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Offline Ookamice

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[IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 05:08:45 »
Hello, this is my first post on geekhack as well as my first interst check.

Introducing Carefree60, a top mounted case that is compatible with any standard 60% and supports a wide variety of layouts with a universal plate design.

The plate features 6 leaf springs which are meant to simulate a softer typing experience like that found on gasket mounts and polycarbonate plates.

Please fill out my Interest Check form :D
https://forms.gle/wy5hsYqwXfPc9Qdi7



Summary
Case Angle: 6.5°
Materials: Aluminium (and poly if enough interest)
Colours: Anodised Black, Silver, E-wite, Midnight Blue (and more)
Mounting method: Top mount
PCB: GH60 and similar
Weight: Don't know yet
Layout options: Everything supported by GH60



Vendors
TBD

To-do list
Design Brass weight
Polish the design of the badge
Make a more precise CAD model
Render with keycaps
Analyse Interest Check Form

Gallery





FAQ
Q: Is the badge design final?
A: No, I am still working on it, it is merely placeholder text which means Carefree in Chinese

Q: Will there be a polycarbonate version?
A: That will depend on how interested people are

Q: Is the case going to be 60%
A: I have seen many wanting an 65% case design. Carefree60 is intended to be a 60% case and will remain that way

Q: Will there be an included PCB?
A: This case was made with the intension of being compatible with a wide variety of different PCBs such as the GH60, HS60, etc. As such, I currently don't have plans on making a custom PCB to go along with this case.

Q: Is the design final?
A: The design is far away from final and any feedback is welcomed

Updates

01/04/2020 - Created thread
04/04/2020 - Minor update with added detail and FAQ section
06/04/2020 - Added sneak peak of weight design to the gallery
« Last Edit: Mon, 06 April 2020, 04:44:23 by Ookamice »

Offline Nonnegaard

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 05:14:48 »
gb n e avail?
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Offline YellowHalo

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 05:50:55 »
This can actually be as practical as with split backspace, you will just lose two keys in t :-Xhe process. I really do like the design of the keeb.

Offline LuiKang

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 06:08:50 »
Nice board design. The choice for backspaceless might not be practical to many. However, personally I don't miss it and prefer metal over unused keys! Would love to see these options:
  • HHKB or WKL
  • Polycarbonate, preferably top/bottom configurable (lightweight and underglow)
  • Polycarbonate plate (or other plastic plate options)
« Last Edit: Wed, 01 April 2020, 06:15:49 by LuiKang »

Offline Tom_Kazansky

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 06:30:59 »
you do realize that people can map Backspace to other key, right? haha  :p


Offline Jaltr

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 09:51:59 »
Interested!

Offline nasp

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 10:13:28 »
Backspace blocker = best blocker


Offline kiranseehra

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 11:27:00 »
Looks sick, interested to see this evolve!

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 11:55:03 »
GitGud60 or NoRagrats60

Offline nguyenhimself

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 09:33:08 »
This is legit the BEST new idea I've seen in months! A board specifically for HHKB-styled backspace users.
I only wish it had split-spacebars, simply because that's my preferred backspace location.

Also, it's worth it just to see that "Small boards are not allowed to have big bezel" Quakemz dude losing it hard on Top Clack because he was not sure if this was an April Fool's joke or not :)
« Last Edit: Sat, 04 April 2020, 09:45:14 by nguyenhimself »

Offline Module

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 09:38:24 »
Definitely interested!

Offline FredBananaz

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 11:29:45 »
Keeping an eye on this IC. Seems very interesting to see this keeb evolve...

Offline Torolava

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 11:36:08 »
will you be offering a polycarbonate plate to go with it? really intrested

Offline dr_unconscionable

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 13:40:08 »
This is a very cool idea! Since it's so compatible with the idea of a HHKB-style keymap, I'd also like to see what it would look like with the extra blockers (might be weird, but only one way to find out!)

Offline jpg2401

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 15:36:43 »
As a split backspace user... this is gorgeous
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Offline konstantin

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #16 on: Sun, 05 April 2020, 12:10:18 »
I personally think it would look better and be more usable with a 1u blocker. I need to put my \| somewhere.

Offline Ookamice

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 04:26:18 »
As a split backspace user... this is gorgeous

I am definitely considering a split backspace plate as there are a lot of 60 percent PCBs out there (such as DZ60) which supports a wide variety of bottom row and I too am a split backspace user. However, I am still designing the plate currently to have to best compromise between compatibility and feel.

Offline Ookamice

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 04:49:17 »
Also, it's worth it just to see that "Small boards are not allowed to have big bezel" Quakemz dude losing it hard on Top Clack because he was not sure if this was an April Fool's joke or not :)

lol, didn't realise my post got a tiny feature :P That explains the sudden influx in my interest check form getting filled :P

Offline Ookamice

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 04:56:12 »
accidental message, please ignore :c
« Last Edit: Mon, 06 April 2020, 07:19:42 by Ookamice »

Offline depletedvespene

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 08:23:11 »
I personally think it would look better and be more usable with a 1u blocker. I need to put my \| somewhere.

Well, if this thing actually supported a TIE Enter key instead of just ANSI and ISO...



EDIT: I just checked. GH60 is supposed to support it indeed. Problem solved!

Offline Aevyn

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 17:38:54 »
This would be super practical with split space bars and use one for bksp

Offline nettoxx7

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #22 on: Tue, 07 April 2020, 13:51:42 »
Interested, am a sucker for 65 with unique badge designs :)

Offline kiranseehra

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #23 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 15:29:18 »
accidental message, please ignore :c
lol, are you thinking of doing this as a pure top mount or would you implement some other mounting method into it?

Offline Karni

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #24 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 20:03:48 »
i actually really like the idea of a backspace blocker and love that you are taking risks, the case design itself is not for me though, good luck!

Offline nguyenhimself

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 09 April 2020, 04:20:44 »
i actually really like the idea of a backspace blocker and love that you are taking risks, the case design itself is not for me though, good luck!
Yeah, the Fjell-like bezel might not be for everyone.
OP, are you dead set on that, or would you entertain a more minimal bezel like below?

« Last Edit: Thu, 09 April 2020, 04:22:15 by nguyenhimself »

Offline Ookamice

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 09 April 2020, 12:58:17 »
i actually really like the idea of a backspace blocker and love that you are taking risks, the case design itself is not for me though, good luck!
Yeah, the Fjell-like bezel might not be for everyone.
OP, are you dead set on that, or would you entertain a more minimal bezel like below?

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I choose to do a thicker bezel to allow for a consistent top mounted design. Although the dimensions may shrink later in prototyping, don't expect drastic changes to the thick bezel.

Offline kiranseehra

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #27 on: Mon, 11 May 2020, 08:41:07 »
bump

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Re: [IC]Carefree60 - A backspaceless 60% keyboard
« Reply #28 on: Sun, 31 May 2020, 22:56:25 »
Cost?