类型: IC
作者:
well_cooper
发布时间:
2020-11-26 07:30:49
更新时间: 2021-07-21 08:32:21
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109843.0
Are you ready for a keycap revolution ?
DISCORD
LINK
- Join to see our progress
GB Post
HERE
https://forms.gle/AZLv5yJJ5gJPyjru7
It is happening! Pre production samples have arrived
CLICK HERE
Hi fellow keeb and cap lovers, I’m helping a friend
out with their upcoming project that they are keen to seek
your feedback!
Introducing Besides Studio - 5 truly
nerdy old boys who worked in the computer peripheral
industry for many years, we designed computer cases,
keyboards, gaming mouses, and headsets. Currently, we have
two industrial designers, two mechanical engineers, and one
electronic engineer.
Inspiration
The inspiration of creating a full set of machined
aluminum keycaps was at one stage just some drunk talk
between the 5 of us since we already have full aluminum
custom keyboard cases why not go all out and have a full set
of metal keycaps to match.
While we are not the first
to think, design, and make CNC aluminum keycaps but at the
price point ($30 50 USD per 1u keycap) has restricted full
sets to only be enjoyed by a few, on a commission basis.
With a madmans (that is me
) encouragement, we set a goal to make them more accessible
at a somewhat obtainable price.
The first round of samples
Design
The full sets of keycaps will be based on the popular
cherry profile (R1 R2 R3 R4 Space) with some design
tweaks added for better user experience. During our first
prototype we found that at fast typing situations, fingers
can hit the edge of higher row keys, with plastic material
(ABS or PBT) this is not much of a big deal. With much
harder material it can be unpleasant therefore during our
second prototype we decided to round the edge off the
front-facing surface to lower the possibility for that to
happen. The same applies to the space bar as well (no more
thumb resting marks!)
The first round of samples
Kitting v1.2 - UPDATED FEB 2021 (MOD & BAR kit
pricing will be updated)
Blank Set
Legend Set
Kitting v1
More
At the moment with kitting, we have taken a leaflet out of
KAT Refine kitting style to cater for different keyboard
layouts. We aim to be compatible with 60%, 65%, 75%, TKL and
full 104 keys
We plan to introduce Alpha, F Row,
Function Numpad, Arrow, Modifiers and Space bar - 7 separate
kitS so no matter how serious or sceptical you are there is
a kit that you can purchase at various price points to give
them a try.
Blank Set
Alpha - $199 USD
Modifier - $150 USD
F Row - $89 USD
Numpad - $95 USD | Function - $29 USD | Arrow - $19
USD
Space bar - $55 USD
Legend Set
Since many people have request caps with legends, we
thought about offering a laser engraving service rather than
opening up another IC. (Laser engraving cost is EST to be
$35 USD for a full set)
Colours
Black, Silver, Pale gold, Red, Navy,
More
Render Gallery
Red with Black on M60-A - case file courtesy of RAMA
WORKS
More
Black and Gold, never grow old - case file courtesy of
proto[Typiest]
Silver with Navy on U80 - case file courtesy of RAMA
WORKS
Black with Gold on SP-111 - case file courtesy of
TKC
Black with Silver on Klippe T R3 - case file courtesy
of Mekanisk
Laser etched samples
Delivery time frame
Estimated
1.5 months for 100 full kits (TBC)
We are working very
closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure capacity
can be met and finish product quality is up to standard.
Material
The full set will be made of 6063 Aluminum, different
colour sets will be achieved through anodizing. Caps cross
stem is MX switch compatible (tightness can be easily
adjusted)
More
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- 1u cap weight = ~2g
- 2.25u cap weight = ~4.5g
- 2.75u cap weight = ~5.5g
-
6.25u space bar weight = ~12.5g
We engineered the cap to be light so that (to us) there is little need to change to heavy spring weight switches or spring swap. So far it has been tested on 62g Everglide Teal v2.5 linear switches and 42g Oreo tactile switches.
Potato sound test setup with Cyberboard & Banana Split
62g Switches
More prototype pictures can be found
here
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To do list:
- Renders for all 5 available colours - Uploaded (100% completion)
- Laser engraving sample - Uploaded (100% completion)
- Final Kitting update- completed (100%)
- GB! - Soon
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Update Log*
26 Feb 2021 - Kitting update
21 Jan 2021 - Pre production sample photo added
14 Jan 2021 - Laser etched sample photo added
07 Jan 2021 - renders ++
02 Jan 2021 - More renders added
29 Dec 2020 - All colour render added, To do list updated
21 Dec 2020 - Legends sets render uploaded, added To do list
15 Dec 2020 - Tidy up post, Sound Test uploaded
13 Dec 2020 - Caps render, Kitting, Prices uploaded. Discord link and IC form link available