类型: IC
作者: MechWild
发布时间: 2021-06-03 11:48:43
更新时间:
2021-06-03 15:20:23
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113183.0
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IC Form
The RB4X is an ergonomic board with columnal stagger
and will be sold as a DIY kit. It is powered by a Black Pill
development board (similar to the way you would use a pro
micro on other boards, such as the MurphPad).
The case
is a new type of sandwich case that our designer Sillyworld
has dubbed the “RedBeard” case style. This style will be
utilized in other low-profile projects in the future, as
well.
The RedBeard case setup is simply an FR4 sandwich
with a single acrylic mid-layer. This style is unique
because of how compressed it all is thanks to the
utilization of soldered standoffs to the bottom plate. This
allows the board to sit completely flat on the typing
surface if desired and creates a very sturdy product that
minimizes exposure of sensitive electronics.
Prototype
The current prototype uses a 32x128 OLED. We have already
changed the design so the final product will use a 64x128
OLED.
The design goals of the RB4X hit a couple
different points:
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Have a sturdy resilient low profile case design that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics.
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To provide a cost effective way to have a board that feels comfortable to use for Stenography
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Accomplish the goal for /#2 in a way that doesn’t compromise its ability to be used for QWERTY typists as well.
Utilize the more cost effective black pill
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Have a status OLED to show what typing mode/layer/options you have set
Support MX and Choc (low profile) switches
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Accomplish the goal for /#6 in a way that doesn’t compromise its ability to be used for stenography
Layouts
The base kit has a goal price of 45 USD for the GB. The price will be reevaluated when it is put in stock.
The base kit includes: 1x Black Pill dev board
1x PCB
1x Bottom plate
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2x Acrylic mid plates (they are halved vertically)
45x Diodes (42 are needed for the kit)
8x SMD RGB LEDs
1x 64x128 OLED
1x I2C EEPROM
10x SMD Standoffs
10x Screws
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4x Rubber Bumpons
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Thanks for checking out this IC!