Author Topic: [IC] Relic SSK - A MX compatible IBM SSK replica (Read 54098 times)

Drclick · « **on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 02:14:08 »

Hello everyone,

I'm a huge fan of vintage keyboards, IBM SSK is very popular in the keyboard community. I always want to make a MX compatible SSK.
Original SSK uses curved plate but MX switches always uses flat plate. Each rows need to have different angles. It also need to use a curved PCB to make it work.
I have no idea how to make it work at first. After a lot of research, I find IBM 5576 plate spring keyboard uses a very thin PCB and a curved plate.
Inspired by that, I tried different thickness of PCB. As a result, 0.6mm PCB works.
However, 0.6mm PCB can't use PCB-mount Stabs, so I use Plate-mount Stabs instead.

Here are some renders from thesiscamper:

Features:

7° slope
QMK PCB with hot-swap
CNC Alu with anode and E-White
Color: Industrial Gray, Black, E-White
84-key Winkeyless, 87-key Winkey, ANSI only
Unibody TOP Case and 4mm-Plate
Solenoid inside
Recommend use SA R3 or SA-like Keycaps (such as XDA, DSA)

Price:
TBD (estimate around $400)

I will update more pics when I get prototypes.
Please leave your feedback below.

Agilr · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 02:32:40 »

Wow

This is a looker for sure

Will keep updated on this, and would love to see a proto on-hand soon

Jaystice · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 02:35:42 »

Siiick, cant wait to see prototypes

reccatyo · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 02:45:02 »

It's time to save again.

Pluto19 · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 03:05:04 »

This is super cool. I'm lookin' forward to seeing this progress.

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 03:10:54 »

9009 looking real sweet in those renders.

You should consider running a small GB for SP SA Row 3 9009 along with the keyboard. I believe MOQ for SP is only 25 for stock colors. Albeit the price would be $200-$220 at a small amount of orders but I'm sure you could find 25 or more willing participants even at that price.

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 04:07:28 »

Nice.

Looking forward to the prototype and typing test.

nguyenhimself · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 04:50:20 »

Wait wait wait wait wait.
Let me get thsi straight, because I almost didn't believe it when I read the title.
This is still just using MX-styled switches, right?
You're not doing something super crazy like an buckling-sping-to-MX adapter, right?
Because, eff me, a man can dream.

Drclick · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 05:39:53 »

Quote from: nguyenhimself on Wed, 09 October 2019, 04:50:20

Wait wait wait wait wait.
Let me get thsi straight, because I almost didn't believe it when I read the title.
This is still just using MX-styled switches, right?
You're not doing something super crazy like an buckling-sping-to-MX adapter, right?
Because, eff me, a man can dream.

Yes!!! You can use any MX swithes you want (Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, etc.)
And you don't need use any parts from original IBM SSK.

ba7777 · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 06:22:21 »

So sick ****!

MajorKoos · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 08:16:10 »

With a solenoid inside for that extra thock!
I'm sold.

dantambok · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 09:13:46 »

Niiiice

kconfire · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 09:46:27 »

Wow... this is looking real nice.

AdrianMan · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 14:15:55 »

I want one, please add me to the list

equalunique · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 09 October 2019, 14:49:01 »

Curved 0.6mm PCB? Heck (yeah!)

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Drclick · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 02:52:34 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Wed, 09 October 2019, 03:10:54

9009 looking real sweet in those renders.

You should consider running a small GB for SP SA Row 3 9009 along with the keyboard. I believe MOQ for SP is only 25 for stock colors. Albeit the price would be $200-$220 at a small amount of orders but I'm sure you could find 25 or more willing participants even at that price.

SP SA keycaps need a long production time, maybe we can try XDA 9009?

blighty · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 08:04:37 »

Nice job! Will this be run through zfrontier?

WHAT!? · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 08:06:54 »

If you make this I will buy it. I don't even think its an option. If this exists, I own it.

growler · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 09:02:58 »

I'm strictly a 60pct and less guy, but this does have me at least following it closely...

growler

roostrc0gburn · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 21:13:44 »

definitely interested in this

enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 10 October 2019, 22:32:06 »

Looks great!

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Drclick · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 11 October 2019, 06:53:03 »

Quote from: blighty on Thu, 10 October 2019, 08:04:37

Nice job! Will this be run through zfrontier?

I haven't decided how to run this gb, but vendor will not be zfrontier.

utilitytech · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 11 October 2019, 10:58:41 »

Decided, it's only two meals per day from today till the GB date.

Puddsy · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 11 October 2019, 11:15:51 »

i am interested

CancerPatient · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 23:54:54 »

ne chance of a non-HS pcb?

Drclick · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:08:00 »

Quote from: CancerPatient on Sat, 12 October 2019, 23:54:54

ne chance of a non-HS pcb?

