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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: Wilba on Sun, 15 February 2015, 01:20:13

Title: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: Wilba on Sun, 15 February 2015, 01:20:13

Hi, I'm Wilba.

I only recently got into mech keyboards, although I've used them before on original hardware which is considered vintage now...  :D
Currently clacking away on a Model M I just picked up last week, also on the desk is a Filco Majestouch TKL with browns.
I guess two keyboards now makes me a collector.

I am addicted to making stuff with electronics, especially designing PCBs, so I've teamed up with jackhumbert to design the Planck and Atomic PCBs, which will feature SMD assembly (including the microcontroller) and driving all switch LEDs in parallel with brightness control, just for lulz.

If anyone has an idea that requires a PCB to be designed, let me know.

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: Sygaldry on Sun, 15 February 2015, 01:43:16

Welcome! You seem like you'd fit in very well here!

(Also, I've been waiting on the Planck/Atomic PCB for ages! Camt wait to see the results of your work!)  :thumb:

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 15 February 2015, 02:48:39

Welcome to Geekhack!

Technically one keyboard makes you a collector, 10 or more makes you ... ;)

There's occasionally call for someone with PCB designing skills.  Keep an eye on making stuff together (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=117.0).

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: Wilba on Sun, 15 February 2015, 04:04:01

Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 15 February 2015, 02:48:39

Technically one keyboard makes you a collector, 10 or more makes you ... ;)

Yeah, I get Gear Acquisition Syndrome in every hobby I get into... it's sort of mitigated by building my own gear.

BTW I'm in Melbourne too, hit me up if you need something soldered (that's all I'm good for in this hobby ATM).

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: Joebroniee on Sun, 15 February 2015, 08:54:44

Welcome to GH! As the others say, I think you'd fit right in

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: njbair on Sun, 15 February 2015, 18:56:19

Welcome to Geekhack!

Just making sure I'm nice to this guy early on. Heheheh.

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sun, 15 February 2015, 20:09:46

Welcome to GH!

I look forward to seeing your designs and products!

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 15 February 2015, 20:16:03

Welcome to Geekhack! I think I have something which requires your skills. :)

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: Wilba on Sun, 15 February 2015, 20:49:28

Quote from: jdcarpe on Sun, 15 February 2015, 20:16:03

Welcome to Geekhack! I think I have something which requires your skills. :)

Awesome!

Title: Re: New Member Greeting + Planck PCB Sneak Peek
Post by: RavenII on Thu, 12 March 2015, 10:42:59

Congrats on your work man, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate it.