deskthority

This is a brave first move, I like it! The plate determines the layout, so you'll need keycaps to match it. Do you have any keycaps yet?

The layout to choose is mostly due to personal preference. I chose SYM100 because I think that it's the most elegant looking and most functional since it doesn't waste space with a long spacebar. It was also easy for me to get keycaps for, since it only has 1U and 1.5U keys.

I'm using a mixture of DSA profile keys, a mixture of ones bought from previous group buys and from 7bit's other thread where he sells random leftovers. DSA key caps are easy because they don't have differing row profiles, so you can put any key in any row without it looking strange.

USA shipping is covered by 7bit, so don't worry about that part.

I realise I probably lost you at some point, so ask more questions wherever you need to.

Here is a list of layout graphics (on page 1 of this thread):
http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f= ... 94#p202994

And here are those graphics:












Here are the plates:

HYPER/MICRO/7BITH
HYPER/MICRO/7BIT


HYPER/MICRO/SYM100H
HYPER/MICRO/SYM100


HYPER/MICRO/SYM400H
HYPER/MICRO/SYM400


HYPER/MICRO/SYM700H
HYPER/MICRO/SYM700


HYPER/MICRO/ANSI100H
HYPER/MICRO/ANSI100


HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400MH
HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400M


HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400MH
HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400M


HYPER/MICRO/ANSI625H
HYPER/MICRO/ANSI625


HYPER/MICRO/ANSI700H
HYPER/MICRO/ANSI700

I caved in and ordered a PCB as well (and this thread needs another bump
This is going to ruin me...

7bit, this idea of setting a deadline really worked well.

Someone remind me to harass the bot with my order later, I'm in a different state for work lol

I'm ready for the HYPERMICRO..!

Location of the CTRL/ALT is not final, they just look nice there.

I just ordered the HJN caps to be dremeled

I'll have to figure out a way to get that done too. Did you do anything fancy for them, SL89?

SL89 wrote: I just ordered the HJN caps to be dremeled

Why is it HJN for you?

D'oh, it's too early I need coffee it seems... You are right Halvar lol

@scottc nothing fancy probably just ansi625 or ansi400 or both

Ok, I'm in for trying a trackpoint with this keyboard and be willing to chop up some keycaps.

7bit, do I need to change my order or will all plates have trackpoint holes?

Can someone recommend me a trackpoint I can get for this? The only one I could find is an expired group buy for a Tex (presumably from the Tex Yoda) from Massdrop.

If you definitely want one, you should change your order. If there are enough orders, both versions will be produced.

BTW:
You can preorder the prototype for the qHack:
HYPER/QHACK/P
Price: 25 EUR

requires these things:
TEENSY20
DIODE100

You might find switches useful:
MXRED/DW 75
MXBLUE/DW 75
^^^ switches with diodes in them, so you can leave DIODE100 away.


Next:
qHack Alps version (I'm currently working on it!)

7bit wrote: If you definitely want one, you should change your order. If there are enough orders, both versions will be produced.

Done.

So how many orders do we have? When does production start?

I will order plates and PCBs next Monday.

Wow I was expecting much higher numbers

wlhlm wrote: Can someone recommend me a trackpoint I can get for this?.

I got a few spares from Carlos2014 at GH that look identical to the ones I use in my current boards. I acquired those from spare IBM laptop keyboards cheaply on eBay.

suka wrote:

wlhlm wrote: Can someone recommend me a trackpoint I can get for this?.

I got a few spares from Carlos2014 at GH that look identical to the ones I use in my current boards. I acquired those from spare IBM laptop keyboards cheaply on eBay.

Are the trackpoints from the laptop keyboards long enough? Would I have to extend the stem?

Are the Teensies readily available, 7bit? I think I lost my spare one...

Didn't you order some from Muirium?


However, I'm quite sure I will get them before the PCBs and plates are finished.

No, I thought I had a spare at the time but now I can't find it... Thanks!

HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400 | 1

This is the one I ordered, do I have to switch to the "HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400H | 1 <--- (I will order 10 plates)" or will you order the 1 "HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400 | 1 " for me?

SL89 wrote: D'oh, it's too early I need coffee it seems... You are right Halvar lol

@scottc nothing fancy probably just ansi625 or ansi400 or both

I mean to get them dremeled!

malcomkern wrote: HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400 | 1

This is the one I ordered, do I have to switch to the "HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400H | 1 <--- (I will order 10 plates)" or will you order the 1 "HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400 | 1 " for me?

I will let everybody know if the non-hole version will not be available. At 1 order, I guess you will habve to live with the hole in the center.

A plate with a hole is no problem for me.

I am quite new at building my own keyboard and looking forward to the process but there are some aspects that I am not all that familiar with.

How do I change my order from a ANSI400 non hole to a plate with a hole? (what command do I send to the bot for that?)

HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400 0
HYPER/MICRO/ANSI400H 1

So simple, thanks, I made the change.

I think I never made so many changes and additions to a order anywhere as this one and the round5a keycap one

scottc wrote:

SL89 wrote: D'oh, it's too early I need coffee it seems... You are right Halvar lol

@scottc nothing fancy probably just ansi625 or ansi400 or both

I mean to get them dremeled!

No I'm just gonna get out my little ryobi and use the small barrel until it's the right size.

Cool, thanks. I'm not really sure about the right way to approach this so that should help.

i'm no expert its just a thought, i may mangle them or i may just not do it