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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Heist Morty on Wed, 13 May 2020, 15:06:03

Title: 17-99, An Alice style 1800 Layout. Calling Designers
Post by: Heist Morty on Wed, 13 May 2020, 15:06:03

I'm hoping to prototype this board ASAP, after ironing out some kinks with the layout, I think I'm in a stage where I'd like to get the PCB on my desk and give it a whirl, if your a PCB designer I'd love to comission you, and if you have a laser cutter and 3mm acrylic, I'd love to commission a case. for those interested in assisting me in this project, either reply in this thread or message me on discord: Dr.Doof#7539
Thanks for reading!

Title: Re: 17-99, An Alice style 1800 Layout. Calling Designers
Post by: jouz on Thu, 14 May 2020, 06:24:20

I like the idea, good luck with finding someone to make it for you!

EDIT: Got inspired, what do you think of this? (kle link (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/b88ab08fa3a0db47a9436ccee8217685))

(https://i.imgur.com/jf5digT.png)

• removed the left macro key column (from my experience with using alice-likes, they are not very comfortable to reach when holding your hands in the "ergonomic" rotation)
• broke apart the F-key-clusters differently (not sure if I like this better, probably shouldn't use with accent colors)
• Used a 1.25u iso lshift on the right side to tighten up the arrow cluster placement.
• Placed the numpad one down to the correct rows
• Moved over the Scroll lock & pause keys to the right (aesthetic reasons)

Title: Re: 17-99, An Alice style 1800 Layout. Calling Designers
Post by: lolpes on Thu, 14 May 2020, 08:56:29

Only comment i have is the disparity between the left and right bezel. Trows me off quite a bit, if they were the same i believe it could work better.

Got me interested in an Alice layout for the first time!

Title: Re: 17-99, An Alice style 1800 Layout. Calling Designers
Post by: jouz on Thu, 14 May 2020, 09:07:25

Quote from: lolpes on Thu, 14 May 2020, 08:56:29

Only comment i have is the disparity between the left and right bezel. Trows me off quite a bit, if they were the same i believe it could work better.

That's also how I felt, see my edit above :D

Title: Re: 17-99, An Alice style 1800 Layout. Calling Designers
Post by: Heist Morty on Fri, 15 May 2020, 16:23:31

Quote from: jouz on Thu, 14 May 2020, 06:24:20

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/jf5digT.png)

• removed the left macro key column (from my experience with using alice-likes, they are not very comfortable to reach when holding your hands in the "ergonomic" rotation)
• broke apart the F-key-clusters differently (not sure if I like this better, probably shouldn't use with accent colors)
• Used a 1.25u iso lshift on the right side to tighten up the arrow cluster placement.
• Placed the numpad one down to the correct rows
• Moved over the Scroll lock & pause keys to the right (aesthetic reasons)

Looks epic, Might add something like this to the IC. thanks for the feedback.

Title: Re: 17-99, An Alice style 1800 Layout. Calling Designers
Post by: Heist Morty on Fri, 15 May 2020, 19:03:29

Please check out my IC form!
https://forms.gle/Rg5yvd759chwGgzd8
has a few layout options and general questions about the board. would really appreciate the feedback!