Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)

[7bit]

Yes that is what I said =) This thing is already holier than the Vatican during a meteor shower. I don't think a few more holes will compromise the structural integrity (any more..).

Excellent! Would it be possible to order a pair of plates like this?
- ANSI return
- "reverse" left shift split, and right shift split
- 7bit-like modifier row with 4u space bar

Phantom_kps.png

Yes. As far as I know, the minimum order for the plates is 2, but keep in mind that my layout requires no stabilisers!

PHANTOM..........41
PHANSICLEARKIT....1

TEENSY...........31
PH7BIT...........11
PHANSI...........18
PHANSIWIN.........7
PHISO.............1
PHISOWIN..........5

DIODE..........2290

MXBLACK.........566
MXBLUE..........183
MXBROWN.........753
MXCLEAR.........778
MXDARKBLUE........3
MXGREEN..........20
MXGREY...........14
MXRED...........585

STAB200..........37
STAB400...........5
STAB625...........2
STAB700...........9
CASE..............6
PHANTOMFUN........7
SOLDERING.........4

[kps]

Yes. As far as I know, the minimum order for the plates is 2, but keep in mind that my layout requires no stabilisers!

Right, the STAB200 I ordered are for a different project. Thanks.

[Gilgam]

7bit▼
Message Today, 02:05

Do you ever sleep ?

I can see CASE in the orders'list.
Will there be one ?

[mintberryminuscrunch]

anyone else seeing the "this avatar intentionally left blank" bug for kps

[Gilgam]

i think he did it on purpose

[mintberryminuscrunch]

thats worse than this

[7bit]

7bit▼
Message Today, 02:05

Do you ever sleep ?

I can see CASE in the orders'list.
Will there be one ?

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ....
:yawn:

I don't know if there will be a case.
But just in case there is a case,
I handle the case of a case with the order-ID CASE.

[7bit]

thats worse than this

It makes me want to kill it off from my monitor!

This is my favorite:


For sure it would be much more awesome, if she used a Phantom with 7BIT layout.

[7bit]

Phantom 7BIT layout with SPH key caps.

[bpiphany]

You will need the 2x keys with only 2 key mounts cc .75" for that. You know that, right? It won't work with "standard" stabilized 2x keys...

[7bit]

You will need the 2x keys with only 2 key mounts cc .75" for that. You know that, right? It won't work with "standard" stabilized 2x keys...

Guess what those keys in the POS kit are ...

[bpiphany]

All good then =)

[Tarkoon]

I have created a layout for a modified ISO plate that needs a little bit support in the geekhack thread.
Especially the ones of you who ordered an ISO plate should have a look at it if they are interested too.
If a few of you would join we could get this layout.
It is like an ISO version of the 7bit layout but without this 'crazy' (not meant offensive =) space row.

[7bit]

I have created a layout for a modified ISO plate that needs a little bit support in the geekhack thread.
Especially the ones of you who ordered an ISO plate should have a look at it if they are interested too.
If a few of you would join we could get this layout.
It is like an ISO version of the 7bit layout but without this 'crazy' (not meant offensive =) space row.

I call space bars larger than 4 units insanely crazy!

The 7BIT-layout bottom row is the sanest bottom row of all keyboards, ever!
^

[litster]

7bit is crazy. Crazy like a fox!

[7bit]

7bit is crazy. Crazy like a fox!

[litster]

A quick update. Test plates have been ordered last week. They should be done this week. But this week is only a 3-day work week due to the US Thanksgiving holidays. BiNiaRiS will may an PHANSI plate to me and I will put switches and keycaps on the plate to verify the plate. PCB design will be finalized after that and then we can order a couple of test PCBs for one more round of verification. If everything goes well, we can then collect payments for PCBs and plates.

[Half-Saint]

I'm also interested in one PCB but I can't decide on the layout...

[7bit]

I'm also interested in one PCB but I can't decide on the layout...

Take a PCB and mount plates for ISO and 7BIT.

[Tarkoon]

@Half-Saint
Look at my layout idea a few posts earlier.
Perhaps that is what you like.
ISOwin layout as basis and a split right shift for getting a FN key there and full key block above the arrow keys.
Should be a great compromise between ISO and 7bit!

[litster]

7bit told me that we got quotes back on switches. Looks like it is a go with switches. Brown, Clear, and Red are a go. We are at less than 200 switches for Blue and less than 400 for Black, so we may axe them if we don't get close to 1000 blue switches, the minimum order quote.

In case you missed it, it is OK if you just want to order switches through the Phantom group buy.

[litster]

The PCB picture at the top of the first post has been updated to the final version. If you are planning for your special layouts, please check that there are switch positions for your layouts, especially on the front row. Keep in mind that the switch locations for the design is locked. So you will have to make your layouts work with this PCB design. Thanks.

[7bit]

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PHANTOM..........47
TEENSY...........40
PH7BIT...........11
PHANSI...........18
PHANSIWIN.........9
PHISO.............2
PHISOWIN..........6
BACKPLATE.........1
BACKSCREWS........1
DIODE..........3307
LEDBLUE...........4
MXBLACK.........371
MXBLUE..........193
MXBROWN.........238
MXCLEAR........1694
MXGREEN..........85
MXGREY...........22
MXRED..........1404
STAB200..........56
STAB400...........5
STAB625...........8
STAB700..........10
CASE..............5
PHANTOMFUN........7
SOLDERING.........5

[kaiserreich]

Backplate and back screws, what does those do?

[7bit]

Backplate and back screws, what does those do?

My idea!

Instead of a decadent case, just a metal plate with holes and rubber-feet is necessary.

The backplates could be done by the mount-plate manufacturer.

I'm still unsure if I really want this, becuase another option would be a wood-plate, except that this would lift up the keyboard a bit, which could be a bit too much along with SA-family switches.

[litster]

Plate layouts are added to the 2nd post of this thread.

[7bit]

Plate layouts are added to the 2nd post of this thread.

What about this to make sure that semi-ISO-layout is possible (1.25-1 instead of 1-1.25 in row 4):

edit: I just see there are mistakes in the mount-plate!

The 2 additional cut-outs for the keys left and right of the regular space-key are missing!

What about the function row?

[Minskleip]

What about the bottom row?

[bpiphany]

Look at that now =) I'll have to fix that I suppose. At least it's not the 7bit one that is being processed as the prototype right at the moment.

[litster]

PH7BIT updated in 2nd post.