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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by paulgali on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:45:32 »
Having used an earlier proto, I can say without any doubt - BUY THIS! Awesome work James!
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Off Topic / Re: What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.
« Last post by noisyturtle on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:40:44 »
A huge pet peeve of mine is how loud, and how relentless and constant, the music is in movies and TV shows today.


Improper speaker setup.


Absolutely not, it is built in. Music in movies and TV shows today is no longer "background" and they even love to run it right over people speaking.

Not to mention that nowadays actors (and, to a lesser extent actresses) seem to delight in poor enunciation, and, in particular, letting their voices fall off when they get to the essence or "punch lines" of important and significant sentences.
 


I agree directors have zero inkling how to sound balance these days. Look at any Chris Nolan movie - quiet, almost whisper dialogue, punctuated by BWAAOOOOOOOMMMMMM BWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Sorry what was that Mr. Nolan? I caught everything up until the foghorn.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:39:14 »
I think there is a permission issue with the form

all fixed thanks!  :thumb:
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Keyboards / Re: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)
« Last post by gokufire on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:36:52 »
I guess, those are the things that I'm looking:

1. 100% or 90ish% layout
2. Support of VIA/QMK
3. Gasket Mounted
4. Hotswap
5. Wireless
6. No low profile

The ones that attended those criteria are:

1. Zoom98
2. Keychron V5/V6/Q5/Q6/Q12 (Max series)
3. Wind X98 R2

I couldn't find more. Not sure if I'm looking it right.

If NuPhy releases the Halo96 next version with VIA/QMK support then it would also be part of this list and if priced below the Keychron Q5 and Q6 for me it will be a winner.

Do you know about some other options?
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by pixelpusher on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:36:01 »
I think there is a permission issue with the form
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by spikedsynapse on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:34:50 »
Ive always wanted a waterproof keyboard....

Seriously tho this is awesome.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by Beesley on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:34:16 »
I neeeeeed this
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by unusuaL_ on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:33:08 »
glwic, support james  :thumb:
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:30:23 »
Reserved
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Interest Checks / [IC] Petrichor by AKB
« Last post by Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 27 March 2024, 15:30:02 »
Petrichor   by AKB
FRL 1800



The idea with Petrichor was always to keep it simple. Simple mounting, implemented well. Simple design, but enough
to retain its own identity. No external weight, but the board still has weight to it. Every feature serves a purpose.

There isn’t too much of a story to tell for this board, but this to me is everything I need and want in a keyboard, and
I’ve been using a Petrichor as my daily driver since 2020. Hopefully that is enough to convince you that it’s worth
your consideration.



Links:

INTEREST CHECK FORM

AKB Website
AKB Discord

CannonKeys coming soon page



Specs:
  • 8° typing angle
  • 6063 aluminium top/bottom case
  • 20mm effective front height (with bumpons)
  • ~1.7kg (3.75lbs) built weight



Key Features:
  • Standard & HHKB-ish layouts
  • Gasket mounted
  • QMK and VIA-compatible PCBs (solder & hotswap)
  • RGB LED indicator daughterboard
  • USB 2.0 passthrough hub
  • OG-style product sticker on bottom a la OGR
  • Internal brass weight to cover the hub parts
  • Bold, pronounced seam
  • Colours and plate materials still TBD (fill the form)
  • Anode and e-coat options planned
  • Manufactured by Hongtu





Some details, in detail:

Default universal plate:



The gasket implementation:

I have a personal preference for a firm, but cushioned type feel. My chosen way to achieve this is to use a firm plate material
(I lean towards carbon fibre) and then dampen it with soft grade gaskets. I am also a fan of offering choice and allowing the
user to tweak the formula to their own preference. Pictured is the “default” gasket implementation used to achieve my desired effect:



To make things easier, I have engraved small indicators in the gasket slots to show the default gasket placement. There are slots
above and below for every tab so you can see what works best for you. Various plate materials will be offered during the GB so
there’s a lot of space to really make this your own.






Prototype photos:

Note: two of the screw holes on the internal weight are misaligned on the prototypes, which have since been rectified along with some
minor other changes. Also the JST connectors were hand-soldered for the prototype dbs.





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Renders:

Only E-beige and dark green colourways confirmed so far.




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Case Layout Support:

Two tops will be available - one regular and one “HHKB” which covers the corner 1.25u keys.

Regular case compatibility:
  • 6u (center & off-center), 6.25u & 7u bottom row compatibility
  • Full/split backspace
  • ANSI/ISO
  • Full/stepped caps
  • Full/split numpad mods


HHKB case compatibility:
  • Fixed 6u bottom row
  • Full/split backspace
  • ANSI/ISO
  • Full/stepped caps
  • Full/split numpad mods




PCB Layout Support:

Solder PCB compatibility: (same as regular case)
  • 6u (center & off-center), 6.25u & 7u bottom row compatibility
  • Full/split backspace
  • ANSI/ISO
  • Full/stepped caps
  • Full/split numpad mods


Hotswap PCB compatibility
  • 6u (centered only) & 6.25u bottom rows, compatible with both case tops
  • Full/split backspace
  • Fixed ANSI
  • Full/stepped caps
  • Full/split numpad mods




Current group buy plans/details:

Not all is set in stone yet, but:
  • Unlimited GB
  • GB to run in late Q2/early Q3
  • Pricing isn't yet finalised, but the target MSRP is in the region of $250



Vendors:
  • US: CannonKeys
other vendors TBD



Special Thanks:
  • The folks who joined the initial private GBs and provided welcome feedback along the way (but not you, Capsy).
  • Max/Cable Car Designs for his blessing to use the open-source Cypher PCBs in the early proto runs.
  • The CannonKeys team for helping me finally bring this project to market.

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