Hyper1 Development

7bit · 30 Aug 2015, 13:03

Please discuss the technical issues of the Hyper1 here ...

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Features:
- Cherry MX with in-switch diodes or LEDs
- Cherry M9 for 2 circuits (2nd circuit must be hand-wired)
- Alps with LED outside the switch

Muirium · 30 Aug 2015, 13:17

Needs M8:

Also: how do they clip together?

chzel · 30 Aug 2015, 13:19

Muirium wrote: ↑Also: how do they clip together?

I guess they don't!

Outer dimensions?
And a bit of labeling of the pads?

7bit · 30 Aug 2015, 13:21

I'm working on a solution for M8.

What do you mean "clip together"?

Except for switches with fixing pins, you would need a frame anyway, or have to use glue.

The PCB comes with holes in each corner which can be used to fix it to some backplate.

Dimension is 0.735".

chzel · 30 Aug 2015, 13:40

7bit wrote: ↑Dimension is 0.735".

Damn it 7bit, I thought you were metric!
Are you sure it's not 33/45"?

scottc · 30 Aug 2015, 13:41

I have a question... why? What would you use it for?

chzel · 30 Aug 2015, 13:43

To avoid hand-wiring a matrix with flying diodes and wire and allowing easy use of LEDs for bling!

mtl · 30 Aug 2015, 13:57

Muirium wrote: ↑Needs M8:

Also needs 01APBSW..

7bit · 30 Aug 2015, 14:00

^^^^
Measures required!!!

No problem if M8s come without fixing pins, which do not exist.

I think I will make a separate PCB for M8 and M9 switches.

ScarletBegonias · 06 Sep 2015, 02:14

An illumination option for Alps?

It's always nice to see some Alps love. I can't wait to see how this turns out, so I'll definitely be following along!

Hypersphere · 06 Sep 2015, 02:18

Naive question: Will Matias switches work with this plan? With Matias, could you have the LED inside the switch?

ScarletBegonias · 06 Sep 2015, 07:39

Hypersphere wrote: ↑Naive question: Will Matias switches work with this plan? With Matias, could you have the LED inside the switch?

Matias switches are a clone of the Alps simplified switches and dimensionally, they are virtually identical.

The LED would be mounted to the PCB, next to the switch. Since the switch housing is clear, light from the LED would shine straight through.

Muirium · 11 Sep 2015, 18:42

Montereys?

I have my reasons.

7bit · 12 Sep 2015, 11:17

Seems they are the same, except that the left switch comes with fixing pins.

Any measures?

andrewjoy · 12 Sep 2015, 12:47

Space invader !

Muirium · 12 Sep 2015, 14:10

Ugh. I'll have to photograph my own loose Monterey switch next to an Alps to be able to tell. That picture is of the empty shell (of two switches…) so it's quite misleading.

Unfortunately, it's candlelight dark here today. WInter's breathing down Scotland's collar, right on time.

7bit · 12 Sep 2015, 17:07

A datasheet would be nice.

Muirium · 12 Sep 2015, 20:16

Yes, it would be nice, wouldn't it…

We don't even know what "SMK Alps Mount" / "Montereys" were really called. Let alone the spec!

I'll try to measure mine up. I've got a loose switch, and a whole keyboard full of them. The PCB should be informative.