New legit red and clear switches came in today. I still haven't received my weller soldering iron so I ended up buying a cheaper walmart iron because i'm impatient. Soldered the reds on to a new board and they work perfectly after 20 mins of osu!. What sucks is that the tape didn't hold the switches down well enough like my last board and they ended up crooked. Sad life. I still got 4 other boards and clear switches, but I might just wait for my weller to come in.
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The Chinese origin post isn't shipping on time (Been waiting 6 days for it to depart from Nanjing), so I might have to look for switches elsewhere. Because of eBay's way of dealing with sellers, I have to wait until November 14 before I can use eBay Buyer Protection to get a refund.Sorun wrote:
New legit red and clear switches came in today. I still haven't received my weller soldering iron so I ended up buying a cheaper walmart iron because i'm impatient. Soldered the reds on to a new board and they work perfectly after 20 mins of osu!. What sucks is that the tape didn't hold the switches down well enough like my last board and they ended up crooked. Sad life. I still got 4 other boards and clear switches, but I might just wait for my weller to come in.
I will have to try something else to get my switches.
Back to soldering wire, did you yourself use copper or tin?
Tin. The clear switches are pretty great.InnocentEyes wrote:
Back to soldering wire, did you yourself use copper or tin?
Looking at a comparison for how all of the switches work I felt that brown would be the best match because it is tactile. Red isn't tactile, so I might have problems with it because of its linear feedback. Red however has very low resistance and I may be able to go faster with it. Green is just... I guess if I wanted a workout? Black is much the same. Blue also has fairly low resistance but the clicking noise might get annoying.Sorun wrote:
Tin. The clear switches are pretty great.InnocentEyes wrote:
Back to soldering wire, did you yourself use copper or tin?
Do you know what any famous osu! players use? (i.e. rrtyui, cookiezi, WubWoofWolf, hvick225)
I suppose it is noteworthy if I mention the switches aren't here yet and I may need to make a separate purchase for new ones while I wait to ask eBay's support to enforce a refund. If I do buy new switches that aren't red and the ones I have already ordered do arrive, then that just means I can make a second keyboard and sell it somewhere.
I know cookiezi went from blue to reds. I know Wub has a keypad with every switch but I think he mains blues so does rrtyuii. Not 100% sure.InnocentEyes wrote:
Back to soldering wire, did you yourself use copper or tin?
Tin. The clear switches are pretty great.
Looking at a comparison for how all of the switches work I felt that brown would be the best match because it is tactile. Red isn't tactile, so I might have problems with it because of its linear feedback. Red however has very low resistance and I may be able to go faster with it. Green is just... I guess if I wanted a workout? Black is much the same. Blue also has fairly low resistance but the clicking noise might get annoying.
Do you know what any famous osu! players use? (i.e. rrtyui, cookiezi, WubWoofWolf, hvick225)
It really depends on what your comfortable with. I've tried browns before for typing and I didn't really like them but now that I played with reds I miss the tactile feedback from my blues so i'm going to give browns a try for osu! once I get a order in. Clears are pretty damn good and the tactile feedback is much more noticeable then when I tried browns but my hands experienced fatigue much quicker then usual. Not going to bother with Ergo clears since I soldered the leds in already and now its near impossible to remove the springs. Those could have been my main because there supposedly browns but with the more noticeable tactile feedback.
For switches I would order them off of WASD as mine are in excellent condition. Alternatively you could try mechanicalkeyboards which is also a reputable source for anything mech. I wouldn't trust ebay especially since you're having problems and the chances of those switches being imitation are high considering some do ship from china.
As for case designs I've settled on a cardboard box haha for now. I'm going to wait and see what you come up then copy that if it turns out well
I call my first protype the osu! pad homeless edition.Btw I found this and it might turn out great
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FEO ... AMZPY8TXHP
Hmm, that looks like it might work, I'd need the dimensions though, because that looks like it might be tough to cut through.Sorun wrote:
Btw I found this and it might turn out great
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FEO ... AMZPY8TXHP
Red it is. I'll get blues just in caseSorun wrote:
I know cookiezi went from blue to reds. I know Wub has a keypad with every switch but I think he mains blues so does rrtyuii. Not 100% sure.
