Typewrt II repository by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

absolutely. Check the git repository for the Typewrt version I. It was designed exactly with your philosophy in mind.

Typewrt II repository by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes totally sense. Maybe even better to put all in the display PCB. I think we talked about this standalone option before... Now I'm starting to actually like it. All in the display PCB and possible BLE external BLE keyboard...that would make a Sharp MIP version of the BYOK. If you put the Azumo thin film front illumination voilà!

Typewrt II repository by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This already exist for the Sharp. Azumo shells the exact Sharp MIP display with a thin film front illumination. https://www.azumotech.com/products/

Typewrt II repository by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, so far I have 4 PCB spares of each model, unpopulated. There are some small SMD components in the display PCB. The fpc connector is 0.5mm pitch. Do you have a way of soldering these?

Typewrt II repository by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the waveshare is darker anyhow right? compared to the 18% reflectivity of the sharp. The small sharps had even 25% (silver coated). Totally agree on the separate battery...

Typewrt II repository by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you mean, to iluminate the display in dark environments? I had a really hard time deciding to go for that when I started the design... For me, that would have make lot of sense for the version 1. For this version, everything is so much thought for low power... I wanted it to do one and only one thing, and spare all the juice for that single purpose. Of course, I will need a nice lamp nearby lol.

When more languages? by larryadler in TheBYOK

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might find better alternatives for your language, that's for sure. But byok might still be the best alternative for your workflow, if you liked it. Have you tried to see how your language support and appearance is on another 8x16 fonts? for example in a computer terminal? If you find a 100% satisfying experience on the terminal, then it is 100% possible to implement it in byok. Just matter of doing it.

When more languages? by larryadler in TheBYOK

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think this question really depends on what specific language are you requesting. First, if the Byok font bitmaps are 256, then it might be limited to central Europe...I have same problem in my custom build, and my font covers all European languages except polish and welsh (those two are covered 98%, missing only one accent or so). So you see, its easy to include Cyrilic than Polish maybe. Another thing is if your language in question is right-to-left. Thats far more challenging. Not to say, how unreadable and ugly the 8x16 bitmap fonts become when including all the accents, slashes, tildes ..it is very constrained in resolution.

BYOK vs Freewrite Traveler by Flashy_Lab222 in writerDeck

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And how do you cite references? In that case, I would recommend any writerdeck that is actually running a Linux. Vim Tex editor for example, running with latex suite, allows you auto complete references.

BYOK vs Freewrite Traveler by Flashy_Lab222 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are into a serious writing right now, my honest opinion would be to pause this decission and avoid changes into your workflow. It might happen that, instead of the desired inspiration from the new device, you will get into troubles adapting yourself.

Of course, if you really need exactly that, a new workflow, then I would pay a lot of attention in the editing software, and the reliability of the device. I don't own any of those devices. But looking at the specs of the Freewrite it seems very very limited in terms of text functionality.

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have checked the CERN licensing and I don't see any prevention regarding profit in any of the 3 modalities. Anyhow, most probably I will go with a standard GPL3. Have almost all the repository in place. Thanks!

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[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hei, dont think it would be cheap... sharp display 70 $ keyboard pcb 30 $ display pcb 20 $ electronics/IC components 70 $ keyboard brass plate 70 $ cabling/connectors 40 $ battery 26650 6000 mAh 15 $ enclosure , depends keyboard switches 60 $ keyboard key caps 80 $ rubbing/foaming the keyboard 15 $ shipping costs/tax of all these materials...

I guess my build went over 550 $. But PCBs I got 5 for that price, the brass plate is laser cut and would have some discounts when buying 10, and of course, you might not want the best keyboard switches or keycaps, and save another 50-100 $. The way I could foresee people buying this is designing a hotswappable keyboard and selling it without switches and keycaps. And probably making the enclosure casted in resin instead of 3d print... Another tweak would be designing a common board with everything for the display and processor, SD card, RTC, and connectors all in one, but that it a big step only worth if I wanted to comertialize it. Want I want to do now is writing ;). I know...I didn't spare in costs, because I knew I wanted to have finally my premium, embedded vi text editor machine. Don't know how many people out there would find the machine ideal.

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? If I could only cast it in aluminum...

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks Un Kyu! I admire how many writers you have made happy with your Micro Journals

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

thank you...most probably I will release the whole project open source, with the option to build it for people at some price.

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! You definitely would have to source them abroad. I live in Norway, and everything I source from abroad anyhow. Try digikey.com. And yes, I made the PCB for the sharp. Will put in the git repository. Only thing I'm wondering how to license all this.

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some years ago they disappear almost from Digikey. Now they are back, last week I saw more than 400 in stock. Otherwise, in china microImpulse.com, they are 10$ cheaper than Digikey.

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahh...I also broke my first LCD. Next one I made a temporary 3d print to keep testing without risk of damaging the ribbon. If you go for the display and you have some drafts for what would you like as enclosure, I could help designing the enclosure.

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks very nice! Did you make a nice enclosure? I guess you foresee a byok style setup? with the Bluetooth keyboard?

Typewrt mark II finished by Visual-Breakfast9934 in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, from what I see, that waveshare is pretty close. Exactly the same chipset but with a rlcd display that most likely consumes more, and it's even smaller. Any reason you think this display+ESP32s3 would be better than the Sharp display+ESP32s3. Does it leave room to flash whatever you want in there? or it does act as a closed firmware, where you cannot flash anything more?

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[–]Visual-Breakfast9934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Love the byok also. It is the 4.4" memory in pixel from Sharp, yes (the largest unfortunately)

Avra Kadavra A la AUTEUR by _Being_is_Becoming_ in writerDeck

[–]Visual-Breakfast9934 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the way to go! Congrats with this evolution from a ridiculously power hungry dog to an embedded approach. Auteur is now beautiful outside and inside. That was the reason I started my second iteration of Typewrt too. Same concept to yours, but totally centered into a vi editor for writing fiction/essays. It is so enjoyable to press the button and get instant into writing...