Author Topic: [IC] Saeculum - 40%+ gasket mounted ortho with a few extras (Read 11696 times)

ISO-DE-User · « **on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 13:48:41 »

Saeculum
A gaming focused ortho 40%

Contact
IC Form Discord Reddit

Renders

Features
6 Degree typing Angle
Front Height 21.5mm
Made from 6063 Alumium + Anodized/E-Coated
12*4 Cluster + 5 Number Keys
STM32 based Hotswap PCB
Gasketmount Case
Brass/Alu/POM Plate
5 different Options for the bottom Row (See IC Form)
Large Brass Weight with optional Engravings relating to "Saeculum"
Estimated Weight 1.6KG unbuilt
Rotary Encoder

Potential future Additions
These Extras will be added if I feel like they are beneficial to the keyboard and the interest is there.
Case Foam
Wrist Rest

Colors
According to the IC the colors bloodred, navy blue, white and black are the most popular, and these are the ones I plan on going with. I will update the thread with actual photos of the colors as soon as I can

Additional Infos

This is still an early IC, and I aim to keep the project and expectations as transparent as possible. If you have any questions, you can reach out to me on discord.

"How far along is the Project?"
I have ordered the PCB protoype today (11.12.2021) and have finished modeling the Case.

"When do you plan on showing a prototype?"
I aim to finish the prototype in January. This will be delayed further if I am not happy with the PCB thats on its way right now.

"When will the project move out of the IC stage?"
When I'm happy with the prototype, and I try to make it happen in 2022.

ISO-DE-User · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 13:52:09 »

As of february first, I have a working PCB-Prototype, and I will now have a first case made.

ESJvR · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 13:54:49 »

Reserved.

dededecline · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 14:02:42 »

Any renders of the internals? You mention gasket mounting but there's nothing here showing how the mounting is done.

ISO-DE-User · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 14:20:13 »

I was under the Impression nobody was really interested in seeing this, sorry.
The gasket mount works by clamping the plate between the tray and the topcover with poron dampeners.
I will post some renders on my discord if you are interested

psxndc · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 16:43:02 »

Filled out IC.

40s? Nice.
Ortho? Go on...
Knob? I CAN GET ONLY SO ERECT.

Mecxs · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 19:24:57 »

Quote from: ISO-DE-User on Sat, 11 December 2021, 14:20:13

I was under the Impression nobody was really interested in seeing this, sorry.
The gasket mount works by clamping the plate between the tray and the topcover with poron dampeners.
I will post some renders on my discord if you are interested

Just post them here. It's a standard part of any IC, especially for a first time designer.

sushi6006 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 11 December 2021, 20:16:13 »

this aint legal.

Kokaloo · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 12 December 2021, 13:02:39 »

how do i type 6-0???

Darth_munkee · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 12 December 2021, 15:34:08 »

Quote from: Kokaloo on Sun, 12 December 2021, 13:02:39

how do i type 6-0???

Roman numerals

maybejari · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 12 December 2021, 15:38:51 »

Looks great!

RitzKeys · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 13 December 2021, 04:15:57 »

Looks sick, love the hot swap compatibility as I feel its not as common stock on 40%.

Technofrikus · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 13 December 2021, 07:11:05 »

No ISO?

I like it. I always thought those half num rows are only for gamers but thinking about it you can use it for anything you want. And also there are some shortcuts that use numbers which are always difficult to do on a 40s.

ISO-DE-User · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 13 December 2021, 15:25:22 »

Quote from: dededecline on Sat, 11 December 2021, 14:02:42

Any renders of the internals? You mention gasket mounting but there's nothing here showing how the mounting is done.

Updated it just about now, I will add the casefoam to the render when I have a better Idea of wheter or not it is needed.

ISO-DE-User · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 13 December 2021, 15:27:14 »

Quote from: Kokaloo on Sun, 12 December 2021, 13:02:39

how do i type 6-0???

With a mod key if you are brave enough

hiddensong · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 13 December 2021, 18:04:23 »

Did I just find my new smol factor gaming keyboard? IC filled out. Let’s get this moving

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 15 December 2021, 11:04:47 »

Dude, this is sick. My one gripe with all my ortho boards is having to have a custom layout for gaming purposes, this does away with that.

Maybe this adds too much complexity, but perhaps shipping this in a custom small form factor case would be the absolute icing on the cake? I'd happily pay a little more for the base price of the unit for that feature.

Bonsa · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 16 December 2021, 17:28:28 »

keeping a close look on this.

I'm thinking about using the extra switches for dedicated media buttons, as I keep forgetting where I mapped them when I switch boards

Kasuka3497 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 19 December 2021, 12:41:15 »

😳
Pretty glad you didn't post this in november....

The discord invite isn't working..
😔

ISO-DE-User · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 19 December 2021, 14:43:07 »

Quote from: Kasuka3497 on Sun, 19 December 2021, 12:41:15

😳
Pretty glad you didn't post this in november....

The discord invite isn't working..
😔

Sorry, I didn't realize that the invite had ran out, I just updated it

ElrenNix · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 11 January 2023, 21:45:34 »

your discord link expired again

Vush · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 11 January 2023, 22:23:43 »

You can try this : https://discord.gg/KjC3JcUg

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Author Topic: [IC] Saeculum - 40%+ gasket mounted ortho with a few extras (Read 11696 times)