类型: IC
作者:
Jae-3soteric
发布时间: 2020-02-16 08:49:59
更新时间:
2020-03-14 05:41:49
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104704.0
Welcome to the interest check for the Lodestone, a
collaboration between Flex (of the
FLX-Virgo) and Jae (of the J-01 &
J-02).
This is an early interest check for a magnet
mounted and gasket combo 65%. The board is a blocked 65%
with stylish base, and chunky bezels. Designed to look sleek
and unique, with a seamless side profile, the board is as
elegant as she is functional.
Design
Using the standard 65%
layout, and inspired by large rounded bezels, the design
puts aesthetic alongside function. This layout has long been
popular within the community, and for good reason. With
support for all usual layouts on the PCB (incl ISO, split or
full left shift / right shift / backspace, and a few
variations on the bottom row) you can be sure to be able to
build this board to the layout of your choice. Please note -
the top blocker area is till a work in progress. There is a
version with or without it as currently stands.
Updates
Updates will be posted
here and on my discord:
https://discord.gg/qm944aC
You should also check out Flex’s discord here:
https://discord.gg/KRAuQRc
MagLev & Gasket Mounting
The board features a unique mounting system,
comprising of both magnetic levitation for a cushioned feel,
and a top mount gasket to isolate the plate from the case.
This reduces ping and noise transference from the plate to
the case; and will highlight the true sound of the switches
and caps without detracting from the maglev experience.
This
design requires a firmer plate material, due to the way the
typing feel is accentuated by the forces applied to the
magnetic repulsion when typing. As such we will default to
Carbon Fibre, as it is non magnetic and rigid, whilst
offering an even feel. Even so, due to the unique interplay
with the magnets, the typing experience is cushioned across
the board.
Naming
The first magnets were
not invented, but rather were found from a naturally
occurring mineral called magnetite. The mineral magnetite is
an iron oxide that is easily magnetized when it forms.
Magnetite is also known as Lodestone.
Prototypes
A prototype of the current iteration of design is on
order and will be used as a test bed to determine the
correct orientation and volume of magnets required. Through
rapid prototyping we have experimented with multiple magnet
mounting solutions to test the forces applied and required
to keep an interesting typing feel.
Once the final
Prototype is here we will share details of the build and
videos of the experience you can expect.
Proof of Concept
We have completed multiple iterations of the board,
and some working examples of how the mounting will work.
Whilst there is too many iterations to share in the IC, I
thought it would be useful for you to Flex’s original POC
with mounting two boards on a rigid, adjustable plane, and
the strength of the magnets intended for use.
These
invaluable experiments and multiple iterations have really
shaped the final design.
2piece case - Aluminium
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Plate - Carbon Fibre (fixed ISO and ANSI variants)
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PCB - USB C and QMK Compatible (ESD protected)
Breakout Daughterboard
7 degree Angle
Colours TBC
Gasket; 1.5mm Nitrile Rubber
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Group-Buy Details*
Whilst we would like to take this product to Group Buy, we are dependent on the prototypes success. We have a good level of confidence, and believe in the potential of this board to deliver a new and innovative solution to the market.
Initially it would likely be a small 50 unit run post the prototype completion; with the potential for larger runs later if demand is there. No dates are currently planned for this; however the aspirational plan is that we would be looking at April for the first run. -
Next Steps*
More renders
Receive Prototype
Build and test Prototype
Share results
Arrange GB pending prototype success