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【IC】Relic SSK - A MX compatible IBM SSK replica

类型: IC
作者: Drclick
发布时间: 2019-10-09 02:14:08
更新时间: 2019-10-09 02:14:08
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102826.0


Hello everyone,
I’m a huge fan of vintage keyboards, IBM SSK is very popular in the keyboard community. I always want to make a MX compatible SSK.
Original SSK uses curved plate but MX switches always uses flat plate. Each rows need to have different angles. It also need to use a curved PCB to make it work.
I have no idea how to make it work at first. After a lot of research, I find IBM 5576 plate spring keyboard uses a very thin PCB and a curved plate.
Inspired by that, I tried different thickness of PCB. As a result, 0.6mm PCB works.
However, 0.6mm PCB can’t use PCB-mount Stabs, so I use Plate-mount Stabs instead.
Here are some renders from thesiscamper:






Features:

  • 7° slope
  • QMK PCB with hot-swap
  • CNC Alu with anode and E-White
  • Color: Industrial Gray, Black, E-White
  • 84-key Winkeyless, 87-key Winkey, ANSI only
  • Unibody TOP Case and 4mm-Plate
  • Solenoid inside
  • Recommend use SA R3 or SA-like Keycaps (such as XDA, DSA)
  • Price:*
    TBD (estimate around $400)
    I will update more pics when I get prototypes.
    Please leave your feedback below.
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