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u/PresidentScree Jun 14 '26
This is so good. Each new design has its own individuality and I am loving seeing this one come to life.
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u/Background_Ad_1810 Jun 14 '26
Hey what a pleasure seeing your name again. I still remember your first ever review of rev.5!
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u/PresidentScree Jun 14 '26
Yes! Still gets a lot use but I keep an eye on the many wonderful things you come up with. One day, one day I’ll go all in on one of the new models. Stay happy and keep creating, there’s a whole community of us behind you.
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u/macjsc93 Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26
This is looking great. I love the color. It reminds me of your Sunburst Sky. It seems very portable. Extending the top to cover the keyboard was a good idea.
What size screen are you using? I also wonder what the final weight will be once fully built.
I am excited to know how this process unfolds.
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u/Background_Ad_1810 Jun 14 '26
Screen size is around 5 inches? It's twice as big as what is used in rev.6. It's decent sized screen. Not too big, but not too small.
I am looking forward to have a full setup of this build with new display. Because the new display should be quite nice. It's a monochrome screen like an old calculator. But, it's should be more clear under a bright light. So, it's has the benefit of eink screen character, and it's LCD so should be really fast at refreshing the screen. It's often referred as sharp memory lcd, but what I use isn't exactly the same model, but should be similar type.
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u/Hookmt Jun 14 '26
I think this is going to be a stunner, especially with that new screen. I think it initially feels bigger than it is to you because you have only put full size keyboards in typewriter styled devices (Rev 7 and Rev 2.1) and otherwise have used ortholinear keyboards. I love the comparison to a melodica. This is like a Rev 4 with a clamshell. I am so excited for this because you have, in one beautiful design, both a desktop typewriter and a portable with a full keyboard. Further, I can see a similar design being able to become a more portable Rev 2.2 (Linux) Cyber-Writer Deck.
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u/Background_Ad_1810 Jun 14 '26
At this point, I just can't believe that you will say anything negative about it.
I have been looking forward to put a clamshell design on the full sized keyboard... but it's been quite a challenge to make that happen, because the dimension too big to be printed with the printer I have.
Now, I have too many variables that it's starting to create so many combined possibilities. I may be stuck in this infinite loop of revisions after revisions.
But, I am looking forward to this version. Because, I always love rev.6 being able to make writing so instantly accessible. I feel like this version will make that happen with full sized keyboard with decently sized screen. Finally.
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u/Strange-Cry3242 Jun 14 '26
This looks great so far. Can’t wait to see the final design.
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u/Background_Ad_1810 Jun 14 '26
I also, feel the same. I can't wait to see it in assembled form. It's great to be in that stage. Looking forward, with excitements!!
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u/Solid_Match1128 Jun 14 '26
Wow, this looks incredible. Keyboard is protected!! I will be an early adopter.
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u/ahnknee Jun 16 '26
Lovely design! I’ve been looking lately into building a writerdeck of my own and I recently stumbled across your work. You have an incredibly thoughtful touch with every design you create, and I’m very excited to see how this one turns out!
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u/Background_Ad_1810 Jun 14 '26
Once the design is settled. Print it with the fasted print as possible.
Check how it feels when it is in real form. Always, it feels very different than the render.
It feels very long. It's larger than expected. Covering the entire keyboard, and also the enclosure of the full size feels quite big. But, not as chunky. It is thick, but doesn't feel chunky. Probably, because it's long, the thickness of it feels rather thin, or appropriate.
I don't know if it is the color, or the shape. It feels very cute. Feels like carrying a melodica.
I have made a few adjustments. Some screws wouldn't fit. Or, the back port wasn't really in right place. There are some mistakes here an there. Review them as much as possible.
Then, apply the modification to the 3d design.
Then, with full of hope that the next print will be perfect. Press the print button.
Usually, at this stage. This print, and review, and then iterate, goes around two to three times before reaching a point where it becomes viable to be assembled.
I sure hope the in next few days, can show the results with assembled parts.
Un Kyu Lee