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【IC】Serenity - a Split-Cluster 65% with a Knob

类型: IC
作者: NoLullaby
发布时间: 2020-05-01 10:17:09
更新时间: 2020-09-08 10:33:54
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106092.0


“serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.”
Introducing Serenity, a 65% split cluster keyboard with a rotary knob.


Renders with GMK Mizu by Rensuya



Expanded View

Assortment of Knob Designs

Planned GB start is NOVEMBER/ 2020.* It will be limited to 100 units which will be raffled.
Fueled by a burning passion for custom keyboards, I was always amazed by the unique artistic decisions other designers made in their quest for the perfect keyboard. Yet, dismayed by countless keyboards that did not satisfy my productivity needs, I pursued the creation of a custom keyboard with the intent to make a compact yet practical 65%, for an equilibrium between utility and aesthetic. Its split-cluster design allows for a minimal and uncluttered form factor, and the rotary knob offers a classy and modern way for users to control continuous values like volume. A baseplate with inspiration from the luxurious Keycult No. 2 SS further adds sophistication to the side and bottom profiles. After hundreds of hours of intricate designing and development, I present to you: Serenity.
Full Render Album
IC Form
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Specifications:

  • Mirror Polished Stainless Steel or PVD Brass baseplate
  • PVD and Polished Brass Knob/Plate
  • EC09 Incremental Rotary Encoder
  • STM32 microprocessor
  • Custom USB-C PCB with QMK Support
  • Gasket Mounted on top and bottom of plate
  • 6.9 degree typing angle
  • 6063 Anodized Aluminum Top and Bottom
  • No externally visible screws
    Layout:
    Keyboard as of now is in a fixed layout and will most likely remain winkeyless only to reduce variety and cost. The two keys on the right can be mapped to many pairs of keys such as: Insert/Delete, Page Up/Page Down, and Home/End.
    Please offer layout feedback in the IC form if you would like any changes.

    Colors / Materials:
    Aluminum Case - Black Anodization, 1 to 2 more colors decided by IC form results.
    Plate and Knob - Will be offered in the standard shiny and polished gold brass finish. If there is enough interest we may offer a polycarbonate plate or any other material.
    Baseplate - Stainless Steel version will be offered in a mirror polished finish. If there is sufficient interest we may also offer a PVD Clear/Rose Gold Brass option.
    Expected Price:
    The price of this board is undetermined as of now, it will be announced as prototypes come in a few months. Expect this to be $500+.
    Additional plates / PCBs will cost around $40-60; we do not have a specific quote yet.
    Execution:
    Since this is my first group buy, I am likely limiting this first run to 100 units. This means that the units will be raffled, via a form that I will send in my discord. If this group buy is successful, there will be future runs with more units :D
    https://serenity65.com ← Join Discord!
    Keyset Render Gallery:
    Renders with GMK Olivia by Olivia





    Renders with a GMK Minimal/Mr. Sleeves combo by Janglad / Taeha



    Renders with GMK Serika by Zambumon




    Renders with GMK Nord by Gtrx



    Renders with GMK 9009 by Janglad



    Acknowledgements:
    Gtrx - for designing the amazing PCB!
    Kingk22 - for doing the beautiful renders!
    NathanAlphaMan - for all your advice and help when I needed it :D Go support Evolv!
    Keycult - Big fan of yours. Thank you so much for inspiring the design of this keyboard! And please check out the upcoming No. 1 Rev. 2, the No. 2/65, and No. 3 everyone!
    Thank you for reading :)
    My sincerest apologies for any formatting issues, this is my first time posting on Geekhack :p
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