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【IC】Mechlovin' Kyuu & OTD Replacement PCBs

类型: IC
作者: flying1911
发布时间: 2020-07-22 22:34:06
更新时间: 2020-07-22 22:34:06
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107653.0


Hello Geekhackers,
We’re Mechlovin’, a team of two Mech enthusiasts based in Vietnam and specialised in providing PCB & Plate solutions. Since our first Group buy back in last October, we have successfully run many others, while working with reputable members of the community in collaboration projects.
Today, we’re posting an Interest Check for seemingly unrelated items: Kyuu PCB & WKL OTD PCB (and possibly plates). These are projects that were not in our original plans, but we decided to give them a go thanks to community requests. We understand there may not be much demand for these particular products but many owners of these boards seem to be struggling with finding replacement parts for their builds, and we’re all about contributing to the community.
WHY THESE TWO?
These boards need no introduction. There are a number of factors leading to the scarcity of their replacement PCBs:

  • The Kyuu PCB, for the most part, is pretty much similar to other 65% PCBs with centered USB port placement. However, the exact position of the USB-C connector is a bit tricky to pin down, and it seems to be a rather tight fit with the case cutout.
  • Regarding OTD PCBs, they have different spacing between clusters compared with the standard A87 form factor, so getting it right isn’t exactly simple.
    WHAT’S THE PROGRESS?
  • We have made 3 Kyuu PCB prototypes and sent them to volunteer testers in the US. We’re waiting for their feedback, which should come in within the next couple of weeks.
  • We’re making the 2nd prototype for the OTD PCB (the first one failed), and also a replacement plate that fits the 360C for testing. We have access to the original 360C and will report findings as soon as they’re available.




    SPECS & PRICING
    • PCB is programmable via QMK and VIA
    • PCB thickness: 1.6mm
    • Powered by STM32F303 MCU (ARM-Based).
    • NO underglow RGBs
    • ESD protection
    • PCB color: Matte Black (Kyuu) and Red (OTD) solder mask with immersion gold
    • OTD 360C Plate (not sure if it fits other OTD boards): FR4 and anodised aluminium
    The price may be a bit higher than our usual GB price due to the smaller quantity, but we’ll keep it in the range of $50/ PCB.
    WHAT’S NEXT?
    As we wait for further feedback and findings, please leave comments on this thread and/or the respective channel on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/jqVbMpM if you have any input.
    We’re especially interested in information regarding the compatibility of the OTD PCB and plate. The ones we make are compatible with the 360C, and we’d like to know what other OTD boards will they work on.
    Thank you!
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