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【IC】Mona | 60%, Bluetooth (Extensible), Arrow-Cluster, "Gummy worm" for $200?

类型: IC
作者: liangalv
发布时间: 2021-08-25 15:48:14
更新时间: 2021-08-25 15:48:14
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114347.0


Mona
Circle Website / Interest Check Form Objective:
Mona originated as a case study on designing a 60% keyboard which exhibited both uncompromising quality and feature set. It seeks to bring hobbyist level features to the masses while maintaining an excellent entry price.
Features:

  • A “gummy-worm” o-ring mount

  • Solder, and Hotswap PCBs

  • Flex Cuts on the PCB

  • Optional Bluetooth module (Module can be added later on)

  • Optional Arrow Cluster (7u)

  • Relief cuts that allow the user to use screw-in stabilizers for both the backspace and spacebar key

  • Precision cut Polyethylene foam for both the mid and bottom layer

  • Black Enamel infill logo

  • Screwless exterior

  • USB-C Daughter board to ‘untether’ the Plate/PCB assembly from the case to facilitate flexibility

  • Easy Plate/PCB removal via the plate with a keycap puller to remove the need for thumb holes at the bottom of case

    Specifications:

  • 6063 Anodized/Electrophoresis Aluminium

  • Case weight:~1.1kg

  • 60% Form Factor

  • Typing Angle: 6 Degrees

  • USB Type-C via Daughter board

    Layouts:
    Universal PCB

  • Tsangan or 7u with arrow cluster

  • Split backspace

  • Stepped Caps lock

  • Split right shift
    Hotswap PCB (TBD)

  • Due to the fixed nature of hotswap pcbs we’ve decided to determine the final layout via a popular vote on the interest check form. (So please give us some insight thanks!)*
    What to expect in the base kit:

  • Mona 60% Keyboard

  • Alu, Polycarbonate Half Plate or Brass (Extra for Brass)

  • Solder or Hotswap PCB (Extra for Hotswap)

  • 50 Duro Silicone O-ring

  • USB-C Daughter board

  • Polyethylene foam x2 (plate/pcb and for the bottom of the case)
    Optional Add-ons:

  • Brass plate

  • Hotswap Upgrade

  • Bluetooth Module with proprietary battery
    Base Kit:Estimated to be around 200 USD
    Shipping will originate from Canada.
    Interest check will be live from 08/25/2021 to 10/08/2021. Please kindly fill out the form if you are interested (or not) as this will heavily influence the options available during the GB (ETA January). Once maximum production capacity is filled, the GB will close and production will follow.
    For any private inquiries please feel free to send an email to support@notcircle.ca
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/RhxwAVgUBb
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    Status / Timeline

  • (CURRENT) sourcing prototype and verifying BT implementation correctness

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