« previous next »
Pages:  [1]     Go Down

Author Topic: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65%  (Read 8225 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline illusixn

  • Formerly illusixn
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 101
[IC] Haku - Top mount 65%
« on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 12:38:40 »
Gonna shelve this for now and try pursuing other ideas that I've been working on for a while.
« Last Edit: Wed, 05 January 2022, 11:05:17 by illusixn »
Logged

Offline yoot

  • Posts: 299
  • Location: US
    • none
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 12:39:39 »
Weird layout but I dig it

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Logged

Offline Fnzzy

  • Posts: 722
  • Location: Germany
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 12:48:44 »
A long piece would get me a tetris.

Seems cool, GL!
Logged

Offline jjoejimmy

  • Posts: 31
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 13:02:41 »
Very interesting layout. Is the led bar a single color or can there be like a gradient?
Logged

Offline daintySPLASH

  • Posts: 10
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 13:19:33 »
I would really be feeling this if that led bar was some kind of sliding switch for volume ect. Still looks pretty good
Logged

Offline illusixn

  • Formerly illusixn
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 101
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 13:36:35 »
Quote from: jjoejimmy on Fri, 17 July 2020, 13:02:41
Very interesting layout. Is the led bar a single color or can there be like a gradient?

It's capable of whatever QMK lighting effects there are. Rainbow gradient is possible. Not entirely sure abut like a two-tone gradient though.
Logged

Offline Little4Real

  • Posts: 176
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 18:27:36 »
I have two questions, well potential requests...

Any chance for Alps support (MX/Alps footprints like Leaf60, Key65, AN-C, ai03 Voyager PCBs, etc)? and burger mount PLEASE! This is a perfect layout and fantastic 65% that would be compatible with vintage Alps dyesubs (M0115/M3501 AEK, SGI Granite, Wang 725-3770, Dell AT-101) if the PCB has footprints added.

It's already perfect for vintage Cherry dyesubs, but the Alps compatibility would be the icing on the cake.
Logged

Offline Kinesiologist

  • Posts: 224
  • Location: Canada
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 17 July 2020, 18:31:44 »
Really unique layout and design, good luck and looking forward to hear more about this project :D

BTW, would it be reasonable to suggest making the bezels thicker?
« Last Edit: Fri, 17 July 2020, 18:43:45 by Kinesiologist »
Logged

Offline lbassett21

  • Posts: 41
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Plastic and Metal Enthusiast
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 01:07:13 »
I really like this board! Brings some uniqueness to the 65% area (which seems to have been lacking recently). I do hope this becomes a reality, as it changes up the game and gives a different look that hasn't been introduced before. Good luck with the IC and possible GB!
Logged

Discord: Bassett#0001 | Reddit: /u/lbassett_21 | Instagram: BassettKeebs
Current Collection:
More
Keyboards:
OTD 360 Corsa | Kira80 | FMJ 80 | Matrix 8xv2.0 | Matrix 8xv1.2og | IBM SSK 1395217 (Stock Trading) | Hiney TKL One PC | Hiney TKL One FNF | G81-3077SAU | G81-3007SAU | G80-9039HAAUS | HHKB Pro 2 Type S | Realforce 84ub |  Lunar 2 |  Sord KB-101 | Percent Canoe | G80-3190HSU | Alps64 | Xerox 6085 Keyboard | IBM 5576-001 | IBM Model M 1390131 | IBM Industrial Model M 1394946 | IBM Model M SSK 1393691 (SABRE) | IBM Model M 1393464 | HHKB Pro Hybrid Type S | Dell AT101 | Leading Edge DC3014 | IBM Model F AT | IBM Model F122 | G80-0693 | G80-0528 | G81-3100SDU | G80-1838HPU | DAS 2 (G80-3485LWNUS-2 | Texas Instruments Keyboard (SKCM Brown) | G80-9002LBBXX

Keycaps:
ESA-3000-HASR0 | G81-3077SAU | G81-3100SAU | BMOL 5206 UP (Desko Color) | BMOL 4000 U (Desko) | GMK Solarized Penumbra | Desko Black (1/10) | GMK Beta JS | IBM APL2 w/Box 1395624

Offline lunr

  • Posts: 220
  • Location: Canada
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 01:10:41 »
it's weird but i like it. is there any alignment strips so the top and bottom piece and fit together nicely?
« Last Edit: Sat, 18 July 2020, 01:14:51 by lunr »
Logged

