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【IC】AM HHKB 65

类型: IC
作者: Crazy Designers
发布时间: 2022-10-10 03:37:18
更新时间: 2022-10-10 22:51:51
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=118552.0


AM HHKB 65 by Angry Miao
Remember to let us know which colors you like the most!
Angry Miao have come out with many crazy and complicated designs with numerous powerful features, such as AM HATSU. But this time we want to create something different. Something that’s simple and easy to use. That would be a 65% keyboard.
But we’re also enticed by the symmetrical shape of HHKB. Therefore, we incorporated a touchpad to replace the four arrow keys (we are not sure about PgUp and PgDn yet). This, combined with a 65% layout, allowed us to create a symmetrical keyboard layout arrangement.
We originally wanted to provide R2 Backspace compatibility, but quickly realized that we would have to forgo stabilizers, hotswap and in-switch lighting in order to achieve that. That’s a sacrifice we simply could not make.
65% with HHKB mixed in
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We like the convenience of the 65% layout, but we also like the symmetry of HHKB. Initially, instead of using traditional arrow keys, we wanted to use a joystick. However, after taking some inspiration from another keyboard with an integrated touchpad, we realized a touchpad would be a better option. This is how we came up with HHKB 65, which takes the 65% layout as reference but manages to keep the keys centered and symmetrical. Let’s see how that works out.
Base Version inspired by Back to the Future
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Doesn’t the DMC DeLorean look like it’s out of this world? Who doesn’t want to own a DeLorean with a built-in time machine?
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Getting your hands on a good DMC DeLorean gets harder day by day. So why not take its unique design as our inspiration and turn it into a keyboard?
1. Back to the Future
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BUGERWORK, the designer of our “Back to the Future” Keycap Set, helped us out designing corresponding R4 1.5U and 1U keycaps to complement the HHKB 65 layout.
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2. DMC Ultra Violet

Besides the stunning silver variant of the DMC DeLorean, a crazy purple variant also made an appearance in Back to the Future.
You guys loved our CYBERBOARD R1 Purple Haze colorway, so here it is once more for HHKB 65!
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Although both body parts are purple, they’re finished using a different surface treatment. Perfectly in line with the DMC DeLorean’s crazy design.
3. SPY×FAMILY Anya
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No inspiration from BLACKPINK this time. Just our unconditional love for Anya.
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4. PORTER STAND Be@rbrick

How about a bolder color scheme?
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Inspired by PORTER STAND’s Tanker color scheme, army green is complemented by bright orange.
Custom Lighting
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Colors schemes only go so far when it comes to expressing your personality. This is where our RGB lighting comes into play.
5. Cybertruck Headlights
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6. Aventador LP-700 Taillights
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7. LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS
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Three Robots from LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS season 1.
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Eyes on you!
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8. Black Brass inspired by Leica M-P Lenny Kravitz
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Besides flashy lighting, breakthroughs in craftsmanship is also something that Angry Miao pursues. That’s why we took our inspiration from the Leica M-P Correspondent designed by Lenny Kravitz.
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In 2017, Leica launched the limited edition Leica M-P Correspondent Edition camera correspondent designed by singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz, with only 125 units available worldwide. It uses exposed brass as one of its main design elements. The body and lens are crafted from brass and covered with a layer of black paint. Through wear and tear, the outer layer of black paint gradually wears off, revealing the brass material underneath. This distinctive design element is recognized by enthusiasts, symbolizing loyal long-term Leica users. It is something that Leica users strive to ultimately achieve.
9. Black Brass (base version)
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If you want something more compact and low-key, you can opt for the base version with the brass weight plate removed. Even without the brass weight plate, the delicate traces of exposed brass can still be seen through the black paint on the edges.
10. XMAS Special
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Winter is around the corner! So here is our Christmas edition keyboard well in advance. With hollowed out snowflakes for that extra Christmas flavor.
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Which one of the 10 colors do you like the most? Or do you have any suggestions? Please let us know!
The colorways are not final yet and will improve upon them based on your suggestions. We might even make some adjustments to them after we manufacture our first beta units. This is our current progress on AM HHKB 65. We will update this thread when we have more information to share!

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