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Quick update: TEX support directed me to their firmware update page . v1.1 of the BLE firmware purports to fix the horizontal scrolling issue. Their firmware upgrade process, according to the email, is as follows:

1. download 2 firmware upgrade file
2. install BLE module into keyboard
3. upgrade ...

Bstiq, there is nothing in the Amoeba license to prevent you from selling it or derivatives. I'm happy if the sources and designs are useful and am interested to see your work.

Takeko, yes the bitboard does look very similar in purpose. Thanks for sharing the link!

Small update on the changes to ...

I recently assembled a TEX Shinobi and wanted to add a few opinions. First of all, I enjoyed the review and agree on essentially all points. This is a great keyboard and I am impressed with how well TEX has executed on the concept. Some details:

It's awesome to have essentially a full keyboard in ...

Wow.. lots of cool projects and ideas, everyone. I didn't know the SK6812MINI-E existed. That seems like the better part to use, as it should be easier to solder and the solder points should hold up longer.

I'm ordering some new prototypes and LEDs to see how well they can be incorporated into the ...

I've shared the project on OSH Park here , and posted the gerber files here . :) I'll clean up the sources and post those soon as well.

Regarding OSH Park's milling issue, I looked at what would need to be done to mitigate and it is a significant enough change that it would warrant a version 2.1 ...

It may be possible to dogbone the corners. Will give it an attempt. (PCB space is at a premium.)

I don't have experience with other manufacturers, but hopefully someone can offer insights. I can also produce panelized gerbers if someone can offer guidelines (optimal panel size, ability to do V ...

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you for that context. I'll put together the files for release, try to call attention to the milling issue, and create the 2u version at a later date (as time permits).

For now, here are a few pictures of prototypes that have been made. The first pictures show the current ...

Thank you! I plan to release the gerbers and sources. However, there are a few issues that need to be worked out:
To make use of the Kaihl switch sockets, one really needs to use the screw mounts on the left and right sides to stabilize the PCB when a switch is inserted or removed. I don't think I ...

Below is a pinout for the 2.0 design. I've ordered some prototypes to see if any other changes need to be made. Also may take a shot at creating a panel to have more control over where the mousebites end up.

Here is a wiring diagram, not showing the column data connections needed at the ends of each row:

I've made some updates that hopefully improve the design. In this revision, redundant column pads were added to the top and bottom. (Thanks, Lolligagger!) Also, pins were added to support both left-to-right and right-to-left LED data flows across a row. This will allow for the LED to always be ...

Here are a couple of renders. The LED these were designed for is the SK6812MINI.

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If there's any interest, I could try to resume work on it. But as mentioned in the previous post, it may not work out great to try to wire up a whole keyboard of these.

A ...

I designed a revised amoeba a while back with support for SMD RGB LEDs like that and Kaihl switch sockets. Had a few prototypes made. I think where it left off was it would technically work for a single key switch, but I wasn't sure it would be feasible to wire up a matrix of them due to the need ...

zslzne, just wanted to let you know, I was on the fence regarding the Rocketeer (especially after having just shelled out for the ALT canvas, and due to layout limitations), but my wife saw it and was immediately sold. Very nice design!

Good idea to get her stories and record her voice. Perhaps your passion for input devices will come in handy for finding new options for her to communicate after the surgery. Take care, Mu.

This project was intended to scratch an itch, learn something new and a fun challenge, so I never wanted to earn anything back from it. Thank you, though. :)

I haven't ordered a large enough quantity to build a keyboard yet, primarily because I'm not yet sure how many I'll need. If there's ...

The kit includes all the stems for a full TKL keyboard but unfortunately it seems that they are not including the stabilizer housings, so a little of DIY work would be needed.

What DIY work would be required to outfit a Realforce?

They are indeed, and we also have put up a barebones and a ...

The first one is really nice.

Hey that looks great! I'm happy they worked out for you. I see you used surface mount resistors and through-hole diodes. Any particular reason for the mix? How did the LEDs work out? In any case.. very nice!

Hi mohitgarg,

I just came across your split 65% keyboard. Awesome project!

There's an SVG OSH logo here that might be helpful. I had a few PCBs made to test it and it came out pretty nice (some pics here).

For other fellas with similar needs, I post here some pictures of the currently reversed trackpoint modules as well:

Wow.. Great work! It would be worthwhile to cross-post it here to have more info in one place. In fact, it probably makes sense to start a wiki page. Do you have any objection to ...

A nicely done article on Hackaday by Nava Whiteford highlights some inspiring PCB designs and projects, with an example using svg2mod.

Could you start with these and carve out the stems?

seebart wrote: Just got here, nice packaging. Good quality mug.Cheers!

That thing looks huge..

Very nice! Thanks for explaining what it is we're looking at. Did you find anything living on the surface?

Great! How about a mouse pad with the unofficial Deskthority mascot? 8-)

i have combined some latest suggestions and the da randomizer came up with this:

- Make it a monkey *check*
- Not elitist *check, looks like haz no clue and cant decide whether to eat the keyboard or banana*
- Make it a ...

stuplarosa wrote: LOVE the RBC!!!

Moar RBC..

This one is a derivative of 7bit's #33.

WCK, GDC, GDV, RBC, BFR, plus BGA and VF:

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Round 5 Honeywell is still the hotness..

And you should take my cream&biege option off since that render is a render of Ail's colorway (i.e., give those votes to Rasberries & Cream instead and take cream & biege away).
I would think many of those votes come from the same people. It's also a bit surprising that another picture of the same ...