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【IC】Muon - Wireless Numpad - Vendor & Prototype update

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类型: IC
作者: Pensa73
发布时间: 2022-05-25 19:15:34
更新时间: 2022-12-04 15:42:40
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117311.0


Hello, Geekhack! This is the Muon, a simple, hotswap, multi-layout wireless numpad made in collaboration with Quark.Works.
We are also proud to announce that we will now work with 19.99 Studio!
IC FORM
Specs

  • PCB: QS-10 Hotswap multi-layout PCB by Quark.Works, Bluetooth with nRF52840 powered by ZMK. And Unified Daughterboard
  • Battery: Slot for a 1000 mAh battery (up to 6 months of use according to ZMK’s profiler!)
  • Mount: Top Mount
  • Materials: 6063 Aluminum (Top, Bottom, Plate) and Brass (Badge)
  • Angle: 8 degrees

    Kit Includes
  • Top case
  • Bottom case
  • Brass badge
  • Aluminum plate
  • QS-10 Bluetooth PCB
  • Unified Daughterboard
  • Rubber feet
  • Carrying case
  • All necessary hardware for assembly

    GB Details
    The Moun will be sold on our store 1999.design(soon). It will be an unlimited GB with a softcap. Expected to run on Q1-Q2 2023.
    Price is to be defined as we are finalizing the cost details: MOQ, cost of carrying cases, and shipping.
    The colors, for now, are black, white and silver and we’ll be adding more based on the IC results (please fill out the form).
    Gallery
    First prototype
    More


First (silver) second (white) and final (black) prototypes!



All of them are working prototypes, but each of them have slight differences as the model was improved and issues were fixed.
List of changes

More

  • All tolerances were adjusted from the first prototype

  • A couple of cuts were added on the top case to easily align the plate

  • The badge now sits flush after tolerances were fixed and tightened

  • The bottom was thickened to allow us to make a deeper cutout for the battery and its connector

  • Interferences with hotswap sockets were fixed
    The main change that needed to be made, and the most noticeable one, was the increase of area on the bottom.
    This change was made because the first two prototypes would wobble a little if pressed hard enough on the top corners.
    Next on the list:

  • Define all colors that will be offered

  • Streamer Build

  • Pricing

  • Launch online store

  • Group Buy date
    Q&A
    More

Why is there a 2u badge on something this small? Why not a full row or just discard it?
Sadly, we ran out of space because of the bluetooth module! So the solution we came up with was adding a badge.
Does it have VIA/VIAL
No. ZMK doesn’t have a live remapper, so you’d have to recompile the firmware to make changes. If you’d wish to have a wired PCB version with VIA/VIAL compatibility, please say so in the IC Form.
How long does the battery last?
According to the profiler we can expect 6 (±2) months of battery life.
How is reception in the aluminum case?
After many months of testing, we concluded that the PC badge won’t be needed, we had an amazing reception while keeping the antenna at about 10-30 inches apart from the Muon.
Where/When/How can I buy it?
Our site, 1999.Design will be launched when we approach the GB. More details will be available as we approach the date!
What colors are going to be available?
We only have the black/silver and silver/black combo in mind, but we’ll obviously do more colors! Please help us decide by filling the IC form!
Can I change the badge? Will custom ones be available later?
We’d love to have some collaborations and some community-voted designs! More details to come but for now, please help us decide by filling the IC form.
19.99 Discord Server

Follow the project and come to get a sneak peek at everything we’ll be working on!
Banner if you’d like to use it!


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