Post 9lUAWmt7sP3qaFhrEm by mgr@mstdn.io
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(DIR) Post #9lU6FKd7HrCQCddgLA by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T18:52:32Z
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I have all these neat little 8" IPS displays I ordered last month. A few of them are already destined for other projects but one of them I'm thinking about putting on this kitchen bar counter. This is just a mock up. I would like to find smaller keyboard that more closely matches the width of the display.
(DIR) Post #9lU6NYEyZCvEjSGbWC by ajroach42@retro.social
2019-08-02T18:54:01Z
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@kelbot Yes good. Mount on a turntable/lazy susan?
(DIR) Post #9lU6prz4kpaW4eKhWq by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T18:59:07Z
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The plan would be to finally follow through on my "terminal computer" project I've been talking about for a while. A recap of that concept is: Display, keyboard, boots to terminal only with a custom setup/interface to make doing typical things I want to do easy. I may sully the purity of that concept though and have it show my home assistant dashboard when not being actively used.
(DIR) Post #9lU6vmGmufE85ZR0wy by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:00:11Z
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@ajroach42 That is definitely something I've thought about! Would be able to spin it to see stuff from the kitchen side while cooking, hanging out etc..
(DIR) Post #9lU7Ee6zT6aEHzqi7E by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:03:37Z
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@ajroach42 I have an Asus monitor stand base that swivels which is unused because the monitor is mounted on a desk mount that might work.
(DIR) Post #9lU8taKSXNQiNtEa9Y by drwho@hackers.town
2019-08-02T19:22:10Z
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@kelbot A few? How many, and how much per? O.o
(DIR) Post #9lU9N3laAVhI54yXa4 by mgr@mstdn.io
2019-08-02T19:27:29Z
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@kelbot I want to build essentially the same thing and would really enjoy following you on this project.Would you also mind sharing where you got those displays?
(DIR) Post #9lU9aq9Xa2IFugkjUO by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:30:01Z
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@drwho I got 6 of them total for $37.50 each.
(DIR) Post #9lU9o9Bs6tMIipBkA4 by drwho@hackers.town
2019-08-02T19:32:12Z
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@kelbot Holy crap. Link, please?
(DIR) Post #9lU9pyi23BE6nI6WTg by mgr@mstdn.io
2019-08-02T19:30:00Z
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@kelbot Ah, I just found the display. As always, 2mins after I finally ask :D
(DIR) Post #9lU9pz3Im6ExrG3VdA by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:32:43Z
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@mgr Unfortunately, there are no more at the clearance price I got them at. The same display is available from other sources but more expensive.
(DIR) Post #9lUA3Q5DaNj9SQMIlc by mgr@mstdn.io
2019-08-02T19:35:12Z
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@kelbot Maybe I cand find them elsewhere for a better price.Those displays would also be perfect for a cyberdeck build. That idea is floating around in my head recently.
(DIR) Post #9lUA4keqZiwxYfeuga by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:35:21Z
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@drwho It's a lot more expensive than what I paid but this is the same display. They were on clearance on sainsmart.com when I got them.https://www.amazon.com/WIMAXIT-1280x800-Resolutions-Display-Raspberry/dp/B076M48HS5/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=8+in+ips+display&qid=1564774454&s=gateway&sr=8-13
(DIR) Post #9lUAGfNi1DLGfWKA4W by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:37:32Z
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@mgr They are pretty nice displays and great for mobile projects because they are 5v powered and have a good resolution for the size. I wish you luck finding a better price. $80 is too high IMO but if it were down near $50 regular price I'd still consider it.
(DIR) Post #9lUAWmt7sP3qaFhrEm by mgr@mstdn.io
2019-08-02T19:40:28Z
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@kelbot The cheapest ones I found are 66€ on Amazon right now, but it looks like they’re shipping from Shenzen, so a customs fee might add to that.I’m still considering though.
(DIR) Post #9lUB2kH38CGzk78R3g by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-02T19:46:17Z
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@mgr For a one off cyberdecke build it might still be worthwhile. There isn't much else out there that's 5V powered and that makes it much easier to work with in a build.
