类型: IC
作者: wixxzblu
发布时间: 2018-09-09
11:58:34
更新时间: 2019-04-04 17:15:03
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97289.0
Hello fellow clackers!
- I’ve had this idea for an
improved 40% layout in my head since December of last year,
and ive finally enmassed the experience needed to create my
own case for such a layout.
-
I present to you the Lynx L50, a
45% keyboard with all the must have alphas,
no compromises made to make the layout smaller in any
way.
The case is inspired by the iKBC MF87 in many
ways, but i increased the size of the top piece and
increased the angle to a comfortable 7 degree.
The name
comes from the beautiful lynx cat that roams the woods of
Sweden, specifically the woods around where i live.
- The layout supports both
7u and 2.25 + 2.75 split spacebar since i have tried to keep
the plate from becoming a mess.
There is also the
option for an HHKB and normal top.
I increased the
profile to 7.5mm to make sure they cover the keycaps but
still make space for the full travel of a flipped
spacebar.
I know this is important for many of you.
- The keycaps needed for
this layout/case are 40% keys found in the base kits of
laser and red samurai, and of course in the usual 40% keycap
kits(specifically, R2 ESC, R2 backspace, R3 1.25 Tab, R3
1.75 Enter).
-
The PCB will support both MX and SMK switches, and thus no
in switch LED. The SMK 2nd gen MX white clicky is an
excellent switch that ive recently fallen in love with.
The PCB will hopefully be made by a known pcb maker in the community, but its still TBA. The case is designed with a centered USB type-C for now.
- So what do i plan in the future
for this case when it comes to the GB? I’ve been thinking of
incorporating pcb mount cutouts in the top of the case to
give the option for you to create a top mounted pcb only
build (for those of you who like the feel of a plateless
build).
This will of course require more work to the
case for me and the pcb maker, but im sure its possible, and
would be a first in the mk community.
For the bottom
piece, i would love to give the option for both full brass
or Polycarbonate as depicted in the renders.
Im working
on a 3d printed prototype, since i dont want to commit fully
to a cnc prototype if the reception was cold. I will update
the IC whenever the first prototype is done!
- I will try to reach out to EVE or ALF to have them make this case, so its made by someone reputable in the community.
PRICE: TBA
FEATURES:
- 7.5mm profile
- 7 degree angle
- 18mm front height
- 7.5mm uniform top bezel
- MX & SMK switch compatability
- QMK
- aluminium, brass and polycarbonate plate & bottom material
***Lastly, here are all the renders:
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