类型: IC
作者: norbauer
发布时间: 2018-03-21 16:29:13
更新时间:
2018-10-09 12:33:08
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94774.0
After repeated (friendly) requests from friends in
the community, I’m working on an after-market housing for
the Leopold FC660C keyboard, a sub-TKL board that enjoys the
use of Topre switches. My primary design objective (i.e.,
fun) on this one has been to accentuate the compact nature
of the board to make it feel formidableaka heavy AF. More on
that below.
First, let me just say: if you’re down, please fill out
my two-question survey to indicate your
interest.
I have been
prototyping for several weeks in SLA, but I just finished my first functional prototype in
metal, and I’m quite happy with it. As such, I thought now
might be a good time to share some images and getting
feedback.
Please note that the images below are of an
unfinished raw aluminum and brass prototypeno anodizing,
powder coating, etc.but they should at least give a good
sense of the shape and design.
Design features:
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The Heavy-6 has a native slope angle that matches that of the FC660C (without its flip-out feet deployed).
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All units will come with a brushed brass (or PVD-coated, TBD) back plate, which roughly doubles the weight of the housing.
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An unusual contoured profile along the side, a riff on what I did with the popular Norbaforce design.
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Custom-molded rubber feet that maximize surface area for a nice grip, again based on positive feedback I’ve gotten on the Norbaforce design.
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The sub-PCB sits on standoffs screwed into the rear cover. This is Hasu-controller compatible.
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At the suggestion of Olivia and others, I’ve decided to add a logo badge for the first time. This will be metal and enamel and centered on the rear of the case. I’m still working on the design and sourcing of this but will post renders/photos when I have a better sense of the approach. See below for a preliminary notion.
Things that, in my opinion, don’t really make sense, so no need to suggest them.
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Centered USB port (internal cable won’t reach)
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USB-C
Tentative Finishes (in ascending order of cash-dollars): Clear Type II anodized (silver)
Black Type III (hard) anodized
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Photographer’s Gray textured powder coat
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Motorsport Yellow textured powder coat
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Custom powder coat
Pricing: I won’t know until I have a sense of the quantities and final finishes. Should be similar to stuff I’ve done in the past, depending on how much the brass rear plate drives up the cost. But, just so nobody is disappointed, let’s tentatively go with “expensive.”
Again, please fill out the survey if interested, and any/all feedback and criticism are welcome below. Thanks!