They are also offering MX Green switches this time, and also you can also opt to get no switches, which I might actually do and try out the Matias switches instead.
I'd rather wait for acidfire's board.
How long does it take md to get your ergodox to your door?
They are also offering MX Green switches this time, and also you can also opt to get no switches, which I might actually do and try out the Matias switches instead.
i was under the impression that alps switches are not doable on the ergo dox's current PCB.
:) bought it. classic acrylic case with clear switches but no caps. I hope to actually get into AK's groupbuy and get a metal case though.
first time learning how to solder, so I'd rather get some sort of support and not screw myself over by missing some little piece.
now to wait 6 months for it to get here :D and to wait 4 days to hopefully see the lowest tier has been hit lol.
EDIT:
i hope the tissue man is proud of me :D
Buyer beware.
I ordered a built ergodox through massdrop at the end of August.
My order is (supposedly) going to arrive this wednesday.
I understand delays, but 5 months?
Buyer beware.
I ordered a built ergodox through massdrop at the end of August.
My order is (supposedly) going to arrive this wednesday.
I understand delays, but 5 months?
i was born with delays. REDLINE, GH60, 7-Bit buys.... massdrop doesnt scare me in the least.
speaking of 7-bit buys what do people think of SA/SPH sets on an ergo dox. i got the R4 SPH Space Cadet set but i like it on my pink QFR. plus i have my doubts that SA and its intense row based profiles might make typing on a dox hell. can someone comment?
Buyer beware.
I ordered a built ergodox through massdrop at the end of August.
My order is (supposedly) going to arrive this wednesday.
I understand delays, but 5 months?
Buyer beware.
I ordered a built ergodox through massdrop at the end of August.
My order is (supposedly) going to arrive this wednesday.
I understand delays, but 5 months?
i was born with delays. REDLINE, GH60, 7-Bit buys.... massdrop doesnt scare me in the least. **** on most my buys these days i would love only 5 month wait. but perfection takes time i guess.
speaking of 7-bit buys what do people think of SA/SPH sets on an ergo dox. i got the R4 SPH Space Cadet set but i like it on my pink QFR. plus i have my doubts that SA and its intense row based profiles might make typing on a dox hell. can someone comment? I was thinking DSA is the way to go.
:) bought it. classic acrylic case with clear switches but no caps. I hope to actually get into AK's groupbuy and get a metal case though.
I find greens very tiring though. Which I don't think would be desirable on an ergo board. But to each their own. Greens are great for space and backspace on a blue board though.Yea ill probably Just go with clear switches. Seems like a happy medium.
Buyer beware.
I ordered a built ergodox through massdrop at the end of August.
My order is (supposedly) going to arrive this wednesday.
I understand delays, but 5 months?
Buyer beware.
I ordered a built ergodox through massdrop at the end of August.
My order is (supposedly) going to arrive this wednesday.
I understand delays, but 5 months?
Perfect timing. I'm going to order one tomorrow. I can't wait to remap it to hell. How much of a pain are they to put together? I don't even have a soldering iron.
Perfect timing. I'm going to order one tomorrow. I can't wait to remap it to hell. How much of a pain are they to put together? I don't even have a soldering iron.
Probably impossible for you at this time.
Perfect timing. I'm going to order one tomorrow. I can't wait to remap it to hell. How much of a pain are they to put together? I don't even have a soldering iron.
i plan on practicing on techkeys cards :)
i plan on practicing on techkeys cards :)
Where do you get those from? Do they come with the controller pre-soldered? That controller would be very fiddly for a beginner to solder, I'd venture to say impossible.
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5. Who has some crazy mod ideas for their ergo dox?
5. Who has some crazy mod ideas for their ergo dox?
i was under the impression that alps switches are not doable on the ergo dox's current PCB.
alps are overrated anyway. they are cherished simply because they are hard to acquire. cherry mx and topre are much better switches.
alps are overrated anyway. they are cherished simply because they are hard to acquire. cherry mx and topre are much better switches.
imo matias quiet is pretty awesome
alps are overrated anyway. they are cherished simply because they are hard to acquire. cherry mx and topre are much better switches.
alps are overrated anyway. they are cherished simply because they are hard to acquire. cherry mx and topre are much better switches.
