类型: IC
作者: AIRPOTTER
发布时间: 2020-03-10 06:00:05
更新时间:
2020-04-28 15:22:51
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105065.0
Hello my keeb friends,****Our Instagram:Gray Studio
3/28/2020: Gray Studio is planning to start a GB for
the R2 Space65:CyberVoyager. And we are collecting your
preference for color options we should be offering. Please
kindly fill out the poll form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ApyybP3qNrx9YYbfnsuI7WUfqxo4KOZRGYuI-CtYk8Q/viewform
Results:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TreWRdQ7ZhjxN3yz4FjzBekXPmTBu0XTy25sNW217_M/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you very much. The detailed color combo images
can be found here:
https://imgur.com/a/qYCEaWH
3/30/3030: Great News! Alexotos will be doing a
live stream building a CyberVoyager! Tune
into his channel, it will be fun!
His stream is
https://www.twitch.tv/alexotos_live, The time of the stream is around 7 - 7:30 pm EST this
Friday (April 3, 2020).
The GB will start soon after
the live stream!
We are very excited that the R1 Space65 has been very well
received.
Since keyboard was sent out, we have received
a lot of positive feedback, which prompted us to further
improve the keyboard and make a sequel.
At the same
time, I would like to express my sincere apology and
gratitude for early buyers, as the anodization is good but
not perfect.
We are trying to improve the process and
we appreciate your understanding.
Motivation for the Sequel: Cyberpunk
The word Cyber
comes from the cybernetics theory and sciences.
In
1948, Robert Wiener coined this word to define the control
theory, with a focus on how animals and machinery control
and communicate each other, including the synergy of human
brain and machines.
Therefore, Cyberpunk typically
comes with a touch of sci-fi feel in the popular culture.
I
got to know the Cyberpunk culture from the the science
fiction True Names by Vernor Vinge.
The book depicted a
future world wherein individuals use virtual identities to
control real world resources and fight each other.
After
this novel, I got to know more hardcore Cyberpunk works,
such as Neuromancer(The best cyberpunk science fiction in my
heart), Bladerunner, the Matrix, etc.
The Cyberpunk pop
culture also influenced my designs, as it is a unique type
of visual effects.
Typically, a cool-toned background
comes with a high contrast and high situation warm subject,
which creates a strong contract effect and leaves people
ample room to imagine.
Coming back to the Sequel to Space65: CyberVoyager
I have always regretted that Space65 V1 was not
perfect enough, and therefore I want to create something
based on V1, but sufficiently different so that it is a
refreshing design.
Therefore, What I did was to modify some external
design as well as structural (internal) design.
More specifically, in the upper left corner where the
light stripe was, I added a replaceable badge to make the
design smoother. And I kept the left-side light stripe.
In the back of the board, I designed a weight that
comprise two parts seamlessly combines to create an effect
that I am very pleased with.
In the upper right corner, I designed a brass badge,
which I will use a special surface patina treatment.
For the plate, I will continue to use carbon fiber as
the material (there are some good videos on Youtube), and
people have been happy with the typing feel and sound.
In
addition, I plan to add a vibration reduction pad in between
the PCB and the plate to further enhance the typing
experience.
And under the PCB, I also plan to include a noise
reduction pad, even though there is really no issue of
echoing with the R1 Space65.
We will also be upgrading
the accessories, such as the silicon pad under the board and
a custom made screwdriver.
In terms of pricing, I can
say that they will be a bit more expensive (but not by a
lot) than the R1 Space65, given many factories were shut
down now, and also the cost to produce this will be much
higher given upgraded materials and the weight, etc.
And
most importantly, if you joined R1 Space65, Think6.5 or a
prior GrayStudio Group Buy, and would like to buy
CyberVoyager, we will offer a return-customer discount.
We
have perfected the anodization process, and this time the
anodization will be in line or better than Think6.5 quality
anodization (many people have praised the quality of
Think6.5).
If there are any suggestions or questions,
please let us know!
[Key Features]
Mounting
Method: Top mount
Layout:
Angle: 5 Degree
PCB: Type-C（Support
C-C),QMK,ESD-protected
Case color:
Anodized
：black, grey,silver,dark blue, red, EVA（purple，green）
E-color：white，yellow
Plate
:
Carbon fiber plate
Aluminum plate（Color options
are consistent with case）
[Quick Q&A]
Q:Led
of PCB?
A:Demos upgrades the PCB scheme of
cybervoyager, adds ESD-protected and a protection
capacitor.
Q:About C-C?
A:For sopport iMac, added
C-C function.
Q:Will have hotswap?
A:Sorry,geeks,hotswap
PCB will not appear, because space65 was originally designed
to be compatible more layout.
Q:Bluetooth PCB?
A:Sorry,guys,also
not appear. But I designed a battery slot. In the later
stage, Demos will complete the design of Bluetooth PCB as an
extra.
Q:Production cycle?
A:3-5 months,and the
progress will be updated in GH at least twice a week on
Monday and Thursday.
Q:Prototype testing?
A:Some
prototypes have been sent out for evaluation, and will be
updated for unpacking, assembly, and sound testing.
Q:Color
matching?
A:Because Cybervoayger are too many
accessories this time, we are struggling with the color of
our own choice or the color matching of fixed
collocation.
Q:Extra?
A:Weight,
BADGE,plate(Al&Cf), PCB will be open for extra（ PCB
will have a price discount.）
The Gray Studio Team
More
renders:
Update Cyvervoyager’s PCB (express delivery is one
day slower than usual
)
Thks Demos adds ESD and a capacitor to protect the
LED light.
Update some prototypes photos(Black
Warrior)
