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For what do you use the middle mouse button extensively? 3D software would be an example but for that I have the mouse anyway (I use the TP more for convenience).

Mouse switches: currently one of these here: http://www.mouser.de/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=653+D2FS+FN&OrgTerm=653-D2FS-F-N&NewSearch=1 A middle mouse button would kill the design :twisted: but both mouse buttons are part of the matrix (= programmable) so you can put middle click on the right butt...

Split spacebar won't be possible for now because the key switches and stabs would occupy the same space as the mouse switches. The touch controller is supposed to deliver this (detect which thumb pressed the space bar) but no test results yet. I hope for August but there are many other things to do....

Awesome. Which machine did you get?

And I didn't bid on that Olivetti M10 last week... Damn.

Here's a side view:



It's a little bit higher in the back than it looks here.

Connection is by FFC cable, like the stick. Separate boards are also better for maintenance. You only have to pull one FFC cable to remove the switch pcb. And the screws of course.

First switch pcbs came today: http://www.guru-board.com/pics/switch_pcb_rev_a.jpg The LED connectors are not connected, except F, J and Esc. No disco lights for now. :twisted: But because all the "expensive" parts are on the controller pcb (except touch control), the switch pcb is easy to replace la...

I never realized there was more than one document, that's why I couldn't find it. Thank you.

lowpoly wrote: ↑Grrr, just realized there's something cut off at the bottom. Scanned it like 5 times until it wasn't overlit anymore and then this.

Fixed.

On my hunt for keycaps I ordered some side printed caps (bad phone pic, sorry):



I was sure they were made by Keycool. However, they never answered my inquiry, so probably not.

Anybody know the OEM?

Hi, scans of an old NTC brochure. I didn't google the FTC numbers but it should be from a CeBit visit in the late eighties/early nineties. http://www.frs635.com/keyboard/ntc000.jpg http://www.frs635.com/keyboard/ntc000hires.jpg http://www.frs635.com/keyboard/ntc001.jpg http://www.frs635.com/keyboard...

I wish they'd embrace their heritage.

Cherry's Star Destroyer.

Looks like the EPROM sticker is missing in the last pic? In the long run UV light could erase the EPROM. Inside the case, I know, but if there's a gap somewhere...

I thought it was the left side, but for lap use the incline should probably the other way round. Or pillows, like you said.

Is that the left or the right side?

DerpyDash_xAD wrote: ↑Have a little faith man.

I do.

Was just saying that you have to compromise for a small scale form factor. And was pointing out a comparable project, not that you buy it instead.

... - but laptops nearly universally have bad graphics, bad processor, bad screen, bad EVERYTHING. My dad and I were thinking of using laptop parts so it is more compact. What? :D A keyboard-integrated computer has to be small so you have to compromise somewhere. Have you seen the Novena? https://w...

Nice guitar! You should have the right skill set.

Also, integrate a cup holder.

You can do whatever you want.

I just mentioned the lap desk because I wasn't sure how known it is that they exist.

Pics of the guitar, please.

Getting one of those lap desks could save you a lot of work. More flexible too.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/11047961558098225/

-3D-Printed housing resembling that of a Logitech Trackman FX***, with the addition of more buttons in easy to reach locations (including DPI switches). How about a minimum case: http://www.frs635.com/keyboard/trackball.png Buttons to be added. I'm not a trackball user though. Also, it should be po...

^^^ Exactly like this. Thank you. Are IBM trackpoints controlled by their own (I suppose closed source) firmware? I can set speed and sensitiy between "0 and 255" (unit unknown). Original Trackpoints can be "programmed" by special ps/2 commands. Search for ykt3dext.pdf. The original Almaden source i...

Can you share the part number? (or better a link to the datasheet) Sorry, not going to share stick info before beta. :( The datasheet is not online anyway. @pietergen: the stick extender can be replaced with something longer or different. I try to provide more stick positions, there's discussion fu...

The stick is a capacitive sensor and an ASIC integrated into a single module. First pic in this thread minus my self-built extender.

Noooo.... "break even" is when the company starts making money after the non-recurring (or fixed) costs like molds are paid off. Sales start much earlier. It was a joke.

I ordered the first switch pcbs today. Two or three months until we have a working prototype, if everything goes as planned.

:) Can't say anything about the price yet. I have a big Excel table that computes the cost per unit but many lines are marked "unknown" yet. The result started to look unfunny on the way until I changed CNC milled to injection molded aluminum cases. Those have a big setup cost which only affects the...

No not yet. The few I have I need for development.

Got our first pcbs for the controller board today:

GSimon wrote:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/PBT-Keycap-Set-f ... 1525233876

Leopold FC750R keyset, the quality is awesome would recommend.

Similar sets are sold under the Keycool label. Anyone know the OEM?