Hey guys, the PCB has been improved based on the feedback from the last drop.
1. The response rate has been improved
2. I'm not sure if I can characterize the PCB has having true N-Key rollover. However, if you slam down on the entire keypad - everything you hit will be registered.
YanboWuCan you post a few photos of said PCB? I still don't understand if there are components on the PCB, and if not, what kind of components will it fit. Is there a place for a ucontroller? What kind? etc.
YanboWu@YanboWu Thanks for posting the photo. So can you please confirm the following:
PCB includes: Diodes, resistors, a microcontroller (What type is that???), USB 2.0 micro jack.
YanboWu@YanboWu can you test this on a Mac (and preferably also a Linux box) to see if it is recognized? Some of the earlier complains were about compatibility on non Windows OS.
I'd also like to point out that due to the orientation of the + and ENTER switches on the PCB, you won't be able to install stabilizers.
jeheeWith the previous numpad (and this should be no different), you just solder in the switches. The microcontroller is already programmed, there is nothing else you need to do. It appears like another keyboard to Windows, and when you press a key, it is like pressing the numeric keypad keys of a keyboard.
theimmcSomething happened with OS X between Yosemite and El Capitan updates.
Originally I was able to use all these keypads but now after the update no keypads really work with my Macbook anymore. It's pretty frustrating.
theimmcSo you are saying it does not generate true numpad codes, but rather number row codes. So pressing the 1 key on the keyboard will be the same as pressing the 1 key on this numpad?
FAbs101For it to be compatible with Costar stabs, the Enter and + needs to be rotated 90 degrees, so that the bar swings over the LED. From the photo @YanboWu posted that did not change.
flyqerThe microcontroller (PIC18F14K50) may be programmable, but you're going to need an ICSP to program it. You'll also need to trace the wiring and write the code yourself. If you're asking if it is programmable the way a Pok3r is programmable, the answer is no.
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FAbs101I was going to say that, but somehow I forgot.
BlastHardcheeseOK, some updates :
1. The board sent with the ErgoDox Infinity is V1.0.
2. The 1.0 board does indeed send numeric keypad codes. @YanboWu will need to verify the 2.0 board since no one else has them :) I tested using keyboardtester.com
FAbs101I twisted my costar stab wires for the enter and + keys. I did snap one accidentally and had to super glue it because I didn't have extras on hand. It's not perfect, but it works. If you are determined, you can make it work. Now...if only the version 1 PCB wasn't absolute garbage....
1. The response rate has been improved 2. I'm not sure if I can characterize the PCB has having true N-Key rollover. However, if you slam down on the entire keypad - everything you hit will be registered.