类型: IC
作者:
Jaxxstatic
发布时间:
2019-04-11 19:37:28
更新时间: 2019-05-22 09:46:43
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100216.0
Rukia
//first iteration will be polycarb, but the goal is still
UHMW//
(no longer called Plastic Alice)
Details:
UHMW top and bottom case
Top
Mount; 6.5 degree angle (original is 8 degrees)
Brass
weight
UHMW or brass plate
Black or white color.
Black is opaque (no light getting through); white diffuses
well, looks milky
PCB based off Yuktsi’s open source
files; has RGB backlighting
https://forms.gle/TeQBjhFKxbbRnwUE6
//Disclaimer: this will NOT be compatible with your Alice
wrist rest or
Alice weight if you already have one.
It will be compatible with the plate
and PCB.
Ultra-High
Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW) is a new
material
for keyboard cases. It has an extremely
low friction coefficient,
approaching that of PTFE.
It is also very abrasion resistant and is
used in
high wear applications, such as motorcycle slide pucks,
truck
beds, and cutting boards. It is also impact
resistant and elastic, so
it is used as puncture
resistant vehicle underside protection and rifle
rated
bullet proof plates.
//OTHER Disclaimer: this is not my original design. I got
permission to run
this IC from Yuktsi, creator of
TGR boards such as the Alice and Jane.
The keyboard
case I created is built up from the files graciously
posted
by Yuktsi for people to cut their own
acrylic Alice. I just took it
a step further and
built up a compatible case for those who already have
an
Alice plate and PCB//
Why a UHMW Alice?
-Form factor: those who have
one or tried one, typically enjoy, if not love,
the
Alice. It is ergonomic without being a full split and works
with normal keysets.
-Portability: anodized aluminum is
sexy, but scratches and dents relatively easily.
It is
also cold to the touch and better suited to staying at home.
For those who take
their keyboards to and from school
or work, this is a better option.
-Sound: many switches
just sound better in a plastic case, depending on the
material and
design of the case. UHMW offers a nice,
deep THOCK that I believe many will enjoy.
-Light
diffusion: RGB, if that’s your thing, is diffused throughout
the case from the back. Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58OyYOz6rkE
-Availability: original Alices are rightfully
difficult to get. Those that have them, keep them.
Or
they sell at a high price because they’d like to keep them.
This is an opportunity to have
something similar,
although not quite as sexy. Well, maybe a different kind of
sexy.
Timeline:
ideally 8-10 weeks or LESS.
Pricing:
$350-$400;
shipping is separate
I’ll try to get that price down,
but don’t hold your breath. Not trying to be rude, but this
has
been a manufacturing nightmare for the last 6
months.
Who am I?
I’m not an engineer, not a
software designer, not an IT person.
I worked as an
airborne linguist for the Air Force for 10 years, the latter
half focused on new technologies.
I’m pretty nerdy but
not an expert on anything. I’m hard working, but I also have
two kids, a full time job, and a care home
that splits
my time. I don’t sleep, however, so if you post, I’ll likely
reply really late PST.
This IC is not going to last
very long. I plan to start the GB as soon as prototypes are
proven to not explode or have other
glaring
defects/oversights.
If you’re following the Irma IC,
know that this is running concurrent. I don’t plan on
delaying the Irma at all. I will follow GH rules, but things
will move fast from here on out.