There is a clear pbt/polycarb blend that may be interesting as a premium set.
Good to know, I'll have to look into it. I've also messaged GMK to see if I can get pricing for a full set of keys w/ LED windows.
Also, I found a bit of time to sit down and better outline what I have planned for the initial stage of this project.
*** Revision 1 Features ***- 80-102 Keys (varies depending on choosen thumbpad layout)
- 80-102 Individually addressable LEDs, one for each key, single color, brightness adjustable including fades
- Interchangable thumb pads, large variety to choose from
- Thumb pads sit 9mm lower than main keys for a more natural position
- Each half can operate individually (2 USB ports) or together (1 USB port + connecting cable)
- Customizable Layout - 8 Layers to start, expandable w/ add on
- Programmable macros for every key on each layer
- Layouts & macros stored on board, take them with the board
- GUI interface for programming layouts & macros
- Simple API for controlling keyboard LEDs over serial
- 6KRO+modifiers w/ USB, NKRO w/ PS/2 Option
- Breakout headers - keys, LEDs, I2C bus, ISP headers for everything on the board for easy hackability
- Mini-B USB connector
- Accepts Cherry MX switches (may look into an Alps version)
- Slick black PCBs w/ white silkscreening
- Laser cut acrylic case
** Optional **- Laser cut acrylic tenting add on, including pieces for 5, 10, 15 & 20 degrees
- PS/2 connector (Need to find the connectors for making cables)
** Main Board **- ATTINY828 controller
- Doubled sided, reversible PCB design
- 4 i2c addresses available - 2 for left, 2 for right
- Simple i2c commands for scanning keys or setting LEDs
- 32 Keys Per Side
- 25 Size 1x
- 7 Size 1.5x
- Using the middle finger as a reference:
- Pinkie Add. - 5x size 1.5 - 8mm lower
- Pinkie - 5x size 1 - 8mm lower
- Ring - 5x size 1 - 2mm lower
- Index - 5x size 1 - 4mm lower
- Index Add. - 4x size 1 - 6mm lower
- Index Add. - 1x size 1, 2x size 1.5 - 6mm lower
** Thumb Board **- ATTINY828 controller
- Doubled sided, reversible PCB design
- 4 i2c addresses available - 2 for left, 2 for right (different from main board)
- Simple i2c commands for scanning keys or setting LEDs
- 8-11 Keys per side, depending on layout
- 9mm drop, 25 degree angle from main layout
- Variety of layouts possible, 5 minutes to switch/change
** CPU Board **- ATMEGA 32U4 controller
- Double ended design, allowing for use in left or right half
- MiniB-USB port
- header for optional PS/2 cable
- 2-4 i2c addresses for daisy chaining
*** Licensing ***- Hardware & Software will be released CC BY-SA, most likely after the first revision is made available commercially (aka successful kickstarter.)
*** Future Revisions/Addons ***- 10 Key Pad Addon
- Can be added to left or right
- Reversible PCB
- Addressable LEDs
- Base Station Addon
- 16 key matrix assignable by layer
- 16 Addressable LEDs for keys
- 4 Additional RGB status LEDs
- Possible bluetooth hub for computers without bluetooth radio
- Additional power, providing a faster recharge rate for bluetooth addons
- Keyless Base Station Addon
- Possible bluetooth hub for computers without bluetooth radio
- Additional power, providing a faster recharge rate for bluetooth addons
- Bluetooth Wireless Addon
- Independent radio & battery for each half, completely wireless
- User replaceable 3.7v 2000mah LIPO battery
- Recharge via USB cables
- Board switches to USB automatically when plugged in
- Windows/Linux/OSX/iOS/Android compatible
- Switch between 8-16 bluetooth devices at the touch of a button
- Memory Addon
- Expandable memory allows for more layers & macros to be stored
- Trackpoint Addon
- Adds a trackpoint mouse to either thumb, with mouse buttons assignable to any key or a second set of buttons on the opposite half
- Footswitch Addon
- Assignable for each layer
- Multiple switches supported
- Bling Addon
- Plate replacement board, with 4 RGB leds per key, each key retains its addressability
- Additional RGB LEDs for the clear 6mm pieces, letting you turn your board into something out of Tron
Hopefully that covers everything for now and clarifies the direction I plan to take this in.