类型: IC
作者: fluxlab
发布时间: 2021-04-24
14:31:08
更新时间: 2021-09-12 19:57:54
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112471.0
FluxLab ZT60
A premium 60% ortholinear keyboard
Fill out the Interest Check Form!
UPDATE Aug 5, 2021
Hey
everyone,
Sorry things went a little quiet recently
around the ZT60.
I wanted to wait for the new prototype
to arrive before I make an update.
It just arrived, so
heres the latest update!
Ive been trying to figure some
things out regarding the feedback Ive received on the
keyboards layouts, and I have come up with another updated
design.
A few people have mentioned to me that the new
layout I proposed will not work–the 1.75u backspace key in
my renders does not actually exist!
I overlooked that
the 1.75u backspace key in the 40% kits is for row 2 instead
of row 1.
To solve this problem, I have decided to add
custom machined novelty keycaps for the escape and backspace
keys (1.25u and 1.75u, keycap design not finalized yet).
This
will, however, come at a premium (CAD$100). The original layout with the staggered number
row will still be an option.USD$400-500).
Group buy date is still
to be determined, but Im aiming for an end date before the
end of the year.
Ive attached some photos of the new
ZT60 production sample below.
There are some surface
imperfections which I am sorting out with my supplier
currently.
I will be posting a sound test video
within the next few weeks.
Jason
Updates
April 28, 2021: New aligned number row layout option,
new renders
August 5, 2021: Production sample received, new
photos
Hello!
My name is Jason.
I have just
completed the Zplit group buy and would like to introduce
a new keyboard: the FluxLab ZT60.
The ZT60 will be a
premium, 60% ortholinear keyboard for most high-end
keysets.
While running the Zplit GB, I realized that
my product did not have the same quality as many other
keyboards.
Surface finish was not perfect, packaging
was rough, and official QMK and VIA firmware support was
not ready.
So, for the ZT60, I will be focusing on
giving you a premium experience throughout, starting from
the unboxing to the first typing test.
The ZT60 has
been in development for almost a year, and I have been
using a prototype of it as my main keyboard for the past 6
months.
Many changes have since been made to the
design.
I will be posting regular updates on the
FluxLab Discord server:
https://discord.gg/ngQMCMBKjw
Alternatively, updates will also be posted on the
FluxLab Instagram page:
https://instagram.com/flxlb
Thanks,
Jason
Production Sample Images
Sound test will be posted here.
The Design
The FluxLab ZT60 is a 60% ortholinear keyboard with
support for most high-end keysets.
As long as the
keyset has 1u/1.75u and 2u shift keys, it will be
fully compatible with the ZT60.
It will support
various bottom-row layout features, such as a 6.25u
spacebar, a 7u spacebar, split spacebars, and an arrow
cluster.
The image below illustrates all the layout
options available.
Default
Aligned number row
Case Specifications
Plate
Mount: Gasket
Weight: ~2 kg
Case Material: 6063
aluminum
Weight Material: C36000 brass
Gasket
Material: Poron and silicone
Typing Angle: 6.9
degrees
Case Surface Finish: Electrophoresis coating
or anodized
Plate Surface Finish: PVD coated
Color
Options: White or black
Case Feet: Adhesive rubber
feet
Plate Options
Brass
POM
FR-4
PCB Specifications
MCU: Atmel ATMEGA32U4
Connector: USB-C (with
daughterboard)
Switch direction: South-facing
Protection:
ESD, overvoltage, overcurrent
Hotswap: Mill-max
service or Kailh (depending on interest)
Switch
compatibility: MX only
Lighting: None
Firmware:
QMK and VIA installed out of the box
Renders
Pricing
Exact final pricing
is not yet determined, but will be in the range of
CAD$500-650 (
Group buy will be run through my
website, flxlb.ca, which will use Shopify to process
payments.
Timeline
/*I will
be generous with the estimated dates.
Group Buy date to be determined
2nd month
Receive final
samples
4th month
Receive case
parts, PCBs, and packaging
Inspect parts
Test
PCBs
Assemble and package if quality requirements are
satisfied
6th month
Receive new
parts if required
Assemble and package
Begin
shipping
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the number row be aligned with the rest of the alpha
keys?
I’ve added a new layout option for this! It will
require a 1.75u backspace key. There will also be a separate
plate and blocker for this option, which may be slightly
more expensive.
Will there be an EU vendor?
If there is enough interest for this keyboard, I will
definitely reach out to EU vendors.
Will there be a hotswap option?
There will either be a mill-max hotswap soldering
service or a fully integrated Kailh hotswap PCB option,
depending on interest.
Are there any other colour options?
Currently, the confirmed colours are e-white and
black. I may choose a third colour from the feedback I
receive.
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