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【IC】Panc40 Keyboard R2 (40% layout, staggered and ortho, GB starting 11|23)

类型: IC
作者: AlexAtPanc
发布时间: 2020-08-11 13:08:49
更新时间: 2020-11-23 12:15:09
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108024.0


Hello Everyone!

This is an IC for round 2 of the Panc40 keyboard kit. I’m planning on launching this GB at 11/23.
This is a 40% keyboard (Minorca: 43 keys, Sebright: 41 keys, Ancona: 47 keys) I designed. Here’s the GB link for the first round’s GB. This is a high profile aluminum milled case, with a PCB supporting hotswap and underglow. The switch plate is going to be top-mounted, with 6 circular tabs for added stability. This will have a left-mounted USB location, and uses USB-C as the terminal. The PCB does support QMK. An IC channel was created on the 40% discord channel:
https://discord.gg/S2nzMJZdaM
With this iteration, I’m trying to nail the price at ~$350 ~$320 for:
1x Hotswap Panc40 PCB supporting both Sebright and Minorca layouts OR a Hotswap Panc40 Ancona ortho PCB (all supporting QMK)
1x Minorca/Ancona or Sebright milled aluminum top frame
1x 4° angle milled aluminum base (compatible with both Sebright and Minorca top frames)
1x Stainless steel top-mount switchplate
1x 2mm frosted acrylic diffuser
1x 4mm switchplate dampening foam
2x 2u PCB stabs
Color treatment
Hardware
Album with additional prototype images
There are three different layouts (Ancona, Minorca and Sebright) on one PCB, two corresponding case options, ability to bundle PCB-mount stabs, and a milled base using a 4° incline. This will also have a frosted acrylic layer LED diffusion.
Ancona layouts
Minorca/Sebright layouts
The boards will be powdercoated in one of four available colors:
Quater Blue (Satin finish)
Bright Red (Semi-gloss finish)
Watson White (Satin finish)
Lavender Mist (Satin finish)
I definitely want to add more color options, and if anyone has any suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks!
TL;DR -
/* Aluminum frame and base
/* 4° incline
/* RGB underglow
/* Frosted acrylic diffuser
/* Top-mount switch plate
/* Switchplate supporting both Minorca and Sebright layouts or Ancona layout
/* Hotswap PCB supporting both Minorca and Sebright layouts or Ancona layout
/* USB-C PCB terminal
/* All necessary screws and feet bumpons
/* QMK firmware
/* 4mm switchplate dampening foam
/* Case support for additional layouts is possible (ortho, 6.25u spacebar etc)
/* ~$320 pricepoint
FAQ section:
Q: Why did you create a new ortholinear PCB when it mimics layouts provided by the planck PCB?
A: The planck PCB has the USB terminal in a different location, so I couldn’t use it with this case configuration. Also, this PCB adds a few more layout options, as I wanted to make sure it was differentiated a bit.
Q: Why is the incline 4° instead of 5° or 7°?
A: After evaluating different configurations and angle options, I felt that 4 degrees was the best option. I did use 5 and felt it was a bit too drastic for this small of a keyboard. The prototype tester group also felt that the 4° was a suitable middle ground.
Q: Is it possible to only get the ortholinear options without buying the staggered options?
A: Yes!
Q: Is there going to be plate foam available for these layouts?
A: Yes!
Q: Is this build going to include a weight option?
A: No, I’ve never been a big fan of weights in my designs, and I think other people do a much better job than I do at that.
Q: Will the plate files be available for this keyboard?
A: Yes, I’ve made them available for R1 and while I don’t explicitly plan on modifying the design for R2, I want to make sure there aren’t any small changes, so I’m going to release the files after the GB ships.

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