LightSaver by Duck

[Lastpilot]

Everything has been affected by the saver frenzy. Even the coriolis effect has been altered.

[Grendel]

 Explains the dizzy spells I'm having lately...

[dorkvader]

I would like to know what size of SMD resistor and diode this needs so I can order the proper ones.

Or even just a measuring of the pads (how wide, how close together, etc)

Is the diode size SOD-123 like the ergodox or something else?

[Photoelectric]

I was under the impression that diodes will be pre-soldered, like for the Duck v2 kits.  Unsure about resistors.

[sherryton]

LEDs do come pre soldered, but they are only red

No options.  They said you would have to solder it yourself if you want a custom color.

[Photoelectric]

Boo   Could you please find out the specifications for these LEDs?  And also details about any pre-soldered PCB components, as Dorkvader mentioned (SMD diodes being pre-installed or not, and SMD resistors.  And if not, which sizes do we need--like 2012 for resistors.)
Thank you!

[dorkvader]

LEDs do come pre soldered, but they are only red

No options.  They said you would have to solder it yourself if you want a custom color.

I suspected this: it said as much on the kbd4u page, but the size / package of those LED's would be handy for an enterprising solderer like me who will be installing his own.

I also would like to know if the diodes are pre-soldered. If not, me buying 1000 SOT-123 diodes makes more sense; if so, I will only need a few hundred.

I want to prepare ahead of time to get these put together quicker! Thanks for any info you can get me. (I tried to contact the guys on KBD4U through their forum, but I couldn't get the registration form filled out correctly in Korean)

[dorkvader]

Was just on duck's website, and I see the lightsaber PCB is done. It looks like the diodes and resistors are pre-soldered.

Also, check out this layout: mind = blown (again).

http://duck0113.tistory.com/66

[Photoelectric]

Yeah, I saw that--pretty cool.  Looked like diodes are soldered on those photos, but resistors are not (except in a few spots).

[dorkvader]

Yeah, I saw that--pretty cool.  Looked like diodes are soldered on those photos, but resistors are not (except in a few spots).

All the resistors look soldered to me

[SpAmRaY]

Was just on duck's website, and I see the lightsaber PCB is done. It looks like the diodes and resistors are pre-soldered.

Also, check out this layout: mind = blown (again).

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http://duck0113.tistory.com/66

WOW I think I wet my pants a little.....kicking myself for not getting in on this :eek:

[Photoelectric]

These resistor locations seem empty to me.  Also some diodes are oriented horizontally on this board (along the bottom row).  I think I was confused, because they are soldered on the other side of the PCB if they are present.  Otherwise, it's just the silver background peeking through.

Ok, I think I'm wrong--after zooming in, especially looking at the bottom of the PCB, there are definitely resistors protruding forward

[dorkvader]

Was just on duck's website, and I see the lightsaber PCB is done. It looks like the diodes and resistors are pre-soldered.

Also, check out this layout: mind = blown (again).

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http://duck0113.tistory.com/66

WOW I think I wet my pants a little.....kicking myself for not getting in on this :eek:

I go on Duck's site again today.

*BOOM* headshot. Mind blown again.

So I heard you like TKL? Done.


This one isn't as nice as the previous, but I think I'll be needing some of those switch blockers regardless.

[SpAmRaY]

I want to know more about those blanks and if they are included!

[jonathanyu]

  omg, i want to get one now

[dorkvader]

I want to know more about those blanks and if they are included!

They are not included as far as I know, but I am interested in them as well! He called them "duck key block" on one page, but searching that yields nothing.

[Germiphene]

is it possible to still get in on this order?

[danielucf]

Been trying to give you money for one of these since before you removed it from the web site. I know you've been busy but please reply to one of my emails or PMs at your convenience.

[Photoelectric]

I thought a pseudo-1800-style layout on the right side would be possible, but now that I'm looking at various diagrams carefully, I guess it isn't?  Could anyone please correct me on that?  By that I mean having a 6.25x spacebar followed by 2 1.5x modifiers, followed by 2 1x spaced switches to allow for an arrow cluster to be sandwiched between the mods and the numpad:



But I only see these options explicitly allowed:

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P.S.: Just looked at the PCB--doesn't seem possible

[dorkvader]

Yeah those one unit keys will not work. also 1.5 unit keys in that location are shifted a bit.

[Photoelectric]

Yeah, it's too bad--would have been maximum efficiency that way.  I plan on rebinding the bottom of the numpad section to a toggleable arrow cluster.  Something like "0", "00", ".", and "2".  Hopefully that's possible.  Arrows normally, numpad when Num Lock is activated.

[sherryton]

I still owe many of you guys a voucher.  I'll get back to you shortly.

[bianco]

I thought a pseudo-1800-style layout on the right side would be possible, but now that I'm looking at various diagrams carefully, I guess it isn't?  Could anyone please correct me on that?  By that I mean having a 6.25x spacebar followed by 2 1.5x modifiers, followed by 2 1x spaced switches to allow for an arrow cluster to be sandwiched between the mods and the numpad:

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But I only see these options explicitly allowed:

More

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P.S.: Just looked at the PCB--doesn't seem possible :(

oh... i was thinking of doing the same thing.
need to find a way to have arrow keys without numlock toggling
will keep a lookout for what others are going to do  :thumb:

[dorkvader]

need to find a way to have arrow keys without numlock toggling
will keep a lookout for what others are going to do 

I was thinking this:

http://duck0113.tistory.com/66

Also, you can split the right shift, and do it PURE style. I really like that solution as well.