Negative. I actually like the feel better than Cherry. And normally I wouldn't go the effort either, but since the Ergodox requires assembly anyways, it's actually no more difficult than installing Cherries.
should i be nervous about soldering 1N4148W-7-F diodes? I have never soldered something so small. I have a Hakko 888-d with the tip it came with. Should i procur a small tip for this work? if so what tip?I did it with the Hakko 888D and its original included tip. The first half was tough (as in time consuming and fiddly, because I was a newbie, not difficult per se), the second half went much easier. You’ll need some good small tweezers (the smaller the better).
i was under the impression that alps switches are not doable on the ergo dox's current PCB.
So was I, but apparently that's not correct:Note that the plate isn’t going to work, so you’ll need to cut a new plate.
alps are overrated anyway. they are cherished simply because they are hard to acquire. cherry mx and topre are much better switches.Which Alps switches have you tried? Some old Alps keyboards have suffered for their age (just like some old MX keyboards) and don’t feel like they should.
where would you put the two button extension?
where would you put the two button extension?
holding on my hand...
Seriously, I assume you mean how do I wire the two buttons?
The thumb cluster of the ergodox have two spare sets of holes for two additional keys, I just solder the diodes and the cable to these holes. It is really very straightforward.
Using tmk firmware, the two buttons can function as 4 keys now (with the ACTION_LAYER_TAP_KEY(layer, key) function), which is kind of neat
However, I think pedals can serve my purpose better, and freeing my hands from web browsing. actually the pedals I ordered just arrived today. will try to connect them to the ergodox after the holidays.
Quick question. Why do most ErgoDOX use blank keycaps? Since it's open source I'm assuming it's to support any type of layout the user wants to program into the keyboard. Having said that, does anyone sell a full set of keycaps with legends and all? can I just purchase a regular keycaps set from somewhere else. Thanks.
Quick question. Why do most ErgoDOX use blank keycaps? Since it's open source I'm assuming it's to support any type of layout the user wants to program into the keyboard. Having said that, does anyone sell a full set of keycaps with legends and all? can I just purchase a regular keycaps set from somewhere else. Thanks.
How many pedals does it take to browse with your feet?... O.o
Quick question. Why do most ErgoDOX use blank keycaps? Since it's open source I'm assuming it's to support any type of layout the user wants to program into the keyboard. Having said that, does anyone sell a full set of keycaps with legends and all? can I just purchase a regular keycaps set from somewhere else. Thanks.
Round 5
Quick question. Why do most ErgoDOX use blank keycaps? Since it's open source I'm assuming it's to support any type of layout the user wants to program into the keyboard. Having said that, does anyone sell a full set of keycaps with legends and all? can I just purchase a regular keycaps set from somewhere else. Thanks.
Round 5
SA Caps for an ErgoDox?! what ta ya crazy!?
i mean i have some SA Caps and the idea of putting them on my incoming Dox is nutso. the profile of SA Caps changes dramatically between rows. I think a DSA or maybe (maybe) DCS caps are a must.
this is incorrect. SA profiles for each row are different. by a good amount. Round 5 does not offer uniform Row 3 alpha keys (which i have never heard a SA set having)
From Round 5 Wiki:Show Image(http://deskthority.net/w/images/2/27/HONEY_ERGO_sample.png)
i am obsessed with how SA sets look. i am a huge fan. but i also can admit their weakness, which is these caps are as far from uniform profile as you can get.
this is incorrect. SA profiles for each row are different. by a good amount. Round 5 does not offer uniform Row 3 alpha keys (which i have never heard a SA set having)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6108/2l9c.png)i was under the impression that alps switches are not doable on the ergo dox's current PCB.
So was I, but apparently that's not correct:Show Image(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22780.0;attach=51294;image)Show Image(http://deskthority.net/resources/image/10931)
From here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=22780.msg1196483#msg1196483)
Clears are best with 62g Springs? I like blues. What about just putting in brown Springs? Are they strong enough for the clear switch?
I stand corrected about no r3 only SA sets being out there. Damn that round 5 buy is huge.
Clears are best with 62g Springs? I like blues. What about just putting in brown Springs? Are they strong enough for the clear switch?