Yes, there are. Since the PCB is just 0.6mm i got to test the hotswap as well. I have ordered a PCB prototype and i will update it here!

isaackang7 · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:56:14 »

Looks great!

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ramnes · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 14:34:06 »

hey drclick, looks awesome! pls make the case compatible with original SSK internals so that I can have a real case for my FSSK <3

Drclick · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 14 October 2019, 00:59:37 »

Quote from: ramnes on Sun, 13 October 2019, 14:34:06

hey drclick, looks awesome! pls make the case compatible with original SSK internals so that I can have a real case for my FSSK <3

Sorry,it's only compatible with MX.

ramnes · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 14 October 2019, 02:04:21 »

then please do another IC for the original SSK

Drclick · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 15 October 2019, 00:22:27 »

Quote from: ramnes on Mon, 14 October 2019, 02:04:21

then please do another IC for the original SSK

Maybe later.Now we just working on MX one

Drclick · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 16 October 2019, 02:04:22 »

Got my prototype PCB today

Agilr · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 16 October 2019, 02:11:01 »

that f l e x h o l y

beekey · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 16 October 2019, 12:48:30 »

Quote from: Drclick on Wed, 16 October 2019, 02:04:22

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Got my prototype PCB today

This looks cool.

ba7777 · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 16 October 2019, 21:57:37 »

make the pcb transparent plz.

appaboy · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 16 October 2019, 22:13:02 »

Not a fan of the badge but other than that I fully support this

beekey · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 17 October 2019, 01:57:56 »

Quote from: appaboy on Wed, 16 October 2019, 22:13:02

Not a fan of the badge but other than that I fully support this

+1 would look much cleaner without.

WHAT!? · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 17 October 2019, 09:17:09 »

Quote from: beekey on Thu, 17 October 2019, 01:57:56

Quote from: appaboy on Wed, 16 October 2019, 22:13:02
Not a fan of the badge but other than that I fully support this
+1 would look much cleaner without.

Yeah I might have to hop on this train. It's not a deal breaker for me though. I can take it or leave it, but I do agree it would be better without.

That PCB though. That's cool. With the board being flexed and curved like that, you don't anticipate any switch contact issues?

(as a completely un-related side note... the captcha that needs to be filled out for every post on this forum is a bit much).

Drclick · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 17 October 2019, 22:54:44 »

Quote from: WHAT!? on Thu, 17 October 2019, 09:17:09

Quote from: beekey on Thu, 17 October 2019, 01:57:56
Quote from: appaboy on Wed, 16 October 2019, 22:13:02
Not a fan of the badge but other than that I fully support this
+1 would look much cleaner without.

Yeah I might have to hop on this train. It's not a deal breaker for me though. I can take it or leave it, but I do agree it would be better without.

That PCB though. That's cool. With the board being flexed and curved like that, you don't anticipate any switch contact issues?

(as a completely un-related side note... the captcha that needs to be filled out for every post on this forum is a bit much).

The badge will be a PVC sticker like OG SSK, I can add more options when gb start.

Non-HS PCB should be fine but I need to test HS PCB first.

steezkeez · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 17 October 2019, 23:21:28 »

Count me in

Drclick · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:32:16 »

Update some SSK badges.
Which one do you like?

Puddsy · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:33:34 »

Quote from: Drclick on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:32:16

Update some SSK badges.
Which one do you like?
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3 and 5 are my favorites

LightningXI · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:42:39 »

Quote from: Drclick on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:32:16

Update some SSK badges.
Which one do you like?
Show Image

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3 > 5 > 2

Pluto19 · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 22 October 2019, 00:11:32 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:42:39

3 > 5 > 2

Exactly this

AdrianMan · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 22 October 2019, 06:20:26 »

3 on Gray / White board
5 on black board

dantambok · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 22 October 2019, 10:15:56 »

3 or 5 for me as well!

senter · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 22 October 2019, 14:01:20 »

MAO white should look great with this design.

Questions:

1. What's the connector type?

2. Are there adjustable feet like on real SSKs?

3. How does the solenoid mount?

Drclick · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 01:06:26 »

Quote from: senter on Tue, 22 October 2019, 14:01:20

MAO white should look great with this design.

Questions:

1. What's the connector type?

2. Are there adjustable feet like on real SSKs?

3. How does the solenoid mount?

1. usb type-c
2. no adjustable feet
3. It will be an extra daughter board on the bottom case to mount solenoid

WHAT!? · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 11:30:43 »

Quote from: AdrianMan on Tue, 22 October 2019, 06:20:26

3 on Gray / White board
5 on black board

This for me as well.

Drclick · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 29 October 2019, 03:19:21 »

Badge sample on my IBM SSK.

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Author Topic: [IC] Relic SSK - A MX compatible IBM SSK replica (Read 54098 times)