类型: IC
作者: shamit05
发布时间: 2020-10-26
17:16:37
更新时间: 2020-10-27 13:00:46
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109282.0
Renders:https://imgur.com/a/MmhlmEL
IC Form:https://forms.gle/r5btY8ed1GmovdPf8
UPDATES (After early feedback):
I’ve read through lots of the early feedback and have
noticed some trends in what people are thinking. As a
result, I’m working on three more revisions of the
keyboard:
- One with no OLED at all
- One with a layout similar to the Satisfaction75 (see OLED for more information)
-
One with the rotary encoder and OLED switched
(positions)
I’m planning on completing them as quick as I can and probably posting an update (in a new post) with finished renders of each of the revisions
I will then probably ask for people to vote on which two revisions look best and will continue with further revising and refining those until I can get a potential 3d printed model and a alu proto in the future
Please continue filling out the IC Form and leaving comments as this helps me make further revisions
UPDATES
- There have been many questions asking about the OLED placement; I will try to address them all here
- Questions about visibility: OLED panels have ridicolously high viewing angles compared to LCDs so there is no need to worry about sharpness at that angle
- Questions about placement: Some people have worries about the placement of the OLED. If it doesn’t suit you that is completely fine! Please leave feeback in the IC Form, that is the purpous of it! It was pointed out to me before the IC that people might want another layout and as a result I offered an additional layout in the IC Form. If enough people request it I am completely fine with modifying the case for the other layout!
- Questions about keycap placement
- It has been brought up to my attention that the keycaps are sitting too low. This is just an issue in the renders, but will not be present on the actual keyboard. The dimensions from the plate to top of the keyboard were measured and as such, the keycaps will sit properly like any other keyboard. However, when rendered, I freely moved the position of the keycaps and just set it up to where I felt right, which is a little too low. This was just an issue in the render and I will fix that up for future renders; this will NOT be a problem present in the actual keyboard
Questions about pricing
- Please note that there is no estimated price as of now. I don’t want to give any false promises with prices and I’m still making major revisions in my model which can cause huge fluctuations in price
- I will definitely make further refinements to bring the cost down as much as I can however
- Please make sure to leave your thoughts in the IC Form as I will be reading all the responses thoroughly and changing the keyboard design appropriately. Thanks!
- This keyboard is in a very early stage of development. The reason I posted an interest check this early is so that I can get feedback and make a more polished and refined product that people would actually enjoy in the future. This helps me get some early feedback and can help make a better product for the future.
The Design
75% keyboards have always
been my favorite layout. It strikes the perfect balance
between functionality and size. However, I’ve noticed that
there are very few 75% keyboards that have actually hit the
markets. As a result, I’ve decided to make my own. Featuring
an OLED Screen, Rotary Encoder, and RGB Underglow, all while
looking amazing. Everything from the case to the pcb to the
renders are all designed by me, although I gladly enjoy the
help of other throughout this project. Even it might take
longer, this allows me to reach the super high standards I
have set for myself, as I want a product that not only I’m
proud of, but something that the community enjoys too!
The Bezels
To allow for a
cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing design, the layout
contains a 1.5u left shift. This allows for a continuous
.25u bezel throughout all of the clusters (of keys).
The Rotary Encoder
Instead of
opting for a logo, the keyboard features a rotary encoder.
Currently, I’ve added support on the pcb for clockwise and
counterclockwise rotations, as well as a push button, but I
am definitely dabbling into adding directional press support
(N, E, W, S) for more functionality. Do note that the pcb is
still in a design stage and can easily be subjected to
change and have more features added on in the future.
The OLED
This was a tough
design decision to make. I’ve decided to go with the OLED on
the side to not only give functionality, but also
aesthetics. It is worked in to the middle piece and allows
for a beautiful side profile of the keyboard. When I choose
the actual display, I will make sure to choose one with
ultra high viewing angles, so that it is still readable at
different angles. In addition, when your focusing on typing
it isn’t a distraction (if you’re looking head on at the
keyboard). However, there is a possibility of another layout
happening with this. Another possibility is to have a layout
similar to the satisfaction 75 by moving the OLED up and
taking the position of the rotary encoder and extra key.
Then this would allow for the rotary encoder to move down
and take the spot of the key below it, and have the spot on
the side (where the oled currently is) to be filled up (like
the other side). Again I am flexible and willing to switch
layouts if there is enough votes and interest in it. If you
want to add suggestions please visit the IC form!
The Plate
I am planning on
making the plate “burger” mount (o-ring top-mount). As it’s
my first keyboard GB I didn’t want to complicate things with
a gasket mount design, and I really love the way burger
mount plates sound. You can tune the exact sound by using
different o rings, and the o rings isolate the plate even
more than gasket mount.
Middle Piece
Instead of
focusing on a badge or logo I added a middle accent piece.
It wraps around 3 of the sides of the keyboard and I am
planning on offering it in special materials and finishes
such as bronze, copper, stainless steel, gold plated, etc in
addition to the normal board colors (suggest board colors
through the IC form).
Additional Specs
- 6.5 degree typing angle
- Colors: TBD; Different color options will be available for the top piece, middle piece, and bottom piece
- USB C custom design PCB with rgb backlighting
- Layout: Fixed as shown, don’t really care for any other layouts but am still in the process of designing PCB. If other layouts get a lot of votes I am willing to add it
- Aluminum and possibly Polycarbonate (unlikely, but possible if highly requested)
Acknowledgements
- NathanAlphaMan: Helped me get started and gave great tips/general knowledge
- Keyboard Atelier discord community: Helped me when I had questions along the way
Notes
- Please fill out the IC form; it helps me improve the keyboard and make something the community will really enjoy!
- The keyboard is still in a very early stage of development and is subject to many changes
- A group buy will only be made if this interest check does well
- More renders and a possible animation will be made in the near future
- I will send out more updates and interest checks for major changes