Reposting from the Discord where all the conversation happens
TLDR - Everything looks great apart from a couple minor things noted below.
Going to move the position of the two visible screws by 2/3 and 0/-, these will be moved outwards one key from the middle to 1/2 and -/= so they aren't as visible. Build isn't final as I haven't received the gasket strips yet, so will have more angles of the proto when they arrive. These have just finished production and look great, image below.
ValhallaAn ergo 65%, developed from the ground up. Featuring Noxary DUAL V2 Mount, no visible screws, and a seamless case design, Valhalla is the first in Series 3 - the next generation of Noxary boards.
MountingThe Noxary DUAL V2 Mount uses custom o-ring shaped strips. They sit both above and below the plate, around the perimeter, to perfectly emulate two large diameter o-rings. The unique shape of the strips enable precise control over plate movement, creating a unique sound & feel.
LayoutCompared to existing ergo options, the distance between the two halves is increased ~150%, whilst the alpha tilt is decreased from 12 degrees to 8. Along with the Noxary LEDGE, which lowers the front height, the typing comfort is improved greatly.
The bottom row features 1.5 - 1 - 1.5 caps on each side, with a 2.75u spacebar on the left, and 2.25u on the right. The 2.75u can be split into 1.75 - 1u, and the 2.25u into 1 - 1.25u. The traditional options of full or split Backspace, and regular or stepped Caps Lock remain.
DesignThe design is unmistakably Noxary - a low front & clean side profile. The DUAL Mount is designed not only to produce a unique typing experience, but also to hide any screws on the outside. The front corners made by tilting the alphas have been curved too. These four elements combined creates the signature aesthetic.
ConnectionThe PCB is designed by Gondolindrim, and has been kept simple. Switches must be soldered as this provides the best overall typing experience, and there are no in-switch LEDs. The physical layout options have been kept to a minimum, and can be fully programmed through VIA firmware. A USB-C daughterboard is centrally located between the two alpha halves.
- Blue Gray
- Lightning Silver
- Irish Green
Plates:- Aluminum (Anodized Lightning Silver)
- Brass (Sandblasted & Clear Coated)
- Polycarbonate (Frosted White)
DetailsSpecification:- Ergo 65% with 8° Alpha Tilt
- DUAL V2 Mount
- Screwless Exterior
- Seamless Case Design
- 7° Base Angle
- 15.5mm Front Height ft. LEDGE
- USB C Daughterboard
Contents:- 1 x Top ( Aluminum)
- 1 x Base (Aluminum)
- 1 x Plate (Aluminum [1.5mm] or Brass [1.5mm] or Polycarbonate [Thickness TBC])
- 1 x Main PCB
- 1 x Daughterboard PCB
- 1 x PCB Cable
- 10 x DUAL V2 Strips
- 7 x M2 Hex Screws
- 4 x Custom Rubber Feet
Preorder Information:The prototype is currently on order, and is expected to be received early-mid October. The units will be sold via preorder on
noxary.co via FCFS. The date and time will be announced once the prototype is built. The price will be confirmed within the next 2 weeks, however it is expected to be ~$500. There will be 75 units available for preorder, with no extras being available afterwards. Lead time will be 6 months from preorder closure to delivery.
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