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【IC】Voyager60-Alps PCB and AEK Plates

类型: IC
作者: tdubya
发布时间: 2020-09-22 16:23:52
更新时间: 2020-10-04 18:48:29
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108723.0


Hi everyone, I previously posted an IC to reddit ( https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/iliy27/ic_voyager60alps_pcb_plates/) and got about 30 responses which helped me narrow down PCB color and plate materials. I’d like to use this second IC to narrow down layouts and get feedback from anyone who didn’t catch the IC on reddit.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/6tLgu4877iqqeYXV6
Target Date
I’m currently targeting a GB from October 1st to October 15th October 5th - 30th I have no idea currently, I’m unable to post in the group buy subforum due to account age restrictions.
PCB
The PCB will be a run of ai03’s Voyager60-Alps PCB https://github.com/ai03-2725/Voyager60/tree/alps
Connector: USB-C
Supported Layouts: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com//#/gists/c867bdba7e5ae8be282f77a242bacf66
Solder Mask: Matte Black
Additional Features: RGB Underglow, Flex Cutout
Price estimate: 40 USD
Plates
Materials: laser cut unfinished brass, CNC’d media blasted polycarbonate
Supported Layouts: AEK ANSI (Standard), Split Backspace, Split Right Shift, Infinity (Split BS and RShift w/ AEK Bottom Row)
Price estimates: 40-ish for brass, 50+ for polycarbonate unless it’s somehow more popular than brass
A note about plate prices: These are currently maximum price estimates averaged out among all 4 layouts, it’s possible you could end up paying less for your plate. If certain layouts layouts don’t meet an MOQ of 5 or more I probably won’t go forward with getting them made (at least in PC) as the cost ends up being quite prohibitive. Currently I’m leaving the brass plates unfinished but could look into adding surface treatments (sandblasting/polishing) to some orders at an additional cost.
Current Status:
[DONE] Create BOM/Centroid files for Voyager60
[DONE] Validate production files by ordering a prototype run
[DONE] Create plate layouts
[DONE] Order lasered prototype plates in brass
[IN PROGRESS] Order CNC prototype plates in PC
[IN PROGRESS] Finalize pricing and vendors for plates
[DONE] Create pull requests for QMK and VIA
[TO DO] Launch group buy
[TO DO] Validate Orders
[TO DO] Send Invoices
[TO DO] Order PCBs
[TO DO] Order brass plates
[TO DO] Order PC plates
[TO DO] Final QC
[TO DO] Ship Orders

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