类型: GB
作者:
Baionlenja
发布时间:
2021-11-15 10:29:10
更新时间: 2022-08-29 12:13:45
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115314.0
Bias R2 Group Buy by Baionlenja
Years of work and 7 unique prototype rounds later,
Bias is ready to be made public.
Raffle Info
620
USD
VAT included for EU buyers
Raffle on 16th of
November 2021
Raffle form opens tomorrow at UTC 12:00
and is open for modification for 48 hours
Ships from
Finland Q3 2022 or before
Bias will be retired after
this group buy
Raffle form will be posted here
Shopify invoices
will be sent to winners by email on 18th
Payment
window is 24 hours after invoices have been sent
Contact
me if you need a bit more time to pay
Otherwise
unpaid invoices will be swiftly re-raffled in my
Discord
**Update 30.11.2021
Order has been paid and
placed at the factory! I will update bi-weekly every sunday,
then switch to weekly updates as GB nears completion.
**
More
detailed information at the end of post
Bias
OG
Bias group buy was ran invite only in 2020 and I have been
getting tons of requests from vendors and fans of my designs
to sell it publicly.
Instead of just using the original
design to cash out, I wanted to improve Bias as much as I
could to make it worthy of your consideration.
Thus
began a wild ride of endless prototype rounds, thousands of
hours of testing, development, sourcing and learning.
And
finally here we are. I sincerely hope you will appreciate
the passion and commitment I’ve put to every single
millimeter of Bias.
Photos & Renders
Main Features
Fixed WKL TKL layout
17.5mm
front height
7 degree typing angle
“Seamless”
HHK+B Sides
M3 Hex screws flush to the surface
All
this and the mounting system fits inside the classic bezels
without dodgy thin walls
Very grabbable sides
Recessed
USB-C port angled to the table
Bumpon cutouts
40$
more expensive than Bias R1, but with significantly upgraded
features and materials
Evolved grommet mount
I wanted to make a
mounting style that had the isolated plate and softer typing
feel like gasket mount, but without the faffing around with
foam stickers, misaligned plates or trying to get the
stickers off when swapping plates.
In 2020, I started
experimenting with rubber grommets and made a couple
projects around them (WB for example).
With what I
learned I decided to continue improving the design and this
is the result.
These custom injection molded silicone
grommets easily snap onto the plate and automatically align
the plate assembly to the center.
They’re removable,
and you will receive two sets of different softnesses for
more customization.
Leaf spring cuts
Additionally I experimented
with leaf spring cuts on the
aluminium plate.
I included them in several
projects (Bias 1.5 and 2.0) but with Ophanim and WB I
combined the milder leaf cuts with the custom grommets which
yielded excellent results.
What you are seeing in Bias
is the result of all this work. The polycarbonate plate
option does not have leaf springs as it would be so flexy it
would be unusable
BAION WAVE TM (patent pending) /s
These
distinct waves on the case floor allow the pcb to flex more
without the switch pins contacting the case.
It’s among
the many interesting machining details for those who enjoy
exploring the insides of every keyboard.
PCB Film
Another thing I’ve been working on for
a while. I’m a big fan of offering built in sound
customization options that do not affect typing feel.
It’s
a glossy film with a thin poron layer which goes on the pcb
and under the switches.
It creates a more firm
connection from switch to PCB and results in an interesting
sound profile without muting the entire distinct sound of
the board.
It’s extremely tough which lends to good
durability when redoing builds, and it’s completely
optional, not affecting typing feel with or without.
I
recommend trying it! I personally like it with Gateron
switches, but prefer to take it off for Cherry switches.
Two colours
Radiant sunshine battery acid
eggplant atrocity Black
Emerald sugarplum starshine
cerebrospinal fluid Silver
Click here for more renders
Click here for more prototype photos
Many of the features in this keyboard are to address
my personal grievances
-
JST cable channel is widened for ease of building. (You’ll thank me when you’re building it.)
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Screws are thick and flush to the surface. No more deep screw tunnels that end up in you scratching the sides of the screw hole because your screwdriver is too short.
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All case internal geometry is extra thick and robust.
No glue involved in the mounting system.
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Grommets can be replaced with standard grommets found in mcmaster catalogue.
Case and plate align themselves.
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Screws and mounting points are very carefully placed to minimize bezel sizes.
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PCB has some very specific design features which increase longevity such as spare diodes.
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Case is very easily liftable because “someone” dropped their Ikirouta on their finger once and vowed for such tragedy to never happen again.
So as you can see my personal obsessions experiences over the years have influenced this keyboard’s smaller features heavily.
I hope that you will appreciate them as much as my poor fingers do!
Additionally I have gathered tons of feedback and suggestions from other hobby veterans.
Layout Winkeyless only
Fixed ANSI with optional stepped caps lock
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Optional fixed ISO plate with optional stepped caps lock
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Plate files for more layouts will be released before Bias is shipped so that you can get your own plates made ready
Typing test
Pre-Order Information Group buy format: Raffle
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Group buy date: 16th of November, 2021, 12:00 UTC time
Raffle window: 48h
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Ships from Finland
Raffle form, updates and future projects will be posted in Geekhack and in my Discord
Estimated shipping date: Q3 of 2022 or earlier
Extra units available after shipment
Base kit includes Bias Keyboard
Stainless steel multicolor weight
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Custom PCB by Yiancar (case is also h87 compatible)
Aluminium plate
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Two sets of custom grommets at different softnesses
2 x Custom molded poron PCB film
Carrying case with custom molded interior
Hardware and stickers
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2 Year standard European warranty
Pricing
Bias Kit -
620 USD
For EU buyers price includes VAT. For those outside EU, check your local tax rates for importing.
**All orders are shipped from EU
**
Shipping
DHL Express Worldwide -
International 45 USD
Extra parts Extra PCB with daughterboard: 60 USD
Extra aluminium plate: 50 USD
Polycarbonate plate: 60 USD
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Misc Kit (2 sets of grommets, 2 extra PCB films, stickers and extra bumpons): 20USD
I will be stocking replacement parts such as PCB’s grommets and PCB films.
Additionally I will provide a 2 year warranty for the buyer with quick and easy replacements.
A keyboard such as this is a big investment and I want to make sure you can find spare parts whenever you need them.
Additions after IC
I’ve sneakily increased the prices for shipping by a few euros in hopes of purchasing a second yacht
But for real I got a quote from DHL and I decided to go with them instead of the very slow Finland Post.
I’ve also very slyly removed the notion of how many raffles spots there are. Time for another private jet
If there’s a gargantuan amount of raffle entries, I will dispense some extra spots to not dilute the chances of the who have been exited and following this project from the start. I now have some able extra hands to help me with the soul crushing task of QC and packaging
Since Shopify does not offer multiple currencies for Finnish stores, EU people will have to be paying in USD. Don’t worry, VAT is still included in price. Downside is that you are now in the mercy of exchange rates.
Thank you for reading my IC and GB posts. The kind words mean so much to me and I never thought I could get a reception like this. It really has inspired me to pass on the kind words and try encourage others as well.
And here’s one for the lurkers, yes you. The valiant heroes of the forum and Discord server bandwidth, those who simply observe. Thank you for blessing me with your eyeballs. I will do my best to make my keyboards equally available to even those who do not engage in the community verbally.
Thank you for considering HHK+B
edits:
Added two more irl pics
added raffle link