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Title: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:39:00
So, having missed the deadline for Phantom and lacking a Filco, I decided about half a year ago that making my own TKL cherry keyboard and separate numpad would be an interesting side project.  I figured making the case using a 2.5D design of stacked layers would be a much cheaper way of making a case, so I decided to go down this route instead of milling out of a solid block of aluminium.

After checking Geekhack, it seemed that oneproduct had a similar, yet different idea for a case in the following thread: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35402.0 Not wanting to clutter up his thread any more, I figured it was time to make my own.

Introduction

I'm making a complete TKL keyboard and separate numpad from scratch, to my own whims and whimeys.  To be more precise, I'm aiming for the following:


I would add backlit to that list, but I never use the backlight on my QPAD anyway (plus the keyscaps wear down pretty easily).  I'm also gonna have it lay flat (ergonomically ideally a keyboard should actually slope away from you, so I hear).

PCB

I've got about 3 other PCBs that I want to get fabricated (about 5x5 inches each), so I figure it's easiest if I do them all in one lot from PCBWing or whatever.  I've mostly done the numpad PCB, and it shouldn't be too difficult to design the TKL PCB.

I need to figure out a microcontroller I can replace the Teensy with (the Teensy adds a lot of thickness otherwise), but chances are I will go with the ATMEGA32U4, since that's the one used in the Teensy.  I'll have to make some small modifications to the Phantom firmware most likely, but that should be okay (I have a programmer, and I'm quite confident with C).

Case

Firstly, note that although the following design can be made Filco/Phantom compatible, at the moment, it isn't, at least not fully.  Given some measurements I'm prepared to adapt it to fit the Filco and Phantom PCBs.  Namely, there isn't enough room for the controller from either PCB (thickness of back acrylic piece mostly), I'm not sure what thread width the screws to secure the PCB/plate to the case are, and I haven't got stems (or holes for hex bolts) on my case to match the extra holes on the PCB as shown here http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=20184.msg436409#msg436409.  The top line of holes on the plate are placed correctly though, and the Filco/Phantom PCB should fit length/width wise.

So here it is, as of the 17th December.  If anyone is interested in taking a look at the CAD files, feel free to PM me for them.  They are in solidworks formats unfortunately, since my student edition of solidworks will only output solidworks files (bah).  If someone wants to output DXF's and send them to me I'd really appreciate that.

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[attach=4]

Milling

Fortunately for me, the workshop in my department has kindly offered to mill the bits for me.  I only need to pay for materials that they don't have, the rest is free.  Fortunately, a 500x500 mm sheet of alu and a 500x600 mm sheet of 4mm perspex has come to only about £30.  I should have a prototype some time in the next few months.

CAD Files

The CAD files for this design may be found on google drive at the following address:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5VeRVbgY7oLUDd2VkV2cHBmc1U

Beware, again, this is unfinished and thus not Filco or Phantom compatible yet, getting this milled will result in unhappy faces.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:40:58
I think you'd make more interest on the cases themselves if they fit Filco's/Phantoms/Leopolds/CM QFR's etc.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:42:11
Aye, definitely.

Shouldn't be too hard to do.  Wish I owned a Filco myself that I could take measurements off.  Maybe I should convince my brother he wants a TKL Filco.  :P

This is mostly a DIY project for me though.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: tjcaustin on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:42:50
Honestly, considering the swell that's happening with round 2 of Phantom PCBs, that would get you a big jump ahead on the board you want to make.  Just need to find someone to measure a phantom pcb for you.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:45:17
If the case you already have designed works with a Filco. I have the files, and I could get my own case going on production :)
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:45:45
I've PM'd bpiphany about the CAD for the phantom PCB.  Once I've got that, I should be okay.

Just need to know the thickness of the Teensy once stuck in, and what screw threads are used to secure the Filco PCB to the case.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:47:03
Cool, thanks!
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:47:39
It doesn't work with it as yet I'm afraid.  Not yet.  But it's not far off, I think.  :P

Oh, and I'll update the link with the latest of my mucking arounds with the design in a sec.