Reds are probably the most popular on osu! I think you'll enjoy it. Blues are much more of a preference because of the click clack, you might enjoy it like I do.InnocentEyes wrote:
Red it is. I'll get blues just in caseSorun wrote:
I know cookiezi went from blue to reds. I know Wub has a keypad with every switch but I think he mains blues so does rrtyuii. Not 100% sure.
"Hmm, that looks like it might work, I'd need the dimensions though, because that looks like it might be tough to cut through."
Yeah I think you would need to have a power drill and a jigsaw for the cutout.
Maybe I'll do that in my second copy, but for right now I am using my original idea.Sorun wrote:
Yeah I think you would need to have a power drill and a jigsaw for the cutout.
Now, if only I could get my hands on those switches already.
Is the techkey card even configurable?
I also made a 2 button keyboard but used the Adafruit USB trinket (5V) instead.
I also made a 2 button keyboard but used the Adafruit USB trinket (5V) instead.
The source code was released and its fully reprogrammable. Once you short the board it shows up as a Atmega board so it's extremely simply to program the LEDs and create macros.Deimos wrote:
Is the techkey card even configurable?
I also made a 2 button keyboard but used the Adafruit USB trinket (5V) instead.
It may seem like a weird question, but could I use Alp switches with such a highly customizable board?Deimos wrote:
Is the techkey card even configurable?
I also made a 2 button keyboard but used the Adafruit USB trinket (5V) instead.
And yes, even though it's already been answered, you can modify the firmware of the board.
Never heard about such switches, if they work like the cherry mx as switcher there should be no problem. The number of usable switches is just very low - I didn't found a way to add an usable third button - so an Adafruit Pro Trinket (5V) would be an better choice since it is providing more usable pins.
looking at the non-pro version, it looks like there are 4 or 5 inputs, which means that it would be very easy to connect 3,4,or maybe even 5 switches to it. (there are 4 labeled input ports and one labeled "0" so I'm not sure about its ability to accept a signal)Deimos wrote:
The number of usable switches is just very low - I didn't found a way to add an usable third button
Any idea how these work in comparison to an arduino nano?
As for the Alp switches, they look like digital automotive switches so I think they might work?
These are ALPS switches. It is understandable how you accidentally found their close relatives, the Alp switches which are for motorized vehicles.sanguisinvia wrote:
looking at the non-pro version, it looks like there are 4 or 5 inputs, which means that it would be very easy to connect 3,4,or maybe even 5 switches to it. (there are 4 labeled input ports and one labeled "0" so I'm not sure about its ability to accept a signal)
Any idea how these work in comparison to an arduino nano?
As for the Alp switches, they look like digital automotive switches so I think they might work?
Yeah previously I had taken that ALPS was ALP plural.... But those switches are functionally the same as cherry (without support pins) so if you wire them the same as the cherry switches they should work. The biggest difference is the location of the signal pins, so if you buy a board with pre-made holes, make sure that the holes are meant for the ALPS switches. (the Techkeys are meant for Cherry) (you can also get around this by adding wire to the pins)InnocentEyes wrote:
It is understandable how you accidentally found their close relatives, the Alp switches which are for motorized vehicles
Still waiting for my switches to get here. I ordered a separate pair in case these don't show up.
InnocentEyes wrote:
Still waiting for my switches to get here. I ordered a separate pair in case these don't show up.
Hopefully it gets there soon you've had to wait forever. I'll be getting my browns tomorrow or tuesday as well as some o rings and more keycaps.
