is there an STL file for that form case with the hot swap placements in it? I really wanted hot swaps but couldn't find one ended up printing a manuform keyb without the hotswap placements :'(
@@sixdeuces6825hi, I went to the things folder, but I could not find the files in the name of which there is HS. can you write a path for a 6x6 keyboard with hotswap like (dactyl-keyboard/things/) ? I will be very grateful.
@@alexbobrov1584 I'm trying to get this posted for you. For some reason the /things folder seems to not be syncing with the rest of the repo. I will update here when I get it resolved. Thanks.
hi, I like what you did and I wanted to try it, I went to your github I'm in the things folder, but I couldn't find files with HS in the name. can you write a path for a 6x6 keyboard using a hot swap, for example (dactyl keyboard / things/)? I will be very grateful to you.
In my experience it hasn't been an issue, but you can always add a drop of CA to fully secure each socket. I would do that after wiring, in case a socket were to get soldered shut accidentally.
Hey, are you doing any sound dampening for dactyls? I just build my first one and regardles of the switches the case has that cheap plasticky hollow sound when typing.
I haven't, to be honest. No reason you couldn't though. I can definitely say that using rubber feet and a deskmat make a massive difference in how they sound. That's something I'll have to experiment with in the future.
I am relatively new, so I have a very basic question. What exactly is the material you use for the columns? by the way I see the matrix it touches the diode, so it much be insolated, but it also is super thin. what is it exactly?
Great question! It's called magnet wire. Essentially, it's a copper core with an enamel insulation coating which burns off when hit with the iron. No need to strip insulation! It's typically used for the electromagnet wire wrappings inside electric motors.
@@diykeyboards2522 Thank you for your quick response. Maybe hand wiring isn't as impossible as it seems. I will build on a pcb first because I haven't done anything big in a while but this one seems doable. Does it burn on only in the area that you touch or if you heated for too long melts elsewhere? I am asking if you encountered that just so I have it in mind if it happens in my attempt.
@@hellNo116 The insulation burns off in a very small area. It has to be quite hot before it dissolves, and because the wire dissipates heat so quickly, it can't really spread very far. Just FYI, if you want to try something with a PCB, we just got Corne and Sofle PCB kits in stock on the store.
@@diykeyboards2522 I think you are based on north America, if I recall correctly. And the shipping and import costs make it prohibited for me, since I live in Europe. If I am wrong, I will check you out later today, when I finish with my jobs. The designs you mentioned are really appealing to me due to their size
Thanks, that was really helpful for as I do my research!
Sure! If there's any other specifics you'd like to see, just let me know.
I want to try to do this.))
is there an STL file for that form case with the hot swap placements in it? I really wanted hot swaps but couldn't find one ended up printing a manuform keyb without the hotswap placements :'(
Here you go: github.com/diykeyboards/dactyl-keyboard
Look for the STLs in the /things folder with the HS in the filename. Happy printing!
@@sixdeuces6825hi, I went to the things folder, but I could not find the files in the name of which there is HS. can you write a path for a 6x6 keyboard with hotswap like (dactyl-keyboard/things/) ? I will be very grateful.
@@alexbobrov1584 I'm trying to get this posted for you. For some reason the /things folder seems to not be syncing with the rest of the repo. I will update here when I get it resolved. Thanks.
@@diykeyboards2522 Thank you so much for the answer, I already started thinking that I couldn't make this keyboard, I'll wait😀
hi, I like what you did and I wanted to try it, I went to your github I'm in the things folder, but I couldn't find files with HS in the name. can you write a path for a 6x6 keyboard using a hot swap, for example (dactyl keyboard / things/)? I will be very grateful to you.
Isn't there a chance that the hot swap sockets can pop off when I insert new keyswitches? There appears to be nothing securing them.
In my experience it hasn't been an issue, but you can always add a drop of CA to fully secure each socket. I would do that after wiring, in case a socket were to get soldered shut accidentally.
Hey, are you doing any sound dampening for dactyls? I just build my first one and regardles of the switches the case has that cheap plasticky hollow sound when typing.
I haven't, to be honest. No reason you couldn't though. I can definitely say that using rubber feet and a deskmat make a massive difference in how they sound. That's something I'll have to experiment with in the future.
if you want to go all out you could probably put some plastic wrap over the internals on the underside and pour some silicone to make a mute...
I am relatively new, so I have a very basic question. What exactly is the material you use for the columns? by the way I see the matrix it touches the diode, so it much be insolated, but it also is super thin. what is it exactly?
Great question! It's called magnet wire. Essentially, it's a copper core with an enamel insulation coating which burns off when hit with the iron. No need to strip insulation! It's typically used for the electromagnet wire wrappings inside electric motors.
@@diykeyboards2522 Thank you for your quick response. Maybe hand wiring isn't as impossible as it seems. I will build on a pcb first because I haven't done anything big in a while but this one seems doable.
Does it burn on only in the area that you touch or if you heated for too long melts elsewhere? I am asking if you encountered that just so I have it in mind if it happens in my attempt.
@@hellNo116 The insulation burns off in a very small area. It has to be quite hot before it dissolves, and because the wire dissipates heat so quickly, it can't really spread very far.
Just FYI, if you want to try something with a PCB, we just got Corne and Sofle PCB kits in stock on the store.
@@diykeyboards2522 I think you are based on north America, if I recall correctly. And the shipping and import costs make it prohibited for me, since I live in Europe. If I am wrong, I will check you out later today, when I finish with my jobs.
The designs you mentioned are really appealing to me due to their size
@@hellNo116 Yes, we are in the USA. I can't help with import fees, but we do offer free international shipping on orders of $150USD or greater.
Hey, do you have a link to the .stl you used for the keyboard?
Sure. Email me at jesse@diykeyboards.com and I'll hook you up. Just lmk what column/row format you're looking for.