Author Topic: Designing a custom Topre board (Read 6944 times)

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.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 06 October 2015, 15:18:30 »

Best of luck in this project.

rowdy · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 06 October 2015, 20:00:49 »

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

And please keep us updated

yomammary · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 07 October 2015, 07:26:27 »

Definitely interesting. Keep us updated please!

astromazzy · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 07 October 2015, 22:56:59 »

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

dorkvader · « **Reply #5 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.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 13 October 2015, 08:58:52 »

Stoked to see what you come up with!

attheicearcade · « **Reply #7 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:

For reference, this is an old render

yomammary · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 25 November 2015, 08:38:59 »

Looking good so far

Bucake · « **Reply #9 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!

byker · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 21:26:33 »

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

E3E · « **Reply #11 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.

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 05:05:27 »

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

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 10:38:02 »

Whoooaaaa this is really neat.

absyrd · « **Reply #14 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.

bcredbottle · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 11:38:49 »

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

bcredbottle · « **Reply #16 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.

attheicearcade · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 14 December 2015, 10:44:44 »

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

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

bcredbottle · « **Reply #18 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?

attheicearcade · « **Reply #19 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.

bcredbottle · « **Reply #20 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.

Kliwon · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 18 December 2015, 19:14:19 »

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

attheicearcade · « **Reply #22 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:

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:

Data · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 16:52:03 »

So many great keyboards posted this week.

xtrafrood · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 18 June 2016, 04:26:16 »

Good god, thank you for sharing

suicidal_orange · « **Reply #25 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

xondat · « **Reply #26 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)!

attheicearcade · « **Reply #27 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)

attheicearcade · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 28 August 2016, 17:33:41 »

Haven't updated here for a while, but here is another more recent render:

I have ordered the prototype controller PCBs: (left side pictured)

Hopefully everything will go smoothly.

kekman · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 28 August 2016, 19:08:51 »

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

LaPoune · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 22:03:00 »

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


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