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by mtl
24 Jul 2020, 15:31
Forum: Reviews
Topic: TEX Shinobi or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Something Cherry MX-Shaped
Replies: 21
Views: 32523

Re: TEX Shinobi or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Something Cherry MX-Shaped

Quick update: TEX support directed me to their firmware update page . v1.1 of the BLE firmware purports to fix the horizontal scrolling issue. Their firmware upgrade process, according to the email, is as follows: 1. download 2 firmware upgrade file 2. install BLE module into keyboard 3. upgrade fil...
by mtl
23 Jul 2020, 23:07
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Bstiq, there is nothing in the Amoeba license to prevent you from selling it or derivatives. I'm happy if the sources and designs are useful and am interested to see your work. Takeko, yes the bitboard does look very similar in purpose. Thanks for sharing the link! Small update on the changes to sup...
by mtl
22 Jul 2020, 17:17
Forum: Reviews
Topic: TEX Shinobi or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Something Cherry MX-Shaped
Replies: 21
Views: 32523

Re: TEX Shinobi or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Something Cherry MX-Shaped

I recently assembled a TEX Shinobi and wanted to add a few opinions. First of all, I enjoyed the review and agree on essentially all points. This is a great keyboard and I am impressed with how well TEX has executed on the concept. Some details: It's awesome to have essentially a full keyboard in su...
by mtl
21 Jun 2020, 23:06
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Wow.. lots of cool projects and ideas, everyone. I didn't know the SK6812MINI-E existed. That seems like the better part to use, as it should be easier to solder and the solder points should hold up longer. I'm ordering some new prototypes and LEDs to see how well they can be incorporated into the 2...
by mtl
11 Apr 2020, 22:46
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

I've shared the project on OSH Park here , and posted the gerber files here . :) I'll clean up the sources and post those soon as well. Regarding OSH Park's milling issue, I looked at what would need to be done to mitigate and it is a significant enough change that it would warrant a version 2.1, if...
by mtl
10 Apr 2020, 15:20
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

It may be possible to dogbone the corners. Will give it an attempt. (PCB space is at a premium.) I don't have experience with other manufacturers, but hopefully someone can offer insights. I can also produce panelized gerbers if someone can offer guidelines (optimal panel size, ability to do V scori...
by mtl
09 Apr 2020, 23:17
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you for that context. I'll put together the files for release, try to call attention to the milling issue, and create the 2u version at a later date (as time permits). For now, here are a few pictures of prototypes that have been made. The first pictures show the current ...
by mtl
07 Apr 2020, 04:25
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Thank you! I plan to release the gerbers and sources. However, there are a few issues that need to be worked out: To make use of the Kaihl switch sockets, one really needs to use the screw mounts on the left and right sides to stabilize the PCB when a switch is inserted or removed. I don't think I'v...
by mtl
01 Mar 2020, 05:23
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Below is a pinout for the 2.0 design. I've ordered some prototypes to see if any other changes need to be made. Also may take a shot at creating a panel to have more control over where the mousebites end up.

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by mtl
24 Feb 2020, 00:27
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Here is a wiring diagram, not showing the column data connections needed at the ends of each row:

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by mtl
23 Feb 2020, 22:53
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

I've made some updates that hopefully improve the design. In this revision, redundant column pads were added to the top and bottom. (Thanks, Lolligagger!) Also, pins were added to support both left-to-right and right-to-left LED data flows across a row. This will allow for the LED to always be mount...
by mtl
21 Feb 2020, 03:36
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

Here are a couple of renders. The LED these were designed for is the SK6812MINI. amoeba-royale-1.png amoeba-royale-2.png If there's any interest, I could try to resume work on it. But as mentioned in the previous post, it may not work out great to try to wire up a whole keyboard of these. A little m...
by mtl
21 Feb 2020, 03:27
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Re: Another single-switch circuit board

I designed a revised amoeba a while back with support for SMD RGB LEDs like that and Kaihl switch sockets. Had a few prototypes made. I think where it left off was it would technically work for a single key switch, but I wasn't sure it would be feasible to wire up a matrix of them due to the need fo...
by mtl
15 Jul 2018, 20:45
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: HERMES Rocketeer (SA) keyset proposal
Replies: 116
Views: 29262

zslzne, just wanted to let you know, I was on the fence regarding the Rocketeer (especially after having just shelled out for the ALT canvas, and due to layout limitations), but my wife saw it and was immediately sold. Very nice design!
by mtl
18 Mar 2016, 18:10
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's Up With µ?
Replies: 196
Views: 49926

Good idea to get her stories and record her voice. Perhaps your passion for input devices will come in handy for finding new options for her to communicate after the surgery. Take care, Mu.
by mtl
02 Mar 2016, 19:12
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

