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【IC】SX60 Keyboard

类型: IC
作者: Quantastrophus
发布时间: 2017-12-01 01:54:54
更新时间: 2018-01-10 13:58:15
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92805.0


Hi, all!
This is my first post here on GeekHack but I am more active on reddit under the same username. This is a Split 60% + macro row inspired by the VE.A that I have been working on. I’ve manufactured a prototype and am hoping to get enough interest from the community to turn this into a group buy.
The PCB and plates should be coming in the next few weeks so I can fully assemble the board and put up some typing videos, etc.

imgur album: https://imgur.com/a/jGuWP
reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/7gnyu7/sx_60_album_on_imgur/
Keyboard Body comprises of 6 pieces:

  • Bottom Left - 6061 ALU

  • Bottom Right - 6061 ALU

  • Top Left - 6061 ALU

  • Top Right - 6061 ALU

  • Left Weight - Bead Blasted Brass

  • Right Weight - Bead Blasted Brass

  • Mounting Style*
    I’m not sure of the name (I call it sandwich) but here is a picture from Fusion 360 so you can visualize:

  • Keyboard Plate* - This will be 2 pieces of bead blasted brass

  • Keyboard PCB*

  • QMK

  • All connectors will be USB Type C

  • In Switch LEDs

  • Layout:

    The prototype was manufactured in China but I’m not 100% confident in the quality of the anodizing. Maybe members of the community can weigh in from photos or I can take more detailed photos to discuss what expected quality is for anodizing as I’m unsure.
    Despite the deficiency in the anodizing, I would say that their machining is actually quite good and I am happy with it. The board has no noticeable blemishes in my opinion.
    Some options I’m considering based on feedback are:

  • Use a local company to Cerakote the cases

  • Find a suitable nearby company for anodizing

  • Offer the case bead blasted with clear anodizing

  • Find a new factory altogether

  • IC Link: https://goo.gl/forms/iR4zuzxZBO2f5QIz2*
    I’ll update the thread tomorrow with an Google Forms interest check. Thanks for reading!

  • Second prototype Photos*

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