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【IC】ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard

类型: IC
作者: ai03
发布时间: 2021-06-18 10:52:05
更新时间: 2021-06-18 10:52:05
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113410.0



Equinox XL
Equinox is back - The compact size and PCB-mount structure remain, but this time with more keys and a screwless exterior.
To stay up-to-date, it is highly recommended to join either ai03’s or ION Keyboard’s Discord server.

Visible Evolution
The proven tabbed-gasket PCB mount structure from the original Equinox remains, offering an unusual yet comfortable typing feel designed primarily for plateless use.
Equinox XL has been updated from the original with a seamless design and internal screws, making the exterior clean and sleek from any angle.

From the Desk to the World
The compact yet functional 50% key layout of the Equinox XL allows for easy migration from larger layouts while also ensuring compatibility with many keysets.
An internal brass weight balances the board’s mass - just light enough for portability, and just heavy enough for stability during use.

Tailored to the Occasion
Choose between winkey and winkeyless variants to choose between maximum functionality and a classic aesthetic.
The PCB allows for 3U-1U-3U split spacebar to extend productivity further without sacrificing the symmetrical aesthetic.

Specifications

  • Aluminum case, internal brass weight, manufactured by Salvun CNC
  • Weight: ~670g for the case incl. internal weight
  • PCB: Soldered (Non-hotswap)
  • Case colors: TBA
  • Case variants: Regular, winkeyless
  • Cost: TBD
  • GB Date: TBD
  • Vendors: TBA
  • Media coverage/streamer review: In the future
  • Note: PCB-mounted structure. It is recommended to use PCB-mount switches without a plate.
    If absolutely necessary, please use the bundled FR-4 plate, or cut a plate based on the provided plate files.
    Layouts:

    Images
    Yes, this board has already been prototyped.
    Images are of the regular (non-winkeyless) variant prototype unit.







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