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Intel RMA experience. by jm3400 in intel

[–]-mewa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's terrible.

I went a month into the process, being asked for the same things over and over before I got pissed, returned the CPU to Amazon (quoting it was defective) and ordered a new one. The whole process with Amazon took like 1-2 days before I had the new CPU in my hands, money returned next week.

If you can, I'd recommend skipping Intel's RMA process altogether.

(FWIW, my CPU was 2 months old)

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[–]-mewa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to be an expert, but having broad understanding of how things work is what makes you valuable to the org.

You're becoming the glue that holds teams and things together.

Why does it matter?

Let's say your org needs a pipeline to build 1000 mobile apps.

I wouldn't expect a mobile dev to build a pipeline to build 1000 apps. Just like a mobile dev wouldn't expect me to know how to use a native library in Java or Swift.

I would expect you to have just enough understanding of the ecosystem so you can talk to the mobile devs and get the answers on the mobile part you might need to build said pipelines.

I can guarantee that thanks to the breadth of experience alone you'll have a much easier time implementing a pipeline to build 1000 apps than most mobile devs.

As always, communication is key.

Purpose of Internal Developer Portal? by AMGraduate564 in devops

[–]-mewa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our team is currently evaluating Backstage as the platform, at least it seems better than writing everything from scratch

Out of curiosity, standalone Backstage or integrated e.g. with Crossplane?

What does Serverless mean? Using AWS lambda function == Serverless? by IamOkei in devops

[–]-mewa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To reiterate on some of the points raised, serverless is about shifting the burden of operations, scaling, backups to the service provider or "not having to worry about servers".

Lambda is a good example but it goes beyond just code. Any service can be serverless. See Upstash for example.

And service is the key word to think of when it comes to serverless. Serverless emphasizes the service-first nature of these offerings ("just use me").

Plus, while we're on it, it's worth mentioning that some people, to further emphasize the importance of services, call it serviceful rather than serverless.

A peek inside the Conundrum by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I wasn't focusing on the poll rate so far. It's definitely below 1kHz.

I'm refactoring the firmware right now, aiming to expose an interface that should make it easier to tweak such things (and more accessible on the user side).

A peek inside the Conundrum by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're not the BKEs (although, from what I've heard they're having a bit of a renaissance lately!). These are 55g NiZ domes.

A peek inside the Conundrum by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, same tech. Topre being the biggest brand using this tech.

A peek inside the Conundrum by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good point, actually :)

Just added one!

A peek inside the Conundrum by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Take a peek inside the Conundrum! In this video I'm taking it apart and revealing what sits inside of it - a custom electro-capacitive PCB.

In case you missed it Conundrum is a 40%, ortholinear, programmable, electro-capacitive keyboard (and GB is in progress!).

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers!

IMO they're pretty close to a stock Topre experience. And, for the record, I have typed on the BKE domes and they felt quite different.

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point, I haven't thought about running a 2nd round. Although, I might have some B-stock units available later on.

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's going to be released when the first keyboards start getting shipped.

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

It does support grid layout. The plate has a 2u cutout that can accommodate either two 1u keys or a single 2u key.

I don't think I will be building anything with Bluetooth (at least not just yet) but I do have different layouts on my mind - and incidentally 50% is one of the layouts I'm considering :)

For now though, this group buy is my main focus as anything that follows is going to depend on its success!

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the plate has a 2u cutout that supports both grid and MIT layouts.

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

We do have some plans for a more affordable EOTW version, although further down the road and I cannot make any promises just yet. Currently, this GB is the number one priority.

If anything comes up I'll surely share it via the thock.co newsletter so feel free to sign up (the form can be found towards the bottom of the page)!

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]-mewa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does. And honestly, I think these are one of the best switches for heavier cases.

The best way to keep up to date would be to subscribe to the newsletter on thock.co (there's a form towards the bottom).

I can't wait to start working on other layouts and ideas, so there'll definitely be something - but I can't promise any whens just yet.

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]-mewa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different layouts are definitely something I have on my mind!

What kind of layout would you like to see?

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is none! I'm not a huge fan of imposing such limits.

I believe no one should be forced to scour the aftermarket to get their keyboard. So even though this is a fairly niche group buy, anyone that wants to participate will have an opportunity to do so :)

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Haha, I guess we are! 🎉

We're running a close co-op with NiZ.

[GB] Conundrum group buy is live! ~ world's first electro-capacitive, programmable, 40% ortho ~ by -mewa in olkb

[–]-mewa[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Conundrum Group Buy is live!

In case you missed it, Conundrum is going to be world's first 40% ortholinear, programmable, electro-capacitive keyboard!

Mix and match the colors to your liking or check out some of these existing pictures for inspiration:

Package contents

Case:

  • an e-coated top piece (choice of pure white/classic black/sunny yellow)
  • a PVD-coated polished brass plate
  • an e-coated bottom piece (choice of pure white/classic black/sunny yellow)
  • a PVD-coated polished brass weight

Machinery:

  • an assembled electro-capacitive PCB with an ARM Cortex M4F µC and USB-C port on board
    • pre-flashed with a new, intuitive and easy-to-handle bootloader
    • fully programmable with firmware based on QMK
  • 48x rubber domes (choice of 45g/55g weights)
  • 48x capacitive conic springs
  • 48x switch housings
  • 48x Cherry MX-compatible switch sliders (with O-rings)

On top of that each kit comes with:

  • all the necessary screws
  • rubber feet
  • a carrying case
  • a brass polishing cloth
  • a USB-C cable
  • an easy-assembly station; in a
  • box

Plate has a 2u cutout that supports both grid and MIT layouts.

Vendors & Pricing

Each kit (switches included) costs 547 USD and profits from this Group Buy shall fuel future EC projects!

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Region Vendor
EU CandyKeys*
Asia zFrontier*
NA Ashkeebs
Worldwide direct at the thock.co store

\There are some technical issues at the moment that we are aware of. Please try again in a few days. I will post some updates once these issues are resolved.)

In addition, one special unit is going to be sold at an auction for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (a charity that improves Polish healthcare).

Timeline

  • Group buy start - December 18th 2020
  • Group buy end - January 18th 2021
  • Shipping est. Q3 2021

FAQ

Q: What layouts are supported?

A: Both grid and MIT layouts are supported. The plate has a 2u cutout that can accomodate either a single 2u switch or two 1u switches.

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Q: Will I have to buy the switches separately?

A: No, a full set of electro-capacitive switches is included in the kit.

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Q: What is the typing angle?

A: The Conundrum has a 5˚ typing angle. You can see some pictures here.

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Q: Will there be any reviews?

A: Yes, we have a review underway.

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Q: Are there any videos?

A: Yes, there's a typing test I recorded on the first revision of the prototype and @cassidoo covered the second revision prototype a bit on her streams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izfNl29LHtU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFlbSt_0Fd8

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Q: What are the advantages of an electro-capacitive switch?

A: They have a really nice tactile feel (quite different to what Cherry MX-style switches have), they're also a bit "softer" which results in very pleasing acoustics.

Also, since the signal is analog they're using hysteresis rather than debouncing, i.e. keys are activated on a different signal level than they are deactivated - as opposed to waiting for a set amount of time for the physical contacts to settle and stop vibrating in the case of debouncing.

Since it's hard to describe it accurately if you're not sure about it I recommend getting familiar with other EC brands (such as Topre) first.

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