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Title: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: mrbishop on Sat, 20 May 2017, 21:17:24: Hello again

this will be the build log for my Switchboard project.

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I have been on a quest to build a 65% board for some time now. A few things i wanted in the design were a split space bar and for it to be the same size as a standard 60% keyboard. I also wanted to expand the functionality of a 40% keyboard by adding a number pad. As you can see in the layouts both of these goals have been reached. I'm pleased to inform you that prototype PCB's have already been ordered and should arrive in a month or so (ordered 5/20/17). As always i enjoy your thoughts an input. i plan to have a IC|GB in the near future based on how the prototypes come out. If you are as excited as i am please sub this thread as i'll be using it as a master thread for updates and progress, photos, etc.

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Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: odd on Sun, 21 May 2017, 06:36:28: I am very interested. I would be willing to buy a pre-IC pcb if you have any spares.
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 21 May 2017, 09:24:26: Quote from: odd on Sun, 21 May 2017, 06:36:28
I am very interested. I would be willing to buy a pre-IC pcb if you have any spares.

i'll consider it. i was planning to give away the extra boards. but i'm glad your interested :) :thumb:
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: Hexterdude on Sun, 21 May 2017, 11:39:22: I'm definitely interested in this and if you need any assistance I'd be happy to help

Spicy design mate
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: mrbishop on Sun, 21 May 2017, 14:18:46: Quote from: Hexterdude on Sun, 21 May 2017, 11:39:22
I'm definitely interested in this and if you need any assistance I'd be happy to help

Spicy design mate

awesome thanks. i'll let you know once rev1v1 prototypes land and are tested. if all is well i may need help on rev2 but i already have someone tinkering with it. I'd prefer not to have too many cooks in the kitchen but i'm always glad to have suggestions etc.
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Mon, 22 May 2017, 09:05:25: Looks nice man, call me interested :D
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 22 May 2017, 11:02:01: I can confirm 5 pcb's have been ordered and are in the beginning stages of fabrication. 3 will be spoken for. after testing the remaining two will be put up in a give-away or similar to kick off the Group Buy. :thumb:
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: mrbishop on Thu, 25 May 2017, 22:34:33: PCB's have shipped. current location Singapore. ;D
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: mrbishop on Mon, 12 June 2017, 07:12:09: [attach=1][attach=2][attach=3][attach=4]
Title: Re: SWITCHBOARD - 40+numpad+65% MX/Alps
Post by: odd on Mon, 19 June 2017, 16:55:30: i want one :p i just reupped on my ICs as well since i been building a bunch of CW 40's and Small Fry boards for friends.

Ill be more than happy to pay for a beta board and send you a smallfry or cw40 as well. I do all my smd soldering by hand,it ain't pretty but they work