Author Topic: [IC] Alps 60% 87% : PCB +Plate +Case : for Apple, Dell, SGI... ANSI+ISO (Read 30710 times)

sprit · « **on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 08:19:38 »

As we know, The Universal Alps PCB do Not exist by now.
When New Alps PCB comes on earth,
Everyone may enjoy the breeze and coolness on The Mt. Alps .

" Do we need ALPS ? "

The PCB will be compatible for : Apple, Dell, SGI, LeadingEdge ... ANSI + ISO
The PCBs will be 60% 87% etc.

Some articles :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQF-l9NBtX8
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49407.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49408.0

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 08:41:12 »

Yes this is what we need!

You know you can count me in for multiple units.

Kayliss · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 08:44:22 »

Put me down for 2.

BunnyLake · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 08:44:33 »

i would take 2 or 3 for sure

MOZ · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:22:03 »

Are there available keysets for alp switches? This is my only worry.

sprit · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:33:18 »

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:22:03

Are there available keysets for alp switches? This is my only worry.

If you have a single nice board, and a set of SW, We might transform them into a Alps mini and a KeyPad.

Just Keycaps and stabilizers fly back and pro like Angels. The original board intact!

Hope I ain't insane. ~~

Apple Extended III (2) - 15.jpg

jdcarpe · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:37:25 »

Quote from: sprit on Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:33:18

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:22:03
Are there available keysets for alp switches? This is my only worry.
If you have a whole board, and a set of SW, We might transform them into a Alps mini and a KeyPad?

Hope I am not insane!

Far from it, friend. That is EXACTLY what we want.

Puddsy · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 09:59:24 »

I'd love to put my green ALPS on something that isn't a trash ducky.

I'd be in for at least one.

MOZ · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 10:16:36 »

How about a GB for keycap set from SP?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:09:40 »

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 10:16:36

How about a GB for keycap set from SP?

Calavera's had a thread up for a while about that.

And matias working on offering key caps also

sprit · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:25:21 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:09:40

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 10:16:36
How about a GB for keycap set from SP?

Calavera's had a thread up for a while about that.

And matias working on offering key caps also

It's good News. From the other part of the world, We support You Guys !

MOZ · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:32:12 »

He is very busy, perhaps I might take over, I'll PM him.

Photekq · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:42:43 »

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:32:12

He is very busy, perhaps I might take over, I'll PM him.

Tone it down man, you've already got enough to handle.

yicaoyimu · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:43:13 »

Any idea where I can get ALPS switches?

Photekq · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:45:24 »

Quote from: yicaoyimu on Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:43:13

Any idea where I can get ALPS switches?

If you want original Alps you will need to harvest them from a board.

However, Matias produce Alps-style switches that will work on this PCB.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:46:18 »

I think i'd be interested in one of these...i could use it with my poker case

Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:42:43

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:32:12
He is very busy, perhaps I might take over, I'll PM him.
Tone it down man, you've already got enough to handle.

I'd agree here, no offense moz, but look at your sig

joooookim · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 11:56:51 »

Yes please! I want this so badly

nubbinator · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 13:34:24 »

I would definitely be in for at least one if I have the money at the time.

MOZ · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 14:06:43 »

calavera is interested in rebooting his IC himself, so that is good news for this project.

Loligagger · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 14:12:41 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Sun, 20 October 2013, 13:34:24

I would definitely be in for at least one if I have the money at the time.

Same for me. Some sort of keyset to accompany the board would help too (so I don't have to go hunting for an old board to harvest keys from).

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 15:33:05 »

we need to get with matias and see when they will be making key caps and what their capabilities will be.

phatdood9 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:06:49 »

Does it have a fn layer, primary layer fully programmable?

dante · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:16:04 »

If it's compatible with Apple keycaps/stabs I'm in. Much, much, much prefer those to the AT101W keycaps.

edit: Where will the plate come from?

sprit · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:37:43 »

Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:16:04

If it's compatible with Apple keycaps/stabs I'm in. Much, much, much prefer those to the AT101W keycaps.

edit: Where will the plate come from?

It Will Come w /wo PCB

sprit · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:39:03 »

Quote from: phatdood9 on Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:06:49

Does it have a fn layer, primary layer fully programmable?

Sure ! As You know, The Fn Layer is an easy Job. Already well-established in PCB world.

sprit · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:44:50 »

Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:16:04

If it's compatible with Apple keycaps/stabs I'm in. Much, much, much prefer those to the AT101W keycaps.

edit: Where will the plate come from?

I have Dell 2nd, 3rd, and AT101W new ones, with Salmon/Pink, Cream and Black Alps.

sprit · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 01:03:14 »

Quote from: dante on Sun, 20 October 2013, 22:16:04

If it's compatible with Apple keycaps/stabs I'm in. Much, much, much prefer those to the AT101W keycaps.

edit: Where will the plate come from?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49408.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49407.msg1071937#msg1071937

agodinhost · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 08:07:45 »

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 20 October 2013, 14:06:43

calavera is interested in rebooting his IC himself, so that is good news for this project.

Sorry, what it means??
I was waiting for the stabs decision in order to review the PCB ...

