类型: IC
作者:
DoctorNunu
发布时间:
2019-11-03 06:41:08
更新时间: 2019-12-12 12:06:52
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103246.0
Introduction
Hi, my name is
DoctorNunu but most people probably know me as Boardrate as
I haven’t been active at all on GH.
The Navigant TKL is
a project that has been in the works for a couple of months
now, I have always liked the HHKB layout and that
control-less look.
lately I have been interested in
TKL’s more and more but I still couldn’t let that HHKB
layout go, and then it occured to me that I could create a
TKL with that same look, and so the Navigant was born.
Combining
two very popular layouts might sound good, but to some
people this will be just weird as the HHKB is used for very
minimal boards. But to me, this is the dream..
The
Navigant will be a heavy board with a very sleek look,
inspired by the CA66 and my own influences of sailing and
being at sea. The Navigant speaks right from my heart…
This
is my first ever design except for some homemade wooden
cases, and I’m super excited to bring this idea to life with
the help of you guys!
Renders
Don’t judge the
renders as it’s literally the first time I’m rendering
something.. Will publish renders with keycaps soon, have
asked for help with this from a friendly user.
Badge
I have spent countless of
hours trying to figure out what to do with the front logo,
it started out as a brass badge but after discussing with
some friendly users on Reddit I decided to let the badge
go.
I replaced the badge with an engraving,
unfortunately I couldn’t get a satisfying result with the
font - so I’m considering bringing back the brass badge OR
removing the logo completely from the front.
Input on
this will be highly appreciated.
With Brass badge:
Technical information
CNC
Aluminum case - Will most likely be anodized unless the form
results show different.
Top mounted plate
3.5
Degree typing angle
QMK compatible PCB with USB C
connector
THICC Brass weight with anodized aluminium
details
Plate mount:
Estimated pricing
Pricing is
still being calculated, but as of right now the price tag
for a kit will most likely be around
400 - 500 Euro.
Development
Manufacturer status:
Manufacturer is confirmed
for the case, prototype production will begin soon. The
first prototype will be anodized black with a matte
finish.
Waiting for confirmation from PCB manufacturer
- Prototype will be produced as soon as I get
confirmation.
Layout
The Layout
is a HHKB inspired TKL layout but will support regular
layouts aswell with the exception of keeping the “CTRL-Less
design”.
EDIT: Changed to 2,75 x2 split space with 1,5u middle
key.
I need your help!
As this
will be a group buy for the community I need your
opinions!
Yet to be decided:
Colors for GB
Plate options
Badge/logo design
Weight colors
Please consider filling out this form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU9fSyEiAvWeYGHIietu-gbueBEDhzWGtom2WeBIbZjR89Kg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thanks for taking your time reading this and
hopefully you will contribute to the production of this
keyboard!
Looking forward to an awesome journey with
this project!
Updates:
2019-11-06: Changed to 2x 2,75 split space with 1,5u middle key.
2019-11-26: Renders with keycaps are here! With a temporary test logo
aswell (Don’t worry about the logo for now)
Thank you
Kingk22 for the awesome job with these renders!!
Silver
with GMK Shoko:
Navy blue with GMK Minimal:
Black with GMK Dracula:
Dark red with GMK Jamon:
2019-11-30: Sneak peek of a not yet
anodized prototype!