diff --git a/src/pug/alpakka_2.pug b/src/pug/alpakka_2.pug index cf2430c..b08299b 100644 --- a/src/pug/alpakka_2.pug +++ b/src/pug/alpakka_2.pug @@ -60,10 +60,14 @@ block page p At Input Labs we stand for #[em open source], open hardware, and open research. p Use the open designs to #[em modify and extend] any part of the controller, or download #[em community mods] to tweak your controller into perfection. + //- div.box + //- h2 Funded on Indiegogo + //- p The Alpakka 2 will be funded via the Indieogo, a #[em crowdfunding platform] for independent creators. + //- p #[+ax('https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/input-labs/alpakka-2') Follow now on Indiegogo], and claim a #[em supporter pack]. + //- br + //- a.img(href='/static/gallery/supporter_pack.jpg' target='_blank') + //- img(src='/static/gallery/supporter_pack.jpg' width='100px') + div.box - h2 Funded on Indiegogo - p The Alpakka 2 will be funded via the Indieogo, a #[em crowdfunding platform] for independent creators. - p #[+ax('https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/input-labs/alpakka-2') Follow now on Indiegogo], and claim a #[em supporter pack]. - br - a.img(href='/static/gallery/supporter_pack.jpg' target='_blank') - img(src='/static/gallery/supporter_pack.jpg' width='100px') + h2 Coming soon + p There will be more info about the Alpakka 2 soon, so stay tuned, and join our #[+ax(org.discord) Discord] for the latest news. diff --git a/src/pug/blog/dual_gyro.pug b/src/pug/blog/dual_gyro.pug index fb12932..76db54a 100644 --- a/src/pug/blog/dual_gyro.pug +++ b/src/pug/blog/dual_gyro.pug @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ block content h2 Dual gyro hr p: i 22 November 2022 - p: i Note: This is a re-formatted version of #[+ax('https://github.com/marcos-diaz/research') Sensor fusion on redundant angular rate sensors] white paper, research conducted even before Input Labs was established, but if you want Input Labs to make research like this in the future, please consider becoming a supporter on #[+ax(org.patreon) Patreon]. + p: i Note: This is a re-formatted version of #[+ax('https://github.com/marcos-diaz/research') Sensor fusion on redundant angular rate sensors] white paper. hr - diff --git a/src/pug/blog/finger_sensing.pug b/src/pug/blog/finger_sensing.pug index 008215a..88c6015 100644 --- a/src/pug/blog/finger_sensing.pug +++ b/src/pug/blog/finger_sensing.pug @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ block content h2 Finger Sensing hr p: i 22 November 2022 - p: i Note: This is a re-formatted version of #[+ax('https://github.com/marcos-diaz/research') Finger sensing surrounding physical buttons] white paper, research conducted even before Input Labs was established, but if you want Input Labs to make research like this in the future, please consider becoming a supporter on #[+ax(org.patreon) Patreon]. + p: i Note: This is a re-formatted version of #[+ax('https://github.com/marcos-diaz/research') Finger sensing surrounding physical buttons] white paper. hr - diff --git a/src/pug/contribute/open_source.pug b/src/pug/contribute/open_source.pug index b8d025f..ea66002 100644 --- a/src/pug/contribute/open_source.pug +++ b/src/pug/contribute/open_source.pug @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ block page +boximglink( '/static/community/repo_case.jpg', org.repo+'alpakka_case', - 'Alpakka 3D models', + '3D models', true, true ) @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ block page +boximglink( '/static/community/repo_firmware.jpg', org.repo+'alpakka_firmware', - 'Alpakka firmware', + 'Firmware', true, true ) @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ block page +boximglink( '/static/community/repo_pcb.jpg', org.repo+'alpakka_pcb', - 'Alpakka Printed Circuit Board', + 'PCB schematics', true, true ) diff --git a/src/pug/index.pug b/src/pug/index.pug index 73b296a..7103483 100644 --- a/src/pug/index.pug +++ b/src/pug/index.pug @@ -8,24 +8,27 @@ block page div.boxes.grid div.box - h2 Open source - p Input Labs does public research on videogame controllers, and make open source (software) and Creative Commons (hardware) designs available for everyone. - p Use the #[+a('/alpakka') Reference Designs] to build your own controller, or modify them for your special needs, preferences, or competitive requirements. + h2 Passion and innovation + p Input Labs does research on videogame controllers, and make #[em open source] (software) and #[em Creative Commons] (hardware) designs available for everyone. + p Players can build their dream controller by using our #[+a('/alpakka') Controller] #[em reference designs], or modify the schematics and/or code for any special need or competitive requirements. + p We also license our innovations to companies for integration into commercial devices, as a way to #[em fund our research]. div.box.image.colored.blend a.img(href='/alpakka') img(src='/static/img/index-bw.jpg' width='100%') div.box - h2 Do-It-Yourself, but don't do it alone - p Be part of an open community to get support, to help us on future developments, or simply to share your creations. - p Check our Discord, forums, and more ways to help or be helped in the #[+a('/contribute') Contribute] section. + h2 