类型: IC
作者: Rooke-Design
发布时间: 2021-05-12
09:59:27
更新时间: 2021-07-09 04:47:48
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112783.0
Chapter 1
Rooke Design
Chapter 1 was inspired by material and finding a way
to display those materials in a simple yet sophisticated
way.
IC Form (CLOSED)
0. Contents
- Details
- Status
- Photos and Renders
- Deskmat and Comic
- Vendors and Pricing
- Contact and Socials
-
FAQ
1. Details
- 65%
- Isolation gasket mount with leaf spring plate
- 6.5° typing angle
- 18mm front height (excluding front chamfer)
- Footprint = 340mm wide x 136.5mm deep
- Weight is between 1.8kg and 2.5kg depending on configuration
- Arrow cluster
- Rotary encoder
- ANSI and ISO plate options (6.25u and 7u)
- USB-C daughter board
- Aluminium and Polycarbonate Case Options
- Various Weight Options
- Custom Knob
-
Expected Q3 Group Buy Date
2. Status
Update 16.05.2021: Lot’s of
great feedback from the first IC form so far! I am currently
working on other layouts for the PCB, as well as the plate
design. Flex cuts are next on the agenda!
R1 prototypes
have been received and are in the process of testing. I am
happy with the Polycarbonate, Black and E-white but the teal
didn’t come out as expected and will, therefore, be replaced
with a Dark Navy. Some dimensions needing minor adjustments,
this will be done in the coming days. This includes
adjusting leaf plate design slightly and fixing the gap
between keycaps and the case.
R2 prototypes will then
be ordered to confirm that I am happy with fitment and with
the colour outcome. R1 custom knobs will be ordered at this
time too, along with deskmat prototypes.
Update
01.06.2021: I’m very excited to announce that Mekibo is on
board to be the US vendor for Chapter 1 Group Buy!
Changes
for R2 prototypes are going smoothly. I have also been
working on redesigning the bottom engraving, and will
release it once finalized!
3. Photos and Renders
V1 Prototypes
Black and
Polycarbonate Variants
More
Exploded View
Plate Design
Plate design is subject to change,
the below renders are used to give you a better idea of what
the plate will look like, but are not the final. I am
working on adding flex cuts for a more uniform typing feel
as well as adjusting the leaf spring dimensions.
Anodized
Lilac Plate
See below for other plate colours (renders not
accurate to real life):
More
Anodized Black
Anodized Green
Anodized Navy
Anodized Red
Brass
Copper
Knob Design
General Renders
4. Deskmat and Comic
Chapter 1
is only the beginning of the story…
The board will come
with a comic illustrated by my good friend
Jack Singer
and will be used as a “verification” method, as well as a
collectible for (future) returning customers!
Along
with this, I will be offering a deskmat GB alongside Chapter
1 which is inspired by one of the many beautiful frames in
the comic!
Deskmat (more to come soon)
Comic (teaser)
5. Vendors and Pricing
Exact pricing and number of units to be announced. Price
estimated to start around +-430usd
Asia:
Ilumkb
Australia:
Daily Clack
Canada:
Ashkeebs
Europe:
Mykeyboard.eu
US:
Mekibo
6. Contact and Socials
Please
follow me on Instagram and come join the Discord if you want
to chat!
7. FAQ
Q: Is the layout
fixed?
A: Yes, 6.25u and 7u ANSI and ISO.
Q: Will
there be RGB?
A: No.
Q: Will there be a hotswap
PCB?
A: Maybe.
Q: Can I buy your prototypes?
A:
They will not be for sale.
Q: How many units will be
available?
A: Depends on interest, but I am aiming an
MOQ of 500.
Q: How will the GB in my region run?
A:
That is determined by the Vendors.
Q: Typing tests?
A:
Coming soon!
Special Thanks!
A
big thank you Tom Sparrow for all the help throughout the
process; Mykeyboard.eu for being a huge part since the start
of the project almost a year ago(!) and also to all vendors
for showing their interest in my design. As well as the
German community for all the love early on, and my
girlfriend for the constant support!