类型: IC
作者: kibou store
发布时间: 2021-02-10
11:16:09
更新时间: 2022-03-31 22:24:13
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111146.0
**Harbour 港口: A 65% gasket mounted board designed by
Kibou, Hong Kong
**
Pics of 2nd Prototype
**More Renders:
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(Rendered with GMK minimal, GMK WOB)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IC Form:https://forms.gle/F6rFJk59PTUGQcrU8
1.) Introduction
2.) Specifications
3.)
Renders
4.) Design
5.) Current Status &
Timeline
6.) Vendors & Pricing
7.) FAQ
8.)
Special Thanks
9.) News & Updates
1.) INTRODUCTION
About Kibou.
Kibou, 希望, is the
Japanese noun for hope. It is a reflection of who we are: a
bunch of hopefuls who believe that our passion for a better
typing experience will allow us to make great products.
Why Harbour?
The keyboards name is a homage to Hong Kong - the
place we grew up in. Historically, Hong Kong has long been
an entrepôt between east and west - a place of trade, and,
more importantly, a place where people of a common interest
can gather. We hope Kibou will not only be the premier
vendor for all things keyboard, but a community too.
**2.)
SPECIFICATIONS
** **Typing Angle:**6.0° typing angle,
16.5 mm front height
**Colours:**Black, Navy, E white,
Lilac Grey (SE Only)
**Plate Options:**Aluminium,
Polycarbonate (Half/ Full)
**Case
Material:**Aluminium
**Mounting Style:**Gasket Mount
PCB:
H65 Designed by hiney (Soldered Only)
Weight:
Polished stainless steel / Sandblasted Stainless Steel
**Layouts:**WK/WKL
layout
3.) RENDERS
More
**Rendered with GMK 9009
**
**Rendered with GMK Hanok
**
Rendered with GMK Kuroge Wagyū
Rendered with GMK Minimal
Rendered with GMK Lavender
Polished stainless weight
4.) DESIGN
Approach.
Our
design approach is straightforward: simple design and
quality materials. We wanted to design a keyboard that we
would want to use ourselves. From the mounting style to the
typing angle, the keyboard is designed to deliver the best
user experience possible.
Inspiration.
Hong Kong
is home to more skyscrapers than any other city in the
world. Our skyline is dotted with iconic buildings that
helped author the aesthetic style of our keyboard. In
particular, the textured layout on the sides was inspired by
the BOC building. The numerous skyscrapers facing Victoria
Harbour are characterised with smooth window surfaces
supported by curtain walls and steel frames. Drawing
inspiration from these visual elements, we decided to create
a keyboard with a seamless design accompanied by a stainless
steel weight.
We also drew ideas from the community. The visual
appeal of Goks 7V design (the weight in particular) was a
concept we wanted to explore and build from.
Mounting
Method & Materials.
Using both community feedback
and anecdotal experience, we believe that the softer typing
feel that the 2mm Poron foam as a Gasket provides is more
comfortable.
Assembly.
Aside from the seamless
design, we also designed Harbour with the intention of
making your assembly process as user-friendly as possible.
This includes self-aligning slots between the top and botton
case.
Packaging.
Will be revealed in the future.
Forth
Colour option poll is now up
Thanks for all the submissions, new colour
confirmed, will be Blue Grey.
5.) CURRENT STATUS & TIMELINE
Current Status
GB On April 2nd
6.) VENDORS & PRICING
**Standard:**520 USD / 4070 HKD
**SE:**600 USD /
4695 HKD
Layout
WKL/WK
Plates:
PC/ Alu
(Half/Full)
Units:
Standard: 300
Units
SE: 90 Units
Colour Available:
Standard:
- Black, Navy, E White
- Sandblasted Stainless Steel Weight
SE:
- All standard colours and Lilac Grey
- Polished Stainless Steel Weight
Sale Time:
**SE:**April 2, 2022 1:00
PM (HKT)
**Standard:**April 2, 2022 2:00 PM (HKT)
7.) FAQ
Q: What is the weight of the board?
**A:**Around
2 kg.
Q: Will it be ISO compatible?
A:
For our base kit, the PCB is ISO compatible, but
unfortunately the plate is not. However, we will be
releasing a universal plate file that will be compatible
with ISO.
Q: Are stabilizers,
switches, keycaps included?
A:
Unfortunately, these are not included in the DIY kit.
Q:
Will the plate files be released?
A:
Yes, we will open source our plate files.
Q:
When will the keyboards be shipped after the group buy?
**A:**Estimated
arrival of around 7 to 10 months (Yet to be confirmed).
8.) SPECIAL THANKS
We would like to give a special shout out and thanks to the
following for all the help they provided throughout the
design process.
- Gokfor providing design inspiration, feedback, and suggestions throughout our design progress
- Hineyfor designing our PCB, and support
- RNCables<3
- G14Dfor his help and suggestions
- Epsilon and his server members for their continuous support and suggestions during our design process
- All of our affiliates, Jintae, Ramen, Kiwiand Baofor their suggestions
- KingK22 for the renders
- And lastly, the HK mechanical keyboard community members for their support
9.) NEWS & UPDATES
Feel free to
join our Discord for regular updates. We will also be
hosting a giveaway for the board in the upcoming weeks!
https://discord.gg/nsvsAfGYHe
Or, if you prefer, updates will be available on our
website,
Kibou.store. Please consider supporting the store, we sell lubes,
switches, accessories, and more!
Feel free to support
us by adding the banner below! Thank you!
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