- Anodic Aluminum (the body) and brass PVD(the ornament) ,acrylic Bluetooth window (the glowing circle on the left side)
<Volcano like Individual indicator lights which shows all kinds of status including charging , Bluetooth connection status and so on >
<Acrylic Bluetooth window on the side with LED lights, like a thruster, which is elegant and at the same time ensure the wireless signal good >
<Changeable badges on the bottom side, and it got four different themes including Geology, Astronomy, Mechanics, Biology>
<Gasket mount with very limited space under PCB, so it will keep the pleasant uniform typing feel and solid sound with no inner cavity echo>
Introduction of the design
let 's start from structure, we made a integrated mount at the previous version, because we got a lot design elements at the side face of the keyboard like the Bluetooth window and the identity badge , the Quote badge, plus with the suspended Top case, integrated mount is a more labor-saving choice ,but for making a better typing feel, we decide to change it to Gasket Mount which means there is a lot tough problems to resolve, and finally we work out to build a beautiful solution.
(https://i.imgur.com/FaJYdlK.jpg)
There are eight silicon gel gasket in between the plate and Top case / Bottom case each side, the gasket is wider than plate, which will keep space in between to avoid rigid touch.
(https://i.imgur.com/vdCy2YZ.jpg)
We want the Bluetooth window is not just a signal window hole, but with both elegant and function, so we made a more complex structure in it, it will with beautiful lights, and wont let the light spread out to top face.
(https://i.imgur.com/kXJkOww.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bLTo4ZB.jpg)
and there will be a individual Bluetooth PCBA on the bottom case, the antenna will point to Bluetooth window to make a better signal.
(https://i.imgur.com/RBZkJ2z.jpg)
Volcano like Individual indicator lights which shows all kinds of status including charging , Bluetooth connection status and so on.
There is press button on the side of the volcano ,when you press it ,the volcano will turn up ,and you can pick it up to switch it.
On the surface of the volcano center ,there are thousands of micro holes on it ,which will make sure the light uniform distribution.
(https://i.imgur.com/M05q6RZ.jpg)
and we will try the volcano with different materials like Aluminum/Brass/Acrylic for different glowing effect.
(https://i.imgur.com/s8JE2f8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y2Uq3sm.jpg)
We move the identity badge to back side and as before it including four different themes including Geology, Astronomy, Mechanics, Biology, and you can choose any one at the GB standard version.
(https://i.imgur.com/hCY9leG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TNjPgB3.jpg)
And also the Quote Badge " Do no go gentle into that good night "
(https://i.imgur.com/40SwBn2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/O2MHpwx.jpg)
Color Choice Renderings
BLUE
(https://i.imgur.com/eCoPQuv.jpg)
GREEN
(https://i.imgur.com/UNoWO1z.jpg)
WHITE
(https://i.imgur.com/RvawUBN.jpg)
YELLOW
(https://i.imgur.com/VE0jlgZ.jpg)
And We are catching up with more colors for make IC check, and I 'll update the IC from and more color renderings later.
UPDATE
this is a an additional option of the indicator , it's called reactor ,the original volcano indicator is still available , just wanna see which do you like better.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gj4LxRK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AarQiir.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rF2u76B.jpg)
VENDORS
US vendor LastPadawanStore - http://lastpadawan.store/
MOVING FORWARD
1. Get the feedbacks and fix the final design.
2. The Case/PCB/lights/other necessary materials are all send to making simples, and will test the structure , typing feel , lights effect on estimate 10th Jan , and also I'll make the assemble video and typing video ,and update here .
3. When all we tested all structure , typing feel , lights effect is no problem , We'll Start Group Buy (last for 3-4 weeks)
4. Get the volume production( 8 -12weeks).
And I'll continually attach more design details here , all kinds suggestions will be appreciated
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