类型: IC
作者:
Koobaczech
发布时间:
2017-09-01 21:23:13
更新时间: 2017-10-30 10:36:05
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91363.0
10/30/17 Some info might be outdated or has changed -
refer to website or GB thread for latest info please -
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GB Thread -
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92259.0
GB Website -
www.pearlboards.com
About me and the Pearl
Hello
I’m Kooba, this boards sole designer, and I’m here to tell
you the modern day 40% board has arrived! Ive loved 40%
boards and decided to fuse my three favorites together into
one. Mechminis RGB, Mininvans Cherry/Alps compatibility and
JD45s thick case and blocked style. I then added some modern
features like side indicators, usb-c and a better layout.
Initially it was just a project for myself, but the
community received it well so I’m going to decide if i can
sell it to you all! Ive invested over 2k into it so far and
countless hours. Hope you enjoy the board and support this
project! - Koobaczech
Elephant in the room
All should be done in a few months with a fixed price
between $250-$300. Shipping is free in CONUS, and $40-$70
International via USPS. Min and Max order quantity
tentatively planned at 50-100. Not set in stone. As it is my
first ever project, I have signed countless NDA’s. I kindly
ask that you don’t ask me for design
files/quotes/contacts.
Main features
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40% form factor for portability and aesthetics
ALU 6061/General Brass/Polycarbonate
6 degree incline
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Top mounted plate with cherrystab support in polished brass or anodized alu and switch top removal support
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Sandblasted brass weight with custom engraving on both sides
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Bootmapper client (u/jetpacktuxedo working on porting to QMK)
Corner indicator lights (Num, Caps, Scroll)
RGB under-glow/NON-RGB top led support
Cherry/Alps switch compatibility
USB-C to USB-A - Not USB-C to USB-C
Split-space, Split-Rshift, Split-backspace
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Close to normal stagger layout (no need for 40% modifier keyset kits). The small stagger is almost insignificant, and the keyset compatibility/ aesthetic gain is well worth the change
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Secondary features*
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Many anodization color options - Black, gray, silver, cyan, blue, red, pink, purple, yellow, green, rose gold, orange
Slightly sunken in design so keys hide more
Tight fit design, inner bezels hug keycaps
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Case bottom can be built 4 ways (with rgb diffuser, without it, with rgb diffuser as bot base or with diffuser and feet)
Diamond engraving in rear corner
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Definite NO’s in this project*
Ortholinear
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MATIAS/COSTAR Stabilizer support, im sorry, wont fit on plate for 2.75 RSHIFT
Stepped caps key (hits side traces)
Any sort of different layout
Included keycaps
Included switches
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What a purchase should include*
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Full keyboard kit (bottom case, weight, rgb diffuser, pcb, specific switch plate, top case)
Screws
Tiny clear rubber bump pads (feet)
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Ability to purchase an extra PCB/Plate/Diffuser
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Regular USB-C to USB-A cable (INTEREST CHECK FORM)
Custom 40% wrist rest $30 (MAYBE)
Custom premium sleeve $30 (MAYBE)
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Pictures of my real working prototypes in cyan/red/purple/titanium*
No RGB diffuser
Cyan USB-C
Cyan vs JD45
Cyan Side
Cyan matrix
Red Kit
Red top down
Red Alps
Red done
Top of weight
Bottom of weight
QMK/Cherry keys
PCB
Indicator lights
RGB Diffuser
Misc.
LAYOUT
LAYOUT EXAMPLES
TRADITIONAL JD45 LAYOUT NOT THAT IS NOT SUPPORTED
Renders done by me, closely related to actual colors
Parts
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More about me*
Reddit - u/koobaczech
Instagram - u/koobaczech
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Email - pearlboards@gmail.com
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Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgs47z4XCMlIBZhBAwQIsyQ
Work 9am-6pm M-F
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Best way to receive updates will be here on this forum or via email (signup on my site)
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Current state of project/other important notes*
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Building website to sell boards on - www.pearlboards.com
Have not figure out packaging
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Most likely will use PayPal as form of payment. On that note, someone said my account will freeze for a month if a lot of money comes in at once. So expecting that
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Special thanks to*
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Dave from mechkeys.ca for support, advice, mentoring and help planning
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William_S_Jonesfor forcing me to do split spacebar layout
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Homerow Co. for helping me get started with CAD
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R0b0ticalfor helping me try on a ton of 1337 GMK keysets
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pabloescobyte, Komatoz, Chachal, Jolimon, Mito, Phatskin(dailyclack) for support and any kit addons
TopClack for features