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【IC】Kitsune - A F13 TKL | Top|O-Ring Gummy Mount | GB November 3rd

类型: IC
作者: Dunne
发布时间: 2022-07-12 01:18:35
更新时间: 2022-10-29 08:59:38
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117753.0


Kitsune
GB Thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=118708
Hi, I’m Dunne, this is the first TKL design that I want to share with you all, and a board that I’ve been working on for a while.
I’ll keep the inspiration stuff short since it is a TKL.

IC Form
Specs
Mount: Top and Gummy O-Ring

  • Layout: F13 TKL | WKL

  • PCB: Infinity 87.5 variant from Mechlovin’

  • Materials:
    o Top and Bottom Case: Aluminum 6063
    o Weight: Clear Coated Brass or Aluminum 6063
    o Plate: Aluminum 5052, Polycarbonate | ANSI and ISO support

  • Colors:
    o Top and Bottom Case: Anodized Silver, Burgundy & Black
    o Weight: Clear Coated Brass and Aluminum weight color options (Black, Silver, Gray, Burgundy and Red)

  • Top arrow cluster engraving: Hiragana or no engraving options

  • Heft: 1.6kg (Alu Weight Configuration), 2.1kg (Brass Weight Configuration), 2.48kg built

  • Adjusted Front Height(s) & Typing Angle:

  • Supported Layouts:

    Alu plate render

    PC plate render

  • Exploded View:

    Photos
    Prototype 1
    Front with engraving (the engraving is optional)

    Sides and weight

    Side profile

    External Red aluminum weight

    External brass weight

    Plate and O-ring mounting showcase

    Prototype 2
    Proto 1 & 2 showcase

    Side profile

    Bottom view side profile

    Proto 1 & 2 bottom showcase

    External brass weight

    Revisions
    Prototype 1
    More

  • Screws: Adjusted screw head diameters, removed x1 bottom screw above the mask, adjusted internal screw threading

  • Side profile: Adjusted side profile to be less sharp

  • Adjusted case alignment pillars

  • Front height: Adjusted front height by -1mm (now sits at 19.2mm)

  • Internals: Adjusted internals for more breathing room for specific builds and their sound profiles

  • Plate: Adjusted plate flex cuts for aluminum and PC
    Prototype 2
    More

  • Internals: Adjusted it back to be the 1st prototype’s sound and feel, with slight resonance hollowness in proto 2

  • Adjusted top case’s height to be 19.8mm
    Typing tests
    Proto 1 - Top Mount
    Proto 2 - Top Mount
    Sales Info

  • Vendor: Mechkey

  • Unit Total: 60

  • Sales Format: FCFS (Google Form Format)

  • Price:
    o $400 for Alu weight config.
    o $430 for Brass weight config.
    Timeline/To-Do

  • Revise current proto and order 2nd prototype

  • Gather necessary feedback to gauge unit allocation, external aluminum weight color options, and sales format/pricing

  • Send to Scuffed_Boards and LightningXI for review

  • Start GB when all the above aspects have been finalized and I’m happy with the board’s state. GB Late or Early November.
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