类型: IC
作者: Lbibass
发布时间: 2018-12-10
12:30:01
更新时间: 2019-05-02 17:19:51
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98554.0
no longer working with alf as of 5/2/19. Will have more info
soon.
update: 4/8/19: paid for prototypes from Alf.
Should be done in ~20 days?
Update: 4/4/19: I have
received pricing from Alf. Right now, I am thinking about
how I want to price this board. But expect it to be less
than $400.
Oh yeah: And the prototype has been ordered.
Update: 3/29/19
Still waiting to hear back from
Alf.
Update: 3/23/19
I sent the files to Alf.
Currently waiting for quotes on pricing.
Update:
3/2/19
So I am back again. I’ve made some minor changes
(well not really, they are pretty major). As of right now,
unless there are some major pushbacks, I am going to be
limiting the options for this GB. It’s a small one, at least
for the US, so it makes sense to me at least that the fewer
options the less chance of either me or the factory making a
mistake in the orders. Right now, my plans are for a
polycarbonate only GB. There will be a relatively small
brass weight in the center.
Right now I am trying to make two decisions: Whether
or not to have WKL blockers. In terms of aesthetics, WKL
blockers are really nice. However, it restricts options for
more layouts, like a 6.25u spacebar if people want it.
Because of this, I am going to let people vote on what they
would want. The link can be found in the following
Strawpoll.
https://www.strawpoll.me/17534211
In addition, I’ve heard some people say that they
would want some cutouts in the plate, in the arrow key area,
and underneath the WKL blocker area, if that is the most
popular option. The Strawpoll is here.
https://www.strawpoll.me/17534621
Like before, this is going to be produced by ALF
Studio. The plate files will be open sourced. The PCB is
alps and MX compatible, and it supports ISO.
PCB
Specs:
MX and Alps compatible. RGB underglow. Split
backspace, split right shift, and ISO compatible. Tsangan
(aka 7u) bottom row and a standard ansi, (6.25u spacebar)
bottom row. It uses mid mount USB Type-C. QMK Compatible.
Case
Specs: Gasket mount, like the GSKT-00/356Mini/E6.5. The
gasket wraps around the switches, and the gasket rests on
protrusions in the case. The top case sandwiches the plate
and the bottom half together, with the gasket in between the
plate and the bottom housing. To avoid stripping of the
polycarbonate case, and for general aesthetics, the board
will use inserts for the screws.
RENDERS (done by the
wonderful Tesletron):
If you have any questions, please ask them!
Old
IC here, with some old renders Hey all! This is Lbibass
here, and I am happy to announce a new keyboard that I have
been working on for the last couple of weeks. The BnB87.
This
is a gasket mount TKL manufactured by ALF and designed by
me. It uses a gasket mount similar to what the 356mini used,
with a gasket wrapping around the switches, and the gasket
resting on protrusions in the bottom case. It will use a
6.6º angle. These BEAUTIFUL renders are by Tesletron.
Options
for plates will include half plates and full plates. Still
deciding on layout support and the material, but for sure
the PCB will support a 7u spacebar. It has options for split
backspace and split right shift, in addition to the standard
7u layout.
I am still deciding on whether or not to
support 6.25u layouts, as it would compromise the plate. If
interest is high enough, then I will add an option in the GB
for a 6.25+7u spacebar plate.
You can vote on what to have here.
In addition, I am still unsure as to what connection
will be used, either Mini-USB or USB Type-C.
You can vote for that here.
Right now I have no plans for ISO. Sorry Jae! I feel
like it compromises the PCB too much, and right now there
are no plans to launch in the UK. That could change if I
feel enough people are interested, and a proxy steps
forward.
I am also planning on having Alps support, for
those who enjoy that. Right now I am planning to only
support 7u Alps layouts, as that is the most common.
In
terms of case material, the two options I am planning on
having produced are Polycarbonate and your regular old
aluminum, with a brass weight. On the polycarbonate model,
there will be brass screw in inserts, so no need to worry
about stripping your brand new case. Thanks for reading, and
down below I have a link to a bunch of renders with
different keysets, also done by Tesletron.
PRICE AND
RELEASE DATE TBD.
EDIT: 12/11/18: The PCB has been
decided on, and it will use USB Type-C. Said USB port will
also be mid-mount for better durability.
EDIT:
12/12/18:
Added another poll that you can vote on for ISO/ANSI
options for the PCB and the plate. Vote with this link.
RENDERS HERE
https://imgur.com/gallery/NhS7rOW