Hike News
Hike News

【IC】MMKB: an HHKB-style 40% Case

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
184023-0
The Layout
183716-1
The Mapping – not essential to this topic but just an example in terms of usability.
184433-2
Design

  • Minimaluminiumalism: M0110/HHKB-style, symmetric, aluminum, and 40%. Similiar to X60 but seamless, i.e. the bottom piece is hidden.

  • Compatibility: Support JD40, Daisy, Golbat, AMJ or similar 40% PCBs. (TBD: different port positions?) Compatible with most keysets.

  • Top: Angular, angled, thin and seamless. High-profile. Blocked corners. Adequate (5 mm) and even bezel.

  • Plate: Layout will be as it is. Support switch top opening – 40% should be mod-friendly. Acrylic or aluminum. Top case mounted.

  • Bottom: A hidden bottom piece with rubber feet.

  • Portability: Meant to be lightweight so most likely without brass weight.

  • Acoustic: Typing should sound deep, solid and fun. I’ll explore different plate materials to optimize the sound.

  • Name: Mumu is the name of my (somewhat small in size) cat.

  • Summary*

  • The good: Minimal, sharp, small and easy to carry around. Easy to modify because of fewer keys. Beautiful, long spacebar. Compatibility.

  • 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.

  • 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!

, ,