类型: IC
作者: r00dy
发布时间: 2020-07-26 16:56:10
更新时间:
2022-01-05 16:24:07
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107743.0
Paragon by Artemis
Join our Discord:
here
Status Update (01/03/2022)
Alexotos built the Paragon on Stream (Jan 2). I’ve
linked the sound test and stream links below:
Sound
Test:
here
Sound Test Clip from Vod:
here
Full Vod:
here
Base kit: $480 which includes all of the following
(please note that the weight and knob must be the same color
for the base kit)
- Paragon case (black, deep navy, gunmetal, purple, e-white)
- Weight (gold or silver)
- Knob (gold or silver)
- Plate (pc or aluminum)
- PCB (solder or hotswap)
- Poron gaskets
- Foam
- Necessary hardware
Extras: - Hotswap PCB: $45
- Solder PCB: $39
- PC plate: $29
- Aluminum plate: $39
- Brass Knob (Gold or Silver): $40
-
Brass Weight (Gold or Silver): $110
Note: The price for Europe through CandyKeys is 480 Euros and the extras pricing will vary slightly. The pricing for Asia will be slightly higher as well (add 7% for GST)
Third Prototype
Second Prototype
First Prototype
PCB Layouts
More
Hotswap PCB Layout:
Soldering PCB Layout:
Renders
More
Renders of the Paragon on GMK Hammerhead
Renders of the Paragon on GMK Inukuma courtesy of
Influenced
Common Requests in the IC Regarding Layouts
(FAQ):
More
Can you add a horizontally offset cluster?
At the end of the day, theres only so many
suggestions we can take while retaining the identity of the
board. Weve decided that symmetry and the even bezel
fundamentally define this board and set it apart. While we
understand that this might be a dealbreaker for some of you,
we feel that adding a cluster would change the identity of
the board and of course the number of SKUs for the top body
of the board.
Can you add WKL?
Standard WKL layouts have blockers and as we just
mentioned, weve decided against blockers; however, we have
decided to support a layout that supports two mods on both
sides to preserve the WKL functionality without the blockers
(see new renders above). We felt like this was an amenable
solution because it did not fundamentally alter the seamless
aesthetic of the board.
Can you add an offset arrow cluster?
The mounting system is embedded within the bezel. To
use an offset cluster, we would have to redesign the board
from the ground up. Additionally, the offset arrow cluster
board would be larger, so adding an entirely larger board as
a SKU which would be both expensive to develop and sell due
to the entirely new SKU. We also didnt like the idea of the
spacing and symmetry being compromised but the feasibility
of implementing an offset cluster was what really eliminated
this option from contention.
Original IC for reference:
More
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Design, Specifications, and Renders
- GroupBuy Details
- FAQ
- Additional Renders
- Credits
1. Introduction:
The Paragon is a 75%
keyboard featuring a unique gasket mounting system and
rotary encoder. In designing a keyboard, we sought to
incorporate elements from previous groupbuy designs
including some elements we believed to be missing. We were
inspired by the aesthetics of the 7V, Rama Koyu and U80-A
(please see FAQ), the Satisfaction 75, and the mounting
system of the Volcano 660 to create our first board. The
Paragon weighs in at just over six pounds boasting a
seven-degree angle while the name succinctly encapsulates
our desire to design a board that we could consider perfect:
the Paragon of keyboards.
2. Design:
We envisioned an elegant, 75% keyboard that bridged
the gap between form and function. A succinct expression of
our design language would most aptly be characterized by the
phrase: the intersection of a straight line and a curve. We
found sharp edges and corners to be aesthetically
displeasing and avoided them via the implementation of a
curved bezel. The uniform outer bezel adds weight to our
design while allowing us to maintain a bottom-mounted system
that remains invisible while the board is seated upon a
table at a 7-degree typing angle. The seamless exterior in
tandem with the wide, uniform bezel provide the foundation
upon which the board was constructed.
The plate layout was designed to minimize spaces
while providing a semblance of symmetry to the board. We
determined that a split arrow cluster would require spacing
and offsets that conflicted with the aesthetic of the board.
We moved the arrow cluster within the primary cluster such
that the uniform spacing may preserve the symmetry present
within the bezel. In determining which layouts to support,
we determined that a single plate and PCB ought to support
as many layouts as possible to reduce the number of SKUs.
The Paragon supports split-backspace, split-spacebar,
stepped caps lock, ISO, and ANSI all in a single plate and
PCB scheme.
