类型: IC
作者: Krakob
发布时间: 2018-01-06 07:56:51
更新时间:
2018-01-06 08:06:45
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93408.0
Hello! I’ve been toying with the idea of split spacebar 60% for a good while. There’s a few good reasons:
- Full language support, which can’t be said for 40%s which use less keys than some languages will require
- It’s nice to put those thumbs to work!
- Keycap compatibility
- Case compatibility
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It’s just a sweetspot size
Recently we got the Banana Split and its clone, DZ60. These have a nice 2.75/1.25/2.25 split, but there’s a few issues: - Compatibility is a bit lacking: you’ll need to get an ISO + ANSI kit in order to fill in the spacebars
- AltGr is reduced to 1u if you want to use vim-style arrow keys.
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There aren’t many convex keycaps matching the
spacebars.
So, after a bit of tweaking, I bring you !
This solves the above issues: - AltGr is in its standard size. As it is a key essential to many european layouts and is to be chorded with your thumb, the extra surface area adds a lot of comfort.
- The spacebars can be substituted with the numpad’s 2u keys until you can truly convex keycaps, such a sfrom GMK.
- 3u spacebars can be sourced from XDA or Filco Minila kits and give a nice two way symmetric split if you’d prefer that – this was not an option on Banana Split
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6u is available for a more standard layout if you wish to
use that.
This is a layout that supports your language as long as you can find a standard 100% kit, such as Filco SA, Ducky ABS doubleshots, or perhaps Varmilo dyesubs. Hence, this is a keyboard that’ll support your language today. No need for blanks, incorrect legends, filler keys from other sets. This is your layout, your language, today!
This is also a layout that’ll be the one for you tomorrow. When the next big GMK set arrives, this is still the better fit. Thanks to convex 2u spacebars, you’ll be able to fill the board with each keycap with the right legend and the right profile! The standard 1.25u AltGr is also there, which is statistically 25% more than 1u.
Demonstrated below is how it’d be compatible with a standard layout kit. Note that the only keys out of their standard positions are the arrow keys and spacebars. Furthermore you can replace the § with Esc and backspace with keys from the navigation cluster without any issues.
Currently planned for the buy: - Brass plate
- PCB
- Optional: screw in stabilisers for 2u, 3u, and 6u keys
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Optional: 2x Filco Minila OEM 3u spacebars
PCB spec: - Atmega32u4 powered – runs on QMK
- RGB underglow
- Backlight
- Support for MX-style switches, plate and PCB mount
- Pok3r case compatible
- Mini-USB port
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Holtite compatible, due to the whole “works today, works
tomorrow” idea.
Plate spec: - 1.5mm brass
- Surface treated to deter corrosion
- Supports switch top removal
- Pok3r case compatible
Not planned: - Alps support. Unfortunately this complicates the stabilisers, and there are fewer convex spacebars available, AFAIK.
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Costar stabiliser support
This would be shipped from Sweden, meaning no import taxes for EU countries. I have not yet done any real counting on it but I’d wager a ballpark estimate would be 60 + shipping. This probably depends on quantity as I’d expect this GB to land anywhere between 5 and 50 participants. If you’d like to cooperate in any way, feel free to message me! If you have any feedback on the design, please post it here!
P.S.: I’m not trying to just defame the Banana Split. I think it’s a great layout, but there are some parts that I think needed improvement. Maybe not for everyone, but it did for me. This is my attempt at a design for ISO users first and foremost.