any chance for a pcb only? (possibly extras?) i've been looking for a 4x5 number pad.
Small timeline change - I'm keeping this open another week so we can encompass a payday and get some more numbers for an MOQ break.
Small timeline change - I'm keeping this open another week so we can encompass a payday and get some more numbers for an MOQ break.
Did I not make the cut? I put in an entry in the GB form but did not receive an invoice yet.
since it sounds like it's still in development, any chance for VIA compatibility?VIA isn’t accepting new boards, so... probably not, no???
The pcb does support 5x4 1u slots, Alps/Mx, has underglow and a speaker breakout. Considering adding an encoder footprint in the top left corner if there is interest.
VIA, was worth a shot. Thought it was more in the QMK configuration (whether VIA would support it or not) then what was built into the app, but truthfully, i haven't looked into it very much.There's stuff you need to do in QMK to make a board possible to implement in VIA, but then there's work in VIA that needs to be done to recognize a board that is plugged in. Folks working on VIA have plans to make that easier and more straightforward, but aren't accepting new boards for the current implementation because they want to overhaul it before opening it up (so a bunch of currently-supported boards may also need some QMK updates to get VIA support again after those updates happen). Huge post on it in the readme for the repo (https://github.com/olivia/via-config).
I think it would be great to have a small/lower cost board/kit that supported VIA just to get exposure for VIA. It seems like a really great concept, but i haven't had any compatible hardware yet. Personally, I don't have any trouble working in the code, but i know that's an issue for many. @Wilba, @upas
any chance for a pcb only? (possibly extras?) i've been looking for a 4x5 number pad.Seems like you've worked out the details already (and this PCB may be more feature rich), but the XD24/cospad has a perforated bottom row that can be removed with hacksaw to make a perfectly functioning 5x4.
The pcb does support 5x4 1u slots, Alps/Mx, has underglow and a speaker breakout. Considering adding an encoder footprint in the top left corner if there is interest.
The pcb does support 5x4 1u slots, Alps/Mx, has underglow and a speaker breakout. Considering adding an encoder footprint in the top left corner if there is interest.
Is this going to change the specs for the case and PCB, overall costs, and timeline for delivery? From a project management perspective, scope, cost, and schedule are all changing, and makes me wonder if this GB needs to be re-launched once the open items have been addressed and decided upon.
Is there anything available to show the colors? Trying to decide between translucent and gray. I assume translucent is pictured in the OP?
The GB for ADK64 its going to be inmediatly after this GB are finished (incluiding all packages sent), when the PLA75 GB is finished or later?
Thanks for the update Andy!
Do you do a good bit of modeling?
How's the timeline looking? I keep checking my mail and panicking I've missed the shipping invoice. That's still forthcoming?
Awesome, thanks for keeping us up to date and for the quick replies. Really appreciate it.
Thanks for the update. School comes first, we can wait.
Can’t wait to get mine. Just sad I didn’t order a second one of these in transparent as well. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Assuming Nachie is sending the pcb's over to your friend as well?
At least these delays are giving me some good time to practice my switching lubing! Patience pays off.
I forgot about separate shipping invoice. Have those been sent out already?
Box is out for delivery today! Looks like Nachie will have enough time to get these out. Everything will be in the mail by the 21st.Great! Looking forward to building this over Thanksgiving break!
Box is out for delivery today! Looks like Nachie will have enough time to get these out. Everything will be in the mail by the 21st.Great! Looking forward to building this over Thanksgiving break!
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Should I be receiving a shipping/tracking email by tomorrow? Just curious.
Estimate time for the ADK64 GB round 2?
Yeah, dont worry. Better to finish something than start many projects at the same timeEstimate time for the ADK64 GB round 2?
I don't even know what I'm doing 15 minutes from now...
Hoping to have the ADK64v2 designed over Christmas break, and then maybe a few weeks to prototype. I'm so busy with my final year that I can't do anything more than manage group buys ATM.
Mine was delivered today.
Stupid question - i received a ziploc bag of diodes - what are they for?
I also tried to test the PCB and zero response so AEK numpad firmware is not already flashed. I just checked QMK and Paladinpad v2 is not listed yet.
It looks like I'll need to wait until QMK is updated so that I can get the firmware installed and test the PCB before soldering on my switches.
yes. the diodes are needed. if not, one leg of the switch is not connected to the matrix, so nothing will register.
the diodes are directional. think of them as a one way valve, electricity can only flow one direction. there is an anode and a cathode (see diagram below)
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the stripe of the diode (the cathode) gets soldered to the square pad on the pcb. all of the ones that the labels begin with D underscore "D_" are where you put the diodes.