This project was intended to scratch an itch, learn something new and a fun challenge, so I never wanted to earn anything back from it. Thank you, though. :) I haven't ordered a large enough quantity to build a keyboard yet, primarily because I'm not yet sure how many I'll need. If there's sufficien...
by mtl
26 Feb 2016, 18:58
Forum: News
Topic: Cooler Master offering Topre-to-MX stem set
Replies: 26
Views: 7688

The kit includes all the stems for a full TKL keyboard but unfortunately it seems that they are not including the stabilizer housings, so a little of DIY work would be needed. What DIY work would be required to outfit a Realforce? They are indeed, and we also have put up a barebones and a refurb un...
by mtl
26 Feb 2016, 01:38
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Post your deskthority header images here
Replies: 2254
Views: 441137

The first one is really nice. :)
by mtl
26 Feb 2016, 01:33
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Another single-switch circuit board
Replies: 134
Views: 144667

Hey that looks great! I'm happy they worked out for you. I see you used surface mount resistors and through-hole diodes. Any particular reason for the mix? How did the LEDs work out? In any case.. very nice! :)
by mtl
24 Feb 2016, 13:50
Forum: Workshop
Topic: SVG graphics in KiCad (svg2mod)
Replies: 7
Views: 7738

Hi mohitgarg,

I just came across your split 65% keyboard. Awesome project!

There's an SVG OSH logo here that might be helpful. I had a few PCBs made to test it and it came out pretty nice (some pics here).
by mtl
24 Feb 2016, 02:25
Forum: Workshop
Topic: T400 Keyboard: Trackpoint Pinout
Replies: 17
Views: 12808

For other fellas with similar needs, I post here some pictures of the currently reversed trackpoint modules as well: Wow.. Great work! It would be worthwhile to cross-post it here to have more info in one place. In fact, it probably makes sense to start a wiki page. Do you have any objection to you...
by mtl
24 Feb 2016, 01:10
Forum: Workshop
Topic: SVG graphics in KiCad (svg2mod)
Replies: 7
Views: 7738

A nicely done article on Hackaday by Nava Whiteford highlights some inspiring PCB designs and projects, with an example using svg2mod. :)
by mtl
14 Feb 2016, 15:58
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Hi-Profile PBT Dye-sub (the time has come)
Replies: 1283
Views: 290290

Could you start with these and carve out the stems?
by mtl
13 Feb 2016, 23:53
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Deskthority Official Merchandising
Replies: 127
Views: 195819

seebart wrote: Just got here, nice packaging. Good quality mug.Cheers!
That thing looks huge..
:lol:
by mtl
09 Feb 2016, 02:05
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Keycap SCIENCE! Warning; many pictures inside!
Replies: 39
Views: 7927

Very nice! Thanks for explaining what it is we're looking at. Did you find anything living on the surface?
by mtl
07 Feb 2016, 14:15
Forum: Deskthority talk
Topic: Deskthority Official Merchandising
Replies: 127
Views: 195819

Great! How about a mouse pad with the unofficial Deskthority mascot? 8-) i have combined some latest suggestions and the da randomizer came up with this: - Make it a monkey *check* - Not elitist *check, looks like haz no clue and cant decide whether to eat the keyboard or banana* - Make it a female ...
by mtl
06 Feb 2016, 21:22
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] Round 7 / The Vote!
Replies: 171
Views: 36692

stuplarosa wrote: LOVE the RBC!!!
Moar RBC.. :)
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by mtl
06 Feb 2016, 05:05
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] Round 7 / The Vote!
Replies: 171
Views: 36692

This one is a derivative of 7bit's #33. WCK, GDC, GDV, RBC, BFR, plus BGA and VF: bland.png [{c:"#eee2d0",t:"#733636",p:"DSA",a:7,f:8},"<i class='fa fa-pagelines'></i>",{x:1,t:"#6d6a64",f:3},"F1","F2","F3","F4",{x:0.5},"F5","F6","F7","F8",{x:0.5},"F9","F10","F11","F12",{x:0.25,f:8},"<i class='fa fa-...
by mtl
06 Feb 2016, 03:47
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] Round 7 / The Vote!
Replies: 171
Views: 36692

Round 5 Honeywell is still the hotness..
by mtl
04 Feb 2016, 12:57
Forum: Group buys
Topic: [IC] Round 7 / The Vote!
Replies: 171
Views: 36692

And you should take my cream&biege option off since that render is a render of Ail's colorway (i.e., give those votes to Rasberries & Cream instead and take cream & biege away). I would think many of those votes come from the same people. It's also a bit surprising that another picture of the same ...

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