Stalled Iris 16 - RGB Vandal Button

[HeroXLazer]

Ah yes, I totally forgot about that. Makes the system even better!



Yeah I've been thinking about something that as well, I'll look into it. What I think would also work is a laser-etched serial number in the side of the button that you can check in an online database or something. Though I also believe that if everyone has access to the design files, the incentive to also fake my brand is lower.



It can also be a curse at times. I've spent hours upon modelling ideas that weren't good enough in the end and it can feel like you're not getting anywhere. Yeah I think I've learned that much



Yes, it seems like that is correct. I've looked into the concept of "prior art" a little bit, and it seems like that's what you're describing. Also, I've read a bit on the topic of Open Source Hardware from the OSHWA and damn, that is so in line with my principles it's unnerving.

Not trademarking the name of the product is a very good point as well. If I only trademark my companies brand and leave the name of the product untouched, people can release version of the button themselves and use their brand on it, which makes similar products much easier to find and to differentiate. Stuff like that is already very much happening with custom keyboards. You can get a genuine GH60 PCB or a Satan GH60, stuff like that. I think this is a good way to do business and has a positive effect on everybody.

Do you have any quotes? Ballpark range?

 

[iFreilicht]

Do you have any quotes? Ballpark range?

So far I only know what all the separate electrical components would cost, other than that I'm pretty blank. At this point I would say ballpark around 30€. For now I'll be calculating with low volume (heh) production, so aiming at about 300 pieces. I believe I could get many more sold, but it's better to make it work it for lower volumes because that's harder.

 

[jeshikat]

For now I'll be calculating with low volume (heh) production

Hey! Trademark infringement! We're gonna sue you unless you pay us 1 million 100 billion dollars

 

[Phuncz]

Good progress, I love the design on the chassis. Very clever. I'm amazed at your point of view on the whole legal debacle.

 

[iFreilicht]

Good progress, I love the design on the chassis. Very clever. I'm amazed at your point of view on the whole legal debacle.

Thanks! I hope you mean in a positive way

 

[HeroXLazer]

Thanks! I hope you mean in a positive way

You planning to sell these? Right?

 

[Phuncz]

Thanks! I hope you mean in a positive way

Yes indeed, very respectable point of view !

 

[iFreilicht]

You planning to sell these? Right?

Yes, absolutely! This has been my most liked project by a huge margin and I'm fairly certain that a lot of people would want to get one even after my first run. Selling these is a no-brainer pretty much.

 

[ricochet]

Yes, absolutely! This has been my most liked project by a huge margin and I'm fairly certain that a lot of people would want to get one even after my first run. Selling these is a no-brainer pretty much.

Concur, this offers a very easy, interesting, snazzy, and unique modding option.

 

[3lfk1ng]

I'm fairly certain that a lot of people would want to get one even after my first run

ONE? Pfft, I'm going to buy a handful and then use these buttons for everything!

 

[Phuncz]

ONE? Pfft, I'm going to buy a handful and then use these buttons for everything!

Yep, I'd also like to see something like a 3-pack

 

[iFreilicht]

Yep, I'd also like to see something like a 3-pack

ONE? Pfft, I'm going to buy a handful and then use these buttons for everything!

I already thought about making two different boxes. One for a single button, and one that can take up to 5 (or more) buttons for "bulk" orders. Not sure what a good bulk-discount option would be, I'll have to figure that out once I know exact pricing. Maybe something like "buy four, get one free"?

 

[EdZ]

Yep, I'd also like to see something like a 3-pack

Or a 105-pack for the world's most uncomfortable RGB keyboard.

 

[K888D]

Or Christmas tree lights.

 

[HeroXLazer]

Or a 105-pack for the world's most uncomfortable RGB keyboard.

Like using the vandal switches as the keyboard switches... No keycaps... Lol

 

[iFreilicht]

Caps are built in What makes this idea particularly bad is that the button has about 150gf actuation force, which is about three times what normal keyboards have. Good job @EdZ

 

[jeshikat]

What makes this idea particularly bad is that the button has about 150gf actuation force, which is about three times what normal keyboards have.

It's a feature: "Build up hand strength as you type!"

 

[EdZ]

Caps are built in What makes this idea particularly bad is that the button has about 150gf actuation force, which is about three times what normal keyboards have. Good job @EdZ

Crippling actuation force, key spacing that requires hands the size of car tyres to reach comfortably, keycaps with no angle, no character labels, and the whole thing sits a good 10cm off your desk to make room for the backs of the buttons. But an unprecedented 12 RGB LEDs per key, and therefore 12x better for gaming! It's the keyboard everybody wants to have, but nobody wants to use!

 

[3lfk1ng]

haha, I like it! "The Mosochist keyboard"

 

[ricochet]

Whatta mean only 5 words per minute?! YOU'RE FIRED!