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by Quartz64
24 Mar 2022, 09:10
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Kin80: controller for Kinesis keyboards with mechanical F-row
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Re: Kinesis80: controller for Kinesis keyboards with mechanical F-row

Update: There is also BLE version of this controller powered by Nicenano: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GaDo66SxXfx8YZRC6.
I've found a bug in latest revision of thumb cluster PCB — columns are reversed for right thumb cluster. Once I fix it, I'll also add BLE version of controller PCB to repository.
by Quartz64
17 Mar 2022, 15:48
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Kin80: controller for Kinesis keyboards with mechanical F-row
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Kin80: controller for Kinesis keyboards with mechanical F-row

I finally found the time to publish this project on Github: https://github.com/DmNosachev/kin80 Kin80 is a set of replacement PCBs and switch mounting plates for Kinesis Contoured keyboards. The main reasons for creating this project: I don't like Cherry Browns. They still have to be desoldered, so ...
by Quartz64
31 Jul 2021, 16:37
Forum: For sale
Topic: [WTS] Ascaii's collection
Replies: 97
Views: 21874

Re: [WTS] Ascaii's collection

PM'd
by Quartz64
19 Jul 2021, 12:35
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Model M keymap?
Replies: 3
Views: 1571

Re: Model M keymap?

Here is a keymap from my QMK-powered controller.
by Quartz64
03 Jan 2021, 09:40
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Damonskv's collection
Replies: 64
Views: 49925

Re: Damonskv's collection

Ordinary keyboard collector: Hi everyone! I collect keyboards and dream of the Holy Grail — %keyboard_name%
Damonskv: Hi everyone! I collect Holy Grails.
by Quartz64
23 Dec 2020, 13:57
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How to re-map key's (IBM M 122). Help appreciated
Replies: 11
Views: 4869

Re: How to re-map key's (IBM M 122). Help appreciated

Try to launch it manually. Launch PowerShell, 'cd' to your 'tools' directory, and then: .\scas.exe .\m122.sc m122.scb .\scwr.exe .\m122.scb You should see something like this: scas v1.10 No errors. Wrote: .\m122.scb scwr v1.10 scwr: looking for Soarer's Converter: found scwr: reading file: 183 bytes...
by Quartz64
23 Dec 2020, 13:36
Forum: Workshop
Topic: yet another replacement controller for Kinesis
Replies: 4
Views: 4098

yet another replacement controller for Kinesis

https://i.imgur.com/7TRMLbo.jpg I want to show you yet another replacement controller for Kinesis Contoured keyboards: KinBP ('Kinesis Blue/Black Pill'). There are a least 6 similar projects: 'Stapelberg' and KinT by Michael Stapelberg. They use quite expensive devboard, Teensy 2.0++ (KinT addition...
by Quartz64
18 Dec 2020, 11:08
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

Update: PSD file with rows, columns, pinout and rewiring info in separate layers Album with pinout and rewiring info in separate photos. Pink color = cut traces here, green color = put wire bridges here Precompiled FW for Teensy2.0 with default keymap Precompiled FW for Teensy2.0 with debug keymap Q...
by Quartz64
17 Dec 2020, 16:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

Update: Looks like this "Cumulus" keyboard represents the case when there is real need to trace all the matrix manually (visually). I've done this in Photoshop ( file ) and here are my findings: Matrix is 17x9, not 16x8 as we expected from the initial brief look. There are two pairs of keys that con...
by Quartz64
09 Dec 2020, 20:13
Forum: Want to buy
Topic: WTB Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd gen parts
Replies: 0
Views: 617

WTB Fujitsu Leaf Spring 3rd gen parts

I desperately need to replace a damaged slider on Epson Q503A. If anyone also has a wide housing with stabilizer mount that will be great.
by Quartz64
09 Dec 2020, 20:08
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Soooo. What's the age of this Model M 122?
Replies: 5
Views: 1288

Re: Soooo. What's the age of this Model M 122?

I remember the similar issue with one of my M122s: 1989/1996 chassis/backplate.
by Quartz64
09 Dec 2020, 09:05
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

P.S. Multi-unit vertical keys (2U "Tab" and 3U "=" on this keyboard's numpad) are considered to be on the same row with their top part. E.g. 3U "=" key is placed in the same logical row as "4", "5", "6" and "," keys (see cumulus.h).
P.P.S. Precompiled debug firmware.
by Quartz64
09 Dec 2020, 08:51
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

a VirtualBox Linux VM is OK to use, right? I do have a couple other machines that I could install a full version of Linux, if necessary. Linux isn't necessary to compile QMK, Windows with MSYS2 works without any problem. Second, because I was confusing myself when doing rows and columns I have swap...
by Quartz64
07 Dec 2020, 12:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

So, here is the firmware ( my fork of QMK repo , the code is in keyboards/handwired/cumulus ) and brief guide: Install QMK toolchain ( docs ), and use my QMK branch from the above link. Teensy 2.0 mounting position , view from the bottom side of the PCB. Columns 0–9 and rows 0–3 are already aligned ...
by Quartz64
06 Dec 2020, 20:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

Sorry, my memory fails me. Teensy 2.0 will suit fine then
by Quartz64
06 Dec 2020, 20:25
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused
Replies: 32
Views: 11102

Re: Handwired + Teensy + QMK = Confused

Good news: your PCB is quite easily traceable and has 8x16 matrix with diodes (ROW2COL direction in terms of QMK). Bad news: you need 16+8=24 IO pins to drive it. Pro Micro has only 18 and Teensy 2.0 has 21 (AFAIR). The good choise for this project would be WeAct STM32F401. It's supported by QMK, ha...
by Quartz64
22 Nov 2020, 15:06
Forum: For sale
Topic: Aek 83 pcb + fr4 plate 1.2mm.
Replies: 2
Views: 1119

Re: Aek 83 pcb + fr4 plate 1.2mm.

