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[IC] VØID • 65% Layout Top Mount + O-Ring Keyboard (Prototype #4 tested)
Anorexious:
VØID
65% Top Mount + O-Ring Keyboard
0. Status
Prototype #4 is currently being tested, no improvement is needed, will proceed to the production unit soon.
Our target is to launch the group buy phase in Q1 2024.
1. Intro
Hello everyone! Allow me to introduce Void, a 65% layout mechanical keyboard kit heavily inspired with a dual mounting system, top mount and o-ring mount.
Void provides an adjustable typing experience that allows users to customize the stiffness and sound characteristics. Users can choose between a top mount for a stiffer typing experience and sound, or an o-ring mount for a softer typing experience and isolated sound.
Interest check is now open. Your input will be very valuable.
2. Index
0. STATUS
1. INTRO
2. INDEX
3. DESIGN
4. SPECIFICATIONS
5. CONSTRUCTIONS
6. DIMENSIONS
7. MOUNTING SYSTEM
8. COLOR OPTIONS
9. LAYOUT
10. PRICING
11. VENDOR
12. MEDIA & TYPING TEST
13. DESIGN CHANGELOG
14. KEEP IN LOOP
3. Design
With a design language similar to my past work on the stacked acrylic keyboard Vertizon, Vøid offers an aggressive look while still maintaining a clean design.
Render Images
Prototype photos
Prototype #4 Polycarbonate
Prototype #4 Red and Blue
Prototype #3
Prototype #2
Prototype #1
4. Specifications
Vøid Specifications:
- Layout: 65%
- Mounting system: Top mount and gummy o-ring mount
- Typing Angle: 7.5°
- Effective keyboard height: 23.35mm
- Materials: Aluminum 6063, Copper Bottom Plate, Stainless Steel Rear Bumper
- Plate: 1.5mm Aluminium, Polycarbonate, POM, Carbon Fiber, FR4 (1.6mm)
- PCB: In-house design PCB void65 1.6mm thickness solder or hot-swap - configurable with QMK/VIA
Parts included with the kit:
- Keyboard case: (Top case, Bottom case, Rear bumper, Bottom plate)
- Selection plate (Aluminium, Polycarbonate, POM, Carbon Fiber, FR4)
- 1.6mm Hotswap/Solder PCB; layout information will be shared later
- Daughterboard JST Cable
- 1x O-ring (50a)
- 4x Custom-designed rubber feet
- Plate support switch comb/fork
- Hand-carry keyboard bag
- Other accessories
5. Constructions
Vøid consist 4 major parts:
1. Top case with aluminum 6063
2. Bottom case with aluminum 6063
3. Rear bumper with aluminum 6063 or Stainless steel
4. Chassis/bottom cover with aluminum 6063 or Copper
In the 4th iteration, we optimized the height of the overall board to find the ideal typing height, as we believe typing height would be a crucial factor in achieving comfortable typing. We reduced the EKH height from 25.49mm in the previous iteration to 23.35mm, which is a decrease of approximately 2.14mm.
We also added some gutter to optimize the travel distance for SMT components from the PCB, such as diodes, micro controller, and hotswap sockets, while keeping the overall board volume.
6. Dimensions
7. Mounting System
Top mount
With 7 mounting point
O-ring
Friction fits o-ring mount with inner wall for isolated sound
8. Color Options
We are currently exploring the color options. Here's the early concept of the color selections. There might be changes in the future, to be announced.
Black
White
Brown
Red
Polycarbonate
Raw look
The exterior of the aluminium will have a raw look with machine marks. To prevent oxidation, we will apply a clear coat.
All Black
The original idea of an aluminum rear bumper and bottom case will still be offered.
9. Layout
Solder layout provides more flexibility, including stepped Caps Lock, ISO, split Backspace, 7u + 6.25u spacebar, and the "cursed" layout. The cursed layout allows users who don't like arrow keys to experience the Void.
While hotswap will offer less flexibility compared to the solder version, it still supports stepped caps lock and split backspace compatibility.
10. Pricing
Alu Kit: est $275
Copper SS kit: est $350.
11. Vendor
USA and Rest of the world: Click Clack
United Kingdom: Prototypist
Europe: Delta Key
Indonesia: Kukey Studio
Singapore: Ktechs
Thailand: Aiglatson Studio
Vietnam: Uniqmeck Store
Australia & Oceania: All Caps
Other vendor: TBA
12. Media and Typing Test
fl__twhite build stream
edwardtanujayaa build and typing test
Anorexus typing test
13. Design changelog
Prototype#4
1. Redesign bottom case for lower typing height
2. Add gutter for better clearance and travel distance for smt component on the PCB
Prototype #3
1. Add inner wall for friction fit o-ring
2. Try other material than aluminium, such as copper, stainless steel, and carbon fiber
Prototype #2
1. Remove gasket leaf mount options
2. Redesign exterior design due to leaf mount removal, side bezel is thinner
3. Custom molded rubber feet
4. Changed case screw size from M2.5 to M3
5. Move jst cable gutter to back side of the case for better cable management
Prototype #1
1. Initially, Void is designed to support multiple mounting such as gasket leaf mount that supports poron, silicone socks, and silicone gasket.
14. Keep in loop
Any feedback and question are welcomed!
Interest check still open to get better insight on how much interest of this project and your region
Your inputs will be very valuable to determine price and vendor partners
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irithyll:
Is there a bottom weight?
If there is, what's the material?
GLWIC!
Akele:
Very nice design. What layouts will the PCB support?
GLWIC
Anorexious:
--- Quote from: irithyll on Sat, 25 March 2023, 07:42:52 ---Is there a bottom weight?
If there is, what's the material?
GLWIC!
--- End quote ---
Still exploring, currently we only focus on aluminum 6063 for all parts
--- Quote from: Akele on Sat, 25 March 2023, 08:32:27 ---Very nice design. What layouts will the PCB support?
GLWIC
--- End quote ---
Will share, there will be hotswap and solder
hotswap supports step caps, split backspace, tsangan bottom
while solder should covers all hotswap layouts + 6.25u spacebar, ISO backspace, split L shift
HungHingDaiLo:
GLWIC. Great board!
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