Just an FYI I make an after market PCB for this case that is: USB-C, hotswap, and full per-key RGB.
https://www.lfkeyboards.com/lfkpad/
Pic shows a bare PCB, but they come fully assembled.
ca178858If you made main keyboard PCBs like your Numpad, they would sell out so quick. QMK, hotswap, per key RGB, and RGB Underglow is endgame PCB material.
MisterHockeyAgreed- the only thing stopping me is that per key RGB is a huge pain. Its the reason I charge so much for these numpads. Adds a lot of labor for QA and troubleshooting, and lowers the yield, and of course the LEDs themselves aren't terribly cheap. Throwing in 3-4x the number of RGBs would make a full size PCB a lot more expensive. For example I think zeals RGB 60% was $130?
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ca178858Personally I'd love a nice TKL PCB with LEDs in the south facing direction (RGB optional), QMK support, hotswap, and USB C.
The amount of frames, accessories, and kits targeted specifically at 60% boards is great, but so far we're really lacking a sort of TKL standard layout that we can modify in a similar fashion. It just would be nice to see that void be filled.
ca178858Since you're in the PCB bidness, what would it take to get a full 101/104 kb like this? LED Up, Down, hotswap, programmable- a full kb version of the CTRL, in other words? That's what I want. It's what I'm used to. It's what a lot of people are used to, seeing the posts, but nobody makes it. Preferably high profile, too.
ca178858Was this a one and done production or will you be making more? Your PCB makes this numpad a perfect companion for the Hi-Profile Alt that was finally rereleased.
ca178858has Your VA68m PCB been updated to USB-C yet? I messaged you on reddit a while back, but never received a response. I love the layout on my board, but it’s the only board I have that is mini usb. And those Cherry browns got to go..
ca178858this is what I was looking for. Just placed an order for this drop in the blue color, hopefully to match my Pulse CTRL board. I'd be interested in your pcb too, any idea when the LFKPad will come back in stock? Thanks!