Calavera?

sprit · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 08:41:48 »

Alps Keycaps? Oh! Good News!

mashby · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 10:07:38 »

I'd be down for at least two.

sprit · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 10:57:31 »

Quote from: mashby on Mon, 21 October 2013, 10:07:38

I'd be down for at least two.

The Case design will be an Homage to Palo Alto. Compatible with 60% Poker, Sir !

Price = will be very Reasonable, but at this moment, pending. Next month will be announced!

watterrbottle · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:23:58 »

NEED THIS. INTERESTED!!!

agodinhost · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:26:20 »

I didn't saw any mention so let me ask: is it going to be open source?

sprit · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:33:40 »

Quote from: agodinhost on Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:26:20

I didn't saw any mention so let me ask: is it going to be open source?

Hello! Sir ! Yes ! to a certain real level of Open Source for PCB / Plate / Case design !

agodinhost · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 12:17:06 »

Quote from: sprit on Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:33:40

Quote from: agodinhost on Mon, 21 October 2013, 11:26:20
I didn't saw any mention so let me ask: is it going to be open source?

Hello! Sir ! Yes ! to a certain real level of Open Source for PCB / Plate / Case design !

Can I help?
8-))

I were working into the calavera GH60 Alps version - however this reboot that you guys mentioned above hinted me that it will be aborted - not sure ...

Anyway, IF calavera's project is really going to be aborted I'll definitely have some time to help in this new one!

sprit · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 12:24:29 »

I happen to come to GH, partly because of the calavera's GH60 Alps and Keycaps projects

I googled, found his project..... surely one of my motivation to join GH.

I am very grateful for all helps and warm words !! I love GH as much as KBD

pasph · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 13:58:31 »

In for an ISO one

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 14:13:46 »

Yeah, I'm not missing out on another 60% Alps keyboard. Still sad I missed out on the Duck Mini2.

I'm in!

sprit · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 14:52:03 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 21 October 2013, 14:13:46

Yeah, I'm not missing out on another 60% Alps keyboard. Still sad I missed out on the Duck Mini2.

I'm in!

Thank You Very Much Sir!

As We had lots of Bitter Experiences these Days ;

Cherry + Alps Fusions on a PCB causes Huge PCB + Plate Design Obstacles.

Let the ALPS have Their Own Way of Life !

Let Alps have much more Flexibility to Embrace most of It's own Brothers : The Warriors in Golden Days !

Dell, Apple, Omnikey, SGI, LeadingEdge ... and abundant siblings, cousins, compatibles !

We Loved You So Much Then, miss You Deadly !

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 14:55:43 »

Quote from: sprit on Mon, 21 October 2013, 14:52:03

Thank You Very Much Sir!

As We had lots of Bitter Experiences these Days ;

Cherry + Alps Fusion on a PCB cause a Huge PCB + Plate Design Obstacles.

Let the ALPS have Their Own Way of Life !

[/size]Let Alps have much more Flexibility to Embrace most of It's own Brothers : The Warriors in Golden Days ! [size=78%][/b][/color]
[/size]Dell, Apple, Omnikey, SGI, LeadingEdge,,,,, and abundant siblings, cousins, compatibles ![size=78%]

I can understand that decision sprit. The Duck Mini2 PCB looks pretty complex and simple always works better. I like the PCB being Alps only

. I'm going to put some Apple AEK caps on mine!!

sprit · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 14:57:28 »

Wow! You are Apple Lover ! Honored To Meet You Sir !

I Love to be here GH !! as much as KBDmania.

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 15:22:56 »

You can put me down for one, maybe two, depending on the price.

MOZ · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 21 October 2013, 18:13:43 »

Switches ordered from 7bit. Clicky ofcourse.

Now we need keycaps and this PCB

sprit · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 22 October 2013, 03:36:59 »

Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 21 October 2013, 18:13:43

Switches ordered from 7bit. Clicky ofcourse.

Now we need keycaps and this PCB

Thank You MOZ! it is Alps ? Clicky?

MOZ · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 22 October 2013, 04:31:35 »

Yes Matias Clicky.

sprit · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 22 October 2013, 04:35:29 »

Quote from: MOZ on Tue, 22 October 2013, 04:31:35

Yes Matias Clicky.

Good Job!! pro 3 ? Quiet? Sir !

MOZ · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 22 October 2013, 04:44:11 »

Just ordered the Matias Clicky switches loose from 7bit over at DT. He is still selling them.

Hzza · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 22 October 2013, 05:50:04 »

I'd be interested in one for sure.

AKmalamute · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 22 October 2013, 12:42:25 »

So, similar to the Cherry-only 60%, does this support a shorter right-shift so an extra keyswitch can be put in?

If every available hole is filled with a switch, how many keys will this board provide?

sprit · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 23 October 2013, 00:00:01 »

Quote from: AKmalamute on Tue, 22 October 2013, 12:42:25

So, similar to the Cherry-only 60%, does this support a shorter right-shift so an extra keyswitch can be put in?

If every available hole is filled with a switch, how many keys will this board provide?

Definitely! Sir ! 진실로! Absoluto !

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Author Topic: [IC] Alps 60% 87% : PCB +Plate +Case : for Apple, Dell, SGI... ANSI+ISO (Read 30710 times)