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Offline Zeeejay

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[IC] Modulus (Updated)
« on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:45:44 »
Modulus

Hi everyone. I started designing this keyboard over a year ago to achieve a specific side profile I wanted. I’m a big fan of the basic wedge design in keyboards but I also wanted just a bit of added flair to still keep my design unique. After a lot of testing and redesigning I’m happy enough with the second prototype to revive this IC.

Form:https://forms.gle/LCLxwDDpfosoev1e6



Details

- Top Mount Aluminum Case
- 6 Degree Typing Angle
- ≈17.8mm front height
- Brass weight

The board was designed to use PCBs with ports centered between the “esc” and “1” keys such as the ANC-60 and WT60.








Renders









The plate is top-mounted with 4 mounting points. The cutout around the spacebar is inspired by Windeh's Omega 60 and has been further stylized to look like a linked list.





Prototype Photos

The second prototype features revisions to the port and seam to better achieve the aesthetic I was aiming for. The underside has also been changed to an engraving (infilled) paired with a through weight which depicts a binary search tree where the root node is accented by the brass. The final board design currently differs slightly from this proto by featuring 4 case screws and the redesigned plate shown in the renders. The PCB in the build is an ANC-60 from Cannonkeys.











Group Buy Plans

- Price is TBD but my target is ≈350 USD at a decently sized MOQ (≈80 units) with vendor involvement
- I'm leaning towards offering WK and WKL layout options based on current IC feedback
- I'm quite happy with the gray and red anodization on my prototypes so they will likely be the options for the group buy. Feel free to suggest colors on the form since I may change my mind or find it feasible to add more color options. Pictures of the gray ano on prototype 1: https://imgur.com/a/FcqEoeV
- I plan on including a PCB in the kit

Extra Info

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Inspiration

The Modulus is a programming-themed keyboard. The binary search tree and linked list are both common data structures and the name of the board is a reference to modulo operations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linked_list

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_search_tree



Fitment and Design

The board is designed with a tiny bit of extra tolerance in the two rear corners of the board between the top and bottom halves of the case. This is to ensure that there is only one plane of contact between the halves when they are fitted together. Besides the complexity of the seam, the design of this board follows a simple top-mounted wedge.

« Last Edit: Wed, 18 August 2021, 19:42:15 by Zeeejay »

Offline OtherAndrew

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:46:47 »
sick

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:51:26 »
yep
what PCB did you end up using for the proto?
« Last Edit: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:54:28 by Kokaloo »

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« Reply #3 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:51:46 »
Nice

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« Reply #4 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:53:05 »
noice!

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« Reply #5 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:53:13 »
HHKB please

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:53:55 »
interesting
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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:57:23 »
very cool seam design

Offline Zeeejay

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 15:09:29 »
yep
what PCB did you end up using for the proto?
The 1st proto was built with a DZ60 because I initially designed the port to be compatible with all standard 60% type C pcbs (if you zoom in on the second picture you can tell there is significant additional clearance). I decided to tighten the port for aesthetic reasons so the DZ60 should no longer be compatible with the revised design.

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 15:18:11 »
yep
what PCB did you end up using for the proto?
The 1st proto was built with a DZ60 because I initially designed the port to be compatible with all standard 60% type C pcbs (if you zoom in on the second picture you can tell there is significant additional clearance). I decided to tighten the port for aesthetic reasons so the DZ60 should no longer be compatible with the revised design.

If your goal is to support most 60% pcbs, you should probably keep it as the proto, its actually pretty tight for a universal board already

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Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 16:02:58 »
I actually really like that side seam  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 16:04:19 »
i love seamed designs like this. ne 6.25 avail (or at least open-sourced plate files after gb, as this would allow for iso plates to be made too).
glwic!!

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 17:01:59 »
Happy to see this awesome seam work come to GB! Good luck! :)

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 19:02:41 »
Looks great, also interested in HHKB!

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 19:03:40 »
Yo this is super cool!!

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 19:26:32 »
that WEIGHT *chef's kiss*

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 19:33:43 »
The design isn’t over the top but the seams give a nice edge to it. If I may suggest, anodized purple would look awesome.

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #19 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 20:07:06 »
yes bb

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« Reply #20 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 20:14:36 »
Very clean! I like that side seam a lot!
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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #21 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 20:42:20 »
That's pretty cool

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #22 on: Wed, 16 September 2020, 22:58:28 »
this is so so so nice

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 17 September 2020, 06:35:47 »
yep
what PCB did you end up using for the proto?
The 1st proto was built with a DZ60 because I initially designed the port to be compatible with all standard 60% type C pcbs (if you zoom in on the second picture you can tell there is significant additional clearance). I decided to tighten the port for aesthetic reasons so the DZ60 should no longer be compatible with the revised design.

If your goal is to support most 60% pcbs, you should probably keep it as the proto, its actually pretty tight for a universal board already

So is the DZ60 PCB's USB not in the same location as the ANC-60 or WT60 USB?


