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【IC】CompactTKL -- Custom 80% keyboard kit

类型: IC
作者: metalliqaz
发布时间: 2015-05-11 20:26:16
更新时间: 2015-05-11 20:29:17
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71805.0


As requested, here is the official Interest Check for a limited run of my new personal project, which I call CompactTKL. ( More info here)
So what is it? It’s a layout the squishes a full TKL layout into a smaller footprint. A bit like an extended 75%.

It’s fairly unique, and perhaps not a good fit for lovers of micro keyboards, but I like it…

  • … because the layout is a good key-and-a-half narrower than a TKL, so the mouse can be very close
  • … because the F row is offset from the number row, which gives a more pleasing appearance than 75%
  • … because the various keys are where they are supposed to be, with only Home/End migrating to a G80-5000 configuration
  • … because it takes a standard ANSI keyset, except for the one extra 1x next to the arrows and the incorrect profile of Home/End (solvable with numpad keys if desired)
    It uses Cherry switches and Costar stabilizers, and comes with fully programmable firmware and interactive keymapper.
    Here’s some shots:


    It features full backlighting and eight indicator LEDS.
    100231-0
    Each colored area is a backlighting zone, and the white keys are programmable indicators (Caps lock, Fn lock, etc) that can be configured to be part of the green backlight zone.

    See it in action:
  • https://youtu.be/3aZxwJmFIJg*
    This IC is initially going to be offering a case that is similar to mine, but without the build-in wrist rest, which I honestly would not recommend.
    100233-1
    If the IC is successful and the community would prefer, we can develop a new case. I’m all ears for suggestions.
    Price is not yet certain. I will start calculating a more accurate number, but assume it would be north of $200.
    Fill the form
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