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【IC】zErgo - the 75% board, with ergo layout, but cyrillic and separate F-row.

类型: IC
作者: greenjack
发布时间: 2021-03-11 03:06:54
更新时间: 2021-03-11 03:06:54
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111659.0


Hi all.
Project zErgo is far away from realization, however it has a questions which I hope to get feedback from you.
First of all, I’ve started from the making the ergonomic symmetrical layout (inspired by semi-ergo and katana), but with a cyrillic letters as well.
Second point was separate F-row cause I use it in my job.
Third and last - from practice - it’s convenient to have some USB-A at the back of the board, for mouse or something else.
On this ground I made this layout

and the project of PCB with the following specs:

  • USB type C in on board (USB 2.0 support)

  • 3 USB type A out on board

  • FE1.1 usb 2.0 hub

  • Atmega 32u4
    however I was stuck with a case choosing. Cause standard 75% ones have no gap below F-row.
    Which interests I need to check:

  • Does this layout actual for someone except of me? Have you any suggestions?

  • What type of case would be more suitable for the product - aluminum or plastic/acrylic?

  • Does the plate actually must? On my prototype I use 5pin switches at PCB and quite happy with it. What is real plate benefits? Are you need it?

  • Does this USB hub on board make sense?

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