Hi guys!
Some time ago I came up with an idea of the new keyboard case project. My goal was to make a 4-key keyboard, with a display screen on the top of the case.
This will be my third keyboard and as 2 previous ones this one will be based on
techkeys.us PCB
you can find this PCB here:
http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/techkeys-programmable-keyboard-business-card
I decided to name to project “StarWave”.
The case will be made from aluminium, will have 2 brass legs on both sides, and carbon fibre+brass back plate.
As techkeys PCB has 7x24 LEDs screen I needed to find way to “project“ led light beam on the top of the case.
Initial solution for that is to use fibre optics.
As an extra feature I plan to cover the case with pure silver (or chrome)
So far I have made a prototype, which turned out quite nicely...but I had few problems.
1 custom animation on the screen
2 main case finish – options: uncoated aluminium, anodised chrome or silver coating
3 shape of backplate brass part – ?
4 diameter of the reset button hole-paper clip size?
This is 1st build video of machining the back plate.
Custom CNC machined 3D mechanical keyboard VIDEOI will be more than happy to hear your feedback whether you like the project, or not, and suggestions how to improve this design.
