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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: foostan on Sat, 21 November 2020, 10:11:01
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Cornelius
Gasket mounted 40% column staggered keyboard
Hello, everyone.
I'm foostan, let me introduce about the new own product "Cornelius".
My main product are Corne Keyboard series those Open Source shared at https://github.com/foostan/crkbd (https://github.com/foostan/crkbd).
Cornelius is a new keyboard designed based on the concept of the Corne Keyboard.
INTEREST CHECK FORM (CLOSED)
(https://i.imgur.com/kGoUGZg.jpg)
UPDATE
- 11/21/2020, Create this post
- 01/06/2021, Add new prototypes photos
- 01/06/2021, Update Vendors and Pricing
- 02/23/2021, Update Vendors, Pricing and Result of IC
- 02/26/2021, Update Vendors
CONCEPT
- Compact with minimal number of keys required
- Ergo-like layout to ease the burden of the body
- Gasket mounted structure with a focus on the typing experience
(https://i.imgur.com/QZjf6NX.jpg)
DETAILS
- Typing angle: 6.5deg
- Mounting type: Gasket mount
- Materials: Anodized(or E-White) Aluminum Body, Anodized Aluminum(or Polycarbonate) Plate, E-Black Brass Weight, PORON Gasket and Foam
- PCB: USB-C, hotswap or soldering PCB, configurable with QMK and VIA
(https://i.imgur.com/qNbs7Fd.png)
COLORS
- Body: Black, Dark Gray or E-white
- Plate: Black, Purple, Burgundy, Blue or Polycarbonate
Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/1j0nSLw.jpg)
Photos
(https://i.imgur.com/Cfw9ix8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OCuoJfi.jpg)
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Compare Dark Gray with MacbookPro Space Gray
(https://i.imgur.com/qottREm.jpg)
VENDORS
- JP: Yushakobo (https://yushakobo.jp/)
- US: Cannon Keys (https://cannonkeys.com/)
- EU: splitkb.com (https://splitkb.com/)
PRICING
Around $430 (E-white: +$30)
Number of UNITS
TBD
PHOTOS
(https://i.imgur.com/jOwwT5y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h020d26.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ozPQ4uM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/s8RyZ1Q.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/4tGP1eU.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/o8IrdVp.jpg)
RESULT of IC
Q: What color would you choose for the case? (Multiple Choice)
A: E-White: 48.7%, Black: 43.6%, Dark Gray: 32.4%. The other answers are all less than 1%. As planned, the case in three colors: Black, Dark Gray, and E-White.
Q: Which plates would you choose? (Multiple Choice)
A: Anodized Aluminum Black: 50.2%, Polycarbonate: 36.0%, Anodized Aluminum Burgundy: 21.8%, Anodized Aluminum Purple: 16.7%, Anodized Aluminum Blue: 12.7%. The other answers are all less than 1%. As planned, the plate in four colors: Black, Purple, Burgundy, Blue or Polycarbonate.
Q: Which PCB would you choose? (Multiple Choice)
A: Hotswap PCB: 73.4%, Soldering PCB: 35.4%. The Hotswap PCB will be included by default as planned, and the Soldering PCB can be purchased as an optional extra.
And other questions or requests
Q: Brass plate maybe?
A: Brass is not included in the options. I will release the plate data.
Q: To be OSS
A: It will not be released as open source. I will release the plate data, and may release the PCB as well.
Q: Is it possible to use a keycap puller without scratching the case?
A: No problem. There is a standard margin between the case and the keycap.
Q: Rotary encoder support in the outer bottom corners.
A: I do not intend to add a rotary encoder to this design.
Q: Option for weight color
A: I'm sorry. Weights are for E-Black only. Please understand that this is for risk hedging.
Q: Please include VIA Configurator support.
A: coming soon.
Q: Is it an option just to buy the PCB and key-switch plate?
A: The PCB and plate can be purchased as options.
CONTACT
- Discord: Pastry Keyboard#cornelius (https://discord.gg/H6JRwAjbfu)
- Twitter: foostan (https://twitter.com/foostan)
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I like.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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Me and my three cornes are soooooo in :eek:
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I'm in, My Cornes need this
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I am in :-*
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I'm in love with it, totally sold on my part! GL with the project, and I hope for an EU proxy :)
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Very intrigued will be following
“𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙢.”
