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dirkvl 2014-01-22 16:17

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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Originally Posted by kimmoli (Post 1408224)
Cable e.g. WURTH 687606050002 - CABLE, FFC, 0.5MM, 50MM, 6WAY , available at Farnell

This one I already have here, but it will not bend that nicely.

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Originally Posted by kimmoli (Post 1408224)
MOLEX - 21020-0053 - CABLE ASSEMBLY, PREMO-FLEX FFC TYPE-A, 0.167FT (also at Farnell 2,20€ @ 100pcs)

Premo-Flex FFC jumpers in ultra-thin, ultra-flexible 0.12mm cable have an extended flex life of 900,000 cycles vs. standard jumper flex life of 6,000 cycles.

That sounds good, thanks! :)

bill_klpd 2014-01-22 16:58

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
Wow great work guys! I have been reading this thread and I have to admit that the whole ideas are awsome!

What I can really understand from the 3d designs is this:
With the keyboard closed will you be able to take a photo or the camera will be hidden?

I don't really know if I will buy a jolla in the near future(I don't have the money right now) but it is such a big thing to make a hw keyboard from scratch :D

I have seen somewhere about a psp analog stick as well! About that maybe you could use a razor x board instead of the real analog stick!

http://www.acidmods.com/images/razorx.jpg
What it does:
Instead of having an analog stick, it makes it works like a key, but it feels like an analog stick :p and it is better for the room too, because this board makes the stick thinner!(Just an idea ;))

dirkvl 2014-01-22 17:04

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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Originally Posted by bill_klpd (Post 1408247)
Wow great work guys! I have been reading this thread and I have to admit that the whole ideas are awsome!

What I can really understand from the 3d designs is this:
With the keyboard closed will you be able to take a photo or the camera will be hidden?

I don't really know if I will buy a jolla in the near future(I don't have the money right now) but it is such a big thing to make a hw keyboard from scratch :D

I have seen somewhere about a psp analog stick as well! About that maybe you could use a razor x board instead of the real analog stick!

http://www.acidmods.com/images/razorx.jpg
What it does:
Instead of having an analog stick, it makes it works like a key, but it feels like an analog stick :p and it is better for the room too, because this board makes the stick thinner!(Just an idea ;))

Where can I get this? Price/availability? Dimensions? Additional hw to get this working?

kimmoli 2014-01-22 17:07

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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For true gamers... (SORRY OFFTOPIC)

stefanmohl 2014-01-22 17:13

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
Why not simply stick with the N900 keyboard? The Motorola keyboard doesn't have any number keys anyway, and most of us are very familiar with the N900 keyboard (never underestimate habit)!

bill_klpd 2014-01-22 17:16

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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Originally Posted by dirkvl (Post 1408249)
Where can I get this? Price/availability? Dimensions? Additional hw to get this working?

I am not sure if you can really buy them anymore and from where! But there are some tutorials that shows you how to make a homemade board for this, or maybe do this without a board as well(but it will be a little messy maybe?)

Here are some different tutorials from acidmods(not sure if I am breaking a rule or something... if yes sorry, just tell me and I will delete them...):
http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index....c,34880.0.html
http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index....c,27423.0.html
http://www.acidmods.com/forum/index....html#msg282228

The whole idea is this:
The psp's stick has a small spring on it, which you can use it as ground and use the other four pins/metals for making it work as 4 keys ;)

By the way kimmoli I like the way you are thinking :p

dirkvl 2014-01-22 17:20

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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Originally Posted by stefanmohl (Post 1408252)
Why not simply stick with the N900 keyboard? The Motorola keyboard doesn't have any number keys anyway, and most of us are very familiar with the N900 keyboard (never underestimate habit)!

This has been stated before, but again:

1. domesheet is not available
2. makes construction more complex and thus weaker.

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Originally Posted by kimmoli (Post 1408251)
For true gamers... (SORRY OFFTOPIC)

I like! Stick it in your UART-OH!

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Originally Posted by bill_klpd (Post 1408253)
I am not sure if you can really buy them anymore and from where! But there are some tutorials that shows you how to make a homemade board for this.

As stated before, the key in building a successful qwerty-oh is using of-the-shelf products!

chenliangchen 2014-01-22 17:33

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
I saw a lot articles about typo keyboard for iphone has got some millions of bucks by some investor, and they only come out with a cheap bt keyboard case which does not even physically connected to the phone. They should really invest to Dirkvl probably 1/10 or money will be enough for a product better than typo. ;)

Sorry for the offtopic, that looks very nice, will buy instantly when available.

bill_klpd 2014-01-22 17:35

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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Originally Posted by dirkvl (Post 1408255)
As stated before, the key in building a successful qwerty-oh is using of-the-shelf products!

I can't find if there is someone selling it anymore... Not even on ebay...
So if you will include the analog stick, you will have to use it as it is without modding it...

By the way, with what type of keyboard will you make it? I have seen so many different styles!

dirkvl 2014-01-22 17:50

Re: [WIP] Building OtherHalf keyboard prototype --finalizing 3D model and detailing
 
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Originally Posted by bill_klpd (Post 1408258)
By the way, after all with what keyboard style will you make that because I have seen so many!

It will look like this. That is the A855 Droid keyboard. Reasons for this keyboard are mentioned repeatedly in this thread, but are mainly availabilty, price and complexity.


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