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... come up with additional Model F 3d printed mods? I have looked around the various 3d parts sites.

I have purchased a 3d printer to help with prototyping as well as to offer 3d printed items to those who do not have their own 3d printer - items like 3d printed solenoid holders and feet.

Maybe ...

... online store with a built-in custom keycaps configurator that lets you design and directly order your own dye-sublimated PBT keycaps.

I started prototyping in 2023 and launched the first version in April 2024. Even though I received positive feedback, I realized that the configurator and overall ...

This is basically the prototyping approach I was using with my SBS & SCM projects. I see this is an old topic and not sure where it went but the work looks very nice. I plan on making a few full sets of keys using the printed / resin infused method in the upcoming weeks.

... sure if it is needed but I ended up doing that while troubleshooting issues I had getting it to work (which were actually my own fault) during a prototyping phase and left it in when I actually soldered up the converter anyway.

There are 2 non-standard keys on it and these are the mappings for them ...

... only be faster, but also cheaper. Sure, 843AR is ~$0.03 per flipper, which is expensive, but compare that to casting setup..
So for functional prototyping 3D-printing should work, for production I recommend finding an injection molding shop willing to do the job..
Epoxy.. can't say I'm against, but ...

... that would affect specifications of other components.

Constraints


Interface to the metal plates



Alternatives to be considered


Prototyping with 3D print
Solid plastic (inject molding) may be required to avoid breaking under stress



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... worried about your reputation by giving out less than perfect caps, you might mark them somehow as prototype.

I reuse the keycaps for further prototyping like experimenting with new mounts, etc. The thing that prevents me from sending samples is basically the shipping costs. Most of my orders go ...

... in the DT workshop over the years. Often, they'll try and report back on some experiments of their own, including 3D printing and even small prototyping runs. Some of them subsequently approached manufacturers: Matteo comes to mind for his success with his MT3 profile keycaps among other things ...

... model-f-keyboard-auction-winners/
https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/product/split-ergonomic-f15-model-f-keyboard-auction-winners/

Project prototyping update:
I assembled the F122 prototype with Rico's latest Leyden Jar controller that just arrived recently and noticed some things that I want ...

... AT is what they should have started with, and the Model M layout was the ultimate goal; achieved in just a few years, in all. A bit more prototyping inside IBM could and should have launched the PC with AT layout on day one.

Anyway, I really do dig this Epson AT's aesthetic. It's a rare ...

... AT is what they should have started with, and the Model M layout was the ultimate goal; achieved in just a few years, in all. A bit more prototyping inside IBM could and should have launched the PC with AT layout on day one.

Anyway, I really do dig this Epson AT's aesthetic. It's a rare ...

Bumping this thread after a while, just to let you know the offer is still active.

... could be made in the side of the barrel. I hope lot_lizard is watching this thread--there are a lot of experimentation opportunities here for prototyping.


Sorry for necrothreading - but the spring never hits the barrel. When the key is pressed, the spring lays firmly on the spring guide inside ...

... power signal interfering with the capacitive sensing so the wires were made separate, but this turned out to not be an issue during the Round 2 prototyping with traces.

Regarding modules being relatively fragile compared to Model F components, this is correct for the most part, though I have found ...

... typing. Was optimizing the sound feedback of similar importance to optimizing key travel distance and tactile feedback in the development / prototyping process?

Dick:
A fundamental objective of the design was to minimize the total height of the keyboard without compromising keyboard performance ...

I still have some of those left, too, so let's bump this thread again!

... well. The pole wasn't centered either so it didn't go down all the way but proof it did work to a degree, It would require a lot of patience and prototyping to get the stabilizer pole to fit centered assuming for each large key that would work and Not including the space bar which is an entire ...

The thing I like about the MX style switches is easy prototyping. No need to worry about a mounting plate which is why I haven't built an Alps custom yet as I am still figuring out details on how to design the mounting plates.

Don't really need it, and can't justify buying it. But I think it is cool. I've seen at least one project use it for prototyping a device.

If I was looking to buy, I would ask for myself, but I would have to ask for others:
• How many key modules are included?
• Can I use it directly under Linux, or ...

That's the problem with most 3D printing (aside maybe from high end industrial stuff). It's great for prototyping a shape or for something where appearance is secondary, but for this it's pretty much 100% about aesthetics, and for that filament based 3D printing sucks. I think trying to fill and ...

I have seen posts from one or two people who liked Cherry MY. :-þ

I have had a few that I've mostly scavenged parts from. I found the switch modules convenient for prototyping layouts, and I think I've now typed more on those than on actual MY keyboards ...

vyquad wrote: 26 Jan 2022, 03:00 UPDATE: Turns out ThermometerSandwich actually did their own take on it, albeit still prototyping

Damn!! Got any more information?

vyquad wrote: 26 Jan 2022, 03:00 UPDATE: Turns out ThermometerSandwich actually did their own take on it, albeit still prototyping

i love 3d printers, amazing job :O

UPDATE: Turns out ThermometerSandwich actually did their own take on it, albeit still prototyping

... I'd have more flexibility if I'd bought the version that is all keys and no trackpad (they're utter trash), but this was $100 less and I was prototyping. Unfortunately the ortholinear versions don't come with ANY standard typing keys and I had to salvage those off a non-ortholinear model (which ...

Project cancelled, sorry.

Interest wasn't very good on M0110/A PCBs and I came very close to losing money after factoring in prototyping costs. I wouldn't be able to push this project ahead without raising prices significantly and I don't really want to do that.


ah dang it and here i was buying ...

Project cancelled, sorry.

Interest wasn't very good on M0110/A PCBs and I came very close to losing money after factoring in prototyping costs. I wouldn't be able to push this project ahead without raising prices significantly and I don't really want to do that.

... video. A lot of people suggested to use a 3d printer for the keycaps. Actually, I did some experiments with 3d printing in the early prototyping phase. My first idea was to use resin casting in conjunction with 3d printing and I made several 3d-printed bases to make the moulds. Also, I ...

Very useful. I bought one to program HC-05 and HC-06 boards without soldering them, since I use it to modify the firmware. After this operation pinout changes and then I can solder power supply and signal wires without having to desolder them from other pins. This way I don't risk to destroy the ...

... again - the quest to stamp out hard 2KRO continues. Next after this is the IIgs keyboard, then the M0110.

Status
PCB still in development - prototyping after Chinese holidays and M0110A PCB prototyping is completed.

Features

M0116 PCB
M0116 layout only
Pro Micro as MCU - cheap and ...