类型: IC
作者: Garner
发布时间: 2022-07-31 13:14:49
更新时间:
2022-12-09 10:19:32
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117968.0
Bulwark TKL
Designed by Garner
My core idea
behind this project was to make a keyboard with smooth high
end underglow, design choices with
cost efficiency in
mind to give it a beautiful desk presence without excess
design features hidden on the back.
News:
-
Alexotos will build and review the keyboard live on
stream, Friday 9th December at 7pm EST.
Link to his twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alexotos -
Preliminary GB dates are set. It’s currently planned to go
live on Friday December 16th and be open to Sunday January
8th.
Regional vendors and pricing further below.
E-white prototype with FR4 plate. Maximum underglow
brightness in a dark room.
Supported LayoutsThe PCB is designed by Hineybush and is a
white edition of the H88 PCB.
It has RGB Underglow,
Daughterboard + JST cable, comes pre-flashed and is
configurable with QMK and VIA.
(My plate will not
support Alps but plate files will be released after GB).
Hotswap
ANSI PCB
Hotswap ISO PCB
Solderable PCB
Isolated Top mount
Adhesive custom gaskets will isolate the PCB plate
from the keyboard top.
Technical Details Keyboard Size TKL Typing angle 6° Front height 19mm Keyboard weight 2kg built Case top Aluminum 6063 Case bottom Frosted polycarbonate, coated with a scratch resistant finish to protect the polycarbonate and give it nice glossy look. Weight material Brushed stainless steel Case color options 8 different colors available PCB Plate materials Aluminum, PC, POM, FR4. (All in black color to prevent light bleed) Wrist rest materials Aluminum 6063, Polycarbonate (frosted)
Color Options (Renders)- Black
- Abyss Green (sample)
- Navy Blue (sample)
- Lilac (sample)
- Orange (sample)
- Deep Red (sample)
- Silver
-
E-white
Pricing, Vendors & GBMOQ will be 80 units across all
regions, and a fixed upper limit will be set for each region
before the GB.
Expected lead time is 6 months after GB.
Keyboard base kit: $395 USD
/*Base
kit includes a Bulwark TKL with solderable PCB, aluminum
plate and any color finish except e-white).
Base kit options / Upgrades: Wrist
rest $75 USD Hotswap PCB $10 USD E-white $10 USD Translucent
case foam pad $5 USD Polycarbonate plate $25 USD POM plate
$25 USD FR4 plate $30 USD
/*Wrist rest will have
the same color finish as your chosen keyboard base kit.
Additional Options: Wrist rest without
keyboard $90 USD Carrying case with cutout foam $39 USD
Extra aluminum plate $25 USD Extra polycarbonate plate $45
USD Extra POM plate $45 USD Extra FR4 plate $50 USD Extra
Solderable PCB (excl. daughterboard) $50 USD Extra Hotswap
PCB (excl. daughterboard) $60 USD
Vendors: US: Mech’s
and Co. EU: Keygem CA: Deskhero UK: Prototypist Oceanic:
Daily Clack
/*Rights reserved that minor
adjustments of the pricing could change up to the GB date.
Pricing between vendors may vary slightly due to currency
rates, different regional taxes, etc.
Group buy is
planned to go live on Friday December 16th and be open to
Sunday January 8th. Timestamps TBD.
PrototypeThis prototype is built with FR4 plate and without
translucent case foam, e-white finish on keyboard and wrist
rest.
A special coating has been applied to the bottom
piece to provide excellent scratch resistance and a clean
finish. The inside of the bottom piece is still frosted for
light diffusing.
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Full prototype album.
During night time, a very subtle amount of light bleed is still visible at certain angles through the plate.
But for the pendantic person it’s nothing that can’t be fixed with a few minutes of love and some electrical tape.
Project State
What’s ongoing
-
Launch the GB
What’s planned
List of features / adjustments to implement: - Adjust design and tolerances around the USB-C cutout for better fitment.
- Fix light bleed through plate.
- Add more color options.
- Designing custom wrist rest
- Lower front height
- Hotswap option added
- Implement adjustments and suggestions gathered from the IC form.
- Planning to have the keyboard built on stream / youtube.
- Contact vendors and prep for GB.
- Finalize cost / pricing.
A brief introduction of myself
I’m
based in Sweden and delved into this rabbit hole of a hobby
a few years ago. As my interest grew I began designing my
own keyboards and here we are.
I’m very committed to my
projects and always try to respond as fast as possible.
If
you have any questions or just want to stay updated on my
projects, feel free to join my
Discord channel
and follow my
Instagram page.
Thanks for taking your time, remember to fill out
the
IC form
if you are interested as this helps me a lot.