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Title: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Tue, 06 October 2015, 15:11:23

I wanted to share some work I have been doing here:

http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/designing-a-custom-topre-board-t11734.html

I will keep updating the deskthority thread (don't want to over complicate things) but will be reading this thread to answer any questions if there is any interest.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 06 October 2015, 15:18:30

Best of luck in this project.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 06 October 2015, 20:00:49

I don't think anyone's done this before - good luck!

And please keep us updated :)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: yomammary on Wed, 07 October 2015, 07:26:27

Definitely interesting. Keep us updated please!

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: astromazzy on Wed, 07 October 2015, 22:56:59

Wow, this is really exciting! I can't wait for updates :)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 07 October 2015, 23:03:26

i was a little worried until I saw the update that you are looknig into temperature anaalysis and long term stability. Exactly what I wanted to see! Best of luck with the project.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 13 October 2015, 08:58:52

Stoked to see what you come up with!

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Tue, 24 November 2015, 14:59:28

Thank you guys. Posted a small update to the thread, I got one of the columns for the keyboard manufactured:

(http://i.imgur.com/WbWYKAB.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/F2QK2IR.jpg)

For reference, this is an old render

(http://i.imgur.com/yZKLKCe.png)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: yomammary on Wed, 25 November 2015, 08:38:59

Looking good so far ;)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: Bucake on Thu, 03 December 2015, 20:30:26

woah, what an awesome project!
too bad your current housing is a bit too thick, can imagine the cap hitting the metal wouldn't be too pleasant ; p
and nice to see hasu sharing some thoughts as well!

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: byker on Thu, 03 December 2015, 21:26:33

Cool idea! I will try to follow along, although I am rarely on DT.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: E3E on Sat, 05 December 2015, 04:17:31

Such an ambitious and passionate project. This would be sick to see, and I'm not even that much of rubber cup head. :)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Sat, 05 December 2015, 05:05:27

topre ergo style setup... pinch me I must be dreaming!!!

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 05 December 2015, 10:38:02

Whoooaaaa this is really neat.  :D 

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 05 December 2015, 10:41:04

Fascinating. I LOVE the ability to adjust all the columns on the fly to dial in the perfect setup. I know squat **** about the engineering part, but if you make this work, you are a hero.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 05 December 2015, 11:38:49

I suddenly have the urge to donate money to a kickstarter.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: bcredbottle on Sat, 05 December 2015, 12:03:42

Actually, sell your idea to PFU, take a percentage of the profits from their newest model, the Split HHKB, and let them do the rest.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Mon, 14 December 2015, 10:44:44

Thank you guys, it's good to see people are interested. :D

Quote from: absyrd on Sat, 05 December 2015, 10:41:04

Fascinating. I LOVE the ability to adjust all the columns on the fly to dial in the perfect setup. I know squat **** about the engineering part, but if you make this work, you are a hero.

This sounds like a firmware issue, should be easy enough to solve but that would be much later on.

For now, I posted a new update: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/designing-a-custom-topre-board-t11734.html#p272441

(http://i.imgur.com/1UdSDgs.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MTjgYS5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/gKlmYso.jpg)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: bcredbottle on Tue, 15 December 2015, 13:32:13

Dumb question, but would this be something you'd want to distribute Ergodox-style (w/ open source everything) or would this be a totally one-off deal like kurplop's customs?

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:51:12

Quote from: bcredbottle on Tue, 15 December 2015, 13:32:13

Dumb question, but would this be something you'd want to distribute Ergodox-style (w/ open source everything) or would this be a totally one-off deal like kurplop's customs?

It is highly unlikely that I assemble any boards for others: I just don't have the time. I wish to open source this when it becomes mature enough.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: bcredbottle on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:54:48

Quote from: attheicearcade on Tue, 15 December 2015, 15:51:12

Quote from: bcredbottle on Tue, 15 December 2015, 13:32:13

Dumb question, but would this be something you'd want to distribute Ergodox-style (w/ open source everything) or would this be a totally one-off deal like kurplop's customs?

It is highly unlikely that I assemble any boards for others: I just don't have the time. I wish to open source this when it becomes mature enough.

I think if you open source it, someone will come along and be willing to produce parts for it. This is a pretty radical leap forward.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: Kliwon on Fri, 18 December 2015, 19:14:19

wooow , I'm very excited for what might come next :eek:

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Fri, 17 June 2016, 16:43:25

After taking an extended break I am back working on the board, keypress detection is going well:

(http://i.imgur.com/nlLwE7i.png)

Just today I have managed to reduce the noise shown there significantly. The firmware I started is coming along, complete with analog mouse keys which are really cool.

I have been working more in the last couple of days on the metal parts, I want to get a full keyboard produced soon. PCBs are still going through revisions. Here is a render:

(http://i.imgur.com/Goe4YxN.jpg)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: Data on Fri, 17 June 2016, 16:52:03

 :eek: :eek: :eek:

So many great keyboards posted this week.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 18 June 2016, 04:26:16

Good god, thank you for sharing :eek:

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sat, 18 June 2016, 06:53:39

This looks amazing and that's ony talking about the case - that it's Topre takes it to the next level :eek:

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: xondat on Sat, 18 June 2016, 07:02:55

Looks like you're doing the impossible. I'm very impressed and can't wait to see this project get completed (hopefully soon)!

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Sun, 19 June 2016, 11:30:48

Thanks, should be sorting it all soon.

Some more renders with slightly refined design, still need to put some thought into the base and feet (tenting)

(http://i.imgur.com/l9UKeZr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3pyxNVU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1GivaQu.jpg)

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: attheicearcade on Sun, 28 August 2016, 17:33:41

Haven't updated here for a while, but here is another more recent render:
(http://i.imgur.com/CAKTams.png)


I have ordered the prototype controller PCBs: (left side pictured)
(http://i.imgur.com/IcxZJmJ.png)

Hopefully everything will go smoothly.

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: kekman on Sun, 28 August 2016, 19:08:51

wow, looks really good and some very neat ideas in here

Title: Re: Designing a custom Topre board
Post by: LaPoune on Mon, 29 August 2016, 22:03:00

Been wishing for something like this for years...wonderful project