Offline illusixn

  • Formerly illusixn
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 101
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 13:07:06 »
Quote from: Little4Real on Fri, 17 July 2020, 18:27:36
Any chance for Alps support (MX/Alps footprints like Leaf60, Key65, AN-C, ai03 Voyager PCBs, etc)? and burger mount PLEASE!
I designed the PCB around MX-only because I figured the number of people using Alps in builds is relatively low. However, I'm not necessarily against having Alps support, would probably have to rework a couple things on the PCB. (also I kind of expected most people would think it would be a "waste" to use Alps switches in a board like this)

As for burger mount, it is already supported. I planned on including the necessary o-rings for it in the kit. It would just be up to the owner to decide how they want to mount it.

Quote from: lunr on Sat, 18 July 2020, 01:10:41
is there any alignment strips so the top and bottom piece and fit together nicely?
There are four small alignment pillars (two on the top and two on the bottom) that are used for homing. Wanted to try to make alignment as easy as possible.

Quote from: Kinesiologist on Fri, 17 July 2020, 18:31:44
BTW, would it be reasonable to suggest making the bezels thicker?
I know there are people who enjoy thick bezels, but I prefer thinner bezels so anything I design will probably reflect that.
« Last Edit: Sat, 18 July 2020, 13:55:24 by illusixn »
Logged

Offline TopreMoon

  • Posts: 36
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 13:21:05 »
Out of curiosity, any insight on why you chose the name Haku? Just wondering if there was some symbolism behind your design besides the engraved weight that says Haku in katakana.
Logged

Offline Little4Real

  • Posts: 176
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 13:44:56 »
Quote from: illusixn on Sat, 18 July 2020, 13:07:06

I designed the PCB around MX-only because I figured the number of people using Alps in builds is relatively low. However, I'm not necessarily against having Alps support, would probably have to rework a couple things on the PCB. (also I kind of expected most people would think it would be a "waste" to use Alps switches in a board like this)

Figured I'd ask because that 2.75U right shift, along with it being WKL, makes it a perfect candidate for Alps. I can always modify the existing plate file and get the appropriate plate cut (~1.2mm POM from Pololu).

Outside of one keyboard, I only have Alps customs (Key65, VE.A, and Leaf60 all have alps switches).
« Last Edit: Sat, 18 July 2020, 18:31:53 by Little4Real »
Logged

Offline illusixn

  • Formerly illusixn
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 101
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 14:04:36 »
Quote from: TopreMoon on Sat, 18 July 2020, 13:21:05
Out of curiosity, any insight on why you chose the name Haku? Just wondering if there was some symbolism behind your design besides the engraved weight that says Haku in katakana.
There isn't really some super deep meaning. When I originally started out with the design, I wanted to theme around a dragon and have a dragon logo engraved on the weight, but moved away from that idea and instead opted to name the board after a dragon, allowing me to keep the weight engraving simple.
Logged

Offline zoo

  • Posts: 188
    • zoo
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 18 July 2020, 15:13:06 »
I like the LED bar, but would you consider removing the 3 indicator LED holes or moving the 3 holes a little closer to the LED bar? Compositionally, it is very close to the right key cluster.
Logged

Offline Beef Supreme

  • Posts: 4
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65%
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 19 July 2020, 17:08:59 »
Nice to see something different. Please make this happen.
Logged

Offline stein3

  • Posts: 93
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65%
« Reply #16 on: Mon, 20 July 2020, 00:32:27 »
I love weird layouts. I can't promise I'll join the gb, but I'm interested!
Logged

Offline illusixn

  • Formerly illusixn
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 101
Re: [IC] Haku - Top mount 65% (?)
« Reply #17 on: Tue, 21 July 2020, 11:58:44 »
Quote from: zoo on Sat, 18 July 2020, 15:13:06
I like the LED bar, but would you consider removing the 3 indicator LED holes or moving the 3 holes a little closer to the LED bar? Compositionally, it is very close to the right key cluster.
I figured having the indicator holes closer to the left would lead to too much bleeding from the led bar. I spaced them that way, to minimize that issue.

Quote from: Beef Supreme on Sun, 19 July 2020, 17:08:59
Nice to see something different. Please make this happen.
I shall try.
Logged
Pages:  [1]     Go Up
« previous next »