类型: IC
作者: hudbud
发布时间: 2019-09-18
18:13:15
更新时间: 2019-09-18 18:13:15
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102495.0
The Vault is a Lets Split case built to protect your
keyboards precious switches and keycaps. Like many others, I
became attracted to the Lets Split for its approachability
and ease of use. Since beginning the design process as a
university senior project in 2018, I have iterated this
design multiple times to arrive at the current architecture.
The goal with this project is to create a keyboard you can
enclose, throw into your bag, and take to work, school, or
anywhere life takes you.
Having been a member of the
keyboard community for over five years, I have built my fair
share of keyboards and grown a decent collection of keycaps
and switches. My biggest issue with mechanical keyboards is
that while beautiful and incredibly funcitonal, they are
hard to transport. Sure, we have cases and sleeves, but I
was looking for something that I could collapse, throw into
my bag, and forget about until I needed it. The Vault
sandwiches your keycaps and switches between its two halves
and turns into a small impenetrable box when collapsed.
I
have a collection of current renders, a prototype, and a
full write up/powerpoint on the design process. The
powerpoint includes many alternative designs and materials
that were deferred. I was very excited to arrive at a two
piece enclosure with plate mounted switches. The design of
the case is very close to done, with only a few challenges
left, such as the adhesion system for the two halves when
closed and choice of material. I am looking to gauge
interest and see if anybody has feedback. Although the basic
concept has been determined and the architecture has been
figured out, I am open to any and all suggestions as far as
design and functionality. I am hoping to move this into the
early stages of production within the next month or so. If
anybody has experience with this part of the process, I
would love to talk and make sure I am on the right track.
Renders:
https://imgur.com/gallery/yM4wH4r
Powerpoint Presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y35r00jsip-hyW9PDOGni3EoA
(Name has been changed to The Vault) This powerpoint
tries to sell the product to an audience unfamiliar with
mechanical keyboards
Full Write Up:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bnyt6id1wedsmxp/A%20Better%20Mechanical%20Keyboard.pdf?dl=0
There is a lot of fluff in this write up since it was
my final thesis for university, but there is some
interesting information if youre interested in diving deep
into the design
Features/technical information:
Lets Split case (QMK compatible)
Two piece
(each side) construction
Protective sandwich
enclosure
Let me know what you think in this thread and
in the survey.
SURVEY:
https://forms.gle/v9RWY1kdUCCZmKoS7
PS: Ive done some research and testing on creating a
fully wireless solution for this board, but am going to
stick to just creating an enclosure, and possibly will work
on a wireless let’s split pcb set in the future.