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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: Justblair on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:09:52

Title: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: Justblair on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:09:52

Hi all.

I have been using Mechanical Keyboards for a little while, but upon the arrival of this...
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/justblair/IBM%20122%20Key%20Terminal%20Keyboard/122KeyboardDelivered.png) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/justblair/media/IBM%20122%20Key%20Terminal%20Keyboard/122KeyboardDelivered.png.html)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/justblair/IBM%20122%20Key%20Terminal%20Keyboard/IBM122KeyboardLabel.png) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/justblair/media/IBM%20122%20Key%20Terminal%20Keyboard/IBM122KeyboardLabel.png.html)

I thought I would join.  I will be hunting some keycaps soon and may need some help.

I also own a Filco Majestouch Brown switched unit (I like my colleagues enough not to subject them to blues) with side printed keys which is my daily driver at  the office.

On top of that I have a hacked Cherry G80-3000 as well.  It includes some added extras that I ought to write about on my website (http://www.justblair.co.uk (http://www.justblair.co.uk)) at some point.  But a teaser for you...

I will stress that this is a WIP and the servos that perform the trick in the video need upgraded to better units.

So hello! 

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:21:29

Welcome aboard!!

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: Justblair on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:23:30

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:21:29

Welcome aboard!!

Thanks... Nice to be here  :)

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: codyeatworld on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:23:48

The automatic feet is sweet, what triggers it? a program or a key?

Welcome to geek hack!

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:25:45

I think you would find this thread interesting

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43362.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43362.0)

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: Justblair on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:27:45

Quote from: codyeatworld on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:23:48

The automatic feet is sweet, what triggers it? a program or a key?

Welcome to geek hack!

A capacitive sensor built into the perimeter of the keyboard.  As your hands approach the keyboard, the keyboard jumps up to the typing position.

At least that is the plan.  The Servos are underpowered a little.  I need to use beefier units, but that means redesigning the feet.

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: Justblair on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:29:44

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:25:45

I think you would find this thread interesting

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43362.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43362.0)

Yep I will read that one through.  I have made my own 3D printer.  The feet in the movie clip are 3D printed

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 27 July 2013, 11:31:51

That mod is incredible. Love seeing new mods :D. Welcome to GH and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your projects! ^__^

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: jameslr on Tue, 30 July 2013, 15:38:26

Which transformer does it turn into? Cherrytron?

(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles14/2172451/projects/9279275/f2a08a81dbf7d5fbee7489a6716ce0b8.jpg)

Title: Re: Hello. I have a couple of keyboard projects on the go, so I joined.
Post by: Digaboy on Wed, 31 July 2013, 01:46:39

nice hack !