类型: IC
作者: DrHubblePhD
发布时间: 2015-03-20
17:19:39
更新时间: 2017-02-27 11:27:11
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70149.0
(This post has been edited by Photoelectric to include the
latest information found in this Interest Check thread.)
/MIRA/
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(image source:
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050505.html)
An astronomy-inspired keyboard design, named after the
Mira binary star system
(also known as Omicron Ceti or “o Ceti”.) The MIRA logo
shows two stars orbiting each other: a red giant and a
white dwarf. The font of the logo is inspired by that of
an older NASA insignia.
Link to Group Buy thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87310.0
>>>CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE POLL
FOR PINK AND BLUE COLORS<<<
COLOR OPTIONS FOR THE POLL :
http://imgur.com/a/JYOuh
The Latest IC Status and Information from NinjaDoc’s
updates:
Long story short, DrHubblePhD had started this IC and
then ended up leaving the project. The idea was continued to
be developed by those interested in seeing it to completion,
and ninjadoc (who has put in a tremendous amount of work
into the process!) is currently leading the project.
Quote from: ninjadoc on Thu, 22 December 2016,
17:58:26
I have permission/encouragement to give credit were credit
is due - Asilan has done a lot of hard work on the Cad files
at the end.
We started with Hubble’s files, YukTsi
redid them, and then the final changes were done by Asilan
and everyone’s hard work is greatly appreciated. Limitz has
given me endless encouragement when I’ve been ready to flush
this down the drain and has kept me going many times when I
started to say “screw it” and close the thread.
Early
rendering:
The latest prototype:
NEW >> MIRA Prototype album with 2 colors:
http://imgur.com/a/AAydJ
Design sketch: (
source)
Current status: ((source))
“First the current prototypes are here
http://imgur.com/a/PWJdb
It will have the famous OMira above the keypad and
probably SE on the back by the USB hole.
The SE may or
may not have a brass inlay.
The plan for now is to
offer it with stainless steel weights but brass may be
considered but will not be nickel coated and will be subject
to corrosion.
I plan to offer the colors of black,
silver, and grey/titanium but one or two other colors may be
offered depending on the anodizing available.
I expect
to be able to offer stainless steel and aluminum plates and
the aluminum plates can be anodized. The plates do not allow
switch top removal, that may change depending on time
available to make that change.
I will only offer Leeku
boards which will be soldered except for the bottom RGB
LEDs. Leeku might be able to offer those soldered for $5 a
board. The plates are designed to use both Leekus board and
the NERD. YukTsi has been working on a TKL board that should
fit and Winkeyless has a TKL board that I think will
fit.”
“Assuming everything works out and I can stay out
of the hospital I want to start the group buy in January. I
havent thought of the ordering period yet but as long as the
manufacturer can handle the numbers I do not plan on capping
out the amount sold. It is possible that it would have to go
in two or more stages depending on the capability of myself
and the manufacturer to move the product. The plan is for
the Mira to be boxed similar to the TX-87 and the TX-CP
which should prevent damage. The quality control will be
done at the factory and I cant be help responsible for minor
defects but anything like the damages occurred by the LZ-FE
will be taken care of.
Timeline:
- Ordering or verifying ordering around 2 weeks
- Payment two weeks for price of the board, shipping will be billed separately.
- From time of payment to the manufacturer to my door should be about 12 weeks. I may try to have the boards sent directly to other countries that have several orders to a proxy to cut down cost. Canada would definitely be a country I would like to do this with.
-
Cost has not been finalized due to all details havent
been worked out but I would expect the cost to be between
$400 - $425 + the shipping to your home. The shipping from
the manufacturer will be included in the original cost and
is less when shipped in bulk. “
The first 57 orders/* will have numbered plates and will also get transparent screw-in gold-plated stabilizers, courtesy to Zeal.
- Disclaimer: /*those who have put down “deposits” early on when DrHubblePhD still collected them and have secured a number, some of which have now been re-sold.
-
The latest spreadsheets with usernames and claimed
numbers:
post by FrostyToast
There will be a custom box for each MIRA kit: http://imgur.com/a/pOa6F
There will be an acrylic diffuser that is integral to the keyboard case. (source)
Both winkey and winkeyless versions will be offered. (source)
Update from January 17, 2017:
Group Buy Start Date: late January.
The GB will
be open for about 2 weeks.
“The first 57 will be
numbered, the others will not. Production may have to go in
waves, beginning with 57 then 60, then 60 but that is only a
possibility. Items will be shipped directly from China to
avoid duty fees,two shipping, and me going crazier. The
estimate is around $40 - $50 but could be a little less or a
little more along the Duck or TGR prices.
QA - the
boxes is expected to prevent damage in shipment and my
understanding is boards with major damage will be
replaced.
The Chinese New Year Begins on the 20th so
I’m verifying available colors prior to then and prior to
the poll. The Chinese New Year is quite an event and there
is a lot of information about it here -
http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-celebration.htm
Our celebration pales in comparison.
I will
limit the colors to 5, a cyan is available and a pink is
available. The poll will be about the blue/cyan and the
shade of pink. If you want your opinion to count, please
vote. Black, silver, and grey are set.
Thank you for
your patience, unless something really goes bad this GB
should occur and start within the next 7 days. Thank all of
you that have helped in this project.