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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 17 September 2020, 08:06:36 »
looks really good

Offline The.Ryan.Gamer

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 17 September 2020, 10:11:00 »
IC Filled.
Interested to get the WKL version. Man, this looks clean.  :thumb:

Offline Zeeejay

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 17 September 2020, 10:12:56 »
i love seamed designs like this. ne 6.25 avail (or at least open-sourced plate files after gb, as this would allow for iso plates to be made too).
glwic!!
I do plan on releasing plate files after the group buy.

yep
what PCB did you end up using for the proto?
The 1st proto was built with a DZ60 because I initially designed the port to be compatible with all standard 60% type C pcbs (if you zoom in on the second picture you can tell there is significant additional clearance). I decided to tighten the port for aesthetic reasons so the DZ60 should no longer be compatible with the revised design.

If your goal is to support most 60% pcbs, you should probably keep it as the proto, its actually pretty tight for a universal board already

So is the DZ60 PCB's USB not in the same location as the ANC-60 or WT60 USB?
The DZ60's port sits slightly closer to the "esc" key. The variation in port location is quite small but after receiving the prototype I think the extra space bothers me just enough that I would prefer tightening the port; hence the design change.

Offline kw88

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 17 September 2020, 12:01:35 »
at first I was excited about this, but then I read dz60 is not supported, and now I am sad :(
nonetheless, very good keyboard, plain and simple

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 17 September 2020, 13:50:11 »
at first I was excited about this, but then I read dz60 is not supported, and now I am sad :(
nonetheless, very good keyboard, plain and simple

Yeah it isn't necessarily up to preference either; if a PCB has issues or a critical mistake is made down the line, this beautiful case is rendered obsolete. Supporting DZ60, GH60, and other similar PCBs allows for easy replacement in the unfortunate (and hopefully unlikely) instance that the proprietary PCB becomes unusable. Also, it may be cheaper to use an existing PCB than design a proprietary one.

Anyways, also interested in this board and love the design. WinKey and HHKB layouts pique my interest.

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 18 September 2020, 00:53:48 »
I like this a lot

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« Reply #30 on: Fri, 18 September 2020, 01:12:56 »
I'm interested! Looks great

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #31 on: Sat, 19 September 2020, 01:04:44 »
I’m interested. ANSI support would be a good option to allow compatibility with hotswap ANSI PCBs like the Instant60. Also good for people like me that prefer ANSI for 60% because it adds a key to the bottom row. A plate that allows for an ANSI bottom row and still a split right shift would be ideal IMO.

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« Reply #32 on: Sat, 19 September 2020, 02:36:21 »
Could see people painting the line with some enamel paint or something to make it really pop. Cool board

Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #33 on: Sun, 20 September 2020, 12:01:59 »
Love the seam on this, looking forward to seeing it happen.

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« Reply #34 on: Sun, 20 September 2020, 12:07:18 »
Could see people painting the line with some enamel paint or something to make it really pop. Cool board

I was thinking the exact same thing. If I can get one, I’ll probably cerakote it black with hot pink in the seam and on the weight.

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 20 September 2020, 19:34:06 »
As others have mentioned it would look even sicker if you had color options for the line/seam. Regardless, nice case. Any idea when you may get a price estimate?

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« Reply #36 on: Tue, 06 October 2020, 21:28:24 »
As others have mentioned it would look even sicker if you had color options for the line/seam. Regardless, nice case. Any idea when you may get a price estimate?
It would be after I recieve and evaluate the 2nd prototype.


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« Reply #37 on: Tue, 06 October 2020, 22:40:49 »
Looks interesting! gj

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« Reply #38 on: Tue, 06 October 2020, 22:44:45 »
ngl those seams as SICK

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« Reply #39 on: Wed, 31 March 2021, 10:01:48 »
Is this project still alive? I love that seam.

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #40 on: Sat, 10 April 2021, 08:50:06 »
I love the seams and the brass weight, glwic!

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« Reply #41 on: Sat, 10 April 2021, 12:41:30 »
Please

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« Reply #42 on: Mon, 12 April 2021, 01:16:52 »
Please

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« Reply #43 on: Sat, 17 April 2021, 17:43:17 »
OP come on, come back and start the GB fast.

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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #44 on: Sat, 24 April 2021, 00:22:19 »
Thanks for all the support so far, the redesign is currently still being tweaked. I would love to run a group buy but since this is my first board it is very important that I take my time to ensure that I am happy with everything before I can give it further consideration. I'm quite excited about the changes so far and I hope I'll be able to post more substantial updates soon!

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« Reply #45 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 10:27:56 »
Thanks for all the support so far, the redesign is currently still being tweaked. I would love to run a group buy but since this is my first board it is very important that I take my time to ensure that I am happy with everything before I can give it further consideration. I'm quite excited about the changes so far and I hope I'll be able to post more substantial updates soon!
Will be keeping an eye out for all the updates. Take your time, make a great keeb.

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« Reply #46 on: Sat, 08 May 2021, 01:49:15 »
I really like the design of this board. So noicee

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« Reply #47 on: Sat, 08 May 2021, 02:24:05 »
Nice to see that is has USB-C :cool:


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Re: [IC] Modulus
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 08 May 2021, 09:44:43 »
WKL would be noice

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« Reply #49 on: Sat, 08 May 2021, 09:48:00 »
Consider adding flex cuts to the plate, leaf-spring mount will be interesting.

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