类型: IC
作者: dani_
发布时间: 2020-03-06
00:48:34
更新时间: 2020-11-18 17:31:12
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105006.0
Mesa TKL
https://mesakeyboards.com/pages/mesa-tkl
GB Thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109253
Updates
Discord:
https://discord.gg/rX7BZhK
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April 15, 2020: First prototype is on the way, should arrive first week of May.
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May 3, 2020: Updated renders while I wait for the prototype.
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June 8, 2020: IC Poll posted! Prototype assembled and tested, build album, typing test, water test.
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June 27, 2020: Preliminary pricing and options
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August 2, 2020: Second round of prototypes in production, update layout options
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October 11, 2020: R2 Prototypes complete, final GB details, web store is live, raffle opens Oct. 29!
October 29, 2020: Raffle is open
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October 31, 2020: Raffle is closed, winners have been notified
Introducing Mesa TKL, a keyboard designed to minimize the height of the first row of switches. I find that switch height is a big determinant in how comfortable I find a keyboard, especially over long typing sessions. To this end, I’ve opened a slot in the bottom of the case to let the PCB hover just above the desktop. The slot is positioned so that the bottom-most components on the PCB are flush with the bottom face of the case which itself sits on silicone feet 0.5mm above the desktop. The result is that the first row of switches are 0.5mm higher than they would be if you simply laid the PCB/Plate assembly directly on your desktop. I’ve illustrated this in the image below:
The front height measurement doesn’t exactly capture what I’m trying to achieve with this keyboard (as it depends on bezel width, typing angle, sidewall height, &c.) but it can serve as a rough comparison with other keyboards being produced. 19mm-21mm seems to be about standard in the community, so you can expect Mesa to sit approximately 5mm lower than you’re used to.
I’m pretty excited about this concept and am eager for feedback so if you’re interested please respond with your questions or suggestions. -
Specs*
Case: Typing angle: 8.5deg
Weight: 2.6kg
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Front height: 14.5mm (including silicone feet)
Plate mount: PORON gasket
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Sound damping: EVA foam plate-PCB and PCB-case
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Case Material: aluminum with black or white e-coat
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Weight and plate Material: media-blasted stainless-steel
PCB: Soldered with ISO support
QMK/Via firmware
ESD protection
No lighting
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USB-C daughter board
Layouts:
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Other Design Considerations*
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Plate vibration is dampened at three points to give this keyboard as tight a sound as possible: 20 PORON gaskets mechanically isolate the plate from the case; a foam fill layer sits between the plate and PCB; and two more PORON strips beneath the PCB dampen any residual vibration.
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I don’t like heavily branded keyboards so I will not be putting any logos or lettering on the case itself. The exposed portion of the PCB will bear a trademark but that will be the extent of any branding.
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Despite having a low front height, the case is actually quite high-profile: the skirts of Cherry Profile keycaps sit 1.5mm below the surface of the case.
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Group Buy Structure*
Price: $450 + taxes + shipping
Colors: black or white e-coat
MOQ: 20 each for WK and WKL
Limit: 50 units total -
Currently Working On*
More (and better) renders
Prototype
Interest check form
Prototype from new factory
Finalize options and price
Set GB date
Group buy begins Oct. 29!
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Second Prototypes*
Full build album: https://imgur.com/a/z0eRyX9
E-white + Stainless Steel Prototype
Anodized Black + Brass Prototype
Note: This configuration will not be available in the
GB!
It’s just here to give you an idea of what the
keyboard looks like in black.
The black colorway what
will be available is e-black + stainless steel.
First Prototype
Typing Test
Water
Test
More
Build Album:
https://imgur.com/a/hUi62Vw
Renders
More
Old Renders
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