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- - TOHKBD rev2 (https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=93156)

Latest keyboard PCBs are here, casings expected first week of 2015
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/hyojhwybulr...2018.26.04.jpg

Stencil printer is set up
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/i2zydiv1apz...2018.24.04.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/dpb4i7k1kdx...2018.23.50.jpg

Moving first stuff to Makerspace, starting production of TOH-cover PCBs there first half of January, should take few days to finish 1500pcs :p

Regarding keypads:
"We started to make all molds and samples now."

Getting 10 of each layout first -of which some will go to backers that also get a proto/developeredition- then if all is good the rest will be made.

Finally finished my administration - gosh that was a fun job - and determined how many TOHKBDs I can sell before risking issues with spares etc.

So, sales are open again!

Quick reply...

Color guide is excellent, but what about including keyboard-layout switch into it? I am not sure what "stealth" means, as keypad layout.

Apologies if it was already asked before.

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Does 'stealth' mean that no layout is printed, and user is free to either keep chosen layout in memory, or draw it by hand?
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Random question: would using e-ink display as back-plate of TOHKBD make it bulkier, more fragile, and-or more expensive? And, most importantly, would the phone recognise it as a second display? Yes, sounds funny :-)

More relevant question: is the back-light going to be just white, or is its colour choose-able, too? If the latter, then is it possible to choose colour of each LED?

Best wishes. Thank you.
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Per aspera ad astra...

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Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454960)

Color guide is excellent, but what about including keyboard-layout switch into it? I am not sure what "stealth" means, as keypad layout..

stealth is no symbols engraved, need to design it yourself and engrave at local engraving place. if you have no experience with this, don't go for it.

from kickstarter page
https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/...95ec_large.gif

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Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454960)

Random question: would using e-ink display as back-plate of TOHKBD make it bulkier yes, more fragile yes, and-or more expensive also yes? And, most importantly, would the phone recognise it as a second display no? Yes, sounds funny :-)

This question fall in the categories:
- add this non-related functionality that makes it more complex
- questions you should ask a year ago
- what do you think?

:p

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Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454960)

More relevant question: is the back-light going to be just white yes, or is its colour choose-able, too no? If the latter, then is it possible to choose colour of each LED?

if this was the case, there would obviously be some mentioning of this ;)

Wow, awesome toys, good job man :D.

Any plans for rev3 deluxe edition?

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Originally Posted by dirkvl (Post 1454963)

This question fall in the categories:
- add this non-related functionality that makes it more complex
- questions you should ask a year ago
- what do you think?

:p

Quick reply...

Are Other Halves stack-able? No, I think? The connectors would be wearing off pretty quickly, I fear...

Is e-ink screen Other Half possible at all? As in, would e-ink screen be recognised by OS as second display? I guess I should be asking Jolla if they plan to release a phone where first display is e-ink :p

It's just... Backcover for the sake of physical stability, and nothing else, seems to be such a lame use of space...

Another idea for electricity-using Other Half: combine TOHKBD with Light-emitting OH. Or would it be too bulky-and-fragile-and-expensive (and not-working), too?

Best wishes. Thank you.
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Per aspera ad astra...

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Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454970)

Are Other Halves stack-able? No, I think? The connectors would be wearing off pretty quickly, I fear...

You think correct

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454970)

Is e-ink screen Other Half possible at all? As in, would e-ink screen be recognised by OS as second display? I guess I should be asking Jolla if they plan to release a phone where first display is e-ink :p

eehhh

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Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454970)

It's just... Backcover for the sake of physical stability, and nothing else, seems to be such a lame use of space...

I never said this is for physical stability. If there is no backplate, you would be staring right at the PCB, which is not desirable for construction, design and durability. \

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wikiwide (Post 1454970)

Another idea for electricity-using Other Half: combine TOHKBD with Light-emitting OH. Or would it be too bulky-and-fragile-and-expensive (and not-working), too?

This question fall in the categories:
- add this non-related functionality that makes it more complex
- questions you should ask a year ago
- what do you think?

Join the IRC channel for more quick quesions, or improve your google skillz (even forum has search function), this is filling up the thread with a lot of questions asked a million times before.