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Hey Phenix, sorry for not posting an update. I've been real busy with work and relocation. My laptop which had all the data has died, I was able to recover the data recently but haven't had a time to sit down to assemble the board. It's been a tough couple of months.

Just wanted to chime in and say great work guys!

I really miss working on this project, alas too much work and constant relocation doesn't allow me.

All the best!

Phenix wrote: Did you assembled it?

Not yet, I will only be able to assemble the first one next weekend (20-21 Aug), not before that .

@laxu, The trackpoint extension is for that purpose exactly, you can use it for trackpoint, trackball, and really anything you want, it's connected to two data lines on the MCU. I do like the magnetic connectivity option on the UHK, however that project has a much larger scope than mine (which ...

Phenix wrote: great to heart! btw why is 1. 5-1. 5-1. 5-2. 75 not possible? Or is ot just not listed?

It's not supported, I thought at the time that since just about all 1.5U mods are Ctrl/Alt, it didn't make sense having a third 1.5U key since there are few win or other logos for 1.5U mods.

If you need funds to get a new station/etc, I'd be happy to buy a PCB prototype if that would help at all. Really excited about this project.
Thanks for the generous offer, but I've got my replacement station, but it only arrived the day before I had to move. I'm hoping to get the first board ...

So my hot air rework station went kaput, so I had to wait for a replacement, it came, but I've had to move again (This is the fourth time in 10 months. :/)

Definitely options to consider.

Regarding the delay, on my side it's purely because of lack of time, I have been busy and disturbed due to work for the last couple of weeks. Also been having a generally bad run of luck of late in life.

I found QMK more straight forward to use than TMK, so you'll be fine!

So we good good for 1.2mmPCB with USB Type-C?

X-post from SAMPad thread,

Yeay, first test build was successful! Hot air soldering is so much faster!

I used Easy AVR to program the board, all keys registering, indicator LEDs working as they should. I haven't got my switches yet, so I just shorted the switch pins to test and it's working ...

Yeay, first test build was successful! Hot air soldering is so much faster!

I used Easy AVR to program the board, all keys registering, indicator LEDs working as they should. I haven't got my switches yet, so I just shorted the switch pins to test and it's working.

Also, I forgot the backlight ...

Yup, sorry, 5 pins, GND, 5V, CLK, DATA and RESET.

It's not like the TEX Yoda, where the solution is incorporated, mainly because there aren't any readily available parts to mount the trackpoint "module" directly to the board. Pins are there to ease the process of adding support, as it's already ...

It's the 4 pinouts on the middle keys (where the split is) in row 3. Pullup resistors and resistor/caps required for connecting trackpoints harnessed from laptops can be soldered on the board.

I forget to label all of the pinouts and clearly point out the components for the "optional" features.

Once I test it out, and I'm happy with it, I'll post it on GitHub. The reason I've made the PCB small is so it can be used as a standalone hub as well.

Some features for those interested,
- Upto 4 USB ports available
- Connects to PC via microUSB
- Externally powered using USB Type-C, so you can ...

Mousepad isn't part of the keyboard. It's just a separate thing I'm making for my work station. That way it is easier to plug the multiple devices directly to my laptop at work/home.

I have provision for track-point on either sides; personally I'm not much of a trackpoint/trackball person.

So, here's my first batch of PCBs from EasyEDA. I found the quality to be excellent along with the great service and splendid pricing.

So, here's my first batch of PCBs. I'll write a proper review of EasyEDA's service and the PCBs this weekend in a separate thread, but as you can see, it's all high quality with everything aligned perfectly.

http://i.imgur.com/zVVEfoR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TrSiNjw.jpg


I also designed a USB ...

matt3o wrote: honestly depends mostly on pricing

Maybe ask your manufacturer if they charge differently for 1.2mm PCB vs 1.6mm, if yes, how much are we looking at for a 18*38mm PCB (Estimated size)

Haven't given up, just extremely exhausted from work for the past few weeks. (You'd have seen a trend, as soon as I flew from ohannesburg to India, I've been super busy)

Also, still no consensus on microUSB+1.6mm PCB vs USB Type-C+1.2mm PCB?

Can confirm Matt's solution. Magnet wire is highly recommended.

Another reason we went for the ARM based solution was to reduce number of external components required, such as the crystal. Oh and it's cheaper too.

Can't comment on the shape of the peninsula right now, but there's no USB C top-mount connector that will fit, as they are all around 3.2mm in height. Mid mount will be our only choice.

Muirium wrote: Exactly. It's not great, it's just fine.

Know a source for a USB Type C that fits our requirements?

Had a look at a bunch of USB Type-C connectors, most sit around 2.2mm above the PCB, to use the controller between the plate and the PCB, we'd have to use a PCB of 1.2mm thickness.

I don't think the gerber files or KiCAD project files were ever released for that board.

Regarding the WS2812B, I've got the GUI done as well as LEDs working (Simple on off at this stage, no fancy effects) via Easy AVR firmware, still got to link the two. I've been really busy with work and getting the hardware settled as getting the PCBs will take time.

As far as features working ...

That's a doubleshot font if I ever saw one.

And no, I don't mean that as a compliment! Way too much like Gorton Dummified for me.
I was away for a while, so sorry for not knowing, but weren't you a huge fan of SA keycaps from some 7-bit Round, I remember you placing you a huge order. Seen you ...

Updated to Rev 0.6. Changes,
-- Changed how the HWBE pin is pulled. Default is pull-down but you can cut the track and then have it pulled-up
-- Changed board outline so that corners are rounded for routing if panelized

I'm waiting for feedback from help-14 before placing an order for components ...

Updated to Rev 0.7. Changes,
-- Changed how the HWBE pin is pulled. Default is pull-down but you can cut the track and then have it pulled-up
-- Changed board outline so that corners are rounded for routing if panelized

I'm waiting for feedback from help-14 (Testing SAMPad, which uses more or less ...