类型: IC
作者: MMKB
发布时间: 2017-12-06
14:50:50
更新时间: 2018-01-07 18:50:21
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92909.0
Hi folks,
I’m excited to share with you the concept of
a new 40% case. It grows from my own desire for a truly
perfect 40% HHKB-style keyboard and my gripes about my 45%
and 40% keyboards. All in all, it’s still an early concept
and sadly I won’t be able to push it over the edge due to
other commitment. But it would be fun to have an open
discussion here.
The Case, Rendered by Xondat
The Layout
The Mapping – not essential to this topic but just an
example in terms of usability.
Design
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Minimaluminiumalism: M0110/HHKB-style, symmetric, aluminum, and 40%. Similiar to X60 but seamless, i.e. the bottom piece is hidden.
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Compatibility: Support JD40, Daisy, Golbat, AMJ or similar 40% PCBs. (TBD: different port positions?) Compatible with most keysets.
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Top: Angular, angled, thin and seamless. High-profile. Blocked corners. Adequate (5 mm) and even bezel.
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Plate: Layout will be as it is. Support switch top opening – 40% should be mod-friendly. Acrylic or aluminum. Top case mounted.
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Bottom: A hidden bottom piece with rubber feet.
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Portability: Meant to be lightweight so most likely without brass weight.
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Acoustic: Typing should sound deep, solid and fun. I’ll explore different plate materials to optimize the sound.
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Name: Mumu is the name of my (somewhat small in size) cat.
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Summary*
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The good: Minimal, sharp, small and easy to carry around. Easy to modify because of fewer keys. Beautiful, long spacebar. Compatibility.
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The bad: The layout will probably be final since I couldn’t perfect it anymore. It has only 38 keys so usability is quite a personal thing. Probably no brass weight needed.
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The ugly: I’ll not be able to commit to it anytime soon.
Please let me know what you think. Any suggestion would be appreciated! You can find the keyboard-layout-editor link here: https://goo.gl/RGdKUy. Thank you!