EDIT: Now updated.  Well, will be once it's uploaded to dropbox, which will be about a minute.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:49:03
/me grumbles...
Okey doke! Thanks for the hard work! I will have to get my dad's CAD laptop to work on them too. :) Can you send me those CAD files from Biphany too?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:52:11
If Biphany is okay with that sure.

And hah it's okay, I've actually quite enjoyed doing it.

It helps me avoid doing actual work, you see.

It won't be hard to get it to fit Phantom and the Filco either.  :)

I quite want to make stems for the holes in the Phantom plate anyway, since it'll make the plate and PCB less inclined to tilt.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:53:15
Aha! The true cause comes out! :P
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:55:35
Exactly. :P

This and Dwarf Fortress will keep me away from doing programming and my interim report for at least a few days.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:56:08
Heh. You should drop into the IRC too...:D
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 16 December 2012, 21:02:41
Didn't know Geekhack had an IRC.  I'll check it out sometime!  :D
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: nebo on Mon, 17 December 2012, 11:49:56
For your bottom row would you also consider making a winkeyless top?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Shadovved on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:16:24
Hopefully you design a winkeyless ANSI like the KMAC 1 :D
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: 4LI4Z on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:29:21
Excited to see that your Plate-design is ISO, it would be great if it was also Filco / Costar-Stabilizers compatible.
By the way, do you plan to have a feet mounting ability?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:30:56
Quote from: nebo on Mon, 17 December 2012, 11:49:56
For your bottom row would you also consider making a winkeyless top?

Sure.  Wouldn't be much work in Solidworks to do that at all.  :)

What bottom row arrangement was you thinking?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:36:25
Quote from: 4LI4Z on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:29:21
Excited to see that your Plate-design is ISO, it would be great if it was also Filco / Costar-Stabilizers compatible.
By the way, do you plan to have a feet mounting ability?

The plate is compatible with both stabiliser types.  The shape of the stabiliser holes is taken from the phantom plate, which is compatible with both.  :)

I looked at feet mounting, that was one of the areas that had me a bit confused.  These chinese guys seemed to have a good way of doing it though.

Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: nebo on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:40:48
Standard Cherry winkeyless:
1.5u - 1u* - 1.5u - 7u - 1.5u - 1u* - 1.5u

*Part of aluminum case.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 13:43:36
Quote from: nebo on Mon, 17 December 2012, 12:40:48
Standard Cherry winkeyless:
1.5u - 1u* - 1.5u - 7u - 1.5u - 1u* - 1.5u

*Part of aluminum case.

Something like this, then?

Note I haven't changed the acrylic bottom plate.  I'll do both ANSI and ISO when I add Filco/Phantom compatibility.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 13:49:22
Yup, that's what he meant. I think if ya make the files available once you produce them, people will be very appreciative, myself included. :))
Title: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: phetto on Mon, 17 December 2012, 13:59:08
This is cool, will follow this project
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:02:10
I'm definitely interested in this, more so for the numpad. But having them match would be very nice.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:17:25
The files are updated again, with the winkeyless version.

I think I'll check out google drive, I'd be happy with making a link to that public.  Once I figure out how to post a public link to a file on there, I'll post it in the thread.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:28:36
Google Drive is very nice. I highly recommend it. You can make a file public by clicking the Share button in the corner and changing the permissions from Restricted to Public, IIRC.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:28:52
The numpad may be a difficult project to build, namely due to the microcontroller.

Excuse the rather messy piece of PCB work, I haven't worked on it in a while.  Teensy (and any microcontroller on a separate board), needs to be soldered on after one of the switches is in place.  Still, I guess the length of the numpad bit can be made longer (and may have to be, considering the USB cable has to go somewhere).

For the board I get made I'm looking at making my own external board with an ATMega chip on it, and sticking the USB connection on the main board itself, top-side.  Keeps things thin that way.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:31:13
I would recommend having the numpad height match the TKL height.  Primarily it's for aesthetics, but it also give you some more room to work with.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:33:13
I agree. We can then connect them, much like the KPAD and KMAC if we so choose in the future.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:33:45
Quote from: alaricljs on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:31:13
I would recommend having the numpad height match the TKL height.  Primarily it's for aesthetics, but it also give you some more room to work with.

