If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
Thanks, but is this really okay? Will the switch be stable?
If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
Thanks, but is this really okay? Will the switch be stable?
Keep in mind that the most common 6u spacebar's switch stem is off-centered: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Space_bar_dimensions#6_units_.28114mm_wide.2C_3_keymounts.2C_57mm_and_38mm_apart.29I wanted it in the center so I can flip the spacebar if I need to.
If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
Thanks, but is this really okay? Will the switch be stable?
It should be fine as long as it is soldered into the PCB appropriately. If you're really concerned, you could use a PCB with provision for PCB-mount switches, even just for that one switch. If you get it PCB-mounted as well, you can rest assured that it's not going anywhere :thumb:
If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
Thanks, but is this really okay? Will the switch be stable?
It should be fine as long as it is soldered into the PCB appropriately. If you're really concerned, you could use a PCB with provision for PCB-mount switches, even just for that one switch. If you get it PCB-mounted as well, you can rest assured that it's not going anywhere :thumb:
Am I supposed to use a PCB? I was told I should hand wire my keyboard instead. Now I'm confused as to which I should do.
Not possible to do that directly. If you are going to hand-wire the keyboard it isn't a major problem. If you are going to use a PCB it must support both spacebars positions.Keep in mind that the most common 6u spacebar's switch stem is off-centered: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Space_bar_dimensions#6_units_.28114mm_wide.2C_3_keymounts.2C_57mm_and_38mm_apart.29I wanted it in the center so I can flip the spacebar if I need to.
If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
Thanks, but is this really okay? Will the switch be stable?
If it's soldered into a PCB it will be as the top and bottom are fully supported, this plate JD designed and LeandreN did a group buy of has a huge hole for the spacebar, mods and shift switchesShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/aK87L21.jpg)
If you're hand wiring you need to work out where it needs to be so you can get the switch supported on all sides.
If you add a 1u key in the correct position on top of the space bar the plate builder will add the extra switch hole.
If you don't know exactly where it needs to be and you're using a PCB you can add a couple of switches overlapping each other and it will come out with a big hole - that's how most "universal" plates work :thumb:
Thanks, but is this really okay? Will the switch be stable?
It should be fine as long as it is soldered into the PCB appropriately. If you're really concerned, you could use a PCB with provision for PCB-mount switches, even just for that one switch. If you get it PCB-mounted as well, you can rest assured that it's not going anywhere :thumb:
Am I supposed to use a PCB? I was told I should hand wire my keyboard instead. Now I'm confused as to which I should do.
Using a PCB isn't necessary. But you're right that you will have problems with stability if you try to handwire a board that doesn't have the switches supported on all four sides by the plate. You also won't want to include cutouts on the plate to allow you to open the switches without desoldering, because you'll have similar issues.
Not possible to do that directly. If you are going to hand-wire the keyboard it isn't a major problem. If you are going to use a PCB it must support both spacebars positions.Keep in mind that the most common 6u spacebar's switch stem is off-centered: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Space_bar_dimensions#6_units_.28114mm_wide.2C_3_keymounts.2C_57mm_and_38mm_apart.29I wanted it in the center so I can flip the spacebar if I need to.
6u spacebars are a pain in the a**.
Take a look at where the spacebar switch is on the non-flipped spacebar. It's in column 7, looks to be precisely. I'm not an expert, but I would guess that if you were to put a switch hole in column 6, right next to it, you would at least have a spot to put the spacebar. You'd still need to decide before you solder which orientation you want the spacebar, but you won't need to rework your layout.
You can put a cutout there on the cad file by putting a 1u switch in the position you want.