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thanks kairuwu for the pics
it helps to pre bend the legs down to go through the holes
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credit: keeb.io - iris pcb/diode shot
if you solder in your diodes before your switches, you'll be able to test the pcb before soldering the switches in.
you could actually test it without the diodes, but you'd need to short one of the switch pins to the square diode pin.
Have mine soldered and ready to complete after the qmk goes up. Can't wait to put it to use Monday at work. Anyone know how to change the colors?
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Nvm, figured it out. Top left is function currently; hold and start hitting randomly.
Have mine soldered and ready to complete after the qmk goes up. Can't wait to put it to use Monday at work. Anyone know how to change the colors?
edit;
Nvm, figured it out. Top left is function currently; hold and start hitting randomly.
Thanks for this info - i was scratching my head wondering why the numlock key doesn't work. :D
Does your .(Del) key work? Mine doesn't, but I can't spot any issues in my soldering. Tried shorting both diode contacts and switch contacts to no avail.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102453.msg2837169#msg2837169
Received everything a couple of days ago. Looks great. This will actually be my first venture with soldering --- purchased a soldering setup and everything needed yesterday. Purchased some mill max hotswap sockets in hopes that I can convert the pcb to hotswap and from what I can tell I believe they should fit in just fine.
Purchased this:
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mill-max-manufacturing-corp/7305-0-15-15-47-27-10-0/ED1039-ND/1765737
Can't wait for the sockets to come in the mail so I can get to building!
I did notice one rough corner on the case and was curious if this material took to sanding well. If so I might take some super fine grit to it to smooth it out. Any thoughts?
Here is the stuff for the paladinpad to put into your own QMK folder if you're savvy. I've bugged Nachie about getting it merged into the main fork ASAP.
Num lock is the function layer, and the dot doesn't work off the hop, as his default hex has the wrong keycode. This is a known issue, and the file in the zippyshare link is updated to fix this (literally just swapping a KC_PDOT and KC_NO).Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MR8GfHd.png)
The function layer is here:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/tDVhxgJ.png)
Edit: Thanks Nevin - this works much better.
Here is the stuff for the paladinpad to put into your own QMK folder if you're savvy. I've bugged Nachie about getting it merged into the main fork ASAP.
Num lock is the function layer, and the dot doesn't work off the hop, as his default hex has the wrong keycode. This is a known issue, and the file in the zippyshare link is updated to fix this (literally just swapping a KC_PDOT and KC_NO).Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MR8GfHd.png)
The function layer is here:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/tDVhxgJ.png)
Edit: Thanks Nevin - this works much better.
I've got the diodes soldered and PCB tested to a degree. Beyond the Fn and ./Del key, I also have one or two other switch slots that register a test, but doesn't show character input on keyboardtester.com. I'm going to pause here and wait for paladinpad v2 to show up on QMK configurator. Hoping that will get done soon-ish.
Thanks for the timely fulfillment and responses on email/forum.
Here is the stuff for the paladinpad to put into your own QMK folder if you're savvy. I've bugged Nachie about getting it merged into the main fork ASAP.
Num lock is the function layer, and the dot doesn't work off the hop, as his default hex has the wrong keycode. This is a known issue, and the file in the zippyshare link is updated to fix this (literally just swapping a KC_PDOT and KC_NO).Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MR8GfHd.png)
The function layer is here:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/tDVhxgJ.png)
Edit: Thanks Nevin - this works much better.
I've got the diodes soldered and PCB tested to a degree. Beyond the Fn and ./Del key, I also have one or two other switch slots that register a test, but doesn't show character input on keyboardtester.com. I'm going to pause here and wait for paladinpad v2 to show up on QMK configurator. Hoping that will get done soon-ish.
Thanks for the timely fulfillment and responses on email/forum.
It's flashed for the AEK Alps layout, so if you're using MX you might get some incompatibility with the default flashed layout.
I'm terribly sorry we didn't get the QMK ready to go. I can flash you a hex if you send me a KLE if I can help you out that way :)
EXTRAKEY_ENABLE ?= no # Audio control and System control(+450)
AUDIO_ENABLE ?= no
- this got it down to an acceptable file size and there is not a speaker installed at (P1) by default anyway (you'd have to buy one and solder it in)@Oni74 - numlock is currently running in the firmware you have, but it's accessed by holding Fn + Ent = NumLock (Fn is top left).
