类型: IC
作者: Damsuu
发布时间: 2022-05-17
21:43:30
更新时间: 2022-05-17 21:43:30
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117247.0
Hello, Damsuu here. Long time keyboard enjoyer and longtime lurker. Ive been designing boards in the darkness of my little workshop, and I believe it is finally time I come out of the shadows with my first public showing.
I wanted to present a new board that I’ve been
working on: the Zera60 or Zera. Named after the Japanese
word for gelatin- Zerachin, which I got the idea for after
looking at the polycarbonate reminding me of agar, a food
additive that I have used extensively when making some of my
favorite snacks such as coffee jelly.
It’s my version
of the classic o-ring mounted style with a few changes that
give it a bit of flare.
[Prototype photos]
https://imgur.com/a/34R8L3g
[Sound test]
[IC FORM]
https://forms.gle/XT1WPoP4uARL1dBn6
why another o-ring board?
To put it as simply as
possible- I just really like o-ring boards. The sound is
something I enjoy and the build process is super easy, super
painless, and is fun to rebuild.
So why the Unikorn
style backplate and db placement? Allow me to explain-
I
like angled db
looks good.
In regard to the backplate
it has more to do with sound than aesthetic. Sure, it looks
nice but the difference in sound between a solid frame
versus one with a large dense piece breaking up the sound is
night and day. It also helps in creating a bit of heft to
the board which is something I have always been a big fan
of.
Then what sets the board apart from the others?
Simple
and subtle design.
-It’s definitely not for everyone
but the side profile is unique with the stepped chamfer
effect, and I think it creates a really interesting look
with the underglow.
-The mounting points are in such a
way that the bottom row is nice and bouncy while maintaining
an all around comfortable typing experience. The 4:2 style
gives a nice solid feel to the board without compromising
the structure or sound.
Most importantly the price.
I
know the struggles of wanting a board but not having enough
money to drop on a rectangle. Its a real struggle especially
for the broke college student such as myself. Which is why I
made it a goal to create a board that has the sound profile
I was looking for without decimating my pockets. I know the
price isnt some kind of game changer like the Cannonkeys
Bakeneko but it still does reach a price that I would be (as
a keyboard addict) okay with paying for a board of this
type.
Originally it was going to be a private buy for
just my friends and myself, but over time the plan changed.
My friends and I loved the way it turned out and wanted to
share it with more people.
TL; DR Its an o-ring board
with the aim of great sound and feel without compromising on
the aesthetics and price
Specs
- 60%
- o-ring mount
-
Dimensions
294mm x 108mm
19mm front height
6 degree typing angle - Silver PVD backplate/coated brass
- Will only be running in Polycarbonate to stay on theme- Clear frosted and (fingers crossed) black poly
- Weight is approximately 700g unbuilt or 1.54 lbs
-
QMK/VIA compatible PCB with RGB underglow
Plate options:
Alu full/half
POM full/half
Price range
At the time of the IC the plan is to run the board at a
price of ~200-250 USD which would include the case, pcb, and
accessories/*
Quantity
About 100-200 (soft cap)
Vendors
Keyspensory (US)
Want to shoot for somewhere in July
for the GB start
and I’m not entirely sure I want to
run it outside of the US so that I can quality check
everything myself but thats what ICs are here for-
I
appreciate everyone who takes the time to read this and
comment. Feedback is more than appreciated and Im excited to
continue this journey with everyone.
Special thanks to
Freather of Keyspensory and CMM for helping me with the PCB
:^)
As well as OnlyJuice for support through helping by
buying a proto. Love u bb <3
Please consider
following socials and discord for further updates! Thank
you!
https://discord.gg/GDU6MZFncY
https://www.instagram.com/dokkeybi/