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Hypersphere
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Nov 12, 2016
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HypersphereHi there Hypersphere -
1. The Fn key does not send a scan code to the host. It is not hard wired per se - it is configurable at compile time in the firmware - but there is no way to re-compile or configure the firmware at the moment. This is something I'm working to fix.
2. I'm hesitating to say anything about programming in the future because I don't want to promise a feature I cannot deliver. The fact is that the microcontroller and firmware used in these boards does offer some options. We're actively working with the microcontroller and firmware vendors to offer some re-programming solution.
3. In this drop, all models have detachable cables.
4. The springs are simple, if not tedious, to replace. Once you remove the key caps, and unscrew and remove back panel, the switch housings are held to the PCB with two plastic clips. The springs are inside the switch housings. There are instructions on how to do this in the printed manual. Bear in mind this is a tedious undertaking - expect 2-3 hours to replace all the springs.
5. I'll see what I can do about a side by side comparison! I believe the prototypes are heading back to me soon, so this could be a few days.
Cheers!
1. The Fn key does not send a scan code to the host. It is not hard wired per se - it is configurable at compile time in the firmware - but there is no way to re-compile or configure the firmware at the moment. This is something I'm working to fix.
2. I'm hesitating to say anything about programming in the future because I don't want to promise a feature I cannot deliver. The fact is that the microcontroller and firmware used in these boards does offer some options. We're actively working with the microcontroller and firmware vendors to offer some re-programming solution.
3. In this drop, all models have detachable cables.
4. The springs are simple, if not tedious, to replace. Once you remove the key caps, and unscrew and remove back panel, the switch housings are held to the PCB with two plastic clips. The springs are inside the switch housings. There are instructions on how to do this in the printed manual. Bear in mind this is a tedious undertaking - expect 2-3 hours to replace all the springs.
5. I'll see what I can do about a side by side comparison! I believe the prototypes are heading back to me soon, so this could be a few days.
Cheers!
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Nov 12, 2016
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XMITHello and sorry if that's not the proper way to ask a question on a discussion.
So what you are saying on question no. 2
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2. I'm hesitating to say anything about programming in the future because I don't want to promise a feature I cannot deliver. The fact is that the microcontroller and firmware used in these boards does offer some options. We're actively working with the microcontroller and firmware vendors to offer some re-programming solution.
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is that the keyboard has the capability to be programmed (reprogram certain keys, design macros, play around with LED illumination etc) but that feature won't be accessible to the end user (us, the buyers of the product)?.
Also, coming from a CM Quickfire TKL keyboard, I would like to ask about how sturdy this keyboard is (mostly the plastic one because the bamboo one could absorb water over spills etc (but that would be my fault)). Will it flex? Is there an aluminum option like Ajazz or other brands? Thanks
Thank you
XMIT
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In a sense. Since I haven't actually seen the source code for the firmware, nor have I sat down and read through the datasheet, I can't tell you precisely what the capabilities are. What I can tell you is that, through my discussions with the manufacturer, it seems like we /should/ be able to offer programming utilities later but I'll believe it when I see it. If there is no way to "fix" this with this microcontroller and vendor, I'll look into other options for the future.
So, to not promise anything I can't deliver on for sure: assume no programming for these boards. If there is any way to offer it after the fact, I will. I don't want to be in a terrible situation like with the Rosewill RGB80 where they said that full LED programming capability was coming "eventually" and then they never delivered.
Both the bamboo and the acrylic are pretty robust. Acrylic is of course waterproof. Bamboo is pretty water resistant. I would treat some parts of the board with something like cutting board oil if this is really important to you. Surely the board will be fine if you spill a beverage on it, rinse it off and let it dry. If you want to use it in the pool I'd recommend the acrylic board, and also soldering on a cable (instead of the connector) and sealing that with hot glue. This was the original configuration but community feedback was so strong for the mini USB option that this is what I decided to offer.
So, to not promise anything I can't deliver on for sure: assume no programming for these boards. If there is any way to offer it after the fact, I will. I don't want to be in a terrible situation like with the Rosewill RGB80 where they said that full LED programming capability was coming "eventually" and then they never delivered.
Both the bamboo and the acrylic are pretty robust. Acrylic is of course waterproof. Bamboo is pretty water resistant. I would treat some parts of the board with something like cutting board oil if this is really important to you. Surely the board will be fine if you spill a beverage on it, rinse it off and let it dry. If you want to use it in the pool I'd recommend the acrylic board, and also soldering on a cable (instead of the connector) and sealing that with hot glue. This was the original configuration but community feedback was so strong for the mini USB option that this is what I decided to offer.
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1. Is the Fn key hardwired -- i.e., does it not send a scan code? I ask, because I usually use the far right-hand key on the bottom row as my own Fn key and then remap everything to a HHKB-like layout.
2. If the keyboard can become programmable later on, is it likely that the current Fn key could be remapped?
3. Which model(s) have a detachable cable?
4. How easy will it be to replace the springs? If the 50 g is similar to Cherry mx Red and the 70 g is similar to Cherry mx Black, I think I would prefer something near the middle -- around 60 g.
5. Thanks for the video, which gives an idea of the sound of the bamboo board. Could you post one that conveys the sound of the acrylic model? If not, could you describe the difference in sound between the acrylic and bamboo models?
Thanks!