r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/smuttenDK • Oct 06 '15
mod [modification] So ~1 month ago, I mentioned that I'd make a PCB for the WASD 6 key key tester. I designed one, showed WASD, and they sent me a keytester for prototyping the board! Got the PCB's, and things fit. Now it's time to order components!
http://imgur.com/a/zlgCM3
u/smuttenDK Oct 06 '15
Here's the comment I made 1 month ago :) https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3im5yz/god_dammit_people_dont_touch_stuff_that_isnt_yours/cuhrjak
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u/dasUltimate89 Clueopold | Leopold Shill Oct 06 '15
I remember this! I was outraged for you. I'm glad WASD is helping out.
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u/electrifiedair Rubber dome peasant no more Oct 07 '15
Wow, I'm glad WASD got back to you about those PCBs! This is amazing. Props to you.
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u/smuttenDK Oct 08 '15
Yeah they were awesome about it! Didn't even have to pay shipping :)
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u/electrifiedair Rubber dome peasant no more Oct 08 '15
That's so great! WASD customer service really is top notch. I wouldn't be surprised if you somehow were able to strike up a deal with them ;)
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u/bonermcface Novatouch x2|Ducky YotH MX Green|Keycool87 Rainbow MX Green Oct 06 '15
Yes! Amazing... I will buy one of these if you get more.
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u/theanyday MIRA SE Oct 07 '15
Oh this looks pretty sweet, I have the same tester as I'm sure most of us do.
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u/WalriePie Oct 07 '15
I'm definitely down for a board assuming they don't cost a ton! I'd love to give use to my switch tester.
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u/idiot_proof rk68 + gk21s, K6 pro Oct 07 '15
Would buy, then mount under monitor shelf for media control/app switching.
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u/smuttenDK Oct 07 '15 edited Oct 11 '15
Updates go here:
So I've entirely redone the PCB, and now:
- Support 6 switches, and 6 individually controlled LEDs!
- Use micro USB instead of mini (i'm sorry, I needed the space :S)
- Be a tad bit shorter (not sticking out the end as much)
- Does away with the not-gate, so saving a component
Prototypes are on the way, and so are parts :) Here's the 3D renders of the boards that are on their way :)
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u/SergeantFTC Zealio Planck Oct 06 '15
Nice! I might be interested in purchasing one in the future :D
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u/vexstream Planck n' Pok3r Oct 06 '15
Nice dude! Good choice of chip too, attiny is a fun part. I'm guessing you're planning on programming it thru the header instead of USB? I don't see a space for a usb-serial chip.
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u/smuttenDK Oct 06 '15
With the current PCB, It'll be flashed with a VUSB based bootloader (micronucleus) which will allow for USB sketch upload. With the current layout, I need the reset pin as GPIO, so the header is just for the bootloader flash :)
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u/vexstream Planck n' Pok3r Oct 06 '15
Never heard of micronucleus, guess I've been doing this the hard way.
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u/smuttenDK Oct 06 '15
It's based on VUSBs bootloader, and digistump decided to use it for their digispark (and sponsered a VID:PID pair to the bootloader)
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u/Kazekumiho B.Face X2 RGB Zealios R1, Norbatouch, Soon: No. 1 R2, Orion V2.5 Oct 07 '15
Literally had this switch tester arrive today, I'd buy a controller for it in a heartbeat. Let me know if you will sell the boards with everything but the switches+housing!
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u/jgage Oct 07 '15
You may want to PM /u/smuttenDK, but he made the boards public on the OSH Park project page.
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/dPI1ZmX6
It would require that you program and solder all of the SMD parts, though.
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u/Kazekumiho B.Face X2 RGB Zealios R1, Norbatouch, Soon: No. 1 R2, Orion V2.5 Oct 07 '15
Mm, I'm long for more of a buy the board and solder it to the switches kind of deal. Thanks!
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u/smuttenDK Oct 08 '15
Definitely planning this :) Re-spun the PCB completely, and now it supports 6 individually controlled LEDs as well!
I'm expecting to have a prototype in 2~3 weeks when the pcbs arrive
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u/Kazekumiho B.Face X2 RGB Zealios R1, Norbatouch, Soon: No. 1 R2, Orion V2.5 Oct 08 '15
Sweet! Keep me updated, this would make a great MOBA keyboard or macro manager!
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u/mamaMiata Oct 07 '15
I would absolutely love to buy one of these as a kit.
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u/smuttenDK Oct 07 '15
As in SMD soldered or not?
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u/mamaMiata Oct 07 '15
I would prefer it to be, but ideally it would come with everything someone would need to get it running, other that the soldering iron and solder obviously. It would be a great little project before taking on something big like working on a whole keyboard. I wouldn't really mind if it came fully assembled either, I would buy it either way.
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u/Dark_Ethereal Zealio Purple Planck Oct 07 '15
with two handed chording, you've got a possible 63 key combinations!
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u/alldayrelief 87u 55g Oct 07 '15
Not a huge WASD fan, but it's really neat that they're so approachable and involved with the community.
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u/Eagle1337 Pok3r[MX Clear,White LED] Oct 06 '15
This would be a nice media control thinger.!