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QWERKey-UK t1_j0zsbxw wrote

Reply to comment by Keeb-Weeb in [Tachyteros Teaser] Prototype mechanical keyboard, keycapless, <0.5mm travel, self designed PCB+++ [See Comment] by Keeb-Weeb

Which would you prefer. We chat here, or in the unsolicited PM you sent me?

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Keeb-Weeb OP t1_j1002o2 wrote

want a pepper shaker too with that salt?

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QWERKey-UK t1_j106ifb wrote

Look... Post something up other than a badly designed PCB, so we know what the hell you are talking about. So far, all we know is that it's a keycapless design, with mechanical switches with less than 0.5mm travel, yet uses a common switch with over 50 varieties, and has a top panel with no keycaps that you can print your own designs on. It sounds terrible as a device to type on.

Me salty? You're the one PMing me, crying about why I am being mean to your imaginary keyboard. I'm just giving you my opinion, based on the little you have divulged so far. If you don't like it, just ignore it instead of harassing me via PM. Perhaps if you published some details people wouldn't need to speculate. So, about these switches for example. You say there are 50 varieties available... so why not just tell us what they are so we can take a look?

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Keeb-Weeb OP t1_j10981c wrote

I simply want to share my work so far with the community. Once I have my first working prototype, I'll be posting pictures.

The PCBs are currently being manufactured (5 of each) of the V0.1 with the stupid row diode arrangement that I've fixed for V0.2.

I already have the switches, diodes, teensy 2.0 loaded with the firmware, wire to fix my diode fuck up. The switches I have currently are real shitty and more just to use for proof of concept. PCBs supposed to ship in three days per AllPCBs order thingy.

edit : as far as switches go only a few select people who have helped me so far (one for firmware and another for PCB design). I have a far way to go before making V1.

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QWERKey-UK t1_j10fn64 wrote

Sure.. no issue with anyone doing that, but I asked you several times now about this mystery 0.5mm total travel switch, with 50 available varieties, and it's just been radio silence. If it's not something the general public can buy, and fit on a hot swap basis, then then it's not really a customisable board, and they aren't that popular in here.

As for the PCB currently being manufactured, I hope what you posted in here is not what was sent to be fabbed, because I think you need to check your diode arrangement ;)

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Keeb-Weeb OP t1_j10l6fp wrote

easily obtainable switch. Hot swap capabilities with millmax sockets like keyboards and as far as the PCB goes, well, I did sent it with the image I posted unfortunatly. I fixed the PCB with V0.2. I'll use some wire and some trace cutting for V0.1 to punish me for fucking the diode arrangement lol

edit : and the switch isn't as a mystery as you may think. Plus the PCB hints at it anyways.

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QWERKey-UK t1_j10qwku wrote

So why not just say what switch it is if it's generally available switch? We can take a look at it and arrive at a conclusion instead of all this cloak and dagger nonsense.

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Keeb-Weeb OP t1_j10usw9 wrote

fine, FINE. I give up. I will be using mouse switches. Basically any switch that has 5.08mm between pins with mostly any height can be used, just need to adjust stand offs. Kailh mute's 2-pin up to TTC gold dustproof, to Huano 80M blue pink dot, Kailh GM8.0 black/transparent, etc.

edit : Let's say one day I want to have keycap compatability, I just need to have a plastic part molded for the top plate with cherry stems over the keys.

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QWERKey-UK t1_j12teur wrote

So when I said all of this (terrible to type on... not much better than a touch screen... can't be customised etc.) I was in fact correct, yet you felt the need to harrass me via PM because you thought I was being mean.

If you have cherry stems molded onto the top plate, won't that make printing on the top plate a bit tricky? Wasn't that this board's unique selling point? So it's a keyboard, with a flexible plastic top panel, that uses mouse switches. Won't it just feel like... well... pressing a button on a mouse?

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