Yes I have some time in the afternoon to go over it. Need to clean it up a bit. I have to read up on how to use the right layer selection. Currently I drew it all as user drawing and have to convert them to edge cuts I think. Getting there!!
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Iām really glad you guys are doing this. I just spent $300 on a used reverb one. If you guy have any use for one with 7 dead keys. I would be more than happy to support the cause.
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Hey, yeah that sounds good. Alignment is still off I think. Its super difficult to measure this thing since it is too flexible for the caliper and using a ruler is near impossible with that size. Iām looking into trying to print it to size or lasercut it to check the files dimensions compared to the original keyboard pcb.
I imported the traces but they are not separated so they have to be redrawn individually. is that easier with fusion? I only used fusion for 3D print modelling and have no idea how to do that efficiently. Also the traces I imported are kind of wonky so I wonder if it is possible to clean that up? Its uploades as v3 on github.
Cheers!
Also: The ground traces that go to the opposite part with the domes also needs to be added.
I think one of these could be handy to test it later:
Current state:
Great idea about scanning the pcbs! Iāll:
- take it to a kinkos or similar, scale it to the outer dimensions in f360
- trace the shape super accurately in that program and export
- Import into kicad
I think thatāll be the quickest and most accurate method. Then weāll just have the outline as a vector file and be done with it. Iām pretty adept in f360. I bet itāll take me a day tops.
Hi everyone,
Iād like to contribute to the project as well.
I specialize in vector graphics and 3D design, so I could definitely help you out. In addition, I can create 3D models and print the new buttons for you (if they need to be customized).
Thanks
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Did you write this post?
Welcome Taloz! And ty for the offer. Heck yeah letās all figure out how to collab on this.
you know whatā¦ figuring out a very low profile way to attach the stock keycaps to Kailh āchocā PG1350 switches would be huge. Was thinking maybe a 3d printed adapter? Or maybe a swapped out stem? Not sure.
That post wasnāt me. Maybe it was someone else on this thread? And oh man are they trying to manually place the capacitive pads? lol holy moly no wonder itās hard!
Hi! No havenāt seen this till now. Looks very promising!
Nearly ready to send out for a prototype board!
@Aka I took your suggestion about scanning the board, in order to get more accurate to the original pattern. Makde the dxf in Fusion360. Parametric is way faster and more accurate.
Last things before I order are adding the countersink mounting holes, and resolving collisions around the ribbon connector.
Ah thanks man thatās perfect! I was about to borrow a scanner from a friend! Can you upload the high res somewhere? But Iāll try with that one as well! 
Here ya go. Two files. One is the PCB, and one is the Backplate. Both are aligned, and everythingās been leveled out.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TikSZEDcHynLC_KfxGpwiUlRtGhr7Q-K/view?usp=sharing
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Test fit looking good! Should be able to send out an order for prototype boards by eod.
EDIT:
All ready for prototype board order! Will let everyone know how it goes. Was able to cram hotswaps, and support for both v1 and v2 chocs in there as well <3
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Sorry I havenāt contributed anything, I wanted to be able to do more but I needed to wait for my uniās lab to be open to actually do anything beyond looking longingly at these posts and joining the discord.
I have, hmmm, 8 broken keys on my OP-1 myself, which conductive paint just didnāt do the job for. Speaking to the techs here, we were going to try to fix with microfine ceramic coated wire but Iād be really interested in helping with this project instead, I think we need a viable long term solution beyond the case by case fixes weāve been doing.
I was going to offer whatever resources and knowhow we have here but I blinked and the prototype PCB was ready, which is amazing. I was wondering if it would be possible to have a copy of the gerber file and the part numbers for switches and ribbon cable connectors, but if you are holding onto everything until youāve been able to test it, I understand that too.
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No worries! Itās faster for me to jam out a prototype on my own for now; happy to share the files along the way.
where I could use help is figuring out an adapter for the stock keycaps. My thought is that maybe we can design a 3D printed adapter that plugs into the pg1350 socket on one side, and the scissor clip brackets on the other. How good are you at CAD? Have access to a 3d printer?
Thank you so much, we do a lot of custom PCB orders so being able to access the files down the line would be great. I do have access to 3D printers, but my CAD/fabrication skills are really not strong, that said Iād be more than happy to take a look at doing it, or print and test anything anyone else designs since thatās something thatās easily done at my end.
That looks amazing! If you need funds for the order Iām happy to PayPal some over!
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Order placed for prototype boards! Should be around 2-3 weeks. And no worries about the money part; Itās not too bad (yet lol)
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