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Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 02:05
by 7bit
kps wrote:PrinsValium wrote:Yes that is what I said =) This thing is already holier than the Vatican during a meteor shower. I don't think a few more holes will compromise the structural integrity (any more..).
Excellent! Would it be possible to order a pair of plates like this?
- ANSI return
- "reverse" left shift split, and right shift split
- 7bit-like modifier row with 4u space bar
Phantom_kps.png
Yes. As far as I know, the minimum order for the plates is 2, but keep in mind that my layout requires no stabilisers!
PHANTOM..........41
PHANSICLEARKIT....1
TEENSY...........31
PH7BIT...........11
PHANSI...........18
PHANSIWIN.........7
PHISO.............1
PHISOWIN..........5
DIODE..........2290
MXBLACK.........566
MXBLUE..........183
MXBROWN.........753
MXCLEAR.........778
MXDARKBLUE........3
MXGREEN..........20
MXGREY...........14
MXRED...........585
STAB200..........37
STAB400...........5
STAB625...........2
STAB700...........9
CASE..............6
PHANTOMFUN........7
SOLDERING.........4
Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 02:50
by kps
7bit wrote:Yes. As far as I know, the minimum order for the plates is 2, but keep in mind that my layout requires no stabilisers!
Right, the STAB200 I ordered are for a different project. Thanks.
Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 12:01
by Gilgam
7bitâ–¼
Message Today, 02:05
Do you ever sleep ?
I can see CASE in the orders'list.
Will there be one ?
Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 12:16
by mintberryminuscrunch
anyone else seeing the "this avatar intentionally left blank" bug for kps
Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 12:17
by Gilgam
i think he did it on purpose
Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 12:25
by mintberryminuscrunch
thats worse than this

Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 12:38
by 7bit
Gilgam wrote:7bitâ–¼
Message Today, 02:05
Do you ever sleep ?
I can see CASE in the orders'list.
Will there be one ?
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ....
:yawn:
I don't know if there will be a case.
But just in case there is a case,
I handle the case of a case with the order-ID CASE.
Posted: 12 Nov 2011, 12:41
by 7bit
mintberryminuscrunch wrote:thats worse than this

It makes me want to kill it off from my monitor!
This is my favorite:
For sure it would be much more awesome, if she used a Phantom with 7BIT layout.
Posted: 16 Nov 2011, 13:08
by 7bit

Phantom 7BIT layout with SPH key caps.
Posted: 16 Nov 2011, 14:18
by bpiphany
You will need the 2x keys with only 2 key mounts cc .75" for that. You know that, right? It won't work with "standard" stabilized 2x keys...
Posted: 16 Nov 2011, 14:23
by 7bit
PrinsValium wrote:You will need the 2x keys with only 2 key mounts cc .75" for that. You know that, right? It won't work with "standard" stabilized 2x keys...
Guess what those keys in the POS kit are ...

Posted: 16 Nov 2011, 14:41
by bpiphany
All good then =)
Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 21:36
by Tarkoon
I have created a layout for a modified ISO plate that needs a little bit support in the
geekhack thread.
Especially the ones of you who ordered an ISO plate should have a look at it if they are interested too.
If a few of you would join we could get this layout.
It is like an ISO version of the 7bit layout but without this 'crazy' (not meant offensive =) space row.
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 22:08
by 7bit
Tarkoon wrote:I have created a layout for a modified ISO plate that needs a little bit support in the
geekhack thread.
Especially the ones of you who ordered an ISO plate should have a look at it if they are interested too.
If a few of you would join we could get this layout.
It is like an ISO version of the 7bit layout but without this 'crazy' (not meant offensive =) space row.
I call space bars larger than 4 units insanely crazy!
The 7BIT-layout bottom row is the sanest bottom row of all keyboards, ever!

^

Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 22:25
by litster
7bit is crazy. Crazy like a fox!
Posted: 18 Nov 2011, 17:34
by 7bit
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 19:39
by litster
A quick update. Test plates have been ordered last week. They should be done this week. But this week is only a 3-day work week due to the US Thanksgiving holidays. BiNiaRiS will may an PHANSI plate to me and I will put switches and keycaps on the plate to verify the plate. PCB design will be finalized after that and then we can order a couple of test PCBs for one more round of verification. If everything goes well, we can then collect payments for PCBs and plates.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 22:21
by Half-Saint
I'm also interested in one PCB but I can't decide on the layout...
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 22:25
by 7bit
Half-Saint wrote:I'm also interested in one PCB but I can't decide on the layout...
Take a PCB and mount plates for ISO and 7BIT.

Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy
Posted: 21 Nov 2011, 22:31
by Tarkoon
@Half-Saint
Look at my layout idea a few posts earlier.
Perhaps that is what you like.
ISOwin layout as basis and a split right shift for getting a FN key there and full key block above the arrow keys.
Should be a great compromise between ISO and 7bit!
Posted: 22 Nov 2011, 19:00
by litster
7bit told me that we got quotes back on switches. Looks like it is a go with switches. Brown, Clear, and Red are a go. We are at less than 200 switches for Blue and less than 400 for Black, so we may axe them if we don't get close to 1000 blue switches, the minimum order quote.
In case you missed it, it is OK if you just want to order switches through the Phantom group buy.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011, 22:59
by litster
The PCB picture at the top of the first post has been updated to the final version. If you are planning for your special layouts, please check that there are switch positions for your layouts, especially on the front row. Keep in mind that the switch locations for the design is locked. So you will have to make your layouts work with this PCB design. Thanks.
Posted: 23 Nov 2011, 19:16
by 7bit
Code: Select all
PHANTOM..........47
TEENSY...........40
PH7BIT...........11
PHANSI...........18
PHANSIWIN.........9
PHISO.............2
PHISOWIN..........6
BACKPLATE.........1
BACKSCREWS........1
DIODE..........3307
LEDBLUE...........4
MXBLACK.........371
MXBLUE..........193
MXBROWN.........238
MXCLEAR........1694
MXGREEN..........85
MXGREY...........22
MXRED..........1404
STAB200..........56
STAB400...........5
STAB625...........8
STAB700..........10
CASE..............5
PHANTOMFUN........7
SOLDERING.........5
Posted: 23 Nov 2011, 20:08
by kaiserreich
Backplate and back screws, what does those do?
Posted: 23 Nov 2011, 20:21
by 7bit
kaiserreich wrote:Backplate and back screws, what does those do?
My idea!
Instead of a decadent case, just a metal plate with holes and rubber-feet is necessary.
The backplates could be done by the mount-plate manufacturer.
I'm still unsure if I really want this, becuase another option would be a wood-plate, except that this would lift up the keyboard a bit, which could be a bit too much along with SA-family switches.
Posted: 25 Nov 2011, 22:24
by litster
Plate layouts are added to the 2nd post of this thread.
Posted: 25 Nov 2011, 22:33
by 7bit
litster wrote:Plate layouts are added to the 2nd post of this thread.
What about this to make sure that semi-ISO-layout is possible (1.25-1 instead of 1-1.25 in row 4):
edit: I just see there are mistakes in the mount-plate!

The 2 additional cut-outs for the keys left and right of the regular space-key are missing!

What about the function row?

Posted: 25 Nov 2011, 22:42
by Minskleip
What about the bottom row?
Posted: 26 Nov 2011, 01:48
by bpiphany
Look at that now =) I'll have to fix that I suppose. At least it's not the 7bit one that is being processed as the prototype right at the moment.
Posted: 26 Nov 2011, 03:32
by litster
PH7BIT updated in 2nd post.