类型: IC
作者: windlabs
发布时间: 2022-06-07 04:45:22
更新时间:
2022-06-07 04:45:22
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117440.0
【IC】WIND X98 | Not Only Bigger
Hello everyone, we are
Wind Studio.
First, we very much appreciate your love
and support for our previous projects, the WIND X and WIND
X65.
We have heard a lot of compliments about our
products that it further encouraged us, so we decided it is
time to start our next project wind X98!
Absorbing the
experience from the first two keyboard kits, we improved
both the appearance, structure of PCB, plate and the
material of X98, which can enhance the end user’s
experience.
一．Appearance and Layout
The layout
of X98 based on the layout of Wind X (65%+numpad) + F row
with more function keys.
Why did we design this
layout?
When using the normal 98% layout, it is always
not easy to find arrow keys and not very comfortable to
press the 1u 0 key（of course, forget it if you are used to
it).
There are many people that told us that they like
the layout of our flagship Wind X (also the quality
), so we decided to design this X98 layout. Compared to
the normal 98% layout, the arrow keys of X98 doesn’t sink to
the left and more function keys, pressing the 2U 0 key is
also more comfortable. Compared with full size keyboard, the
X98 not only preserved the full layout keys as much as
possible but also save some space on your desktop.
In terms of appearance, we have been adhering to the
concept of simple and clean, the keyboard kit still followed
the minimalist style of Wind X, keeping the slender brass
weight on the back and brass piece above the arrow keys on
the top.We design a colored PVD X logo on the blank space
between the upper left corner of ESC key and the F row which
make the blank space look more full and give users more
visual enjoyment. The extended F row makes the whole
keyboard ratio look more harmonious when compared with Wind
X.
二、Structure
1.We increased the height of x98,
from the height of 19.29mm from the original Wind X and Wind
X65 to 20.8mm. We’ve tested this height over and over again,
the slight increase height allows sink more place for the
interior structure, which means typing feel will be more
softer, lighter and just overall more flex, the X98 is also
more comfortable when typing for a long period of time.
2.About the internal structure, we still use the
popular gasket mount structure, split plate and PCB for the
X98.
We designed new grooves on each key of PCB as much
as can, we also changed the foam gasket for the plate to
silicone gaskets. Silicone gaskets makes the keyboard have a
more comfortable cushioning (nicer flex), which is easier to
install and replace.
This newly designed PCB was
hollowed as much as possible and the thickness of PCB will
be 1.2mm which makes the typing feel more soft and
comfortable, at same time we will use the black core board
PCB material fr4 to maintain more consistency and
balance.
The sample picture of PCB:
We did not design a groove plate, because that the
plate itself is soft already, it will be even more soft if
we design grooves for the plate in which the strong
elasticity will at the same time, make it inconvenient to
install switches when using the hotswap PCB. To improve this
installation experience of switches, the thickness of X98
plate will be 1.5mm this time and there will be no quick
swap for the stabilizers.
All in all, the soft
elasticity and consistency will enhance a level in the new
design/ material of PCB match with silicone gasket.
Most importantly, there will be wired (QMK) and
bluetooth version (LDN) available for x98 keyboard kit. And
the delivery package will be fully built, including the
installation of the tuned screw in stabilizers (Gateron) on
the PCB, you will only need to install switches and keycaps
after you receive it, then you can enjoy it. Of course, you
also can dismantle and assemble according to your favorite
configuration if you want to try others. This package method
is suitable for some new people in the hobby, or those who
feel the headache of having to build the keyboard.
For
X98 keyboard, we specially designed three matching keycaps
and provide three different Gateron switches of your choice
(Gateron CJ, Gateron Black Inks, Gateron Azure Dragon) the
price of the switches will be cheaper than the recommended
retail prices if bought with the Wind X98 keyboard kit.
Keycaps
photos:
The current popular two-color translucent PC
keycaps（the specific information will be determined when in
GB）
Switch details:
More pictures：
Above is the basic introduction of X98 keyboard kit,
If you have any questions or comments about it, please join
our discord (
https://discord.gg/TCMGz5yNsR) for more info
And any interest check collection can
fill this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hOs6cu-KNuAsR8C5__E35SJZzZjcgDafs6mTon5912k/viewform?edit_requested=true
More information：
GB date：Expected to be in
mid-July
GB method：400 sets in-stock，payment on our
windstudio website
Case material：6063 Aluminium
Case
color：E-white + E-pink, Grey 416u + Chocolate 4045UP, Blue
2392U + Red 3546U
Layout: 65% + Numpad + F Row
Price:
Wired $320, Bluetooth Version $350 (3000mah)
Weight:
Brass (Transparent Electrophoresis)
Angel: 7°
Fixed
model: Gasket Mount
PCB material: Black Code Board
fr4
PCB structure: 1.2mm Hotswap (QMK or LDN) There
will be no soldered version
Plate: 1.5mm hot-swap PC
(only PC available)
Package includes（all pieces
assembled）:
1/*X98 keyboard case(top case/middle
case/bottom case)
1/*1.2mm hot-swap PCB Wired or
Bluetooth Version
1/*1.5mm PC plate
1/*Stand foot
x 4pcs
1/*USB Type C Daughterboard x 2PCS ( 1pcs
spare）
1/*X PVD logo
1/*Silicone gasket
1/*Screws
1/*Screwdriver
+3head
1/*Foam kit（1mm poron + 2mm poron + 2mm hotswap
foam + 0.5mm IXPE sheet + 3.5mm poron）
1/*Satellite
axis 1set
1/*Brass weight（back）
1/*Brass
piece（front）
1/*User guide
Optional：
Switch：if
buy the X98 keyboard case kit,105pcs in
package,$50/set/gateron cj,$80/set/gateron ink
black,$50/set/gateron azure dragon
if not buy the X98
keyboard case kit,105pcs in package, $65/set/gateron
cj,$95/set/gateron ink black,$65/set/gateron azure dragon
Keycap:
$49/set ( if buy the X98 keyboard case kit)
$79/set (if
not buy x98 keyboard case kit)
Extra price:
Hotswap
PCB (QMK): $50/pcs
Hotswap PCB(LDN): $80/pcs
Plate:
$45/pcs
Foam kit: $10/set