if u have enough money then most of the problem is settled. the DIY part is easy. anyhow, theres two types of custom, one is where u get the pcb, plate, case, switch and diodes and solder yourself. another type of custom is where u replace the pcb with a controller (much harder), for this u can refer to faridr's thread

His thread use a simple matrix and Hasu firmware... I plan to use Soarer's firmware, which is much easier to program and supports on-the-fly changes. Emphasis on easier to program because I'm a very physical DiY kind of guy and I can't figure out software code for the life of me.

difference between A87U and Nerd anyone?

There's mod for custom backlighting, someone did it. I stop reading at page 3 because ...
Custom may be expensive, but you wont really feel the burn in your pocket if you get part by part slowly. Just dont add up the total cost.

I never understand Soarer's firmware and how to use it. I did try it before, by loading the hex file and fire up teensy hid_listen.exe, but doesnt seem to be doing anything. Maybe it uses different wiring method or something?

This post has been edited by faridr: Jun 12 2014, 01:33 PM

For soarer's firmware you need to assign the sense and strobes to the pinouts before you use hid_listen. It's also easire to build/program than Hasu's firmware with similar (at least at my level) features as Hasu without the complications.

There is no hex file for soarer, just the firmware file only and then you're good to go.

EDIT: Just skimmed through the link you provided for the backlighting... I think it's overkill amount of work.

This post has been edited by dadudeneverabides: Jun 12 2014, 01:34 PM

Sorry but I still didnt get it
so assign sense and strobe inside config folder --> load up firmwaree --> hid_listen
is that it?

Yeah, too much work for LED effect, unless for someone with LED fetish

Nope. It's just a config text file.

What you do is to load the soarer firmware into the teensy.

Then, seperately, you build the controller file using a text editor.

Finally, you use a command line option (just one line only) in windows command prompt to compile and load it into the teensy.

Straight away can use.

If you want, I can try to upload my files and do screenshots for you to understand better, but that'll need to wait until I get home tonight.

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This post has been edited by ntw: Jun 12 2014, 01:57 PM

I'm a broken man...

Things I haven't paid for (confirm need to buy):
1. Switches for my lightsaver v2.

Things I wanna pay for:
1. Dat link.
2. Switch harvest board. USD 40+ thanks to Aaron trying to outbid me, but at a certain point I buy from taobao also cheaper.
3. Switch plate. For... testing purposes.


So, my offer opens up again. Who wants to buy my slot for lightsaver and for my slot on the raindrop r2 gb can PM me if interested.

Why want to let go your master race tier keyboard?

I feel sorry for your wallet.

Does anyone here have a pair of Ergodox keyboards? Is it really more comfortable (read: ergonomic) to type on?

do I really need to venture into the software part? I thought it would be just putting different coloured bulbs under each caps

Planning to go full custom with second pair of Ergodoxian/ergodox-like keyboard. Getting quote now from acryllic cutter to see how much I need to pain. In the end, it might be an extended/enlarged ergodoxian that can support my gaming habits. Maybe two more rows added on top of the keyboard.

Ergonomic? Definitely.
Comfort? Massively compared to my TKL.
Faster? Arguable, since I'm still learning how to use it fully. I'm still adjusting to the columnar layout instead of the stepped layout, and might be making another layout change tonight to make it similar to a ANSI shape.
Worth buying? Definitely.
Would I recommend it? Only if you're into customs.

Controlling the LEDs would be difficult, whatever controller you end up using.

Even if you put bulbs under the caps, you'll still need to consider things like power source, wiring, and PCB support, resistance (you don't wanna feed all that power into the LEDs and get blinded now, would you?). So yeah... that's about it.

This post has been edited by dadudeneverabides: Jun 12 2014, 03:05 PM

oh wait, editing.
i tot i replied ytd.
server rolled back?

This post has been edited by 168257061: Jun 12 2014, 03:50 PM

everyone's happy buying this and that. and i'm here just watching. fak.

ooppss.. my "server" rolled back. so sorry, answer found two pages back

I'm here waiting for my Poker 2.

dude. same boat with u

Yeah sure that would be great, no rush though.

@016 what search string should I use to find acrylic keyboard plate in taobao?