类型: IC
作者:
PheonixStarr
发布时间: 2019-07-21 20:35:20
更新时间:
2019-12-08 12:03:23
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0
GB Thread.
/) hi geekhack
This is Cygnus, an f-rowless TKL.
It’s clean, it’s subtle, and it’s simpleuntil you peek
inside. The brass plate is suspended in a Kepler-like Poron
double gasket mount. The unique mounting complements the
plate’s extreme cutslending a firm response & rich tone
to your clack.
Features
6063-T6
aluminum case; sandblasted brass weight & plate
Tenkeyless layout lacking the top function row
PVD
brass plate, with extensive cutouts and calculated flex
profile.
Double gasket mount (dampening &
isolation); 1/16”-thick Poron strips
MX-only 1.6mm PCB
with ESD, fuse, and STM32 running QMK
HERA-C USB
Type-C daughterboard
One RGB LED indicator,
representing Caps Lock by default
5.5° typing angle
SALES
Unlimited group-buy through Keylace Co. GB will
open December 8th, 2019 January 7th, 2020.
One important note: The plates and weight offered in the
buy will be sandblasted brass, not PVD.
I would’ve
liked to offer it, but my manufacturer is currently unable
to reliably provide PVD brass parts.
My alternate
sources charge more than the price point would allow.
Sorry
I wasn’t aware it needed to be said, but yes, by
default, each Cygnus will ship with one brass plate,
one
Arcturus PCB, and one HERA-C daughterboard. Add-ons are
available at the point of sale and possibly afterward, as
well.
12/2/19
On Prototypes and Colors
I’d like to present
The Slate Gray prototype! The brass plates have also
arrived, and they feel phenomenal on the gasket (tried with
T1s & NK Creams).
More pictures here.
I’ve decided upon Saturday, December 7th, 12:00 PM
PST as the opening date of the group-buy. With a minimum of
50, it will remain open as an unlimited buy until January
7th (unless I hit some ridiculous number like 200 orders,
but I highly doubt it’ll get that far).
One important note:
The plates and weight offered in the buy will be sandblasted
brass, not PVD. I would’ve liked to offer it, but my
manufacturer is currently unable to reliably provide PVD
brass parts. My alternate sources charge more than the price
point would allow. Sorry
The board starts at $400, with additional
brass/alu/CF/POM plates for $40 (sorry, I wish it could be
lower; also, each Cygnus kit will ship with one brass plate
by default) ea. & additional PCBs for $55 ea. Each
Cygnus kit will ship with one daughterboard by default;
additional HERA-C boards are available (screws included) on
Keylace.
In the GB, I am introducing the e-coated Jet
Black as a new color option, for that sweet, sweet
black-&-gold colorway. Speaking of colors, I received
some sample chips (that black is anodized, not e-coated)
The camera makes the blue seem a little more
saturated than it is in real lifepersonally, I think the
blue chip looks closer to the renders than this photo. Oddly
enough, the rose gold chip looks about the same across the
board. Thanks to elmo for catching it.
Regarding the
“Forest Green” prototypeI have spoken with Cormorant on this
matter, and they assured me that in the production run, the
Cygnus Teal tone will more closely match 351 C. For short
prototype runs, they use an inherently unstable color mixing
method to achieve dyeing as opposed to an anodization bath
(which is expensive for a single unit)
11/27/19
PROTOTYPES ARRIVED!
It’s been quite some time, hasn’t it? I promise I’ve
been quite busy behind the scenesand not just with Cygnus,
as some of you might’ve heard of. After a lengthy wait, the
first two prototypes, along with a sampling of POM plates,
are in! There’s a Slate Gray prototype + some brass plates
on the way, too.
Please note that, in the production run, I’ll be
adding in the HERA-C daughterboard, as well as a third,
center-aligned column of screws. Cygnus kits will arrive
with the Poron gaskets adhered onto the upper and lower
assemblies.
Anyway, enough chatterlet’s take a look.
More pics here.
9/30/19
On Rubber Feet and USB Ports…
- Upon advice from Keycult’s riotonthebay, the Poron mounting was slightly modified
- Plate redesigned to isolate 60 Set and Nav Cluster.
-
CYGNUS as a whole was fine-tuned; many dimensions were
minutely changed and the USB port is now a little more
sane-looking.
The board also now sports some swanky new rubber feet. What do y’all think?
I’m currently finalizing everything with all my manus (case, packaging, accessories, etc.) All that’s left is to finish the PCB.
9/18/19
On MKULTRA and Displacement…
Y’all
want some foam? Let’s do some foam. I got in touch with the
wonderful guy behind MKUltra.click. Each Cygnus will ship
with a slice of case foam (below the pcb) and plate foam
(between pcb and plate).
Edit: this is very sadly
canceled
Manufacturer (henceforth codenamed CORMORANT) has
confirmed & approved the second revision. Speaking of
the second revision, let’s take a look at the new plate.
Cute, huh? Red signifies the most displacement, while
blue is the most rigid. As you can see, the top-bottom
mounting system results in a (mostly) horizontally invariant
flex profile.
After consulting with my contact at a materials manu
(henceforth codenamed LIVERMORE), I selected a Poron
formulation which will have a lightweight, non-residuous
adhesive applied to one side to keep things in place.
8/11/19
On Layouts and Colors…
- Added split backspace.
- Added Tsangan Winkeyless option for upper assembly.
- Redesigned LED cutout, as requested, to a horizontal line.
- Still no ISO.
- PCB became 1.6mm, since it won’t really make a difference toward the flex.
- Enlarged the weight; keeb now weighs 2.0kg.
-
Expanded color offerings; Onyx Black and Amethyst purple
dropped due to lack of interest.
I’ve received quotes from the manu; it looks like we’ll be able to hit the $400 price point, after allif not go lower, even!
Renders
Shown with GTRX’s
GMK Nord.
I also took the liberty of updating the rather
unpopular LED cutout and swapped it for something more like
a line, as requested
The PVD sandblasted brass weight
displays Nightingale Studio’s “Wing” icon.
A quick note on gasketsI’ve been asked a few times
what sets class materials like Poron and Sorbothane apart
from neoprene or silicone.
Mechanical isolation and
vibration dampening are two key characteristics of gaskets.
Materials like neoprene, silicone, rubber, etc. have
excellent isolation propertiesthey prevent the vibration of
the plate from dispersing into the case. They do not,
however, dampen very well; that is to say, the isolation is
not perfectsome vibration leaks through. That’s where Poron
and Sorbothane come inthey both isolate the plate well, but
they also absorb and dampen the residual shock from
typing.
SPECIAL THANKS
…(and
apologies) to the handful of early buyers; your patience
& forgiveness is highly appreciated, and I am shipping
the orders regardless of the status of the money.
…to
Gtrx, for providing awesome feedback and for shilling Cygnus
around Discord, as well as lending GMK Nord
…to
KingKoala22, also for providing awesome feedback and for
shilling Cygnus around Discord
…and to you for reading,
especially if you left a comment