Future - keypad,
design has been discuses but not started. 75% - design also
has been discussed. 65% will be a shrinkage of the 75% and
probably a few modifications and the HHKB option will be
available. A Full size is possible but a poll would be done
prior to that beginning. IC would be done on all of the
above.”
Update /#2 from January 17, 2017:
- Pricing
Quote from: ninjadoc on Tue, 17 January 2017, 21:14:34
Sorry about the delay - I had a family function and was
delayed.
These are the approximate prices, they might
be lower but they certainly shouldn’t be higher.
Mira
SE
Stainless weight and aluminum plate $ 400
Brass
weight and aluminum plate $ 385
Steel weight and steel
plate $ 420
Brass weight and steel plate $ 400
That
is as close to the stated goal of $400 as I can get.
Thanks
again for your patience with me.
Original [mostly outdated] information from the initial
Interest Check by DrHubblePhD.
Click to read the original Interest Check for the
Astronomy-themed “MIRA” keyboard: and see early renders:
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The Hubble Mira
CHECK YOUR NUMBER!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pzd7Zo5xQsonnvf7k5IL3_7KPkBGX6CVzUBtos9Jw6M/edit/#gid=0
What does this mean?
In order to produce a
prototype for the Mira and secure a production run in the
future we need to put money down with the CNC company we
have chosen. Instead of asking for donations from a few
people I think it would be better that we offer some
benefits to everyone on GeekHack who chooses to help produce
the Mira!
What it costs: $40 down towards the full
purchase of the Mira
What you get in return:
- You reserve your spot in the first 57 units that will include gold stabs
- The opportunity to specify which number you would like engraved on your custom center weight (more on this below). Non-pre orders will receive their number in order of purchase, i.e. no say in the matter.
- Priority for the limited number of boards that will be offered with full assembly
- Pre-orders will ship first regardless of location and the total volume of the full production run
-
A thank you note from me in the mail with some custom
stickers
)
How will this all work?
At 8:30pm EST on the 21st a link will be posted to a google form. This form will ask the basics such as your name, phone number, etc.. as well as your first, second, and third choices when it comes to the custom number that will be engraved on your Mira center weight (1 through 57 only). You will also be able to specify whether or not you intend on asking for assembly services when the full sale happens.
Pre orders are non-refundable however there is no obligation to make the complete purchase if the full price of the board is prohibitively expensive. We expect the board to cost in the $350 to $400 range. I have worked hard to get the cost of the pre order down as low as possible so that it is a low risk investment!
early renders
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What is a Mira?
The Mira is a not so secret
design that I have been working on for over a month at this
point. NOTHING HAS BEEN COMPLETELY FINALIZED, a prototype
will likely be a stage of this buy. It has a lot of design
features worth discussing but first some background (i.e
what the hell is a Mira?):
Mira (Omicron Ceti) is the
name of a binary, variable, star system in the constellation
Cetus. It consists of a red giant A star and a white dwarf
companion B star. For those who aren’t familiar with these
terms, a binary system is a system consisting of two
orbiting stars. While this may seem exotic, there is a
significant percentage of star systems that consist of two
or more stars. As for the term “variable,” there are classes
of stars existing in transition regions off the main
sequence that exhibit variable behavior. That is that they
have apparent brightness that change over time. Mira A is an
example of a some 6-7000 known “Mira variables” named after
this well known object. Its change in brightness is caused
when the entire star expands and contracts on a 100+ day
time scale.
Enough science, let’s talk keyboards!
The
board is inspired by these astronomical factoids as well as
some other fun space themes. For example, the Mira logo
containing two circles represents the binary relationship of
the Mira system and the (not to scale) size difference
between the red giant and white dwarf. The side profile for
the Mira is inspired by the NASA chevron with a clean
“sweeping” curve.
Facts about the potential group
buy:
The Mira will be a limited run of 100 boards
(hopefully with the unique number engraved). The first 57
boards that are reserved (after the number of years NASA has
been operating) will come with gold stabs from ZealPC! The
remaining orders will receive the same items but standard
stabilizers. More from ZealPC as he unveils his secret item
(
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69590.0) expect this awesome item to be a part of the buy as well.
The number of the board will be assigned in the order they
are reserved, as a result, some sort of down payment will
likely be required upon ordering. Ordering will start as
soon as the Group Buy is posted at a preset date and
time.
Mira currently features:
- The custom b.Mira PCB from Winkeyless featuring his standard reprogramability functions and LED support, only controller parts will be pre-soldered (see below for more info)
- An engraved stainless Steel weight, slotted in the back of the case
- A full aluminum case
- 9 degree incline
- A SS or alu plate which will support both 87 and 84 (Winkeyless with built in blockers, not shown above)
-
Gold plated stabilizer wire and cherry stabs for the first
57 buyers and standard wire for remaining purchases
Since the b.Mira will only have controller parts pre-soldered, I will probably be offering diode and resistor soldering (done by myself) as an add-on in the buy.
Big thanks to ZealPC as well as Winkeyless for helping me organize and provide the full product for this buy! Also big thanks to NinjaDoc for helping me locate and communicate with our CNC shop that has so far done a fantastic job. Lastly, thanks for Frostytoast for helping us purchase prototype PCBs from Winkeyless
Feel free to ask any questions below! Comment if you are interested, be sure to include what colors, layouts, ect. you would like to see!