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Massdrop x Data SA Danger Zone Custom Keycap Set

Apr 3, 2016

Here it is... The main keyboard is physically done, and I also went ahead and built a wrist rest for it as well. The bottom panel was taken from a 1960s era Phase Angle Voltmeter, just a piece of old test equipment I had in storage. I kinda like the texture. The wood was a chunk of free cherry that I got from a friend who works at a cabinet door manufacturer (Elkay). This was a piece they considered "scrap". I guess it had a knot on the edge. I didn't need the whole length. All I know, is it looked good, and was free! :D
It had a groove in the tapered edge (for a door panel to insert into), so I bought an oak dowel for $0.89 and painted that with some hobby model paints. The yellow is 3u wide, the same width as the WASD and Arrow clusters.
All that remains now, is to program it... I'm kinda... Not sure where to start! Any firmware is fine, for now, since I don't yet have a number pad for it. Something easy, that I can program from a Mac. I guess I gotta look at those options now.

Apr 3, 2016

Makami

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Apr 3, 2016

richfilesWhat a ride you've done, what a joy and fun to watch over the months. My deepest respect Sir richfiles! :)

Apr 3, 2016

richfiles

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Apr 3, 2016

MakamiThanks! It has been quite a ride. This is the first keyboard I've ever built, so it was all new to me. Honestly, I'm twisting my brain into knots trying to figure out the firmware... I have not programmed in ages. Hardware has always been my forte.
I can't wait to get the chance to get a plate for the number pad. THANKFULLY, I already have trim pieces pre-made, so assembly on it should be really fast.

Apr 3, 2016

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drakeonyou

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Apr 26, 2016

richfilesYou've done a great job on this keyboard. I was wondering if you could do a video of this in light and dark. I'm interested to see how the underglow looks like on this keyset.
(I spent all day reading page 1 'til 49 just to control my envy)

Apr 26, 2016

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richfiles

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Apr 26, 2016

drakeonyouI'd love to... But I've been super busy with both my jobs, and still haven't had time to figure out how to do the firmware stuff... How sad... ◶⁔◶,

Apr 26, 2016

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