thanks!
I think i will keep my eye out for the Poker2. I cannot find much about it or an ETA.
There is some discussion
here and
here, but I haven't see any photos of the new board. Just the Pure Pro.
I would get the GH60 but to be quite frank I'm so new to all of this that I'm afraid I would not know what to order. I may be un-informed but if the GH60 order sheet had a section for 'dummies' or 'pre-configured' that simply stated something like LAYOUT and had check boxes for HHKB, Poker, Pure, etc. And check boxes for switch type. Key-caps? yes or no (if yes, then have a selection with type and color based on the "LAYOUT" chosen) Then Plate?- Yes or NO. Simply put them in a plastic case.
Part of the appeal of the GH60 is the fact that one PCB can be used in so many different configurations. Of course this can add a great deal of confusion if you're not familiar with all the layouts.
The hardest part of that build is going to be the case. It looks like there will be
some aluminum cases available, but those will be pretty pricey. And it's unclear if there are going to be a run of
plastic cases available. There is one available
here if you want to snatch it up.
This way users like me could order a GH60 w/o thinking, am I doing this right, etc.? I filled out a form but went back and changed the order form to cancel the order because I wasn't sure if it came with key-caps or not or the stabilizer for space bar and such. And if it didn't come with key-caps I wouldn't know where to order them from to fit the layout, etc.
Makes sense to me because I was right where you are now just a few months ago.
At a minimum I'd say order a PCB (SMD presoldered) since once this GB ends, I don't know how easy it will be to find another one. But you need to think about what type of switches you want to use as well. Key caps can be found through various group buys and other vendors. It's a DIY project, so it'll take time and you'll want to play with different things until you dial it in.
For example, I've been
trying different key caps which has been a lot of fun.
maybe some GH'ers will just build up some complete Poker and HHKB layout copies and offer to sell them to other GH'ers.
Thanks.
Jeremy
That will probably happen in time. It's just a question of what your goals are.
If you simply want to try a Poker, then I'd say wait for the 2 and/or monitor the classifieds. It'll typically come with key caps, a case and everything you need. You can always use the case and key caps for a GH60 project down the road if you order the PCB
However, if you want to fiddle a little bit and like the idea of taking on a project, then go for the GH60. For your Poker style GH60, I'd recommend the following:
$40 - GH60 (SMD Pre-Soldered)
$16 - Poker Plate
$09 - Plate mounted Stabilizers
$?? - 65 Cherry MX-?? switches
And if you don't want to put yours together, there are people that will do that for you too.
Hope that helps!
