TOHKBD rev2
 

maybe. very maybe.



Looks:
-How will it look like?
LINK
-What kind of keypad will you use?
Custom
Update 4-8-14: Andrew has joined the team and will design the keypad. I have full confidence it will look beautiful!
-Qwerty/qwertz/azerty/äëïö?
Yes.
-What kind of materials will you use?
PLA casing, wood bottom, injection molded keypad
-Backlight?
Yes
-Multiple colours?
Maybe, but is more expensive
-Will the keypad be a display/touchscreen/e-ink/whatever?
No.

Ordering:
-How/when can I (pre-)order?
Not yet
-Can I be in pre-order queue?
No
-What will it cost?
Probably 130E
-Where/how can I donate?
Here and here
-When will it be ready?
Not yet determined

Improvements:
-Will it use a cable?
No
-Will it have 'alingment issues'?
No
-Will it use magnets?
Yes
-Are magnets dangerous to my phone
Absolutely not!
-Will it be slimmer?
Yes
-Will it be awesome?
Yes
-Will it be usable for everyday use?
Yes

Participationg in development
If you think you can help and have experience in developing products, send me a PM!

Other/FAQ:
-I have a different question
Is it a good question? If not, resist the urge.
-Shouldn't Jolla help with design/manufacturing/whatever?
No.
-Howso people if now humens cuz ima gerl blable why not?!!
That is not english. Use 'Google Translate' or a dictionary
-Can I pre-order?
First read this whole post.
-Use this thing/component/whatever!
Send this kind of messages over PM, with explanation why and how it works :)

Some FAQs, will be updated when possible! Asking one of above questions is useless ;)

Parts list and status
Base 3D -- testing
Bottom 3D -- testing
Magnets -- ready for ordering
Screws -- ordered
--
Base PCB -- designing and testing
Connection pad PCB -- designing and testing
Bottom PCB -- designing
SMD components -- ready for ordering
--
Wood insert -- ready for ordering
Domesheet -- not yet designing
Keypad -- designing and exploring production
--
PCB making -- requesting quotes
PCB soldering -- not yet in contact
3D printing -- testing parts from different suppliers
Domesheet production -- in contact
Keypad production -- approaching companies

THIS POST IS ABSOLUTELY NOT UP TO DATE

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

Will there be eeprom to allow udev rulez to start/stop systemd services depending which TOH is installed?

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

I think that you should try to get the camera work even with the keyboard closed! It is a pity to "lose" your camera....

About parts, what about the n97 keyboard? I searched a little on ebay and there are many of them for sale.

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

you know it will be in there!

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

Because of the location of the camera this will never happen, forget about it. Pick a piece of paper, put it on your phone and mark the edges and camera, then slide it out 40mm -> big-*** hole in the middle of your keyboard!



Mentioned above:
Will not use N97 keyboard. Terrible layout, ugly buttons, not available in big quantities. I appreciate the suggestion, but use PM.

Also, don't worry about the keypad, have some ideas ;)

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

if it happens dirk, please don't limit to 100 or so. I do Understand they can be out if stock and that its a pain to build then.
But once in a while you could say, "hey, right now i've decided for a new batch because i need a little extra pocket money".

or is it perhaps so that you make little or even no money out of them?
if thats the case i understand of course that you llimit them so low in count.

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

Is there going to be a 'opened/closed' detection mechanism?


(trying to be as brief as possible :) )

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

don't know how yet, but yes!

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

Please, take my money!

Re: tohkbd2 #maybe
 

you can send your money to funkyotherhalf.com -> you get a nice OH and I have moar funds for developing :D