Leading Edge DC-2214 / DC-3014 scrap parts project

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snacksthecat
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25 Jun 2018, 00:32

Hi Guys,
I'm starting a new project with some spare pieces I got from some board members.
  • The case is from a DC-2214 and the PCB is from a DC-3014. I got both of these from Mike
  • I'm hoping to get some SKCM cream switches from gainsborough pretty soon.
  • And I have a bunch of cool alps keycaps that I've been hoping to make use of.
I'm really excited for this project. I think it's going to be a lot of fun and result in a pretty cool board.

The only hitch is that the PCB isn't an exact fit in the case so I'm going to have to trim it down. I don't have any experience doing this so I'm open to tips!

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Chyros

25 Jun 2018, 07:57

B-but but but... Who would slaughter a DC-3014? D: It's even ANSI!

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//gainsborough
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25 Jun 2018, 08:00

the PCB was dead, IRCC.

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E3E

25 Jun 2018, 08:01

The DC-3014's PCB was shot, and so the 2214, which had whites, was used as a replacement for the DC-3014's. Not mine, but mike's.

So snacks has the former PCB that didn't work. May you have luck in bringing that one back from the dead, man.

andrewjoy

25 Jun 2018, 11:22

Man that PCB is nasty! Re solder all them ICs and passives with good old lead solder and get the mofo in the ultrasonic.

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snacksthecat
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01 Jul 2018, 01:39

The patient has been cleaned and prepped for surgery.

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mike52787
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01 Jul 2018, 01:43

Chyros wrote: B-but but but... Who would slaughter a DC-3014? D: It's even ANSI!
pcb was toast, I replaced it with a 2214 pcb.

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snacksthecat
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01 Jul 2018, 02:02

I ain't no surgeon

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snacksthecat
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01 Jul 2018, 03:08

Well it's certainly not like mapping the human genome but I'm still proud. Happy to report that the matrix is all good and he's going to make a full recovery.

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snacksthecat
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05 Jul 2018, 23:12

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snacksthecat
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07 Jul 2018, 16:11

Currently working through figuring out the matrix.

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In the past I've tried tracing it out on the computer and I've also tried tracing it out using a multimeter. This time I wanted to speed it up so I wrote this little arduino sketch to help. Works great and I've learned something new! Even found a dead switch that needs replacing.

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byte cols[] = {0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7};
const int colCount = sizeof(cols)/sizeof(cols[0]);

byte rows[] = {8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20};
const int rowCount = sizeof(rows)/sizeof(rows[0]);
 
void setup() {
  for (int x=0; x<colCount; x++) {
    pinMode(cols[x], INPUT_PULLUP);
  }
  
  for(int x=0; x<rowCount; x++) {
      pinMode(rows[x], INPUT);
  }
  Serial.begin(115200);  
}

void loop() {
  // Iterate rows
  for (int rowIndex=0; rowIndex < rowCount; rowIndex++) {
  
    
    // Current row
    byte curRow = rows[rowIndex];
    pinMode(curRow, OUTPUT);
    digitalWrite(curRow, LOW);

    // Iterate columns
    for (int colIndex=0; colIndex < colCount; colIndex++) {
      
      // Current col
      byte curCol = cols[colIndex];
      if(digitalRead(curCol) == LOW) {
        
        // Hit!
        Serial.print("Row: ");
        Serial.print(rowIndex);
        Serial.print(" | Col: ");
        Serial.println(colIndex);
      }
      
    }
    pinMode(curRow, INPUT);
  }
}

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snacksthecat
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07 Jul 2018, 18:03

Not at all good with circuits. Is there any way I can light these LEDs using power from the teensy? I should have paid attention in science class :cry:

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snacksthecat
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08 Jul 2018, 00:59

Just got it working. The trick (for anyone who might be having the same problem) is to do the following:
  1. obtain a resistor of the same resistance as is indicated on the printed circuit board
  2. solder the resistor into place on the printed circuit board
  3. that's it
I know it sounds tricky but if I can do it, anyone can.

:lol: but really the problem I was having was that I was trying to test the LED with a simple sketch but I didn't set the pin mode to output (duhhhh)

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snacksthecat
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09 Jul 2018, 04:42

All wired up!

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snacksthecat
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13 Jul 2018, 02:48

And here we hit a snag!

I really like these sculpted typewriter caps for the alphas so I'm doing my best to match them. Unfortunately my capslock key stem is just a little bit off. Wondering if I should try more surgery or hunt down one that fits?

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Actually I do have one that fits (from a dell) but it would look really bad next to the other caps.

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//gainsborough
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13 Jul 2018, 03:55

snacksthecat wrote: All wired up!

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Wire confetti!!!!

oof - that caps lock. Did the sphericals come with a different key you could use there?

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snacksthecat
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13 Jul 2018, 04:19

unfortunately not

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//gainsborough
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13 Jul 2018, 04:23

I have an AT101 caps lock that doesn't fit on the omnikey I just built. Want me to send it to you?

edit: or a video writer caps lock would work as well!

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snacksthecat
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13 Jul 2018, 05:16

//gainsborough wrote: I have an AT101 caps lock that doesn't fit on the omnikey I just built. Want me to send it to you?

edit: or a video writer caps lock would work as well!
I'm currently gluing one so I think I'm okay but thanks for the offer.

By the way, I did this as a joke but I actually think it looks awesome :lol:

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//gainsborough
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13 Jul 2018, 05:33

I dig it!

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ScottPaladin

13 Jul 2018, 16:38

Very quirky. I love it. Good job, snacks.

Engicoder

13 Jul 2018, 17:38

Nice job. The caps fit the board..a little bit of everything. Which typewriter did the alphas come from?

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snacksthecat
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14 Jul 2018, 20:47

I'm happy to report another successful operation.

Basically I used an xacto knife to cut some notches into the very base of the stem then just used my thumb to pop it off. Next I used some of this JB Weld epoxy to glue it back in my desired spot. I'm pretty happy with the fit.

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snacksthecat
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14 Jul 2018, 20:48

Engicoder wrote: Nice job. The caps fit the board..a little bit of everything. Which typewriter did the alphas come from?
I'm not actually sure, I'll check with the guy I bought them off of.

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