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This might have to be the first 40% I will add to my collection
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love to see a new project from foostan, and for a premium case for corne-esque layout. Curious why not split though? Save on production cost?
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Looks awesome! I am in!!
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Very interesting!
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Definitely in on this 🙌
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Treeleaf approved good job
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I need this but in 50% in my life, looks awesome!
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Oh my god yes yes foostan please yes yes please please
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I adore this! Really happy to see more columnar premiums. It's a little wide for me but just wanted to announce my excitement for this project :D
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Me likey
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That is one absolutely beautiful keyboard
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love to see a new project from foostan, and for a premium case for corne-esque layout. Curious why not split though? Save on production cost?
The main reason is that I wanted to challenge myself a bit differently than Corne. Yes, there was also the issue of cost.
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Wow this might be the first 40% I join. It’s gorgeous.
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This looks so good! Will there be ESD protection?
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Nice! The engraved typemark on the weight could use some margins
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Nice!
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What key cap set is that in the first picture? Looks MT3, possibly a mix of two sets??
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Have you considered tenting the two halves?
I’m interested regardless of the answer.
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Would engravings or symbols on top make it look better ?
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ok im down
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This looks so good! Will there be ESD protection?
There is not it on the prototype now, but I'll update a PCB.
What key cap set is that in the first picture? Looks MT3, possibly a mix of two sets??
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Yes, modifier keys are MT3 Susuwatari and alpha keys are MT3 Black on White.
Have you considered tenting the two halves?
I’m interested regardless of the answer.
Is it like this? https://twitter.com/foostan/status/1217986507694198785
I didn't adopt this one simply because it wasn't to my liking.
Would engravings or symbols on top make it look better ?
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Sorry, what do you mean?
You want engravings on the top of the body, right?
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This looks so good! Will there be ESD protection?
There is not it on the prototype now, but I'll update a PCB.
What key cap set is that in the first picture? Looks MT3, possibly a mix of two sets??
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
Yes, modifier keys are MT3 Susuwatari and alpha keys are MT3 Black on White.
Have you considered tenting the two halves?
I’m interested regardless of the answer.
Is it like this? https://twitter.com/foostan/status/1217986507694198785
I didn't adopt this one simply because it wasn't to my liking.
Would engravings or symbols on top make it look better ?
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
Sorry, what do you mean?
You want engravings on the top of the body, right?
I just have bad eyes , didn't quite see the engravings on the weight
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Welcome Foostan, I'm definitely in on this. Tenting would be very good for ergonomics, especially for your wrists, and it will look good too: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107031.0
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Have you considered tenting the two halves?
I’m interested regardless of the answer.
Is it like this? https://twitter.com/foostan/status/1217986507694198785
I didn't adopt this one simply because it wasn't to my liking.
Yup, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Similar to Gok’s tented Alice, the Type K.
Your answer is good enough for me, it’s your board, and your prerogative to build what you like.
Thanks for answering! Like I said, I’m interested anyway.
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looking good!
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Very interesting indeed. Watching with excitement.
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I will close the Interest check form soon and share the results at here.
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This makes me want a 40%. I have to justify the price for me tho.
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Oh this is sexy.
Will be keeping an eye out for this project!
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Omg this looks soo good!
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This is the first 40% I've seen that I'm trying to figure out how to convince my wife to let me buy. Good Job!
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Love this, Would join.
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like the layout ,this board looks mini nice
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My wallet is crying out in pain
I forgot to ask in the IC form; is there RGB? Would love some RGB
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I never thought I'd say this: I might be willing to pay $430 for this.
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this looks SO good can't wait for the group buy. the photos of the white burgundy one have sold me
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Oof that price. Going to need some time to convince myself, because this looks amazing.
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My wallet is crying out in pain
I forgot to ask in the IC form; is there RGB? Would love some RGB
Sorry, RGB is not supported.
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Oh, awesome, Splitkb as EU Vendor. Thank you!
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Any photos or renders of this beautiful keyboard and the polycarbonate plate option?
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Any photos or renders of this beautiful keyboard and the polycarbonate plate option?
A bit late but the photo of prototype was on foostan's Discord channel. He said it's basically transparent so looks like black because of the color of PCB.
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i'm heartbroken I missed this group buy :( - looks so awesome!
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I have a question, do your hands still feel close together when you are typing on this?
I don't want to have to angle my elbows inward too much