类型: IC
作者: ice9js
发布时间: 2022-02-27
07:18:28
更新时间: 2022-02-27 07:22:30
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116401.0
Howdy!
Let me present to you:
The MLDS keycap
I created the profile to make full-size low-profile
custom keyboards possible. That said, the actual sets that
would go on sale in case of a group-buy haven’t been
finalized yet and this IC will help me make those
decisions.
Please take a moment to fill the IC form:
LINK
Features:
- The keycaps fit Kailh Choc v1 (PG1350) switches only.
- Backlight support.
- The keycaps are designed with traditional mx-spacing in mind (19x19mm center to center). They will not fit on choc-spaced boards where the spacing is narrower, usually 18mm horizontally and 17mm vertically.
- They would be made from injection molded ABS, painted, with the legends laser etched.
- All keycap sizes except for the space bar feature a spherical sculpt.
- The profile also includes a convex profile for 1u, 1.25u and spacebar keycaps to be used across the bottom row or in thumb clusters.
- The profile includes an ISO enter key.
- The spacebar features two sets of stabilizer mounts so it can be used with stock Choc stabilizers, or dedicated 100mm wire.
- Large dish are allows for larger, evenly backlit legends, without the switch stem interfering.
- Manufactured in the EU.
Pricing:
Around 30 for a full-sized
set (~100 keys), including VAT.
If there is enough
interest, it could potentially be noticeably cheaper
still.
Expected order fulfillment time would be around
3 to 4 months after the group-buy ends.
Rationale:
My main goal with this project is to provide the most
complete solution for Choc low profile switches, where full
aftermarket sets including all standard modifiers are
unfortunately still lacking.
I understand that the
chosen material and manufacturing method make it less of a
collectors’ item but my greatest hope is getting a complete
set out there will help kick start a whole bunch of projects
that weren’t previously quite possible due to the lacking
keycaps and great things will follow.
Another benefit
of laser etching is it allows for potentially much lower
quantities of any given legend to be produced, making it
economically feasible to add things like ISO support.
I
went with mx-spacing for mainly cosmetic reasons as I
noticed in my own project the rectangular shape really
starts to skew the proportions of the entire keyboard the
larger it gets. I’m also hopeful this would make it slightly
more straight forward to adapt existing PCB designs for Choc
switches as the spacing wouldn’t change.
Next steps:
- Finalize the actual sets and legends that will go on sale.
- Make arrangements for packaging.
-
Start group-buy.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Feel free to drop any questions or concerns you have below and I’ll be answering them in the best way I can.
Also consider joining Low Profile Keyboards discord if you’d like to stay up to date on the progress or chat about it in general.
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