Aye, the length and height are the same.  Trouble is, that CAD of the PCB is with them at the same length.

Keeping them the same length is certainly doable.  Just rules out the Teensy.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:35:27
An onboard microcontroller may also be a decent idea, no?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:36:17
Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:33:13
I agree. We can then connect them, much like the KPAD and KMAC if we so choose in the future.

That's true actually.

I've also had this ridiculous idea of sticking some extra USB ports in the Numpad.  Isn't really space on the TKL keyboard.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:37:50
Glad to see that you have great ideas for this. Deffinetly following this thread very closely, in case you didn't notice already... heh.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:40:36
Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:37:50
Glad to see that you have great ideas for this. Deffinetly following this thread very closely, in case you didn't notice already... heh.

Yeah, I have a habit of getting carried away.

All the fans in my Lian-li have RGB LEDs in them.  I still haven't got the controller for them fabricated.  Originally it was going to be just the front fan, but alas, one thing led to another.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:41:39
Oh, and the CAD files are now up on google drive.  Link in the OP.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:44:27
Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:35:27
An onboard microcontroller may also be a decent idea, no?

Aye, that would arguably be the easiest way!
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: korne on Mon, 17 December 2012, 14:46:19
Salisen u did a great job here

I will follow this proyect :)
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:26:45
I think I've figured out where the phantom holes are from the jpeg that's up, but I can't figure out how big the holes are really, which sucks.  Could someone figure out what pitch and size the screws are in the filco?  That's the other piece of the puzzle I need.

Haven't included the top holes, cos those are already in there in some form.

-------------------------------
Phantom keyboard hole positions
-------------------------------

0.75 inches = 418 - 337 = 81 pixels = 1 u = 19.05 mm

-------------------------------------------

large holes

500p/m1 - 463p/m1 = 37p/m1 pixels diameter = possibly 9 mm? or 1/3"?

--between left and ctrl--

parallel to hole at top right by prtscr

483 - 500 = 17 pixels from bottom row = 0.2098 u ~ 0.2 u from bottom row

-- between row zxc and row asd, above left shift --

0.5u from row asd, 0.5u from row zxc

in line with Q from row QWE

-------------------------------

smaller hole

570 - 548 = 22 pixelsp/m1 diameter = 5.17mm? or 1/5"?

--triangle between g b and h --

0.5 u from row zxc and asd

level with key B
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:48:14
If that dimension is the same, why can't the top row of switches be bumped up the same as the F-Row, and then you should be able to mount the teensy laterally like the Phantom.

http://deskthority.net/wiki/File:PhantomPCBWithTeensySoldered.jpg
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:50:01
Quote from: alaricljs on Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:48:14
If that dimension is the same, why can't the top row of switches be bumped up the same as the F-Row, and then you should be able to mount the teensy laterally like the Phantom.

http://deskthority.net/wiki/File:PhantomPCBWithTeensySoldered.jpg

I may well go with that idea, certainly for a design to be reproduced more than once, for ease of building.
Title: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: graboy on Mon, 17 December 2012, 16:18:00
I'm really interested in this, I'd like to get a numpad -- and if it can match my keyboard it would be awesome. seems like the price would be pretty good too, considering its not 100% aluminum. Looks great.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 16:52:11
At the bottom of this post are my efforts to make the design Filco and Phantom compatible so far.

I reckon the cheapest way of doing things (I.E. sticking to 2D), is to put allen cap bolts in corresponding holes made in the bottom plate.  An M5 bolt gives a cap diameter of 8.5mm, which corresponds nicely with two holes in the phantom plate, which are about 9mm in diameter (I'm guessing there's something in the Filco case that slips in these holes).  The curvature I've stuck on to hopefully avoid cracking the perspex won't impinge on the switch connections (by about 0.02 inches or so, I think...).  The caps are at maximum 5mm in height, which just about avoids the plate, as long as a PCB of standard 0.6"/1.6mm thickness or above is used.  Will need to shorten the bolts though.  This might be doable with a hefty set of wire cutters, I've used them to cut down some M3 screws before, if not, out comes the dremel.

