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【IC】Ellipse by Skepur | A curvy 60％ keyboard with some nice features

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类型: IC
作者: funderburker
发布时间: 2022-09-20 13:16:09
更新时间: 2022-10-01 05:23:00
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=118393.0

Ellipse by Skepur | A curvy 60% keyboard with some nice features

No, this is not a render. Dark gray colourway.
Interest Check form
>>> Skepur’s House Discord server <<<
>>> Skepur’s Instagram account <<<
MORE PHOTOS. YES, PHOTOS.
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Dark Gray colourway







Disclaimer: USB cutout shape is not final. Changed from prototype /#1 to /#2.

Ice Blue colourway






Disclaimer: “Skepur” logo for production units will be moved inside the case.
What is Ellipse about?
Having been in the hobby for a while (since late 2015), I’ve seen plenty of 60% designs, trends and feature sets.
This made me hesitant to do a standard layout design as I didn’t know what to add to the table without my design looking… like a nice rectangle.
Ellipse is my take on the always popular and in-demand 60% keyboard layout. It also marks a new chapter in my journey in keyboard design.
I thought hard about making this standard layout a bit more… different while still keeping it sleek, modern and customizable.
My goal with Ellipse was to design a board that:

  • Kept in with that “minimal & sleek” look which so many of us like and chase.

  • Set itself apart from other 60% keyboard designs from a “top-down” view.

  • Leave that old rectangle behind. We can do better.

  • Offer customizability for the end-user to experiment and truly build his own preferred setup without breaking the bank.
    Interest check wouldn’t be an interest check if I wouldn’t ask for everyone’s dear feedback.
    I need your feedback about things like:

  • Base kit “default” plate layout options.

  • Base kit “default” PCB option.

  • Branding placement on the case.

  • Add-on plate material options.

  • Interest for a foam dampening kit.

  • Poll for 4th case colour option.
    >>> INTEREST CHECK FORM <<<
    What the hell is Skepur?

    It’s a “new me”, to put it lightly.
    Skepur is a brand that encompasses my key values as a community member, as a designer, and my look on life.
    Probably, most importantly, for myself - finally there’s a signature on these damn keyboards, maaan!
    Skepur is based on the Icelandic word “Skepnur” which (by most online sources) means “Creatures”.
    “Funderburker” being a trademarked frog cartoon character, I wanted to hide an “easter egg” of who is behind the brand in the actual brand name.
    I also didn’t want to make myself bigger or more corporate than I am - I am still just a fun dude doing what I love.
    Skepur is about:

  • Friendliness and openness -Both as a designer and active community member, my journey in this hobby has been one of the most welcoming and friendliest experiences in my life.

  • Being funky, childish and playful - doing my own thing and trying out unusual layouts or features in keyboard designs. This point captures long-term support cause kids break stuff.

  • Honesty and humility - I’ve always tried to engage with anyone wanting to know why something is the way it is. If there are any issues, delays or drama, I do address them honestly and do my best to help out and resolve them no matter how dumb a question.
    Notable features & case colourways

  • Lovely and unique elliptic curve to the front and back of the keyboard.

  • Compatibility: designed with long-term support in mind. Compatible with Bakeneko60-like PCBs, open-source plate file availability for all layout options.

  • Case layout options: Winkeyless (WKL) or Winkey (WK).

  • Three mounting styles for end-user to explore:

  • “Hamburger” mount - offering that “old-school” top-mount with softening the upstroke.

  • Isolation gasket mount - everybody likes a tasty sandwich, heh?

  • O-ring mount - keeping up with the trends and that o-so-nice thock.

  • Typing angle: 6 degrees

  • Case materials: Aluminium case w/ brass accent piece.

  • Potential plate materials: Aluminium; Polycarbonate; FR4; POM; Carbon Fiber.

  • Case colourways:

  • Dark gray (visible under “MORE PHOTOS” below title photo)

  • Ice Blue (visible under “MORE PHOTOS” below title photo)

  • Pure Red

  • Violet or Dark Green <<< Cast your vote for which you prefer!
    Group buy information
    Vendors

  • Main vendor will be Cannon Keys.

  • Proxies:

  • UK - Proto[typist]

  • OCE - Daily Clack

  • Europe - Oblotzky Industries

  • Asia - ilumKB
    Pricing: Aiming for under $400 for a base kit.
    Timeline: Autumn 2022.
    Thank you for your time. Emils.

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