类型: IC
作者: reticent
发布时间: 2021-05-14
01:54:10
更新时间: 2022-02-01 17:38:16
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112800.0
WE’RE GOING TO GROUP BUY
(1/31/21 Update)
Hello all, I hope everyone had a good New Year and
wishing everyone a good Lunar New Year! Its been a while but
Im happy to announce that the Group Buy for Nascent will be
starting on February 21st. Details for the Group Buy are
listed below:
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When: February 21st February 25th (or until all units are sold)
Where: https:/store.studiokestra.ca
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Units Available: 90 units (80 public, 10 private)
Price: 365CAD + Shipping
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Cerakote Finishes Available: Moss, Highland Green, Blue Titanium, Armor Black, Satin Aluminum
Format: FCFS
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Timeline: 6 month fulfillment, monthly updates will be provided.
Kit Includes: Nascent
Solder PCB
Gaskets
FR4 Plate
Unified Daughterboard + JST Cable
Screws
Keyboard Bag
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Microfiber Cloth
The biggest change is moving to full Cerakote, with the issue being I couldnt find a good enough anodization shop. I know I also promised custom colors for a select few units but with how difficult it is to gauge how a certain Cerakote color would look like without physically seeing the color on a swatch, it would be too hard logistics-wise in satisfying the people who got the custom color units. Therefore, kbye and I decided to fully omit the custom colors option.
Anyways, its been a long time coming, and Im glad this is finally moving on Group Buy phase. Please look forward to it!
Build Stream
This keyboard is not possible without the help of the hobbyists here in Alberta, and I’m proud to have Firewire, a local streamer show off the production version for a build stream!
Build Stream Here on February 3 at 7pm MST
Updated Overview/Results of First IC (10/08/21)
The most prominent change from the first IC was that people wanted more neutral colors instead of the blue/green. 75 units will then be anodized black/clear (silver), 15 units will be Cerakoted. This and the higher number of units will also help with the price, bringing it down to a target price of 325CAD for the anodized version. Cerakoted units will still be at the target price of 375CAD unfortunately. No longer valid, every surface finish available will be Cerakote.
The next biggest change is switching from polycarbonate to FR-4 plate for the optional plate. My goal for this keyboard is to be plateless and I found that FR4 sounded better anyways if you do use a plate. Furthermore, the Nascent is compatible with typical 65% tray mount plates so its easier to source a polycarbonate plate (i.e. KBDfans, etc.) than an FR-4 plate if anyone wants to experiment with it.
The third biggest change is that I will be running this with kbye from Studio Kestra. He is a good local friend of mine who has supported me with this project from designing the PCB, agreeing to use his storefront, and just giving insight and tips in general. Having someone who has Group Buy experience directly involved in the project will definitely be a boon.
Current Phase
Final production
version is finished, photos taken, sent to a streamer for a
build stream! We’re going to group buy boys.
Overview
Nascent (adj.): coming or having recently come into
existence.
Inspired by the 7V, the Zephyr, the JER-A06,
the TX65, the AKI-S, my inability to win raffles, and my
procrastination, the Nascent is a 65% keyboard that utilizes
a leaf spring mounting system for those who:
- want a lower typing angle than 6°
- like the feel and sound of plateless designs
- want the USB port on the right side
- dont care about fancy weights
- dont mind seams
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like screw holes (like really like them)
Im looking to see if people are interested in such a board and if I should pursue the project even further.
Layout
No hotswap because soldering is easy and I believe in you.
No ISO for now, sorry.
Surface Finish
Two options for the colors with the green being undecided yet. Blue Titanium is confirmed but I’m not sure if everyone would like Moss since it’s more olive green or the deeper more vibrant Highland Green. The Cerakote website has better photos of the colors listed below. I have switched a large portion of the planned units to anodized clear (silver) and black. This is to answer the request from a lot of people for more neutral colors and also to reduce price (375CAD -> 325CAD). However! I also kept a portion of the planned units as Cerakote but instead of the 3 colors below, any stock color can be requested. Note: I’ve only prototyped the three colors below though so I can’t guarantee how good it would look like with other colors. We’re going full Cerakote, I can’t find any good anodization shops. Overall price down from 375CAD -> 365CAD.
Cerakote Blue Titanium
Cerakote Moss
Cerakote Highland Green
Cerakote Satin Aluminum
Cerakote Armor Black
Cerakoting will be done by a local shop so I can monitor surface finish better/send back units that fail QC easier.
These colors were chosen because they remind me of the Canadian Pacific Northwest vibe the most.
Round 4 Prototype (Production Version)
Photos taken by @jlai.keebs. Check him out! Production Version is Moss with GMK Bleached and GMK Olive.
Round 3 Prototype
Uses a new
manufacturer to fix some glaring issues that the
manufacturer for the previous rounds couldn’t get right and
is going to be the manufacturer I’ll be working with if this
goes on Group Buy. Production will have QoL minor changes
like a longer JST cable, etc. Last two photos of Highland
Green built by AidenHero.
Round 2 Prototypes
Units were
sent to friends to get their feedback. First photo shown are
Blue Titanium and Moss in daylight taken using a Google
Pixel 4a. Blue Titanium built by kbye. Moss built by Avi.
Round 1 Prototype
Too scuffed
to show and I’m shy.
Discord
kbye
has graciously agreed to let me host this board’s project
log on his server Studio Kestra. This keyboard is a separate
entity from the Nue and is my project.
Click Here to join Studio Kestra
Closing Thoughts
Im posting
this with a geekhack account with <10 posts (Im more
active on Discord), so I get the skepticism, but I hope that
this IC shows my commitment to this project.
Special
thanks to:
- kbye, for the support, feedback, and designing the PCB
- Avi, for constantly bouncing ideas with me and helping me dial it into what it is now
- Jay for taking photos, let’s get Denny’s when COVID calms down again
- Mike for agreeing to show off the prototype on stream and building it!
- Drew.keys, for the PCB help in earlier prototypes
- marcokbd for the renders (even though I didnt end up using it anyways since I changed the design)
- gok and wilba.tech for the inspiration for the mounting system
- To everyone who filled out the interest check
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My family and friends who supported me in this hobby of
mine. Love you mom and dad.
Stay safe everyone and please look forward to it.