类型: IC
作者: MxBlue
发布时间: 2017-12-22
02:30:43
更新时间: 2018-04-09 17:46:33
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93134.0
Current status: GB Live!
Proper final IC most probably, super quick I promise:
https://goo.gl/forms/kZRTDfAE6vMNBiwy2
Hello boys and girls,
So my mate SolidSnake and
I have been designing a keyboard for a while now, opinions
sourced mainly from the Australian Mech Keys Discord, so
it’s about time to start getting some broader community
ideas and opinions.
Some older renders by TC:
http://instagram.com/tre.vc/:
What we’re looking currently:
Case: Frosted
Polycarbonate, CNC milled
Plate: Brass, mirror-finished
and electroplated
Weight: Same as plate
PCB:
Custom designed for the MxSS by kawasaki161, White solder
mask
Details:
- 2.9 degrees angle on the case
- Top mount plate
- Center USB, Type-B Mini
- MX and SMK switch support
- Holtite support
- No in-switch LEDs, yes to RGB underglow
-
Weight of 550g on just the case, about 1.8kg with the
plate and weight (subject to change)
Layout support:
-
Photos of the first prototype, first shown at Syd
Meetup:*
More
This is a poor camera job of how the RGB looks like:
https://streamable.com/dpam9
Photos of the second prototype:
More
My attempt at trying to show off RGB:
https://streamable.com/keyp2
The fingerprints and marks on the brass are
unfortunately a mistake by the factory for the prototypes,
I’ve given them a list of all issues to resolve and will
ensure they are done so. Brass parts in the production run
will be more resistant to fingerprints. Inconsistency
between the top and bottom of the case in colour is due to a
mistake by us, causing the top to be redone as a different
batch. Production sets will be the same shade. Also, forgive
the PCB, I had to demonstrate RGB somehow without a
proper PCB
)
Things to change from here:
- USB port will get some adjustments, and the PCB will extend out into the port and the port will extend to the bottom edge of the top.
- Barbs that help connect the top and bottom will be modified so they are only used for alignment rather than connection, they worked too well and were hard to remove
- The screws on the middle of the left and right side of the plate will be removed to improve aesthetics, plate remains rigid without them.
- The screw that was located in the same place as the USB port will be offset to the side so they plate can be removed without desoldering.
-
We weren’t too happy with the screws we have on hand, so
we’ll be replacing those.
Black nickel-plated steel plate/weights will be lasercut from Stainless Steel grade 304, with an appearance similar to this: https://imgur.com/a/xdfXh
The reflectiveness will be better than the images shown (factory pics are never great lol). It is important to note that these will not be prototyped, but we will work with the factory to ensure they are functional. I can not guarantee the appearance.
Polycarb plate will be CNC’d and sandblasted, and again, will not be prototyped. I have tested with an acrylic plate in its place, and it has a fairly significant amount of flex in some areas. I can not guarantee the appearance or performance of this plate. Here’s a pic of the acrylic plate without the protective film removed, and why I’m adding this option despite what I said:
It is quite pretty.
Pricing estimates: - Kit - $350USD
- Extra Plate - $60USD
- Extra PCB - $50USD
- Black Nickel-plated Steel Plate/Weight (Extra) - $130USD
-
Polycarb Plate (Extra) - $60USD
Both the Black Nickel Plate/Weight and the Polycarb Plate have a MOQ of 5.
Why so expensive? Polycarbonate is expensive, and we only plan on doing a run of 25 so ensure everything turns out right.
Issues to be resolved: -
We might want a different graphic on the blocker LED, feel
free to suggest.
Now that that’s all said, pls tell me what you think
https://goo.gl/forms/kZRTDfAE6vMNBiwy2
New blocker design!
Angle changed to 2.9 degrees.
Polycarb plate option added!