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【IC】Crane - Top & Oring mount 60%

类型: IC
作者: MK47
发布时间: 2022-05-15 16:41:20
更新时间: 2022-05-17 11:47:58
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117227.0



After 2 rounds of prototype and 3 units later, Crane is finally ready for an IC. The Crane is designed to be a slim dual mount 60% with a soft and consistent typing experience.

Specifications
Typing angle: 6 degree
Weight: Internal brass weight, directly covering the alphas
Case material and top option: 6063 and WK only
Case colours: Black, Silver
Plate layouts: Fixed ANSI, Fixed ISO
Plate materials: Red Aluminium (5052), Frosted Polycarbonate
Mounting styles: 4-point Top Mount, Gummy Oring
740g unbuilt, 1kg built
Target price: ~$300 no more than $350

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the target price is higher than I would like, but I have to be realistic with myself. Given the current situation, the size of the hobby and this being my first project; I am not confident that I can hit that higher MOQ to achieve that price.
Adjusted front height: ~17.5mm-17.94mm without feet, ~19mm - 19.5mm with feet

The 4-point top mount provides a slightly softer typing feel while still being consistent. The mounting tabs are close to the edge of the plate to provide support so the mods don’t flex away from the edge.

Top mount Oring mount
Standard USB port.
[/size] Prototype Pictures


More proto pics by Alessio
Alessio did a build stream last month, check it out Here!
Thank you for reading. If you are interested please fill in the IC form, it would help me tremendously.
Special thanks to Simon, Paul, Alessio, KK and Huey
To-do: 1st round of prototyping
2nd round of prototyping
Collect feedback - In process
Proto PCB - Pending :stocks:
Send silver unit to Huey to build - Pending
Finalise details with vendors
MISC
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Due to the low front height and 6 degree angle, the maximum weight thickness I can achieve is 2mm. It is placed directly under the alphas and I feel that it has really helped with the sound.

There is a spacebar cutout in the bottom case for screw-in stabilizers so you are not limited to using clip-ins only. Please use clip-ins for backspace otherwise the oring would be pinched against the case wall and the plate.
If, for whatever reason, you like shaking keyboards; depending on what stabs are used you could potentially feel the build move slightly in the case. This has no effect on the assembly of the case or the actual functionality of the keyboard.

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