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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: whoolie_ on Fri, 24 July 2020, 09:16:25
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Hello there,
I have designed a premium case for the crkbd "Corne" keyboard by u/Foostan. I would like to hear your feedback and know what people want and what the market is like for this idea.
Here is the current design (https://imgur.com/a/BvrItm2). These are just some quick screenshots from my 3d modeling software; expect more developed renderings as this project progresses. At the end of the imgur album is a photo of the first half of a 3d printed prototype.
The angles of the Corne PCB remind me of the design work of Roberto Burle Marx (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Burle_Marx), a modernist landscape architect from Brazil. My case design draws from his style as well as some other boards I am a fan of in the community. I encourage you to check out his work.
Here are some details so far:
-2 degree incline
-Top mount brass plate, possibly in pc or pom as well
-Big ass brass weight on each half
-Case offered in PC or Anodized Aluminum (proposed colors in the imgur album)
-Estimated weight (including completed pcb, switches and keycaps) for PC is 536.75g and for Alu is 624.60g per half. That's well over a pound per half for either configuration.
Next Steps:
-Continue to develop the details of this design, more 3d printing and testing.
-Contact manufacturers to determine pricing and schedule for case fabrication.
-Contact vendors that sell corne pcbs to ensure availability for this GB. (I just reached out to u/network_operations aka keyhive yesterday and he is interested.)
-Order prototypes for testing.
-Post an update with finalized renderings and more proto photos.
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Very cool! I’m sure this will do well!
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Gotta say, Im not a fan of ergos at all.
But this does look pretty sweet.
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Very cool! I’m sure this will do well!
Thanks! I'm super excited to run this.
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Gotta say, Im not a fan of ergos at all.
But this does look pretty sweet.
Ergos aren't for everyone haha but I'm glad you like the design!
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The main reason I haven't tried ergo yet, is that there are few premium case options. This looks like a great premium option. I'm interested.
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I'm definitely interested in this. Do you plan on adding any tenting options?
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These are really nice, very clean!
Adding heft makes ergos feel really nice, I made my Iris' with the steel plates and bases and they were hefty, I love the idea of a nice weighty corne!
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I'm definitely interested in this. Do you plan on adding any tenting options?
I have considered this but with the IMK x Corne that's already out there I feel like it's already been done.
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Sooooo interested in this.
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In for this!
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I’m ready, take my money please!
Will this be available case only, or will I have to get the PCB too? I just want case and hardware, I don’t need another Corne pcb.
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I’m ready, take my money please!
Will this be available case only, or will I have to get the PCB too? I just want case and hardware, I don’t need another Corne pcb.
Definitely will be available as case only. I know a lot of people already have the corne out here so the idea is to provide another option for existing users as well as a new option for people that were not previously interested in split ergo due to the lack of premium options on the market.
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Definitely will be available as case only. I know a lot of people already have the corne out here so the idea is to provide another option for existing users as well as a new option for people that were not previously interested in split ergo due to the lack of premium options on the market.
Nice, thank you! Super keen on a Polycarb with brass weight and plate ;D
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That's one sexy corne case. Count me in!
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Count me in!
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I'm guessing there won't be tenting options on this, will there?
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Very nice :thumb:
Interested as well, will be following! EU proxy for GB is always appreciated :)
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I'm into this
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Well, i did need another Corne to add to the ever-growing collection... looking forward to seeing this progress!
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Any updates on the project? :D
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Will this fit the Corne Chocolate as well?
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I think you should include a smoked polycarbonate version, will look fire with that brass pcb and weight.
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Wow! Being an ergo user and from a city full of Burle Marx's work, I feel like this case just fits me!
I've never used a Corne, though. I'm used to ergo designs with a lot more keys than a Corne, and a tenting option (like an Ergodox). But this case just looks too good to pass, I for sure will give it a try. Our community definitely lacks options for high end ergo cases.
Just one question: what parts of the design reminded you most of Burle Marx's work? I usually think of things more "curvy" and "natural" with few straight lines.
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I am definitely interested. Is their an IC form?
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I'm definitely interested in this. Do you plan on adding any tenting options?
I have considered this but with the IMK x Corne that's already out there I feel like it's already been done.
You could always try to design a custom tenting solution like building it into the weight or a weight option. No offense your design is beautiful just a thought/suggestion.
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I'm definitely interested in this. Do you plan on adding any tenting options?
I have considered this but with the IMK x Corne that's already out there I feel like it's already been done.
You could always try to design a custom tenting solution like building it into the weight or a weight option. No offense your design is beautiful just a thought/suggestion.
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Yeah, I don’t think tenting is an innovation to be tried and discarded. Most ergo boards have some sort of tenting, because it is part of what makes the board ergonomic.
I would ask that you reconsider.
Also, is there some way you can add in some wrist rests?
I appreciate that these two items together may constitute a lot of extra work, and may delay GB if you accept and commit to doing it. So what do other people think?
It’s a great project, I’m interested anyway.
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2 degrees incline typing or tenting angle?
would u consider having a more aggressive typing angle?
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Is there any update on this one?
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This looks great, I've been looking for a slick ergo.
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Also in. Would love tenting as an option. Maybe something that connects or could be removed if not desired?
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In 4 one
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Any update?