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Re: Face U/MX-mini U replica, acrylic/alu plate, KEEP ORDERI

Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 20:19
by Zentaaa
matt3o wrote:you don't even need to cut them off if the PCB supports them
Truuue

Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 20:28
by maxrunner
matt3o wrote: you don't even need to cut them off if the PCB supports them
Oh so in this i can choose both types? nice.

Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 22:25
by nightcracker
Sorry for repeating myself, but no one answered with all the pirating discussion going around.

Could anyone answer the questions I had below? Thanks!
nightcracker wrote: I'll probably go for the MX-mini, but I still have a few questions.

1. What color is the acrylic case that comes with it? Is it transparent or?

2. What is the exact layout of the buttons? I've seen multiple 75% layouts out there, and I don't know which one it is:
- http://i.imgur.com/nMLwjvE.jpg
- http://www.williamjudd.com/wp-content/u ... 2/09/2.jpg

3. If it's the first layout, does this mean I can just order keycaps from any standard place, like WASDkeyboards?

4. If I get the pcb, case and switches/keycaps, all I need is a USB cable and I'd be ready to go, right?

5. Is a plate recommended for the 75%? Does it change visuals in any way?

Posted: 16 Jul 2014, 23:39
by beltet
tinnie wrote: Until I sold everything.
Ok thanks!
But can anyone describe a little more about the controller and software for it? You can't use custom firmware like hasu's?
What can the firmware do? And whats the real difference between 32u4 and this one(32u?)?
Sincerely

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 01:59
by maxrunner
How do you program the keyboard?
edit:Also i assume the pcb will include the usb cable connector?

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 10:38
by macmakkara
maxrunner wrote: How do you program the keyboard?
edit:Also i assume the pcb will include the usb cable connector?
HzFaq wrote: Crossposting this from GH, unofficial FaceW manual.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58945.0;topicseen
from IC thread. Hope this helps.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 11:03
by tinnie
nightcracker wrote: Sorry for repeating myself, but no one answered with all the pirating discussion going around.

Could anyone answer the questions I had below? Thanks!
nightcracker wrote: I'll probably go for the MX-mini, but I still have a few questions.

1. What color is the acrylic case that comes with it? Is it transparent or?

2. What is the exact layout of the buttons? I've seen multiple 75% layouts out there, and I don't know which one it is:
- http://i.imgur.com/nMLwjvE.jpg
- http://www.williamjudd.com/wp-content/u ... 2/09/2.jpg

3. If it's the first layout, does this mean I can just order keycaps from any standard place, like WASDkeyboards?

4. If I get the pcb, case and switches/keycaps, all I need is a USB cable and I'd be ready to go, right?

5. Is a plate recommended for the 75%? Does it change visuals in any way?
1. transparent. :)

2. Green one. 8-)

3. Ugh no. :x

4. Yes. ;)

5. Yes ;)

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 11:49
by maxrunner
tinnie, both boards support the iso layout right? Also that software to program the keyboard will it work on linux?

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 12:03
by Laser
Being made in flash, it should work from any OS/flash-enabled-browser. However, if you want to make sure you can actually run that program *when* you want it (i.e. from your computer), you can try to make a locally saved copy of the bootMapper page. From Linux:

Code: Select all

$ mkdir keyboards
$ cd keyboards
$ wget -r -t 0 -k http://boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/
$ chromium boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/index.html

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 12:13
by tinnie
maxrunner wrote: tinnie, both boards support the iso layout right? Also that software to program the keyboard will it work on linux?
Yes, both boards support ISO layout. And I'm not sure about the second question.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 12:33
by DanielT
You install VirtualBox (it's free and it's a great piece of software), create a Virtual Machine, drop a Windows on it and you are free to go. Such a thing is handy for all sort of things, I have one for iPhone and iPad, and you need it only when you create the layout. It's a small sacrifice for a custom board ;)
But maybe there is also a way to do it under Linux.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 12:42
by maxrunner
Decisions , im actually really torn on whether to go for mx-mini or the faceU....:S

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 12:45
by DanielT
Get both, if don't like one you can always sell it, there is a market for these at any time ;) Before this GB I would have killed to get one at this price ;)

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 12:58
by maxrunner
Is there a metal plate planned for the mx-mini? since its a bit bigger than the faceU won't the acrylic plate bend more easily?

Re: Face U/MX-mini U replica, acrylic/alu plate, KEEP ORDERI

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 13:06
by Zentaaa
Zentaaa wrote:
maxrunner wrote: Is there any plans for a metal plate for the mx-mini?
Matt3o has said that he will by very possibly running a gb in the near future!

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 13:09
by maxrunner
Soz, keep forgetting stuff lately.
Alright tennie, put me in for a faceU iso, metal plate for faceU iso and the mx-mini iso.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 13:35
by maxrunner
tinnie wrote: 3. Ugh no. :x
So they're that bad? :P

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 13:58
by Muirium
75% layouts are always that bad. 60% is a clean cut from standard layout. 75% is a mash. Compromise, you has it!

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:07
by maxrunner
I mean't wasdkeyboards? maybe i misunderstood the answer?lol

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:09
by Nuum
wasdkeyboards doesn't sell 1.75u shifts as far as I know. Actually I've never seen an OEM profile 1.75u shift.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:11
by maxrunner
Yeah i have too much to learn, i don't know the main sizes of the function keys, for example, what's the size of the space bar for these boards?

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:16
by scottc
WASD sell blank keycaps that work as shifts, but they're poor-quality thin ABS. :(

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:18
by Nuum
Oh, yeah, you are right. Last time I checked they didn't have these. I think on the MX-MiniU you can either have a 7u or 6u spacebar, maybe even a 6.25u one. On the FaceU you can have a 6.25u one or a 7u one.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:19
by DanielT
Nuum wrote: wasdkeyboards doesn't sell 1.75u shifts as far as I know. Actually I've never seen an OEM profile 1.75u shift.
Tai-Hao has it. But WASD caps are bad. But caps are not a problem, there will always be a GB around.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:41
by matt3o
maxrunner wrote: Is there a metal plate planned for the mx-mini? since its a bit bigger than the faceU won't the acrylic plate bend more easily?
Yes I want to work on that, but I need the PCB to be sure that everything is working correctly.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 15:59
by maxrunner
I assume something like this would be compatible with the faceU?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-metal- ... inum%20CNC

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:01
by Zentaaa
This is running right now for everyone looking for a case for their face u's! And its really cheap! https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acryli ... board-case

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:01
by Zentaaa
maxrunner wrote: I assume something like this would be compatible with the faceU?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-metal- ... inum%20CNC
Yes it would be!

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:06
by maxrunner
How much to aluminium cases go around for? these look great.

Posted: 17 Jul 2014, 16:20
by Madhias
There was a cheap aluminium group buy organized from pexon - it's called the "60$ 60% case". Maybe not that high quality like from TEX, but a cheap aluminium case. You could try to get one, since a lot of people cancelled there orders - or just one big order was cancelled, if i remember correctly.

Also there's an acrylic 60% case from TEX right now at Massdrop. Also looks nice, but no aluminium.
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