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Title: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:16:04
I'm considering a keyboard layout for Vim and Windows users these days.
This is my current design.
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It has two DIP switches:
DIS SWKey      On       Off       
SW1    Fn       Caps   Fn       
          Caps  Fn      Caps 
SW2   Fn       Ctrl     Fn     
          Ctrl    Fn      Ctrl   

I really hope the next version of GH's keyboards can consider this layout.
If somebody can assemble one for me, please let me know. I can pay it if the cost is not very high;D
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:18:25
Buy this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37454.0) and then reprogram it?
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: gnubag on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:18:48
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43450.0

similar not exactly the same
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:23:20
Buy this (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37454.0) and then reprogram it?

What's that? And where could I buy it? :eek:
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:24:55
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43450.0

similar not exactly the same

That's true, I thought most of the laptop keyboards use this layout.
But I want to simulate VI's arrow keys.
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:25:16
It's called an MX Mini, says it right in the title.

It's a layout that has a plethora of diff cases. DanGWanG had the LZ case for it. I've seen more than a few in the classifieds lately.

Edit: Aren't those the same layout except for the modifiers?
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Sun, 08 September 2013, 21:29:57
It's called an MX Mini, says it right in the title.

It's a layout that has a plethora of diff cases. DanGWanG had the LZ case for it. I've seen more than a few in the classifieds lately.

Edit: Aren't those the same layout except for the modifiers?

Thanks, they are almost the same, but it doesn't have "Windows" key and "Menu" Key. And there is no right "Fn" key either.   :confused:


Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Mon, 09 September 2013, 08:55:10
Nobody is interested?    :rolleyes:
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: pixel5 on Mon, 09 September 2013, 09:26:26
Pay me enough and I'll make one for you  :))

Protip: You probably can't pay me enough.
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 09 September 2013, 09:29:06
Should be able to get an MX Mini in a 1.25x layout instead of 1.5x layout which would satisfy your needs.
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Mon, 09 September 2013, 10:19:56
Pay me enough and I'll make one for you  :))

Protip: You probably can't pay me enough.
:(
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Mon, 09 September 2013, 10:24:52
Should be able to get an MX Mini in a 1.25x layout instead of 1.5x layout which would satisfy your needs.
Thanks man, I'm fresh and never assembled a keyboard before.
It will take some time because I need to learn it from scratch.  :-\
Does GeekHack provide this kind of service, to help people to assemble a keyboard?
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 09 September 2013, 10:26:25
Should be able to get an MX Mini in a 1.25x layout instead of 1.5x layout which would satisfy your needs.
Thanks man, I'm fresh and never assembled a keyboard before.
It will take some time because I need to learn it from scratch.  :-\
Does GeekHack provide this kind of service, to help people to assemble a keyboard?

You can buy it assembled if you look. Otherwise, check this out (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40501.0#post_AA).
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: Charger on Tue, 10 September 2013, 15:39:32
Thanks man, I'm fresh and never assembled a keyboard before.
It will take some time because I need to learn it from scratch.  :-\
Does GeekHack provide this kind of service, to help people to assemble a keyboard?

just make one... it isn't all that hard to hard wire one if you buy some parts. If you get a plate cut for it and buy the switches then just wire the switches in a matric and solder then to a micro controller some simple modding to the tmk firmware and your up and running. I made my keyboard within about 2 weeks of seeing people were making keyboards on this forum.

the people here are more then willing to help you through making it by giving advice and helping you understand the coding
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 10 September 2013, 15:42:16
That is the exact layout of my Epsilon.  You can make one of those.
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Tue, 10 September 2013, 19:52:21
That is the exact layout of my Epsilon.  You can make one of those.

You can start producing it now :D
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 10 September 2013, 20:25:20
Already made.  You can buy a kit if you're into the whole DIY thing.
Title: Re: I want a keyboard like this
Post by: slamrage on Tue, 10 September 2013, 21:19:38
Already made.  You can buy a kit if you're into the whole DIY thing.
I meant make it as a production.