类型: IC
作者: Man In Blue
发布时间: 2020-02-10
15:56:15
更新时间: 2020-02-10 16:04:14
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104629.0
PIM43
Designed by the Man In Blue
Overview:
The PIM43, or (P)CB
(I)solation (M)ount 43 is designed to be a simple but unique
40% form factor keyboard. The board is designed with a
mounting mechanism similar to the IDB60, in which the PCB is
suspended between 2 sets of o rings being compressed by the
top and bottom cases. The PIM is a seamless design, with the
bottom case residing completely within the footprint of the
top case. USB Connectivity is achieved through ai03s Unified
Daughterboard, allowing the PCB to flex without a USB port
moving along with it.
Breakdown of construction:
Material Choice:
Considering
how diminutive the layout on the PIM is, I figure it would
be ideal to have a plastic enclosure for the board,
resulting in a very light, portable typing solution. A plate
is not included in the kit for this keyboard, as I feel it
detracts from the goals of the design. That being said, I
will provide plate files for people who would like to add
their own flair to this board.
At the moment, I think
polycarbonate will be my main choice for this board.
Multiple colors will be offered should this hit the GB
stage.
Post Script:
For now, I am
just going to post some of the renders I have put together
to give a basic idea of what I want this board to be. Any
and all feedback is welcome. Vendors have been selected, and
a prototype will be sourced as soon as the Shenzhen region
gets back on its feet. I stay pretty active in the 40’s
discord, so feel free to get ahold of me over there.
Regards,
The
Man in Blue
Other Renders:
Note: If anyone wants their keyset rendered on the
PIM, feel free to DM me here or on discord. (My discord
handle is Man In Blue/#9548)