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Offline Owl

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #50 on: Sat, 20 March 2021, 19:29:56 »
looks ****ing awesome and at the price point? pfft count me in. Also thanks for the love and making Rainy Day look dope on this.

Offline vanquishings

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #51 on: Sat, 20 March 2021, 20:38:04 »
Tried to get in on the group buy, but my selections are all OOS? Am I doing something wrong?

Offline rinkaan

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #52 on: Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:29:32 »
Ordered! Bought 2 to make the shipping more worth while! Great prices!

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Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #53 on: Sun, 21 March 2021, 00:07:02 »
Tried to get in on the group buy, but my selections are all OOS? Am I doing something wrong?

Are you selecting "Assembly?" You shouldn't select assembly. You're gonna have to build it yourself.

Offline Biskwit157

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #54 on: Sun, 21 March 2021, 02:14:18 »
Ordered! Bought 2 to make the shipping more worth while! Great prices!

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Offline MechWild

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #55 on: Mon, 22 March 2021, 10:39:28 »
Quick update, the assembly slots have all been sold. They filled up a little faster than expected and we even went over the planned limit by a good amount. This isn't a particularly challenging build, but we will be streaming a couple of builds before the GB ends. It will also serve as a Q&A to answer any questions you might have. We will announce it in advance here and on the Discord server as well.

Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #56 on: Mon, 22 March 2021, 10:52:40 »
The site is a touch misleading/confusing with regards to the LEDs.

You're given an option to choose the type of leds with the kit but there's also LED's listed under "Add-ons" and not "Extras".
The "Extras" section indicates that parts listed are already included in the kit. The "Add-ons" section does not.

So it gives the impression that LEDs may or may not be included with the kit.

I assume they are because you select it from the dropdown with the kit, but it might be a good thing to clarify.

Offline MechWild

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #57 on: Mon, 22 March 2021, 12:58:02 »
The site is a touch misleading/confusing with regards to the LEDs.

You're given an option to choose the type of leds with the kit but there's also LED's listed under "Add-ons" and not "Extras".
The "Extras" section indicates that parts listed are already included in the kit. The "Add-ons" section does not.

So it gives the impression that LEDs may or may not be included with the kit.

I assume they are because you select it from the dropdown with the kit, but it might be a good thing to clarify.

You are absolutely correct. Thank you for pointing that out, I will make the change right away.

Offline thelateclacker

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #58 on: Mon, 22 March 2021, 13:17:07 »
dang i guess i saw the GB too late and missed out on the assembled kit. :(   Any chance there may be more released at some points?

I don't have an iron and last time i soldered was like 15+ years ago to questionable results lol

Offline Gnome

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #59 on: Mon, 22 March 2021, 15:45:45 »
I grabbed two of them, One black and one white + an extra knob. This will be my first solder project and I'm very excited  ;D

Offline Funktion

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #60 on: Sun, 28 March 2021, 22:05:57 »
Got one for me and one as a gift should be fun to build.

Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #61 on: Mon, 29 March 2021, 16:28:32 »
On the group buy page for this on MechWild, there is an option to add Pro Micro Sockets and Pro Micro Socketing Pins to my order. What would these do for the Murphpad? Do I need it? Sorry, I'm pretty new to custom keyboards, and this would be my first time assembling anything like this. Thank you in advance!

Offline Vizir

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #62 on: Mon, 29 March 2021, 18:00:56 »
On the group buy page for this on MechWild, there is an option to add Pro Micro Sockets and Pro Micro Socketing Pins to my order. What would these do for the Murphpad? Do I need it? Sorry, I'm pretty new to custom keyboards, and this would be my first time assembling anything like this. Thank you in advance!
You don't need those, unless you want to make the pro-micro hot swappable. You solder the socketing pins to the pro-micro and the sockets to the pcb. Then the pro-micro can be removed or socketed into the pcb just by applying pressure.

