类型: IC
作者: fkcaps
发布时间: 2020-04-13 07:26:04
更新时间:
2020-04-13 07:26:04
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105710.0
Hello everyone!
While the
MBK group buy
is now underway (some prototypes have been received, the
final ones are on their way and we are preparing for mass
production), we would like to tackle another keycaps issue
in the community:
Topre-compatible keycaps
There are not much Topre-compatible keycaps options
available out there and it’s a shame for THOCK aficionados
who have to swap switch stems, or use MX adapters to be able
to pimp their keyboards… So this
Interest Check
will be a way for us to gauge interest and also help us
decide which way to go forward to address this matter.
If you own a Topre keyboard,
please reply
!
This project is more ambitious for us than MBKs as it
implies more keycaps sizes/rows, so much more molds and also
dye sublimation. We have skilled dye sub factories lined up
to make this happen, and we are currently reviewing their
processes and products to make sure we go with people who
know what they are doing and will provide the best product
available by requiring good QC.
After getting the IC
replies, in a couple of weeks, we will be preparing kits for
the different layouts, and gettings quotes from the
factories. By leaving your email in the form we will keep
you informed of how it evolves so make sure to fill it.
They
will be
thick PBT (1.5mm), but no design nor profile has been
decided yet!
Profile will most probably by OEM as it’s the
standard on Topre keyboards, but if the IC shows that many
people prefer Cherry, we’ll go for those.
Regarding the
design, while we think BoW and WoB are must-haves, we would
like to hear from you if you have any other ideas, we should
hopefully be able to offer at least 2 or 3 design choices
from the start (since MOQ is higher for molds making than
dye sub).
Interest Check form
Looking forward to receiving your opinion!