Following this http://www.fullermetric.com/products/socket/din912-8.8,12.9socket_cap_screw.aspx

[attachimg=1]

Still unsure what diameters those screws are between the F keys and the numeric row mind.  Also need to move the hole for the cable, and make a hole for the Teensy.  If anyone has the thickness of the Teensy once attached to the PCB that would be awesome.  Same with the Filco microcontroller PCB.

[attach=2]
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Mon, 17 December 2012, 18:22:36
Well, other than sticking in a slot for the cable to go out of, this should be mostly compatible with the phantom and filco PCBs.  Well, that and the extrusion size needs to be upped.  I'm also tempted to make the base almost honeycomb like, since most of the alphanumeric keys are in the same place regardless of ISO/ANSI.

Unfortunately SolidWorks is deciding to consistently crash whenever I attempt to change the extrusion size.   :(

I'm also tempted to add an extra layer for supporting that top middle screw hole a bit better.  Unfortunately the USB cable comes from the left of the Phantom, and the right of the Filco. :/
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Tue, 18 December 2012, 00:37:39
Anddddd... I have finished my prototype design, as far as I can tell!

My specific thin one anyhow.  Filco/Phantom version still needs a bit more work.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 18 December 2012, 08:06:20
So which files are in the OP; yours or the Filco/Phantom renditions?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 18 December 2012, 08:25:55
Not bad OP!

Where does your cable exit? left right centre?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Tue, 18 December 2012, 13:53:22
Quote from: SmallFry on Tue, 18 December 2012, 08:06:20
So which files are in the OP; yours or the Filco/Phantom renditions?

A new set of CAD files for everything I've been up to in the last few days is now in the OP. 

Quote from: Shadovved on Tue, 18 December 2012, 08:25:55
Not bad OP!

Where does your cable exit? left right centre?  ;D ;D

Right hand side for the design I sent off today.  Figured that was a nice position for the microcontroller.  For the Filco/Phantom design, it will have to be the middle.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: nebo on Tue, 18 December 2012, 13:55:39
If/when these go in to production will there be options for acrylic and anodizing color?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Tue, 18 December 2012, 14:22:22
Quote from: nebo on Tue, 18 December 2012, 13:55:39
If/when these go in to production will there be options for acrylic and anodizing color?

I do want to anodise the aluminium on mine to a black colour, so I will be looking into the cost of anodisation.

As for production, I'm wary of handling that myself, due to the large amounts of money involved.  I'm happy to track down companies to do the required jobs though.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Vectivus on Wed, 19 December 2012, 12:49:49
This looks pretty bad-ass, not gonna lie.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: JPG on Wed, 19 December 2012, 12:59:47
This thing looks so nice.

BTW, will the screws stick outside from the case or end "flush" on the surface?

Anyway, best of luck with this project!
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Wed, 19 December 2012, 14:54:20
Quote from: JPG on Wed, 19 December 2012, 12:59:47
This thing looks so nice.

BTW, will the screws stick outside from the case or end "flush" on the surface?

Anyway, best of luck with this project!

Flush would be ideal.  It could probably be done pretty easily as long as thicker alu is used than 1.5mm.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Thu, 20 December 2012, 23:40:57
I believe I've now selected a small size microcontroller to replace the teensy on the numpad, while still keeping both numpad and TKL keyboard the same length.

Namely, this microcontroller:

The AT90USB162.  Specifically with part number AT90USB162-16AUR and description IC AVR MCU 16K FLASH 32TQFP.

32TQFP is SMD, but it should be okay to solder by hand without too much trouble (I hope...).

I think it'll be possible to port the phantom firmware for the teensy without too much trouble.  It's just a smaller cousin of the controller used on the Teensy2.0++ (very similar part number, Teensy2.0++ uses the AT90USB1286.  Numpad only needs about 10 IO pins max, so the 21 IO pins max provided by this thing should be fine.  With any luck it'll be mostly a case of changing pin definitions or something (and defining the numpad layout).

Time to acquire free samples from Atmel (the perks of being a student!), and give it a whirl on a breadboard (guess I'm gonna need to get an adapter for it too).

