类型: IC
作者: Moralless
发布时间: 2014-10-07
02:48:32
更新时间: 2014-10-07 05:49:41
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63747.0
New custom 60% keyboard PCB by GON
Hello everyone! I
have some very exciting news! Upon publishing my build log
for my latest custom keyboard (which you can look at
HERE) I have gotten a lot of feedback about how much people
liked the layout of my keyboard. Due to this positive
reaction, GON has offered to design a PCB similar to the
custom keyboard I made(I have made some revisions that have
improved it). A direct link to the layout can be found
here.
Why would I want a layout like this?
From
personal experience I have always found the placement of the
Fn key awkward on 60% keyboards, having to use my pinky or
ring finger and then tilting my hand at an angle to be able
to complete actions like alt + f4, if you feel this way,
then you should definitely consider getting this PCB. Also
if you’re an avid gamer (e.g. MMOs), by splitting up the
spacebar and then placing the Fn button in between, it
allows you to have access to more keys while making it
smaller then a TKL as it essentially adds another modifier
with no loss of functionality or comfort. Overall, by
placing the Fn button in reach of your thumbs, creating a
more ergonomic typing experience as it allows you to
complete Fn commands without having to move your fingers off
the home row if you’re a touch typist.
Key Features of
the PCB:
Onto some specifics. Since GON will be the one
designing/manufacturing the PCBs and plates for this (he
will ensure that the PCBs and plates fit current 60% cases)
the MOQ for this would be 50(I already plan
on getting 4). For a MOQ of 50, the cost of a PCB would be
$55 each with controller soldering/firmware flashing
included but diodes and resistors would be soldered
separately(for an additional optional fee).
- Uses the NerD GUI - meaning you can map the keys wherever you want using GON’s simple GUI, the mockups I’ve shown are just example of what you can do. GUI Manual: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/manuals/110-nerdy-gui.html
- Multimedia Keys Supported
- 1000Hz(1ms) Polling Rate
- Supports Full backlighting and Side lighting (with 35-40 side LEDs)
- Editable Key Maps
- Hardware MACRO
-
One Macro can include 1~2000 Key Inputs. User can save
2000 inputs at “one” key, or smaller chunks of inputs at
“70” keys.
(User can save 1 ~ 70 Macros) - Adjustable delay for key delivery during macro recall
- Green colored (other colors would cost more, green is currently the cheapest option)
- Multiple layout support: Backspace / Left Shift / Right Shift / ISO/ANSI Enter
- Optional Bluetooth for another $55 which includes soldering, module, battery and charging circuit.
-
GON also plans to use
this
plate but modifying it to be able to fit our layout
version which would still cost the same.
ETA: Since GON has to design the PCB and modify the plate to fit this, I currently do not know how long it would take him to get these shipped out and in our hands.
Layout:
Below are two images V1 which is what my custom keyboard’s layout is currently using and V2 which is a more refined version that I’ve been working on which seeks to improve on the original layout:
V1:
V2:
Please note that the PCB won’t support V1 only V2
The changes: - I have decided to go the HHKB route and switch the position of the backspace and backslash keys (which I then made 1u) which allows me to add another 1u key labelled as Fn2.
- I’ve changed the Fn1 button from being 1.25u to 1u as it allowed the two spacebars to move towards the centre more, as I have noticed that people /* who use their left thumb for spacebar generally press it under the ‘V’ key and people who use their right thumb for space bar generally place it in the midway point of ‘N’ and ‘M’. This allows typing to feel the same as with a normal 6.25u spacebar as I have essentially just taken out the non used parts for the majority of people.
-
Another change is that I made the two spacebars 2u instead
of 2.75u. A few reasons for this, similar to a 6.25u space
I found that I was not really utilizing the size of a
2.75u key so much of the size is wasted and more
importantly it’s also A LOT easier to find blank keys for
2u keycaps then 2.75u.
/*When I mean people, I mean the small sample size of friends/family doing a typing test while I watch them and youtube videos of people doing typing tests.
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