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mjtorn is offline mjtorn
2014-09-01 , 05:37
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#151
Originally Posted by dirkvl View Post
We'll see how firm it is connected with mockup2! (two weeks or so)

Yes, every current hardware application could clip on, but if you want an oled screen on the back then doing that with this base will be highly inefficient.
May I ask what inefficient means in this context?

The issues I've heard people have about TOH is a) carrying them with them b) actually changing them eg. downtown or wherever.

If your magnet-based solution supports anything (protocol-wise, as long as it has magnets), you solved most of the problem, bro


Also, made some more pics!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwXxa6wIcAA2NfB.jpg
Sweet
 
dirkvl is offline dirkvl
2014-09-01 , 06:42
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#152
Originally Posted by droll View Post
is there a way to put in some sliding gutters that hold it in place permanently and only lock when you slide it to the magnet positions? just an idea anyway. but that would mean the keyboard cannot be swapped with other keyboards or gamepads.
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Originally Posted by mjtorn View Post
May I ask what inefficient means in this context?
with inefficient i mean the unnecessary thickness. with the keyboard you have to have two parts, but for all other functionality you are better off with a regular toh, not with adding it to my magnets. but yes, it is possible.
 
robnas is offline robnas
2014-09-01 , 07:00
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#153
Again:

What's the possible influence of the magnets on the battery. I don't want my Jolla catch fire or leak after some months...
 
dirkvl is offline dirkvl
2014-09-01 , 07:37
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#154
using the power of the eugoogelizer, i have found this:

- DONT DO IT, IT WILL EXPLODE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
- its fine, people even connect li-ions together with neodymiums, claiming they had no problems for years

pic your side
 

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dirkvl is offline dirkvl
2014-09-05 , 11:08
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#155
keyboard has been connected to my phone for a week now, but the battery refuses to explode...

also, it works.
youtu.be/IV1lS_IUVxg
 

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Kabouik is offline Kabouik
2014-09-05 , 11:19
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#156
What happens when you reposition the keypad part? Does it reconnect instantly on the software side?
 
dirkvl is offline dirkvl
2014-09-05 , 11:32
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#157
Originally Posted by Kabouik View Post
What happens when you reposition the keypad part? Does it reconnect instantly on the software side?
it currently runs the rev1-software, but this will be modified for some extra functionality.
 
blood_falcon is offline blood_falcon
2014-09-05 , 13:17
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#158
Nice, bro

I think it won't be long till the keyboard finished right? Say, maybe end of this month???
 
dirkvl is offline dirkvl
2014-09-05 , 13:23
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#159
Originally Posted by blood_falcon View Post
Nice, bro

I think it won't be long till the keyboard finished right? Say, maybe end of this month???
Ha, good one!

Things that will take time:
PCB production and soldering
Keypad manufacturing

PCB and keypad both not finalized, so don't hold your breath over it.
 
dirkvl is offline dirkvl
2014-09-05 , 13:38
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#160
some pics of mockup 1 (red) & mockup 2 (just arrived, white)

connection to bottom, will be at a different place and will be cleaned up. but to give an impression.





mockup 2

changelog:
-magnets to slightly different position
-added toh-triggerfinger
-connection to bottom part to different position
-reducing size of base-pcb
-screw holes to clamp pcb to shell
-alignment dimples (holes) for both positions
-added chamfer to camera and flash

overview


dimples for alignment



connection between parts, added screwholes


waiting for bigger magnets


screws to secure pcb



comments and thoughts
-dimples work perfect for aligning the kb, feels very solid
-as a concequence, the opening/closing is not feeling less awesome, have to reshape dimples
-magnets apparently have to stay a week (or longer?) at customs
-connection between parts works, but needs refining, more details on that later
-screws to secure pcb look cool
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