(DIR) Post #9lUjMc0cxyRiLK6Aeu by drwho@hackers.town
2019-08-03T02:10:44Z
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@kelbot Thanks!
(DIR) Post #9lVmc7aWKhbdeCvymu by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T14:21:58Z
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After taking some measurements I think I should give up on trying for a keyboard that same width as the display. It would be too small of a keyboard to be pleasant to use. A compact 65% will be good.
(DIR) Post #9lVn5BT2zKLS4rISJs by rudolf@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T14:27:13Z
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@kelbot I tried small keyboards again and again. You cal leave away the numeric block etc. But as soon as the keys get smaller than usual, it does not work on the long run. I simply cannot "type away".
(DIR) Post #9lVneE3JMxuwEIy5OS by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T14:33:33Z
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@rudolf Yes. I can get used to a smaller keyboard if I use it daily but it takes time. I've done it before on netbooks but I agree, it isn't ideal. I think 65% would be as small as I can go. I still want arrow keys and home, end, pgup, pgdn.
(DIR) Post #9lVneUZnvvPpTiIGGG by shellkr@mstdn.io
2019-08-03T14:33:38Z
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@rudolf @kelbot It depends on how you plan on using it... It is probably not that good of an idea to work from that chair (in pic). You would probably be good with a bt keyboard (me thinking).
(DIR) Post #9lVnvdR2Fb17sLMlfs by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T14:36:43Z
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@shellkr @rudolf This isn't going to be a heavy use machine. More like short quick tasks here and there as a convenience. Plus, the counter is high and perfect for standing at which I prefer anyway.
(DIR) Post #9lVo6Dp9oO61d7hILg by shellkr@mstdn.io
2019-08-03T14:38:39Z
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@kelbot @rudolf Then I think a bt keyboard should do. With the plus that it is portable. Also.. kitchen is a pretty central place.. so looks matter. ;)
(DIR) Post #9lVoehwAMI44rzQ56O by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T14:44:50Z
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@shellkr @rudolf True. BT would be nice but the display won't be portable so I'm not sure how necessary that would be. I don't want to have to charge the KB too often if it is wireless.
(DIR) Post #9lVopc7YK8qA13wihc by rudolf@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T14:46:47Z
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@kelbot @shellkr Then a small one is fine. I have a tiny USB keyboard for firing up servers or Raspberries, it is fine for that but it never made it to everyday use, even though it is so cute :)
(DIR) Post #9lVotRAayt5zD8Bzqi by shellkr@mstdn.io
2019-08-03T14:47:33Z
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@kelbot @rudolf I was more thinking of convenience... you might want to have the keyboard in front of you while the screen is at that example position. Maybe you need it from the other side e.t.c...
(DIR) Post #9lVq2TWVhTPB4QJgR6 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T15:00:20Z
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@shellkr @rudolf One that can be both wired and wireless would be nice. Like this one.
(DIR) Post #9lVqhJJGZxHVGZarK4 by shellkr@mstdn.io
2019-08-03T15:07:46Z
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@kelbot @rudolf I guess... but do you really think a mechanical is necessary? (it looked awesome btw)
(DIR) Post #9lVtLq44PrNiLTwGOG by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T15:29:54Z
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@shellkr @rudolf Maybe not strictly necessary but would be nice so why not?
(DIR) Post #9lVts9Pxzs2ndQaX6e by shellkr@mstdn.io
2019-08-03T15:43:20Z
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@kelbot @rudolf They tend to be a bit more costly.. and as you will not "write" on it too much.
(DIR) Post #9lVuvRJtzeRZyqsqem by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T15:55:07Z
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@shellkr @rudolf Yeah, but there are some that are pretty economical these days. That one I mentioned is only $50.
(DIR) Post #9lVvRfXSfESzLUatBQ by shellkr@mstdn.io
2019-08-03T16:00:57Z
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@kelbot @rudolf That is okay'ish.. ;)
(DIR) Post #9lVxbabS4M9iqHJoeG by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2019-08-03T16:25:07Z
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@shellkr @rudolf Also all the compact Bluetooth keyboards I'm seeing have weird layouts and tiny arrow keys. The smaller mechanical keyboards have better layouts.