- the 2u plus will be adjusted for the win/pc version
- your proposed "5" for Fn + 5 = NumLock is already taken by one of the LED controls (RGB_SAD)
@Oni74 - numlock is currently running in the firmware you have, but it's accessed by holding Fn + Ent = NumLock (Fn is top left).
- the 2u plus will be adjusted for the win/pc version
- your proposed "5" for Fn + 5 = NumLock is already taken by one of the LED controls (RGB_SAD)
ah got it - didn't look into the existing settings since it isn't usable.
Can you u/l the pc version of the hex file? I'd like to flash mine to thoroughly test all the switch locations - i'm particularly concerned about the - key as it doesn't respond at all at this time.
@Oni74 - numlock is currently running in the firmware you have, but it's accessed by holding Fn + Ent = NumLock (Fn is top left).
- the 2u plus will be adjusted for the win/pc version
- your proposed "5" for Fn + 5 = NumLock is already taken by one of the LED controls (RGB_SAD)
ah got it - didn't look into the existing settings since it isn't usable.
Can you u/l the pc version of the hex file? I'd like to flash mine to thoroughly test all the switch locations - i'm particularly concerned about the - key as it doesn't respond at all at this time.
Compare the PC to AEK numpad layout and you'll see the - is shifted too, so it shouldn't be a hardware problem. I'll get a PC hex flashed this afternoon.
Edit: PC layout .hex attached. Compiled using the firmware avail in the thread, but still use at your own risk.
ok. sorry for the delay. wanted to make sure the changes in the firmware worked (and i hadn't even soldered in the diodes yet till just about an hour ago)
here are two images of the two versions of the firmware. blue is the Fn (function layer)
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- please check the numlock function if you use it. i couldn't see if it was working (on a mac with a custom non-standard keyboard (no leds) & have never really messed with numlock). tried keyboard viewer, but no luck.
- some of the RGB functions can be minimized to one key adding shift to go the opposite direction. (thoughts?)
- i want to try the Fn key as a tap/hold combo. i've seen it done before & think i know what the codes are but need to test it. this is pretty close to what i've been using as a number pad on a function layer on my keyboard (with esc & tab and i really like it)
(Attachment Link)
- i'll also zip & upload all of the changes i made for others to play with.
also, let me know if you want a specific layout programed either on the main layer or the function layer if your not sure how to build the firmware until it gets listed in the QMK Configurator.
Just finished soldering in the diodes, 7305 Millmax Sockets and flashing in GMK. Everything is working great. So happy to finally have a matching numpad. Here are a couple of pics:
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I have three separate ADK64 builds so all I have to do is swap the keycaps when I swap my keeb and voila! I do still need to see about grabbing one of the translucent ones if any will be available soon as
I have a beautiful translucent ADK64 build with Jelly POM caps that needs a matching numpad as well :)
Thanks again!
Just finished soldering in the diodes, 7305 Millmax Sockets and flashing in GMK. Everything is working great. So happy to finally have a matching numpad. Here are a couple of pics:
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
I have three separate ADK64 builds so all I have to do is swap the keycaps when I swap my keeb and voila! I do still need to see about grabbing one of the translucent ones if any will be available soon as
I have a beautiful translucent ADK64 build with Jelly POM caps that needs a matching numpad as well :)
Thanks again!
Stunning. I love the Japanese keycaps on the ADK64 :)
Do you need an apple logo by chance? I may have an extra.
Just finished soldering in the diodes, 7305 Millmax Sockets and flashing in GMK. Everything is working great. So happy to finally have a matching numpad. Here are a couple of pics:
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
I have three separate ADK64 builds so all I have to do is swap the keycaps when I swap my keeb and voila! I do still need to see about grabbing one of the translucent ones if any will be available soon as
I have a beautiful translucent ADK64 build with Jelly POM caps that needs a matching numpad as well :)
Thanks again!
Stunning. I love the Japanese keycaps on the ADK64 :)
Do you need an apple logo by chance? I may have an extra.
Thank you! I actually took new pics and replaced them with better ones.
I actually do need an Apply logo! Haven't been able to find one without possible ripping it off an old AEK or something (which I don't have the heart to do).
