类型: IC
作者: Insert Studios
发布时间: 2022-02-06
12:21:21
更新时间: 2022-06-06 22:01:20
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116194.0
Delos
MagLev Mounted 60%
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Who Are We
Were [INSERT]
Studios, a two-man design studio determined to bring high
end quality keyboards to the market. After being in the
hobby for a while, we wanted to bring our own unique style,
and push the envelope on what keyboards are.
Introduction
This is our very first design and we are excited to
finally share with the community on what weve been working
on for the past year. We realized there arent that many
mounting methods and decided to create a new one thats just
as unique and hopefully a great option in terms of acoustics
and tactility. The boards design was inspired by many
keyboards that we had a high appreciation for such as: Jaes
Lodestone, jjws Cloudline, TGRs Jane, Geons Frog TKL, and
goks beauty.
MagLev Mount
To create the mounting system, there are 24 magnets
in total excluding the 4 magnets that hold onto the rear
badge. There are 8 magnets adhered to each the bottom, top,
and plate in an orientation where the poles are facing in
the same polarity to introduce repulsion, ultimately
levitation. There are small cutouts in the plate to seat the
magnets into place and a pin alignment system to keep the
plate aligned and for smooth, linear travel.
Details
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Layout: 60% with WKL, WK, & HHKB Top Options
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Mounting: MagLev, uses magnets to fully suspend the plate and PTFE pins for alignment
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Materials: Anodized Aluminum 6063 Top and Bottom, Brass/Copper Weight and Badge
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Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg / 3.08 lbs unbuilt
Typing Angle: 6 Degrees
Front Height: 17.6mm w/o feet
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Plates: Anodized Aluminum 6063, Frosted Polycarbonate
PCB: Hiney H60 w/ daughterboard
Units: TBA
Colors: TBA
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Price: TBA
Whats in the box? (1) Top Case
(1) Bottom Case
(1) Bottom Weight
(1) Rear Badge
(1) Alu Plate (Default)
(1) H60 PCB + Daughterboard
(6) Case Screws
(4) Daughterboard Screws
(24) Pre-Installed Bar Magnets
(4) Pre-Installed Disc Magnets
(1) Set of Rubber Feet
(1) Microfiber Cloth
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(1) Custom Carrying Case
/During groupbuy, you will be able to purchase extra plates, pcb+db, top cases, carrying cases./
Status/Timeline
Prototype V2 arrived a while ago and we apologize for the delayed update. Since the arrival, we have assessed the prototype with multiple build configurations and determined further changes that need to be made. Prototype V3 is definitely a must and is in the works. soonTM
We will want to push out this project and run the groupbuy before the year ends.
Updates
Prototype V2 Changes Fixed Top and Bottom case gap
Adjusted to Side Profile Curves
Redesigned Plate and Pin Alignment System
Implemented Bottom Weight
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Adjusted Case Screw Alignment for practical and aesthetic reasons
Redesigned JST and Daughterboard mount
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Sharpened overall tolerances (0.15mm → 0.075mm)
Redesigned Rear badge
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In general, made minor aesthetic changes
Photos
Prototype V1
More
Prototype V2
More
Thank you to all the people that helped bring this
project to life: gok,
zoo,
penbird, thocciness from
Poly.Works, jjw, and all the friends and family that helped us
along the way. Weve worked long and hard on this project
and are very excited to get this out to everybody!
FAQ
Can we modify/customize the strength of magnets to
change the typing feel?
No, we did thorough research when it came to sourcing
the type/size of magnets. The arrangement of these
specific magnets we are using allows more than enough force
to repulse without the unwanted contacts of the board
assembly. In addition, we think the magnets’ strength is
suitable for the majority of typists.
What vendors will you be partnering with to sell this
board?
We are still in the R/D phase of our keyboard
and have yet to determine whether or not we would want to
sell this board ourselves or through established vendors.
Layout Options?
Initially we only wanted to support one particular
layout, tsangan, but if there is enough demand for
additional layout expansion we will highly consider.
Typing/Sound test video?
Look forward to one within the next month.
Please treat this IC as a living document. We plan to
regularly update the IC.