类型: IC
作者: vladkvit
发布时间: 2021-03-13
13:11:29
更新时间: 2021-03-13 13:50:45
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111705.0
This keyboard was designed to maintain a familiar layout,
while being a split ortho keyboard - something that I havent
seen on the market.
It features a slim height of just
11.5mm, per-key RGB lighting, hot-swap switches, and a
bezel-less look on the outer edges.
Ive been daily
driving the prototype for a couple of months, and I think it
is pretty darn close to my own personal endgame keyboard.
Layout:
36 keys left half, 46
keys right, for 82 keys total. It was designed to be
familiar, while maximizing compatibility with existing
keycap sets.
Needs an ergodox set (for the 1.5U keys on
the sides & thumb keys) plus one of 75% / 1800 / etc.
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com//#/gists/42d33c206b55fc8938cc24da61229e0a
Why split keyboard?
Comfort and
posture. With a split keyboard, the shoulders dont have to
be rounded, and easier to sit up straight.
How does this differ from Ergodox?
A standard, familiar key layout. Transitioning back
and forth from a regular layout doesnt take long
Slimmer,
coming in at 11.5mm, compared to Ergodoxs 19mm
Metal
case
Hot-swap sockets
Dual microcontrollers. This
speeds up matrix polling, making this keyboard better for
gaming
There is individual RGB lighting for every
single key
Ortho - makes gaming with WASD more
comfortable
Kit contents / Whats included?
Two assembled PCBs, two metal plates, four metal
spacers, two base plates, screws, and silicone feet.
It
does not include two microcontrollers (preferably Elite-C),
switches, or keycaps. The case can be either aluminum or
steel.
You need to supply your own split cable and two
microcontrollers.
Usability
Heres a typing demo -
The prototype build doesnt have lubed stabilizers, stab
dampening, etc.
With the current setup, the keyboard
feels fairly rigid - theres no flex. If theres interest, the
spacer plates can be optionally modified to reduce
rigidity.
Weight
Fully assembled,
with switches and SA keycaps, the aluminum version is 460g
(16oz) for the left side and 487g (17oz) for the right side.
The total is just shy of 1kg (2.2lbs).
With steel,
those weights would be around 1kg (2.2lbs) for the left side
and a bit more for the right side - 2kg total (4.4lbs).
Pricing
estimated at $290, very roughly. Depends on interest, extra
features, and further communication with vendors.
PCB
comes with all the diodes, LEDs, and hot-swap sockets
pre-soldered. Requires an Elite-C or another thin
(<3.6mm) flat-mounted microcontroller.
Additional Potential Features
The current prototype is made from anodized brushed
aluminum sheets. Theres an option to get different colors or
to get steel.
Switching from Elite-C microcontrollers
to built-in electronics. This could take quite a bit of
time, and it only really makes sense if theres strong
interest.
Removing RGB. This is fairly
straight-forward, and would reduce cost.
Adding a
rotary encoder between backspace and F12. This would take a
bit of time and testing.
Damping. To dampen the
keyboard, the mid-layer sheets could be swapped for a more
flexible material. Requires quite a bit more time &
research, the keyboard feel is not guaranteed. I could also
leave a bit more material out of the mid-layers.
Status
The first prototype works well. I got preliminary
pricing from suppliers. Still need to figure out shipping,
QC, assembly, and other design tweaks. Currently looking for
feedback.
More images
More
Interest check form. There are questions about
customizations, features, and pricing. I would really
appreciate any feedback.
https://forms.gle/fVj7hCMCCr5nhy1G7