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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated IC form)
« Reply #50 on: Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:44:24 »
Updates: Alf is in factory working on Sirius’s new prototype. More details forthcoming. Let’s push this project faster moving forward

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated IC form)
« Reply #51 on: Fri, 14 September 2018, 22:09:55 »
This looks amazing. High-profile, wireless, and ergonomic layout. I share the concerns about the thumb cluster but I do enjoy the compact look with the current layout.

It's my understanding that this uses wireless chips pulled directly from logitech keyboards. Will we have to buy the keyboards and harvest the chips ourselves? I'd love to learn more about this usb-to-usb wireless method, is there anywhere I can find more information? Open-source code/schematics would be even better if they exist.

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated IC form)
« Reply #52 on: Sun, 16 September 2018, 23:14:04 »
Update: prototype CNC done

Pls see the videos:

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Proto CNC)
« Reply #53 on: Thu, 20 September 2018, 08:47:34 »
Updated prototype picture!

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #54 on: Thu, 20 September 2018, 08:56:47 »
Updated prototype picture!

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Looking good, will there be a polycarbonate or other encasing material for the bottom to protect the PCB from dust but allowing a high range Bluetooth signal?

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #55 on: Thu, 20 September 2018, 10:08:43 »
Updated prototype picture!

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Looking good, will there be a polycarbonate or other encasing material for the bottom to protect the PCB from dust but allowing a high range Bluetooth signal?

Yes there will be acrylic or PC bottom to seal the case for protection yes

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #56 on: Thu, 20 September 2018, 11:33:25 »
Updated prototype picture!

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Looking good, will there be a polycarbonate or other encasing material for the bottom to protect the PCB from dust but allowing a high range Bluetooth signal?

Yes there will be acrylic or PC bottom to seal the case for protection yes
Cool thank you for clarifying.

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #57 on: Sat, 22 September 2018, 00:48:35 »
More prototype pictures! GB coming soon.

Definitely my most anticipated Ergo for a long time. For sure an endgame!

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #58 on: Sat, 22 September 2018, 21:02:07 »
Let's do it. My first high end ergo for sure  :cool:

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #59 on: Sun, 23 September 2018, 03:20:26 »
Got a question, would you make it possible to order a left and right case of different colors? :) I got some interesting ideas..

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #60 on: Sun, 23 September 2018, 05:28:14 »
How about wrist rests? Would these for an Ergodone fit? https://kbdfans.cn/collections/keyboard-part/products/ergodone-wrist-rest
My guess is that some of the lengths do not fit perfectly, but better than nothing.

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #61 on: Sun, 23 September 2018, 14:19:16 »
Got a question, would you make it possible to order a left and right case of different colors? :) I got some interesting ideas..

Hmm, this is a very interesting idea... I will talk to ALF and Sirius about this

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #62 on: Mon, 24 September 2018, 02:19:40 »
More prototype pictures! GB coming soon.

Definitely my most anticipated Ergo for a long time. For sure an endgame!

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You're doing everything right. :thumb:

Regarding bottom row. Go with whatever you feel is right. Honestly, having to buy one extra kit, if that's what it takes, to cover it is nothing.

I'm currently considering taking the plunge for a split ergo-ortho keeb, but so many have floating keys and I'm not into that. So hi-pro, ano-case, bt, QMK and sensible thumb clusters? Yeah, you got me. ;)

Edit: Just wondering. Have you considered vertical stagger as well?
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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (updated Prototype)
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 25 September 2018, 15:44:47 »
The wait is almost over! This is coming soon!

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming soon)
« Reply #64 on: Tue, 25 September 2018, 15:48:06 »
Will RGB underglow with an acrylic bottom be an option?

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming soon)
« Reply #65 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 02:51:00 »
I've asked the same and after that I realized that it uses CR2032 batteries :p

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming soon)
« Reply #66 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 04:15:47 »
What is the reason for the gap between the thumb cluster and the 3 keys int he bottom row? I would move the 3 keys nearer to the thumb cluster, but that could be just me doing too much with the thumb. ;)

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming early next week)
« Reply #67 on: Thu, 27 September 2018, 22:24:37 »
It's ready. We will post GB next week!

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo
« Reply #68 on: Sun, 30 September 2018, 22:37:48 »
Please change/add support for 1-1-1 bottom row instead of 1.25-1-1.25 that way this can easily use Ergodox Kit without any other kit (alpha + ergo kit don't have 1.25u)

Beside that, THIS IS ULTRA EXCITING :thumb:

This is being added, plus all the mix and match for layout and color options!

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Re: [IC] UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo
« Reply #69 on: Mon, 01 October 2018, 04:56:04 »
Please change/add support for 1-1-1 bottom row instead of 1.25-1-1.25 that way this can easily use Ergodox Kit without any other kit (alpha + ergo kit don't have 1.25u)

Beside that, THIS IS ULTRA EXCITING :thumb:

This is being added, plus all the mix and match for layout and color options!

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Looking great! Following this with increasing excitement. What day is it dropping now? :)

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming Oct 2)
« Reply #70 on: Mon, 01 October 2018, 05:52:01 »

Nice idea btw, wireless is a good idea thought

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming Oct 2)
« Reply #71 on: Mon, 01 October 2018, 11:11:43 »
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That image is a good demonstration of what I don't like about the ergodox thumb cluster.

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Doesn't typing with fully extended fingers make it hard to reach between rows?
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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - Wireless Ergo (coming Oct 2)
« Reply #72 on: Mon, 01 October 2018, 12:14:51 »
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Nice idea btw, wireless is a good idea thought

Hi, thanks for raising the concern. I think the pictures you provided are probably not the best comparison, please see the real-world pictures taken for comparison. The issue won't be as drastic as what is shown in the photoshopped version you provided. In reality, when people use the ergo they don't position the hand 100% straight. Plus, this UniGo66 has gone through a few trial iterations and this thumb position issue has not been raised by prior users.

The primary reason for the design option was that it is a bit more convenient for game players with a little bit of left shift for the thumb keys.

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Re: [IC] ALF x Sirius — UniGo66 - The Ultimate Wireless Ergo (coming tomorrow)
« Reply #73 on: Mon, 01 October 2018, 23:39:20 »
UniGo66 GB post has been submitted: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97565.0

It's pending approval

It's approved (:
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