Seriously though.  Free samples of electronics parts are awesome.  If this gets produced en-mass and any of you are students, abuse it.  Actually just abuse it anyway.  Free electronics bits are awesome (particularly when they get sent express delivery...).
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 21 December 2012, 08:10:13
So, this means that you're focusing on the number pad right now? If so, I might pick up on your case since the Phantom is coming soon...
Title: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 21 December 2012, 14:52:53
Do it SmallFry :D
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Fri, 21 December 2012, 17:06:34
Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 21 December 2012, 08:10:13
So, this means that you're focusing on the number pad right now? If so, I might pick up on your case since the Phantom is coming soon...

Go for it!  :)

I've got quite a bit of programming to do at the moment anyhow.  I have an assignment over Christmas to code a simulation of the zombie apocalypse.  :)
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: nebo on Fri, 21 December 2012, 17:16:31
Quote from: Salisen on Fri, 21 December 2012, 17:06:34
Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 21 December 2012, 08:10:13
So, this means that you're focusing on the number pad right now? If so, I might pick up on your case since the Phantom is coming soon...

Go for it!  :)

I've got quite a bit of programming to do at the moment anyhow.  I have an assignment over Christmas to code a simulation of the zombie apocalypse.  :)
Code: [Select]
#include <stdio.h>

int main main()
{
    int humPop = 1000000;
    int zombPop = 1;

    while(zombPop > 0) {

        printf("Still ****ed.\n");

        if (rand() % 0 + 1 == 1) {
            /* someone died, prob 1/2 */
            zombPop++;
            humPop--;
        }

        if (rand() % 10 + 1 == 5) {
            /* zombie died, prob 1/10 */
            zombPop--;
        }
    }
}



Now back to work with you!
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Leewei on Fri, 21 December 2012, 23:53:42
Keep up the good work guys! I can't wait to see this project go through!
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: NikoGasm on Sat, 22 December 2012, 00:01:40
I really like this case, it'd be perfect for a Phantom. :D
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:21:07
Guess it isn't going to work... I have SolidWorks 2011 on my father's work laptop, and you seem to be working in a future version Salisen. Crap.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:44:26
Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:21:07
Guess it isn't going to work... I have SolidWorks 2011 on my father's work laptop, and you seem to be working in a future version Salisen. Crap.

That's odd.  What files were you after?  I might be able to output in an older format.  :)
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:48:28
Quote from: Salisen on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:44:26
Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:21:07
Guess it isn't going to work... I have SolidWorks 2011 on my father's work laptop, and you seem to be working in a future version Salisen. Crap.

That's odd.  What files were you after?  I might be able to output in an older format.  :)

Damn.  I can't output anything other than 2012.  >_<
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:49:56
Stupid Solidworks... erg. I'll have to see if my dad will get 2012 after the holidays.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 23 December 2012, 16:14:04
Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 15:49:56
Stupid Solidworks... erg. I'll have to see if my dad will get 2012 after the holidays.

Actually, I think the guy at the Physics workshop I used got the files to load.  He was using an older version too.

They wouldn't load directly from the previews in folders.

He went into the program and opened the files from within, and they worked then.  :)
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 16:29:11
I can't get it to work...
(http://i.imgur.com/lvBVu.png?1)
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 23 December 2012, 16:36:34
Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 16:29:11
I can't get it to work...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/lvBVu.png?1)


Noooooo!
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 23 December 2012, 23:12:43
I know... Pissed me off something terrible.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Salisen on Sun, 06 January 2013, 10:51:40
I just want to note that I've been gone for a while due to the dreaded phenomenon of Real Life.

I will be back!  I just have quite a lot of University Work to do this week.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: nebo on Fri, 11 January 2013, 15:41:05
Psh, school work. Like school is important for anything when casing needs to be made! Any plans to allow for the extra 5 keys in the control panel section?
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: inteli722 on Fri, 01 February 2013, 14:01:49
This is very cool! This would be VERY interesting to me, especially for a numpad-compatible Phantom layout.
Title: Re: [DIY project] Alu and acrylic cased TKL keyboard and seperate numpad.
Post by: Kempher on Mon, 25 February 2013, 00:34:18
Going to watch this for updates, i'm really interested in a Filco version =).