Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

That was obviously a joke. Maltron is ergonomically great for using with hands but not just with two thumbs as in a mobile.

By the way Dirkvl said talking about layouts here is noise and we could talk about that things here: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=91539

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

Small update on current activities

timeline:
- waiting on base-pcb for last mockup
- keypad is being finalized
- after the keypad is done, the domesheet can be designed and ordered
- after that the bottom-pcb can be designed and tested
- finalizing design for production

moneyz:
- waiting on quote for lastucase backsides
- waiting on quote for keypad production
- still have to ask for a quote on domesheet
- investigating costs of pcb soldering
these costs are needed for making an accurate estimation for the eventual cost and are all needed before opening pre-orders

got some emails with questions regarding the date when the keyboards will be ready to ship, but given the above uncertainties it may be clear i cannot possibly comment on this. but work is in progress.

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

Rough estimate for pricing tohkbd2: 130E


This is for a white keyboard and wooden back (just like latest mockup)

Amount is determined by adding into account:
- sum of parts
- outsourced labour
- insourced labour (#me)
- risk
- taxes


Pre-ordering will not start before i have a working proto that is adequately tested. However, you can support by donating or ordering the SolarTOH

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

sounds good.
Is it possible to print QWERTZ on the keyboard?

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

Sounds good. As it's already reached this kind of price, and people are no doubt willing to pay, I'd urge you not to make any unnecessary cost savings and make it the most solid, high quality product you possibly can :)

As I assume you're going to have the wooden back remain as a Lastucase, have you enquired of them whether they have any contacts who might prove useful for manufacture / assembly?

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

scan through the topic, mentioned lots of times: yes, there will me a lot of different layouts.

noted.

I have already some addresses. ;)

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

Sounds fair for a custom made product, especially if the quality is there! I'm still in.

I second Bluefoot's message about unnecessary cost savings versus quality and reliability (and please, please, a silent domesheet, but I suppose this does not depend on you).

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

I also think the price is adequte, just considering the huge ammount of work that went into the project (Thanks again!)! :)

BTW, any plans for a Gamegripper for the TOHKBD and/or a "gaming" layout ? :) (just an idea ;-) )

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

It will be very possible to make a gaming bottom piece, but not a priority at the moment. But feel free to jump in ;)

Re: TOHKBD rev2
 

Sure, first things first. :)

I'm probably too busy to build one myself, but you can register my interest for getting one once you start making them. :)