[Photoelectric]

Yeah, but pure has 1.25x arrow spacing.  In this case, it'd be asymmetrical.  If that's what you meant.  So many options already that it's fine anyway.  Also not sure if we're getting any of those blocking pieces.

[Michael]

So are the switch blockers anodized along with the case? Wondering if there might be some off-color issues if otherwise.

[dorkvader]

So are the switch blockers anodized along with the case? Wondering if there might be some off-color issues if otherwise.

I dont think they are aprt of this GB.

Additionally I cant find any other info about them.

[Michael]

So are the switch blockers anodized along with the case? Wondering if there might be some off-color issues if otherwise.

I dont think they are aprt of this GB.

Additionally I cant find any other info about them.

Hmmm... almost seems like you need to have them to vary layouts. I hope we can get more info from duck on this.

[dorkvader]

So are the switch blockers anodized along with the case? Wondering if there might be some off-color issues if otherwise.

I dont think they are aprt of this GB.

Additionally I cant find any other info about them.

Hmmm... almost seems like you need to have them to vary layouts. I hope we can get more info from duck on this.

What do you mean? The keyboard is programmable. If you have a switch disabled in the firmware, it doesn't matter if it's covered or not: Those covers are purely aesthetic. It would, however, be great to get some more information. I'd like to get some.

[sherryton]

I'll get more information on the blockers.

[bianco]

I was thinking this:

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http://duck0113.tistory.com/66

Also, you can split the right shift, and do it PURE style. I really like that solution as well.

thank you dorkvader
then have 0 and . on the sides of the up arrow.... and re-arrange the top row of the 'numpad' for the math operators
getting pretty excited!

[Grendel]

I still owe many of you guys a voucher.  I'll get back to you shortly.

Ahem.

[Grendel]

I still owe many of you guys a voucher.  I'll get back to you shortly.

Ahem.

Guess I have to be more blunt -- what about  that voucher ? Anytime soon ? I will be happy to reinvest it into a group buy, preferably before they are over.

[sherryton]

Yeah, I'm sending out vouchers this week.  I'm wrapping up another group buy up (Realforce/Filco).

[Photoelectric]

Sherry, when the kits are ready to ship, could you please tell us what--if any--extras are available (like the block pieces), what's included, and also if we can get things like stabilizers from you for it?

[Grendel]

Yeah, I'm sending out vouchers this week.  I'm wrapping up another group buy up (Realforce/Filco).

Thanks, that will be just fine. Looking forward to spend more money

[sherryton]

Sherry, when the kits are ready to ship, could you please tell us what--if any--extras are available (like the block pieces), what's included, and also if we can get things like stabilizers from you for it?

I actually got a chance to talk to him today, and he said they are about ready.  I forgot to ask him about the blockers ;(

[sherryton]

Sherry, when the kits are ready to ship, could you please tell us what--if any--extras are available (like the block pieces), what's included, and also if we can get things like stabilizers from you for it?

The blocks are $3.75 ea.

[Photoelectric]

Will you have some available for us to add to our order then?

[sherryton]

Will you have some available for us to add to our order then?

Yeah, we will have some for sure.

Can I get an estimate of how many people are considering to purchase?

[bianco]

Will you have some available for us to add to our order then?

Yeah, we will have some for sure.

Can I get an estimate of how many people are considering to purchase?

i don't mind getting some
what colors are available?

[sherryton]

Will you have some available for us to add to our order then?

Yeah, we will have some for sure.

Can I get an estimate of how many people are considering to purchase?

i don't mind getting some
what colors are available?

I think it follows the color of the cases, so black, red, and silver are the ones available.  I have to make sure though.

[GeeNDL82]

sherry: please confirm to us the color available and how many duck block we can order

[sherryton]

sherry: please confirm to us the color available and how many duck block we can order

For sure!  I think it should be an unlimited number of blockers.  Hopefully I do not take too much of a toll with the shipping cost, so I have to try to order as many as possible in this shipment.  I need to gauge this.

[Lastpilot]

I'm guessing the keyblockers will be a separate buy? The lightsavers themselves are scheduled to ship to you (sherry) today right?

Not sure if this data is useful or not, but I will not be ordering any keyblockers.

[Photoelectric]

Might be good to create a poll for those who ordered keyboard kits to see how many blockers and of which color they would be interested in getting.   That would give you some idea so you don't get too many.

P.S.: I'm interested in getting a few.  Probably ~5 pieces.

[Photoelectric]

New firmware is up:
http://duck0113.tistory.com/

Looks like the layout will be in the form of an XML file.

[dorkvader]

New firmware is up:
http://duck0113.tistory.com/

Looks like the layout will be in the form of an XML file.

yeah, it's what the KMAC uses, and the 60% duck kb used. I consider these to be easily hand editable, and they are easy to read/write from the GUI.

[mousesony]

@______@

[Lastpilot]

Any news on this? I am _really_ looking forward to this board!