This link explains the process clearly https://docs.splitkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011263059-How-do-I-socket-a-microcontroller-


Meanwhile, this link explains the reasoning to do it
https://docs.splitkb.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011091759-Why-would-I-want-to-socket-my-microcontroller-
« Last Edit: Mon, 29 March 2021, 18:02:59 by Vizir »

Offline acaban

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 30 March 2021, 11:36:11 »
why not putting the screen on the bottom side so it is more visible instead of putting it  behind the knob?

Offline Reaper235

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #64 on: Tue, 30 March 2021, 12:07:00 »
Probably so you can use the keys down there with your thumb?

Offline acaban

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #65 on: Tue, 30 March 2021, 12:11:49 »
Probably so you can use the keys down there with your thumb?

that makes sense, but the knob could be in the way.. I have a bdn9 and the knob is really high, is there somewhere the height of this numpad when built?

edit: last thing, if I purchase a battery, is there some sort of reserved space and suggested battery size? or I'm on my own if I need to slot a battery?
« Last Edit: Tue, 30 March 2021, 12:15:02 by acaban »

Offline MechWild

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #66 on: Wed, 31 March 2021, 22:52:58 »
Probably so you can use the keys down there with your thumb?

that makes sense, but the knob could be in the way.. I have a bdn9 and the knob is really high, is there somewhere the height of this numpad when built?

edit: last thing, if I purchase a battery, is there some sort of reserved space and suggested battery size? or I'm on my own if I need to slot a battery?

Most nice!nano sellers carry the 301230 battery as it fits between the controller and the PCB.

Offline WilsonWan

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #67 on: Sun, 04 April 2021, 11:16:38 »
Hello! Just want to ask if the OLED space on the top plate will be reduced in the final product?

Offline Aeaea

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #68 on: Mon, 05 April 2021, 16:22:29 »
Love that it's mirrorable, how likely are the 3DP cases?

Offline MechWild

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #69 on: Mon, 05 April 2021, 19:50:42 »
Here's a few pictures of the kits built on stream.






Offline sauv

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #70 on: Tue, 06 April 2021, 04:00:57 »
great work as always with the diy kits!

Offline FiXXXerX

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #71 on: Fri, 28 May 2021, 12:47:53 »
Any chance there's a way to get one of these if you weren't part of the GB? Found out about it too late and these look KILLER :(

Offline MechWild

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #72 on: Fri, 28 May 2021, 17:54:24 »
Any chance there's a way to get one of these if you weren't part of the GB? Found out about it too late and these look KILLER :(

We'll have plenty of extras that'll be posted shortly after the MurphPad GB units ship.

Offline Shutter_Shock

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #73 on: Mon, 07 June 2021, 22:39:10 »
Any expectation of roughly when extras may be available / what’s the best way to hear about them? I missed the GB, but I *NEED* this.

Offline itsVayne

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #74 on: Mon, 07 June 2021, 23:08:09 »
Any expectation of roughly when extras may be available / what’s the best way to hear about them? I missed the GB, but I *NEED* this.

They update their discord regularly, make sure to join that!

Offline nordenvonthule

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #75 on: Sat, 10 July 2021, 11:45:02 »
Just completed my kit last night, it's freaking awesome!

I'm curious, what was the intention with adding the 3 function buttons on the underside of the PCB?

Offline acerb

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #76 on: Thu, 14 April 2022, 11:59:35 »
Hi, any chance this will get a re-run? Really like the project and exactly what I'm looking for... Thanks

Offline Psyquack

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #77 on: Thu, 14 April 2022, 12:50:26 »
Hi, any chance this will get a re-run? Really like the project and exactly what I'm looking for... Thanks
It looks like it’s still available on their website here: https://mechwild.com/product/murphpad/

Offline acerb

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Re: [IC] MurphPad - DIY Numpad Kit - Group Buy Info and Other Updates
« Reply #78 on: Fri, 15 April 2022, 06:59:54 »
Thanks! I was looking on FFKeebs...