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【IC】Hall Effect Keyboards

类型: IC
作者: Krogenar
发布时间: 2013-04-29 09:30:59
更新时间: 2013-04-29 09:44:38
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42963.0


I’m curious about what people would be willing to pay for a modern keyboard with Hall Effect switches? I found a company offering them (MOQ of 5) at a price of about $600 each, which is way more than I would be willing to pay. So I’m going to the manufacturer to see if they would be willing to sell in quantity or individually. I’m talking about RAFI Hall Effect keyboard.
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According to their PDF, this keyboard is available n-key rollover, doubleshot keys (did not say keycap material). Their PDF claims that it’s available in USB and PS/2 (is n-key rollover even possible with USB, I thought it was not? Correct me if I’m wrong.) and available in US, German and French layouts.
I’m thinking I would be in on this if the price were in the ballpark of $200, but not $600. So my questions are:

  • Who would be interested in such a keyboarD?
  • What would your price point be like, to buy it?
  • Has anyone ever tried to do this?
  • Does anyone have experience with this keyboard, or any other Hall Effect keyboards? Share those experiences?
    I’ve contacted the company, and I’m now waiting to hear back from them.
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