类型: GB
作者:
driftingbunnies
发布时间: 2019-09-21 08:40:19
更新时间:
2020-02-06 20:10:36
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102542.0
Raffle form for Austin Extras
Google Form
Raffle form will close on Feb 1st
Extras info:
$525 for base kit (brass plate, pcb, case, etc)
Extra
PCB - $60
Extra plate - Brass $45, PC $40
Extra
PCBWay PCB - $40
For those in the GB, please check the
second post for all updates or head on over to the discord
for more details.
IC Thread
Discord
Instagram
ALL SLOTS FILLED! THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
For those who are interested in extras, they will be
available after all GB units have been shipped.
Order Check
Austin - A compact keyboard for your full size
needs.
Design
The Austin was created with the intention
of providing a layout that included a full sized numpad
without being a full size board. For those who use the
numpad on a daily basis or have the muscle memory of using
it for any or all numbers, transitioning to a numpadless
keyboard or a keyboard with a 1u ‘0’ can be difficult. The
2u ‘0’ is the spacebar for numbers and having to adjust your
thumb to accommodate for a 1u ‘0’ will annoy even the best
bean counters.The Austin provides an all-in-one package for
the keyboard enthusiast who wants a high end keyboard for
their home or office needs.
Ergonomics
Since this board is meant to be used
all day, we wanted a comfortable angle for most typists. The
5.5 degree slope is an angle that will accommodate for tall
keycaps like SA or MT3 profiles but also feels good with the
cherry profile keycaps. Our vision for this board is to
create a board that includes a full sized numpad while
reducing the footprint on your desk. By no means are we
calling this a small board but with the compressed layout,
the keyboard is 2u thinner than a full size keyboard or 2u
wider than a TKL.
Materials
The Austin case will be made out of
anodized 6063 grade aluminum, and the weight will be
sandblasted raw brass that has been finished with a
protective oil to prevent fingerprints. The sandblasted
brass has an elegant aesthetic and contrasts nicely with the
aluminum chassis. Plate materials will be available in
Sandblasted brass (one will be included in the base kit) and
Polycarbonate. Brass provides a consistent typing experience
across the board no matter which key you press.
Polycarbonate will flex up and down more freely for those
looking for a more flexible typing experience.
Mounting Method
When I initially brought the
idea to the designer PheonixStarr, gasket mounts were barely
a thing. So I decided to stick with the top mount method
which has been proven to be a solid formula. Boards that are
TKL or smaller can benefit from a gasket mount if executed
correctly. Gaskets suspend the plates so that there is no
metal on metal contact and are meant to dampen vibrations
during typing. However, due to the size of the Austin, the
gaskets would get too compressed to actually have an effect
and could possibly cause additional vibrations. As you can
see from the displacement map, the top mount provides a
consistent feel across the board.
Layout & PCB
We partnered with Gondolindrim
(“Gondo”) to create a high quality PCB that will be made
available to the public once the GB is over. Gondo currently
manages the Acheron Project, an open sourced repository that
features fifteen PCBs that are either released or in the GB
stage. Our main goal was to make a straightforward layout to
reduce the amount of “swiss cheese” and provide a functional
and practical layout. The layout provides a few options,
such as stepped caps lock, split backspace, two different
bottom rows, and split 0’s. After considering the feedback
from the interest check, we have decided to include ISO
compatibility on the PCB, but plates will need to reach an
MOQ of 10 before being produced. See below for more
details.
https://gondolindrim.github.io/AcheronDocs/austin/intro.html
Disclaimer:Currently, QMK does not support backlight
realtime control with the ARM chip utilized in the PCB. If
you plan to use backlight LEDs, the PCB will need to be
flashed in order to turn them on and off. Hopefully, there
will be QMK support by the time we receive the PCBs, but
there are no guarantees or ETA for when the feature will be
available. If you have any issues with the firmware, feel
free to ask in our Discord.
Specs:
Full aluminum top and bottom case
5.5 degree slope
Sandblasted raw brass weight
Sandblasted raw brass plate
PCB is QMK compatible
USB C (centered)
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Top mounted
Anodized Color Options: Oynx Black
Sterling Silver
Titanium Gray
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Navy Blue
Price: (not inclusive of transaction (3%) and shipping fees) -
Base kit (Aluminum case, Brass plate, Brass weight, PCB) - $475
Extra PCB - $60
Extra Brass Plate - $45
-
Extra PC Plate (ANSI only) - $40
ISO: (Please read if you will be using ISO)
Brass ISO plates have a MOQ of 10 units (PC plates will not be available in ISO). If there are less than 10 people who are interested in using ISO, we will send the ISO plate file for ISO users to cut their own plates and reduce the base cost for those individuals to $450. If there is anyone who selected ISO but is okay with using ANSI if the MOQ of 10 is not met, please message me in Discord.
Shipping
Shipping will be from the U.S. Shipping costs will depend on your location. The shipping fee will be invoiced when keyboards are ready. If you need an estimate, message me, and I can use your address from the form to give you a rough estimate of how much it will cost.
GB Method
GB will be FCFS through Google forms. Please read carefully before submitting. The form will close in 1 week or after 40 orders have been submitted. I will be using Square to send invoices due to PayPal complications. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
Lead Time
3-4 months
B-Stock/Quality disclosure
If we’re unable to receive enough A-stock boards to fulfill the 40 open spots, we will reach out and offer B-stock pricing starting from the bottom of the list (/#40). The discount will be at the discretion of the GB runner. If the discount/B-stock is not accepted, the GB runner can refund the spot and the B-stock will be available as an extra.
Updates
Updates will be provided whenever they are available. Normally during the first month or two during production, there will not be any updates besides the boards being in production. Once we are getting closer to the end of the lead time, I will provide as many updates as the manufacturer will provide me. I will update the GB post for all relevant updates
Thanks everyone for your support!