Hi. Are you the author of this PCB? Do you any documentation (BOM, build gude, flasing, etc.)?
by Quartz64
22 Oct 2020, 12:30
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured
Replies: 17
Views: 6772

Re: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured

P.S. I haven't published the design of my semi-handwiring conversion kit (thumcluster PCBs and switch mounting plates, controller PCB), but I'm going to do it once I check the second revision (removed Arduino Micro footprint, fixed silkscreen legends, unified reversible thumbcluster PCB design, etc....
by Quartz64
22 Oct 2020, 12:20
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured
Replies: 17
Views: 6772

Re: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured

I have got a Model 110 also. It had a huge PCB which took up half of the case and combined thumbclusters and controller components. I've tried to use some leftover Amoeba PCBs for this build among with similar smaller versions, but that turned to be completely unnecessary (it was easier to go with h...
by Quartz64
22 Oct 2020, 11:29
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured
Replies: 17
Views: 6772

Re: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured

I wish those models with doubleshots were easier to find. This one has padprinted keycaps. Doubleshots were used on ever older models: 100, 110, 120 and some of 130s. The keywell connectors in the older ones seem to be somewhat unreliable. That's one of the reasons why I prefer to tear down everyth...
by Quartz64
18 Oct 2020, 17:40
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured
Replies: 17
Views: 6772

Re: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured

My next project is KinBP, fork of KinT controller by Michael Stapelberg . It is smaller (less than 100x100mm) and runs on $3.5 Black Pill STM32F103C8T6 board instead of expensive (>$20) Teensy 2.0++/3.x/4.x boards. Total cost of PCB and components is going to be around $15. I need about 1 month to r...
by Quartz64
16 Oct 2020, 19:28
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured
Replies: 17
Views: 6772

Heavily modded Kinesis Contoured

This isn't my first modded Kinesis. I've modded 4 of them in a similar way by replacing switches (I'm not a fan of Cherry MX Browns), replacing rubber top row with mechanical switches and handwiring it all to a custom controller running QMK. https://i.imgur.com/vlfQQQQ.jpeg But this one was special....
by Quartz64
23 Sep 2020, 09:10
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fujitsu 3rd Gen Leafspring Teensy Wired
Replies: 9
Views: 5028

Re: Fujitsu 3rd Gen Leafspring Teensy Wired

Image
Thanks, OldIsNew! I've used your matrix pinout info to run QMK on this beautiful keyboard.
QMK link
Album
by Quartz64
27 Jul 2020, 10:49
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 6420

Re: Zenith Z-150 Restoration; Conversion

Aran.E99 wrote:
17 Jul 2020, 20:33
This could've been a lot cleaner but I'm happy with the outcome. Next time I'll just trace the matrix so I can preserve the PCB.
I have done it with white label Z-150.
by Quartz64
21 Feb 2020, 09:13
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Alps47 keyboard
Replies: 3
Views: 1434

Alps47 keyboard

https://i.imgur.com/0iMbKLt.jpg I proudly present my small Alps-based project: Planck-like ortho layout with non-ortho bottom row which makes it compatible with standard keysets. Additional column gives an ability to place '[' and ']' to where they belong. As you can see there are additional cyrill...
by Quartz64
12 Jan 2020, 09:51
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Magnavox VideoWriter keyboard (USB conversion with NKRO mod)
Replies: 9
Views: 4726

Re: Magnavox VideoWriter keyboard (USB conversion with NKRO mod)

purdobol wrote:
09 Jan 2020, 22:35
Do you still have the photo with traces available somewhere?
Here it is
by Quartz64
20 Dec 2019, 14:32
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model F AT 'ANSI' Conversion question
Replies: 5
Views: 1866

Re: Model F AT 'ANSI' Conversion question

Use hid_listen to determine the scancodes, then look for them in 'Modified HID Code' table (codes.html, Soarer's Converter docs).
Exampe. To map those two additional pads under the spacebar to left and right Alts you need the following remaps:

Code: Select all

EXTRA_LALT         LALT
EXTRA_RALT         RALT
by Quartz64
17 Dec 2019, 08:26
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Magnavox VideoWriter keyboard (USB conversion with NKRO mod)
Replies: 9
Views: 4726

Re: Magnavox VideoWriter keyboard (USB conversion with NKRO mod)

It's now merged into the main QMK repo. This my second Videowriter conversion project and it has a different, more optimal, pinout.

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