Pioneers of gyro tech + p Gyro is replacing thumbstick as the main control for look-around, aiming, and overall menu navigation with a pointer. + p We develop core technologies (#[em Dual-gyro] and #[em Thumb-sense]) that make gyro gaming as precise as a mouse, plug-and-play, and easy to learn. + p So you can enjoy any game (FPS, RTS, point-and-click) with #[+ax(org.youtube) mouse accuracy while on a sofa]. + p We are proud to say our gyro tech is #[em a generation ahead] of any other controller in the market. div.box h2 Accessibility meets performance p No size fits all, that's why our main approach to accessibility is to make the software and hardware open, that way people can #[em modify the controllers] their way, while we help as much as possible with resources, tools, and support. p Our reference designs cover both some disability use cases, and some convenience use cases. And serve as a baseline for players modifying the designs in either direction. - p We do not make compromises, we make top-performing competitive-level controllers for everybody. + //- p We do not make compromises, we make top-performing competitive-level controllers for everybody. div.box h2 Right to repair @@ -36,9 +39,14 @@ block page div.box h2 We are actual gamers p Thousands of hours playing video games, that's our secret sauce for creating awesome controllers. Popular games or niche games, we play both. - p Our devices are not designed by committee, nor the result of market studies to maximize profitability. + p Our devices are #[em not designed by committee], nor the result of market studies to maximize profitability. p We stand behind our work, and use our own controllers everyday. #[em We are passionate about them], and we hope to share that passion with you. + div.box + h2 Do-It-Yourself, but don't do it alone + p Be part of an amazing community to get support, to help us on future developments, or simply to share your creations. + p Check our Discord, forums, and more ways to help or be helped in the #[+a('/contribute/open_source') Contribute] section. + div.box h2 More about Input Labs p If you want to know more boring details about Input Labs, check our #[+a('/about') About] page. diff --git a/src/pug/kapybara.pug b/src/pug/kapybara.pug index 1b0e224..6820e09 100644 --- a/src/pug/kapybara.pug +++ b/src/pug/kapybara.pug @@ -8,24 +8,27 @@ block page div.boxes.grid div.box - h2 All the control in your hand - p The Kapybara controller is Input Labs' second reference design, to be used with a #[em single hand], and more focused in disability use-cases, yet it still have the same advanced gyro controls than the Alpakka. + h2 Slaying single-handedly + p The Kapybara controller is Input Labs' second reference design, to be used with a #[em single hand], and more focused in accessibility use-cases, yet it still have the same #[em advanced gyro] controls than the Alpakka, and plenty of buttons to play any game. p Use it as a #[em standalone controller], and play any game single-handed without limitations. p Or use as a replacement for #[em WASD] (keyboard) while also using a mouse. div.box.image - img(src='/static/img/kapybara.png') + img(src='/static/img/kapybara_2.png') div.box - h2 Next phase starts in 2025 - p We already solved most of the basic features by developing the #[+a('marmota') Marmota] module, which will also become the core of the Kapybara controller. - p The next phase will be to create the #[em Kapybara workgroup], a small group of testers and contributors. - p There is a lot of work to do figuring out the #[em physical layout] of the controller, how many buttons and inputs will have, and how they will be placed. We expect this work to start in #[em Q2 2025]. + h2 Development overview + p During #[em 2025] we iterated over the external case and button arrangement, and we distributed mockups to a small group of testers. The feedback was unanimously positive. + p By using the #[+a('marmota') Marmota] module we have minimum requirements covered (USB-C, battery charging, wireless). + p In the next phase during #[em 2026] we will start working in the main board + electronics, and mechanical integration with the case. + + div.box.image + img(src='/static/img/kapybara_mockups.png') div.box h2 Use-cases p The Kapybara controller could be for you if: ul - li It is difficult for you to use controllers designed for 2 hands. - li You still want to use mouse, but is difficult for you to use a #[em keyboard]. - li You still want to use mouse, but your prefer an analog #[em thumbstick] over WASD keys. + li It is difficult for you to use controllers designed for two hands. + li You still want to use a mouse, but is difficult for you to use a #[em keyboard]. + li You still want to use a mouse, but your prefer an analog #[em thumbstick] over WASD keys. diff --git a/src/static/img/kapybara_2.png b/src/static/img/kapybara_2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fb64184 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/static/img/kapybara_2.png differ diff --git a/src/static/img/kapybara_mockups.png b/src/static/img/kapybara_mockups.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4e90c39 Binary files /dev/null and b/src/static/img/kapybara_mockups.png differ