Yeah, it's not like it's been weeks since I've ordered them. I can progress without o-rings and lights, but switches are highly essential.Sorun wrote:
Hopefully it gets there soon you've had to wait forever. I'll be getting my browns tomorrow or tuesday as well as some o rings and more keycaps.
Got my stuff in and i'm actually surprised how much of a effect orings have on my blues. I'll probably solder the browns in the morning. What color LEDs should I use?
Purple, just because.Sorun wrote:
Got my stuff in and i'm actually surprised how much of a effect orings have on my blues. I'll probably solder the browns in the morning. What color LEDs should I use?
I gotta say this time the board came out nearly perfect this time around with the only flaw being the middle switch being like 0.1mm off. Not even noticeable unless you put your eyes right on top of it. Went with purple on the sides and green in the middle for the LEDs. I'll upload pics later.
The breath light(background light)
The LED diodes? I was hoping to get blue for myself.thelewa wrote:
The breath light(background light)
Also, I figured out why it's taking so long. Apparently China Post in Nanjing had some security issues and I won't be receiving the package.
I have to wait until the 20th to start a case on it to receive back my money.
Whoopee.
(UPDATE: I live in Washington State, the package finally moved at it's now in California, did some negotiating)
Any day nowInnocentEyes wrote:
The LED diodes? I was hoping to get blue for myself.thelewa wrote:
The breath light(background light)
Also, I figured out why it's taking so long. Apparently China Post in Nanjing had some security issues and I won't be receiving the package.
I have to wait until the 20th to start a case on it to receive back my money.
Whoopee.
(UPDATE: I live in Washington State, the package finally moved at it's now in California, did some negotiating)
Is it possible to use the 3.3V Adafruit Trinket Microcontroller to make an osu keyboard?Deimos wrote:
Never heard about such switches, if they work like the cherry mx as switcher there should be no problem. The number of usable switches is just very low - I didn't found a way to add an usable third button - so an Adafruit Pro Trinket (5V) would be an better choice since it is providing more usable pins.
InnocentEyes wrote:
Is it possible to use the 3.3V Adafruit Trinket Microcontroller to make an osu keyboard?Deimos wrote:
Never heard about such switches, if they work like the cherry mx as switcher there should be no problem. The number of usable switches is just very low - I didn't found a way to add an usable third button - so an Adafruit Pro Trinket (5V) would be an better choice since it is providing more usable pins.
Anyone else feel these little projects deserve there own thread? Innocent you should start one for us. Something along the lines of "Building you own mech - Project and ideas".
I've been thinking of that for the last few days. I have to make my own first. The tracking says it's in Seattle right now and that isn't too far from my town. Should be tomorrow.Sorun wrote:
Anyone else feel these little projects deserve there own thread? Innocent you should start one for us. Something along the lines of "Building you own mech - Project and ideas".
We still have yet to perfect the casing.
I use a tablet for osu
That's topic related 'cause?DJsniper20002 wrote:
I use a tablet for osu
That's what most people do. It's hard to play with a mouse or touch screen when you're trying to stream.DJsniper20002 wrote:
I use a tablet for osu
good job
My switches will likely be here tomorrow and I am working on the case now.
My homeless edition has been holding up great. This is some of the highest quality cardboard you can find 
I see the business card in the background but the lights and switches are still working. What sorcery is this?!Sorun wrote:
My homeless edition has been holding up great. This is some of the highest quality cardboard you can find
Those are the reds you're seeing in the background. Currently cased is my browns. I also have clears. Got 2 more boards left and not really sure what to do with them. Might do another red board because the soldering wasn't great on both of my reds.InnocentEyes wrote:
I see the business card in the background but the lights and switches are still working. What sorcery is this?!Sorun wrote:
My homeless edition has been holding up great. This is some of the highest quality cardboard you can find
After 10,000 years I finally have my switches. Now I just need a soldering iron, wire, and maybe my LED diodes will get here in the near future.
This is what happens when you buy from China and don't get first priority shipping.
This is what happens when you buy from China and don't get first priority shipping.