类型: IC
作者: ojrask
发布时间: 2018-01-10
05:16:56
更新时间: 2018-03-18 08:14:06
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93474.0
UPDATE 2018-03-18
Enhancements to the original
design.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93474.msg2579168/#msg2579168
UPDATE 2018-03-10
I have to postpone possible GB
for now but this will allow me to put some more time into
refining the design and features of the plate. Please see my
update:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93474.msg2574540/#msg2574540
UPDATE 2018-02-18
IC FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerifYSszJi8dr86CNnbysPNOfLk4oN4Ma5I3BmA_gx4-n_xg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Currently looking like a single plate would cost
55-65 USD, depending on shipping destination. The price
includes the plate, packing materials, and shipping to me
and to you.
See more info on update and pricing at the
bottom of the post. Also picture of proto in there.
I’m
working on a metal plate for my G81-3000 to allow using MX
switches in a handwire setup. Not sure what material I want
to use but I think aluminum or steel is the best option.
Brass would be nice but I guess it will be pricier. I am
trying to make the plate work with the stock case as much as
possible (e.g. require as little cutting of plastic as
possible). I think the plate would work inside a G80-3000
case as well with no changes.
Would folks be interested
in buying these plates via a GB or similar?
The plate
is currently designed for my personal layout preferences,
but I guess a more flexible layout design is possible if
enough people are interested. Current design has
- WKL-ish bottom row (1.5u; 1u; 1.5u; 7u; 1.5u; 1u; 1.5u)
- Split right shift (1.75u; 1u)
- Split backspace (1u; 1u)
-
Otherwise regular 104-style ANSI layout.
The plate supports plate mounted or PCB mounted Cherry stabilizers. I might add Costar support if enough people want it. I would prefer not to though, makes the plate more complicated from the looks of it.
You can find my DIY thread here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93278.0
I’m quite certain that using a plate and PCB together in an unmodded G80/G81-3000 case is not possible, so it would either have to be a plate or then a PCB. If someone knows how to create a plate that supports putting a PCB under it with minor case mods I would really appreciate it.
I received a local laser cutter’s quote and it was around 40 a piece for around 50 orders, so I will be looking for some other providers for alternative prices (a single plate from the vendor was around 160). I’m trying to get some 3D printer or just regular paper printer prototypes done soon.
UPDATE 2018-02-18
I have received a wooden prototype plate and made adjustments according to what I found when trying to install it. Now the design is final for my tastes. I will not be implementing a more universal layout as plate-mounting makes handling switch installation painful regarding alignment and so on, and you would most probably have trouble when changing caps and whatnot.
So the layout this plate support will be the following:
The changes the case requires when using this plate are minor but there is possibly quite many small changes in order:
1. You need to carve out space for a switch
for both vertical 2u switches and stabilizers,
2.
You need to make small carveouts for wiring when doing
columns and final wiring from the matrix to a controller,
3.
You need to make a way to have the controller stick
somewhere, so it does not shake around and get broken.
Here
is a picture of the wooden prototype which I received:
PRICING
I have received
preliminary pricing for a small batch of plates. I will be
ordering around 5 minimum regardless if anyone wants to join
a GB or not, but the more the merrier.
I have aluminum
and stainless steel available, but you would need to do
things like anodizing yourself after you receive the
plate.
Aluminum would be around 25 USD per plate, while
stainless steel would be around 20 USD per plate. For all
MOQs the plate price would be the same (unless we get super
high in order quantities I presume). Shipping varies a bit
between MOQs so I will have to verify the shipping costs to
me (and later on to you).
For 10 aluminum plates the
shipping to me would be 40 USD, while for 10 stainless steel
plates the shipping would be 70 USD.
I need to verify
shipping costs from the local postal service so I can
calculate a price per plate and shipping properly for a GB.
Presumably the shipping from Finland to EU is around 20 USD
while from Finland to USA is around 30 USD.
I also need
to check what tax laws I need to consider when organizing a
GB. I think as I am not making a profit the laws are not as
strict.
All in all expect the following pricing:
In
a 5 plate GB when ordering from inside EU,
For a single
aluminum plate you’d be paying 25USD + 40/5USD + 20USD =
53USD total
For a single stainless steel plate you’d be
paying 20USD + 70/5USD + 20USD = 54USD total
In a 10
plate GB when ordering from inside EU,
For a single
aluminum plate you’d be paying 25USD + 40/10USD + 20USD =
49USD total
For a single stainless steel plate you’d be
paying 20USD + 70/10USD + 20USD = 47USD total
(In each
add 10 USD to accomodate approximate shipping to USA and
Asia.)
Packaging materials do cost a bit so I guess we
are looking at around $60 per plate at 5 MOQ. $55ish at 10
MOQ I think. If we happen to get a large quantity of buyers
I need to verify pricing for that.
I do not wish to get
profit from a GB but only to offset costs and getting people
stuff they might want.
The GB would be only for the raw
metal plate, no kits or switches or screws or anything.