Link to Layout: [http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com//#/gists/712343c9458f14c300bab919bff6c8bc]here](http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/712343c9458f14c300bab919bff6c8bc)
The PCB was designed to complement the gasket mounted
system. The flexibility of the PCB in tandem with the
gaskets further supports a soft typing experience. The
centered USB-C port preserves the symmetrical spacing
maintained throughout the board. Our primary gripe with most
boards was the lack of a rotary encoder hence we prioritized
the implementation of one in the Paragon. The rotary encoder
only supports rotational functionality due to our desire to
maintain the longevity of the PCB. We felt that increased
functionality of the rotary encoder including pressing and
joystick-like movements would only compromise the longevity
of the PCB while providing functionality that was achievable
via mapping.
In the spirit of maintaining a uniform
aesthetic, we determined that a bottom-mounted system would
allow us to conceal the mounting system entirely. The lower
portion of the case is held in place by eleven M3 screws
while the weight is held in place by four M4 screws. The
weight is embedded within the lower portion of the case such
that it is once again concealed from the outside to provide
a seamless appearance.
We sought to implement a gasket
system that provided a soft typing experience while
preserving the longevity of both the gaskets and the board.
The force of a keystroke is distributed amongst twenty-four
individual gaskets placed around the edges of the plate;
while the separation of the gaskets allowed us to implement
the mounting system more easily, it created a unique problem
in the sense that the custom gaskets would no longer be
easily replaceable. In prioritizing the longevity of the
board after the lifespan of the initial gaskets, we
determined that a gasket, 3D printed from flexible filament,
would allow us to future-proof the board as the availability
of 3D printers appears to be increasing. The flexible
filament gaskets provide a structurally unique alternative
to traditional rubber gaskets while allowing us to replace
intricate gaskets in a quick and inexpensive manner. After
the boards have been delivered, the gasket files will become
publicly available such that anyone may produce new gaskets
after the initial ones wear out.
The weight and knob were designed to extend the
elegance we envisioned within the Paragon. The weight is
etched with a simple Paragonas depicted below while
the knob features a rounded bezel similar to the edges of
the case.
3. Group Buy Details
We
currently estimate the cost will range between the $400-700
range depending upon the manufacturers, vendors (if we use
one), and interest level. We will mostly likely host the
sale ourselves without a vendor. We personally dislike
limited production runs and would like to make this an
unlimited group buy for a month but the requisite demand
would need to appear in the Interest Check form to justify
an unlimited group buy with vendors. If the interest level
from the IC falls short of our threshold for an open group
buy, there will be a smaller limited run (~200 units) in a
raffle style draw without a vendor (Note the price will be
higher for the raffle than an open group buy).
**//Update
We’re talking to vendors and manufacturer
IC Form:
https://forms.gle/7KBCNHMop5kbuwaMA
Discord:
https://discord.gg/RznZS4d
4. FAQ
Can you add support for other layouts?
No, we would like to produce as few SKUs as possible
to keep the price down and we have supported a reasonable
number of layouts already.
Will there be a hotswap PCB?
**///Update* We have decided to add
ANSI hotswap
What colors are you considering?
We will be producing both an anodized matte black and
e-white version. A possible third color is dependent on the
results of the IC although we are leaning towards blue at
the moment. Again, we would like to limit the SKUs.
Is a knob included?
Yes, a knob will be included in the same colors
offered for the cases (you can mix and match case and knob
colors though). We may also offer a brass knob but that has
yet to be determined as well.
Will there be RGB lighting?
No, we believe that RGB lighting detracts from the
elegance of the board.
Will there be a polycarbonate version?
No, again, we believe that polycarbonate detracts
from the elegance of the board.
Is there QMK compatibility?
Yes.
Can you bring the price down?
Depends on if you fill out the IC form.
Is this board a copy of the Rama Koyu and U80a?
**//UPDATE We reached out to RAMA
Works regarding the concerns of the community; they had no
issues with our board’s design and wished us well so the
board’s group buy will run with the current design
aesthetic.
4. Timeline/TODO
Order
First Prototype: (In Progress: Talking to Manufacturers)
Update
Design Based on Prototype and IC Form
Order Second
Prototype
Finalize Design and Groupbuy Format
Order
Third Prototype
Groupbuy
5. Additional Renders
6. Credits and Acknowledgements
We would like to thank BirgusLatro for his guidance
throughout the entire design and review process along with
his advice for manufacturing. This keyboard would not have
been possible without him. We would also like to thank
JJ48_24 for his contributions to the case along with
jtallbean for his contributions to the PCB. We would like to
thank ImperfectLink and CJT for the renders.
Banner:
[/list][/list]
Code: [Select]
[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107743.0][img width=213 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/CBMXMuy.png[/img][/url]