类型: IC
作者: Arrythmia
发布时间: 2018-05-10
22:35:46
更新时间: 2018-05-11 06:10:42
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95573.0
The CouchSurfer
A Wireless 60%
Lapdesk
More images here –>
https://imgur.com/a/g38VtOi
/
https://imgur.com/a/vawqD0m
Hello, and thank you for being here! I have made a
few posts about this project here on geekhack, over at
r/mechmarket, and r/mechanicalkeyboards and received a large
enough response to make a few! I’ve already sold one from my
first batch, and wanted to reach out to any HTPC or living
room gamers here.
Interest Check Form–>
https://goo.gl/forms/8KtzDVrRDMdTRgEn1
///Pricing is down to $125 per board PLUS S & H./// CONUS only.
Shipping will be more
expensive than your average keeb/case purchase and varies
depending on zip code, so be please do be aware of that when
ordering!
These are handmade, top-mounted maple cases
designed to hold a completely wireless YD60BLE (or other
compatible 60% PCB) with ample internal space for long Li-Po
batteries and dampening material!
I have a bit of an
odd setup myself, and The CouchSurfer is my daily driver.
Bonus
Cat
Perfect for those HTPC or living room gaming
setups. These measure 24” x 10” x 3/4”, and are comparable
in size to the Corsair K63 and Roccat Sova MK.
What’s Included
/* Handmade Maple Lapdesk stained satin Antique
Walnut (polyurethane)
/* Mirrored Stainless Steel 60%
Plate (available layouts shown below)
/* Mounting
Hardware (M4 bolts and hex wrench + extra bolt)
/*
Mousepad! Measures roughly 8” x 9” but is
fully user replaceable. Pads are held on by
double-sided adhesive tape and will fit a 12” x 10”
replacement.
More images here –>
https://imgur.com/a/g38VtOi
/
https://imgur.com/a/vawqD0m
What’s Still Required/Recommended
/*
The YD60BLE Bluetooth 60% PCB from KBDFans
- This is the only PCB I can 100% guarantee will work in
this case. I imagine many other 60% PCB’s will fit without
issue, but this is the only wireless 60% DIY on the market
afaik, so using anything else seems…. silly lol.
/*
3.7v LiPo battery (AdaFruit, etc)
- You should be able to comfortably fit a larger battery in
here (2500mah), but thickness is something to consider.
There’s an average of 10mm clearance from the JST header on
the PCB to bottom of the internal cavity. Length or width of
battery is no issue, however, as there are no standoffs
limiting those dimensions inside. Most common LiPo battery
sizes will fit without issue, as there is tons of clearance.
Battery life depends on whether you have LED’s installed or
not, but with my personal board and Red 1.8mm LED’s on blast
constantly I can get ~10 hours of use before needing a
charge. With the LED’s off, it can go for ~3 days.
/*
Magnetic USB Breakaway Cable
- These things are a god-send for any wireless device or
things with delicate USB ports.
Since my design leaves a large, open area around the USB
port, I strongly recommend using a cable like this, so that
there is no accidental damage while plugged in/charging.
/*
Switches and Keycaps - This is a BYOKB after all. Even
though the plate accepts ALPS switches, DO NOT USE ALPS
SWITCHES ON YOUR BUILD. The YD60BLE itself is not compatible
with them. The plate design was chosen to allow for
switch-top removal for those of you who are into that, and
the MX+ALPS design left the most room for such a thing. I’m
also not the most proficient CAD designer, so there were
limits on what I could redesign or make from scratch.
/*
Double-Sided Scotch Tape!
Use this stuff to hold your battery in place! Use it to hold
your dampening material in place! Use it to replace/upgrade
your mousepad! Use it for whatever!
/* Dampening
Material - The CouchSurfer can be quite a loud and hollow
sounding keyboard, so putting some foam rubber or other
material inside will help alleviate the acoustics of the
wood. Cutting a section out for the battery will also help
designate an area inside to tape it down.
/* A Wireless
Mouse - These are getting better and better all the time! I
recommend a wireless Logitech mouse simply because I’ve had
the most experience with their products and like them, but
the offerings from Razer and Corsair all look to be quite
good as well. It’s 2018, people, let’s cut the cords!
This
project has taken me about 2 months to complete, from the
inital prototyping phase to the completed product. I had
intended to have five of these available, but one of them
had issues that I was not comfortable passing on to a
potential buyer, so I’m eating the cost on it. Because these
are not as high-end as I had initially wanted them to be,
they will be sold for less, and quite honestly at a monetary
loss. I’m not comfortable selling something for a price that
I wouldn’t pay myself!
DISCLAIMER - There will be minor
flaws, evidence of manufacture, imperfect edges inside the
PCB cavity, etc. In addition, the mirrored finish I chose
for the plates was not the wisest decision, and they all
showed up with some tiny micro-scratches. These are hardly
noticeable, especially once a build is completed, but I want
people to know that they are not flawless either. Each of
these boards are /HANDMADE/ by me, and are not
machine perfect like you’re used to seeing from CNC milled
products. I aim to change that process after this initial
run and have these CNC’d on the next round, as well as
change the included plate material/finish.
Thank you
again for being here, and I hope to find these things some
good homes! Can’t wait to see what kinds of crazy living
room/HTPC setups these guys end up in!
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