Comments on: Putting the (plastic) pieces together https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together The keyboard. For professionals. Mon, 29 May 2023 11:47:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: László Monda https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60791 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:43:17 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60791 In reply to B.

Hi there! I'm afraid our firmware is not compatible with any other keyboard on the market. We use a similar processor in the right keyboard half as the Teensy 3.x boards, but our toolchain is totally different. Also, we use a different processor for the left half and modules which don't have a Teensy equivalent.

]]> By: B https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60790 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:24:23 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60790 Hello, and thanks for that great post)
Is there a board that I can buy somewhere to use your firmware for my own keyboard? Like teensy or something?

]]> By: László Monda https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60623 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:07:01 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60623 In reply to Prabath.

Thanks for the nice words, Prabath! We plan to add various extra options to the base UHK model including backlights. No ETA on these options yet, though.

]]> By: Prabath https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60622 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:34:11 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60622 In reply to Simon Larsén.

I think this is an excellent product, and there are a couple of reviews online you can check it out. I just ordered one. I have tried almost all the split keyboards out there, there are some good ones, but UHK looks like they understand the key points of a split-keyboard. $200 is a little bit too much, but if you look at what's on the market, the UHK price is not that bad. What they need to do is, add some eye candy modules such as backlit keys.

]]> By: László Monda https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60621 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:01:38 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60621 In reply to Robert MacLean.

The color of the paint goes several millimeters deep within the wood, so it should be pretty durable. The outer lacquer layer may be somewhat less durable, but unlike keycaps, it should be relative easy to refurbish, and it should be less noticable because it's matte.

]]> By: Robert MacLean https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60619 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:09:17 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60619 Thinking about the wooden rests, over time what would that look like with normal wear and tear? Thinking about how my current keyboard caps have rubbed for the keys I use the most, same with my mouse where the matte paint has rubbed off where I place my fingers on the mouse.

Does the colour go deep through the wood or is is just surface layer stuff?

]]> By: László Monda https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60618 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:12:15 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60618 In reply to Simon Larsén.

I understand your hesitation, Simon. You're welcome to wait until the first reviews, so you will be able to order with confidence. Thanks for rooting for us!

]]> By: Simon Larsén https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60617 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:45:31 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60617 I'm very tempted to preorder this, but I'm wary of first production runs and some 200 dollars is a large investment for a student. The sensible me tells me to hold out until a few months after release so you can work out the kinks, but I really do need a split keyboard for the ergonomics (keeping my wrists straight is... uncomfortable). I also love the low-key design, very clean.

In either case, I'm rooting for you guys, my arms need you to succeed, and I'm always excited for your updates.

]]> By: László Monda https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60616 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 16:07:13 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60616 In reply to Prabath.

Hi Prabath! The earliest delivery date is the end of February. Thanks for considering to support us!

]]> By: Prabath https://uhk.io/blog/2016/12/15/putting-the-plastic-pieces-together#comment-60615 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:51:38 +0000 https://uhk.io/?p=5052#comment-60615 In reply to László Monda.

If I order one today (Jan 3, 2017) when is the earliest I can get this keyboard?

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