The weight fits in from above rather than from below.This is so an internal lip can be added around the whole weight to conceal the horizontal clearance between the bottom case and the weight.
Polycarbonate version introduced.
Because the front height was so low the material was very thin and less stable on the PC board compared to the aluminium version.
This version has an additional screw at the front of the case to remove the additional vibration caused and to provide extra stability to the entire front assembly.
For an EC build, this version will require a KLC stabiliser wire for the spacebar.
EC part clearance added on both versions.
Gotta support our homie Cipulot.
Externally the design remains unchanged.
Specs & Features:
6.9 degree typing angle
Clean seamless construction
16.5mm front height (16mm at front of bezel)
Estimated weight: 1.5kg (built)
Layout inspired by the original HHKB layout
6063 Aluminium top/bottom case
Engraved weight, materials TBD
Top-mounted daughterboard for easier assembly
QMK/VIA compatible PCB by
MartinOption for EC kit, designed by
CipulotFurther options and colourways
TBDPlate & PCB compatibility:Default MX plate compatibility
Default EC plate compatibility
Full MX PCB compatibility
Full EC PCB compatibility
V1 Prototype Photos:Void
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V2 Prototype Photos:More
Current sale plans:Antipode exclusive in-stock or GB sale(method not decided yet, it depends on feedback from the IC form), 100-150 planned units, estimated price $400-450 as GB, further details TBD
Special thanks from AKB and Antipode:ilikerustoo, for being the reason why this was designed to begin with.
Cipulot, for his stellar work on the EC kit.
OCM, for his lovely engraving design and being an all-round MVP in this community.
All V1 buyers, for their support in the first sale, and for making a V2 a possibility.