类型: IC
作者:
Touch Types
发布时间:
2021-02-07 18:42:38
更新时间: 2021-02-22 15:41:49
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111099.0
Therian40
If you’re at a loss when it
comes to finding a functional, available and great looking
40%, then you’re in the right place.
The therian 40 is
arguably the most versatile case in the 40’s market with the
ability to use both Staggered PCBs AND Orhtolinear by simply
swapping the plate.
This feature on its own would be
pretty cool, however, who wants to unscrew their case to
swap the PCB?!
Our solution to that problem?
Magnets.
By making use of magnets, we are able to have
the top and bottom case securely fastened while also
allowing the user to easily and quickly swap out their PCBs
to fit their needs.
Our design essentially takes
‘hot-swap’ to the next level…
As well as using magnets
in order to hold the case together, we have also decided on
Sorbothane as the gasket material for its incredible sound
and vibration dampening properties to hopefully give a great
sounding ‘Clack’ profile.
Renders
/Unfortunately I can’t get any images to load directly
into GH so you’ll have to use the Imgur gallery linked
below, sorry for the inconvenience. /
Imgur Gallery:
https://imgur.com/a/IHJjxDx
IC Form
The following link will
lead you to a Google Form with a variety of questions that
will allow us to ensure that the keyboard is best tailored
to you, the end-user.
It shouldn’t take longer than 10
minutes to complete and it would be greatly appreciated if
you provided as much detail as possible so that we have more
to work off of.
Link:
https://forms.gle/7g5f98LaGotiEbmY8
Features
- Magnet mount connection [MMC]
- Sorbothane gaskets [SG]
- 5° typing angle
- Multiple layout support
- Universal USB port access
- 100% screwless assembly
- Quick-switch PCB swapping
Supported PCBs
This list is not
comprehensive as any 12u x 4u PCB
should work so long as they don’t have
weird spacing. The PCBs listed below are just those that
have been physically tested.
We are still exploring the
Ortholinear PCB options as we may need a 3rd plate in order
to support the spacing for the Planck PCB.
- JD40
- BM40
- Planck
PCBs on order(To be tested)
- Niu Mini
- AMJ40
- Anything else that you suggest.
Behind the name
The name is the first
thing you see when having new designs marketed towards you
so it’s vital that we pull you in off the bat.
“Therion”
in Greek translates to “wild animal or beast,” however when
combined with the word “Anthropos” which means “human”, you
get “Theriantropy”.
In essence, Theriantropy is the
Ancient Greeks shapeshifting mythology.
Shortening
that, we get “Therian” which doesn’t technically mean
anything but with some appreciation of greek mythology and
an understanding of the design, you should be able to see
the connection.
I also felt that ‘Therian’ sounded as
though it could be used as a name for a spaceship which
funnily enough, fit very nicely as we had considered
space-age design elements when exploring this design.
Materials
The final materials are still to be decided and will
take cost as well as demand/interest into consideration.
For
the renders the top is Aluminium and the base is frosted
Polycarbonate.
These 2 materials are the current
working materials for quotes etc but dependant on demand
these can be altered to get more accurate quotes and end
prices for you.
No matter what the case materials,
there will also be an engraved Brass or Steel weight in the
base.
The design for this engraving is still in the
works but it will be posted here as well as on all other IC
posts to get your opinion before the “Ok”.
As for the
plate materials, these will come from the results of the IC
form and will then be taken forward to manufacturers for
quotes.
Contact
If you have any
further questions, please don’t be afraid to ask, you’re
critique will make this board. You can reach me at any or
all of the following outlets:
- Twitter: TouchTypes
- Instagram: touch.types
- Email: touchtypescontact@gmail.com
-
Discord: Touch Types/#5593
If you would like a more organised display of the progress you can also check out my website which will be updated as the process goes on.
Website: https://touchtype.online/
Finally, for the most active source of information please our Discord server.
Discord: https://discord.gg/PdHMEHCb6f