorrow.

[wholypantalones]

What are we thinking on turn around on these in a gb? I definitely need a few of these.