Following up with a pic! Thanks again for the hex file!!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191203/1fdfe338f0dc794152bd5a6e7c2bb17d.jpg)ok. sorry for the delay. wanted to make sure the changes in the firmware worked (and i hadn't even soldered in the diodes yet till just about an hour ago)
here are two images of the two versions of the firmware. blue is the Fn (function layer)
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
- please check the numlock function if you use it. i couldn't see if it was working (on a mac with a custom non-standard keyboard (no leds) & have never really messed with numlock). tried keyboard viewer, but no luck.
- some of the RGB functions can be minimized to one key adding shift to go the opposite direction. (thoughts?)
- i want to try the Fn key as a tap/hold combo. i've seen it done before & think i know what the codes are but need to test it. this is pretty close to what i've been using as a number pad on a function layer on my keyboard (with esc & tab and i really like it)
(Attachment Link)
- i'll also zip & upload all of the changes i made for others to play with.
also, let me know if you want a specific layout programed either on the main layer or the function layer if your not sure how to build the firmware until it gets listed in the QMK Configurator.
Thank you for this! I downloaded the PC hex file and confirmed everything works as described! I'll build and post pictures later today.
looks great. you're welcome.
what caps are those?
looks great. you're welcome.
what caps are those?
Looks like GMK Yuri. Can't speak for the artisan.
That looks really good - the translucent + yuri has to be a favourite of mine.
/* DEFAULT */
KEYMAP(
KC_NLCK, KC_PSLS, KC_PAST, KC_PMNS,
KC_P7, KC_P8, KC_P9, KC_PPLS,
KC_P4, KC_P5, KC_P6, KC_PPLS,
KC_P1, KC_P2, KC_P3, KC_PENT,
LT(1, KC_P0), KC_PDOT, KC_PDOT, KC_PENT),
/* FUNCTION */
KEYMAP(
KC_TRNS, RGB_TOG, RGB_MOD, KC_TRNS,
RGB_HUI, RGB_SAI, RGB_VAI, KC_TRNS,
RGB_HUD, RGB_SAD, RGB_VAD, KC_TRNS,
KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS,
KC_TRNS, KC_TRNS, RESET, KC_TRNS)finally built mine after some troubleshooting bad switches; but I still have a few issues that I'm not sure about.
1. the plate moves around a lot in the case
The plate doesn't get pressed at all so that makes sense, but I would like for there to be little to no play rather than the amount present.
2. the usb-c port of the paladin pcb seems to be finicky
I have to press my cable down to get it to no be constantly connecting and disconnecting. don't have another cable to test but the cable works fine with my other usb-c builds.
3. one of the screws does not seem to thread properly
when I screw in without the bottom case in the way it screws in fine but with the case there it doesn't and just keeps on spinning
any ideas on how to fix these issues?
finally built mine after some troubleshooting bad switches; but I still have a few issues that I'm not sure about.
1. the plate moves around a lot in the case
The plate doesn't get pressed at all so that makes sense, but I would like for there to be little to no play rather than the amount present.
2. the usb-c port of the paladin pcb seems to be finicky
I have to press my cable down to get it to no be constantly connecting and disconnecting. don't have another cable to test but the cable works fine with my other usb-c builds.
3. one of the screws does not seem to thread properly
when I screw in without the bottom case in the way it screws in fine but with the case there it doesn't and just keeps on spinning
any ideas on how to fix these issues?
1. I'm assuming you've got an Alps plate. They're thinner, so try putting some dental bands or o-rings around the pegs to sandwich it in there.
2. I'll check with nachie. If the hardware is borked we have extras to get you fixed up.
3. Make sure the screw threads into the brass insert in the top when it's disassembled, and make sure there is no crud in the bottom case hole. The reason it spins is because it's not catching the thread iirc.
Are there any extra PCBs (including the diodes) which I can purchase? I may have screw up the PBC while trying to solder the diode.
Also, are there any alternative PCBs out there in the market which I can use with the case? Soldering the diode is so much more painful than soldering the switches alone. I'd like to have one which does not require us to solder the diodes to the PCB.
Thank you!
Finally got around to building mine. Painted the case black, so it will match another keyboard I'm still working on. Pic has Tai Hao caps, but obviously not ideal (just finished cleaning AEK caps now, though, so I may put those in). Everything seems to be good with it, except the aforementioned play/wiggle of the (Alps) plate, which I think can remedy later, not a big deal. Blue Alps are glorious in this. :thumb:
May want another kit in near future, if there are any extras still.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/CGVGZtQ.jpg)