类型: IC
作者: RominRonin
发布时间: 2017-04-05
16:19:53
更新时间: 2017-08-18 00:22:44
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88719.0
Latest update post:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88719.msg2477138/#msg2477138
Introduction
Katana60 is a symmetrical row
staggered PCB that is compatible with standard 60% keyboards
and standard keysets. You can use Matias/ALPS switches in
any of the compatible layouts, and there is a layout which
is compatible with an AEKii keycap set. The idea of the
compatibility layouts is to reduce costs when it comes to
hunting down keys for your new board.
Compatibility
This
image illustrates the multiple bottom compatibility options
available on the PCB. The MX and AEKii labels are a guide -
you can use whichever layout you want with any switch type,
though in order to use the AEKii compatible stabilisers, you
will need to get your own plate cut.
KLE
compatibility:
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com//#/gists/2c5fbe25d69beb177f9701989bd6f36c
Or image:
More
Great for touch typing
The board is symmetrical
row staggered, which is great if you’re a touch typer and/or
you use Dvorak/Colemak layouts, or any other layouts
optimised for maximum home-row time. The idea here is that
you rarely need to move your hands from the home row, making
it more efficient and ergonomical.
Many ergonomic
keyboards on the market tend to be expensive, require
completely custom keycaps sets (adding to the cost) and have
an odd shaped case. Trying one without being sure if you’ll
like it requires a leap of financial faith. The Katana60
will be cheaper to try, and you can choose one of many 60%
cases, giving you a lot of customisation choice.
Plate
PCB and Pricing
There will be a universal plate
available at the same time as the PCB. The PCB supports PCB
mounted Cherry stabilisers, though you can make your own
plate with plate mounted cut-outs if you wish. Though the
original intention was to launch a group buy, but the
Katana60 will instead be made available at
candykeys.com
The PCB and universal is currently being quote up and
prices will be revealed soon. I welcome all of your
feedback, please leave your comments below.
Original
post:
More
Interested users:
Yes
Robotical
Trente
jebbra
rrrsss
runswithflowers
Maybe
Puddsy
ErgoMacros
Vigrith
I’m gauging interest in a PCB for a 60% board with a
symmetrical row stagger (a more natural slant for the left
hand). The PCB will fit right into 60% cases, and will come
pre-soldered with microcontroller (atmega32u4) and diodes -
all you need to do is add switches. Above is an example
layout that I’m using in a hand-wired prototype board right
now.
The current PCB prototype supports both MX and
ALPs switches; Id like to run a concurrent switch plate
group buy enabling each of the PCBs supported layouts:
Features
/* Symmetrical layout,
for a more natural (ergonomic) key arrangement than legacy
layouts.
/* Support for standard ANSI keycap sets - you
dont need any special keycaps.
/* Support for qmk or
tmk, with an atmega32u4 microcontroller (found on teensy 2.0
and pro micro).
/* Support for poker style 60%
cases.
/* Support for Cherry MX AND Matias/ALPs style
switches.
/* All components will be presoldered - just
add switches and caps.
Further refinements
/* Switch plate style (which layout, universal switch
cutouts?).
/* debugging the PCB.
The Layout
The layout features symmetrical staggered rows, like
the
utron,
suka’s hypermicro
or a number of bpiphanys boards. Unlike these boards, a
standard ANSI keyset is all you need to cover this layout.
This is by design, as it allows you to cheaply buy in to any
attractive keyset group buy.
The PCB
Im currently debugging the first PCB prototype. The
PCB supports ALPs and Cherry MX switches, with the following
supported layouts:
Bonus!:
Link to KLE
The two alternative bottom rows arose from my desire
to support the (limited) Matias keycaps that are available -
here is a hand-wired Katana60, with MQCs and aekii caps,
that Im currently using day-to-day at the office:
Fully programmable
The PCB will
include an atmega32u4 - the same microcontroller found in
the popular Teensy and Pro Micro boards, so its compatible
with TMK and QMK firmware.
If youre interested in
either 1. the PCB, 2. the switch plate or 3. both, please
reply, saying which. I’ll add the names to a list (and may
or may not create a form for you to fill in).
Also,
please state if you’d be interested in the plate if it
supports universal holes (so the same plate can support both
MX and ALPs style switches.)
Thanks!