[IC] Poisson | TKL | First Prototype is in!

[elvenmonster]

The Poisson is a top mounted TKL with options for a 'regular' top mount, as well as alternate 'leaf spring' mounting points. This is intended to allow the user some tunability in terms of flex and sound across the board. It features a low typing angle, a very low front height, as well as a low USB port for minimal stress on the cable.

Prototype:

More

Renders:



Keyboard Assembly and Plate:




PCB:
H87-c compatible with a breakout LED daughterboard. However, the included PCB will employ some clever packaging solutions. Stay tuned!

Aesthetically, it is a 'classic' design with thin side bezels, and larger top and bottom bezels. The area above the arrow cluster is used for an LED cutout in Morse code.

Structurally, the case (without the plate, PCBs, and fasteners) is a seven part design; featuring two internal brass weights and one external/through brass weight. The final materials of the numerous components are still TBD.

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Note: This is an extremely early stage IC, I wrote it because I was bored. Therefore, it will be heavily updated as and when I have more information to share. Prototype has been ordered, and I should have pictures before end of month is here and looks great. I do not have a price estimate yet, neither any vendors. Please follow my discord for more updates!

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Inspirations: Matrix Lab's number series TKLs, Baionlenja's Bias TKL.

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Discord Server: https://discord.gg/4hXshyhfCn (I sincerely hope this link works. I suck at everything discord)

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[gilbert]

excited for this!!

[wunderninja]

sick plate! glwic

[ankit]

  GLWIC elven

[elvenmonster]

UPDATES:

Nov 19, 2022: Updated IC with renders
Dec 03, 2022: Updated IC with prototype pictures

[B_D]

gimme two 

[whirlwind]

The early IC tells me this is going to be another banger. Looking forward for more details! 

[Nonnegaard]

looks monstrous. cant wait to see what it looks like /s

[//gainsborough]

my man.

[Mr_Spaceman]

Looking great my man! GLWIC! Can't wait for the protos to show up!

[Kokaloo]

you really only posted two black and white drawings and you got people still saying it's lit how do you attain this kind of power

[aamo]

you really only posted two black and white drawings and you got people still saying it's lit how do you attain this kind of power

I’d rather see two black and white drawings of actual design over 20 renders

[OJtheTiny]

you really only posted two black and white drawings and you got people still saying it's lit how do you attain this kind of power

I’d rather see two black and white drawings of actual design over 20 renders

Geekhack low effort IC poster don't be pretentious challenge (impossible)

[elvenmonster]

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to populating this page with many more details by end of the year.

Also, renders seem to cost over half as much as a prototype! So we wait

[sarvopari]

Let’s go! Stoked to see the proto, GLWIC elven 🙂🤙🏼

[DaaDaa]

So far I like the name

[pixelpusher]

I see no fish here.

[rookb]

Looks cool, just wish the USB port was shifted over between nav and f-row. GLWIC.

[Keeblet_257]

Looks cool, just wish the USB port was shifted over between nav and f-row. GLWIC.

I support his wish

[Keeblet_257]

you really only posted two black and white drawings and you got people still saying it's lit how do you attain this kind of power

those 2 black and white pics show a lot of info and specs while giving me a clear view of the design.
Stuff like all the 3 front heights ppl might want to know
typing angle
design of the back, bottom and top view
aprox weight
mounting
what situation the board is currently at (first proto ordered)
a nice exploded view with all the materials of the different parts giving me a idea what it will be after assembly
while the second picture shows me how the plate looks and how the leafspring and normal top mount got realised.

only 2 pictures and I got more info than reading a 3 page long IC with 50 renders of the same angle just recolored to the different colorways, while the info is spread out so I need to use ctrl+f to even find it. If he wants he can still slap 100 renders of the same board from the same angle to the IC

[mongoose27]

you really only posted two black and white drawings and you got people still saying it's lit how do you attain this kind of power

those 2 black and white pics show a lot of info and specs while giving me a clear view of the design.
Stuff like all the 3 front heights ppl might want to know
typing angle
design of the back, bottom and top view
aprox weight
mounting
what situation the board is currently at (first proto ordered)
a nice exploded view with all the materials of the different parts giving me a idea what it will be after assembly
while the second picture shows me how the plate looks and how the leafspring and normal top mount got realised.

only 2 pictures and I got more info than reading a 3 page long IC with 50 renders of the same angle just recolored to the different colorways, while the info is spread out so I need to use ctrl+f to even find it. If he wants he can still slap 100 renders of the same board from the same angle to the IC

Preach on, those design documents will tell us more than any pretty render.    Count me interested, can't wait to see the prototype. 

[elvenmonster]

I honestly didn’t expect it to become a contentious topic 😅. I honestly don’t mind the feedback, and can imagine why the info can be too little for some people. But hey! I will put up prototype pictures as soon as I have it in hand!

This is not gonna run anytime soon, but I intend to use GH to track progress and genuine interest.

[PlayBox]

I honestly didn’t expect it to become a contentious topic 😅. I honestly don’t mind the feedback and imagine why the info can be too little for some people. But hey! I will put up prototype pictures as soon as I have it in hand!
This is not gonna run anytime soon, but I intend to use GH to track progress and genuine interest.

there is enough info on the keyboard though. the worst part is that im a broke 15 yo. and i can't afford a keyboard as amazing as this yet, i know it won't run anytime soon but i still won't be able to buy, maybe if you released a 65% in unkown future i would be able to buy

[elvenmonster]

I honestly didn’t expect it to become a contentious topic 😅. I honestly don’t mind the feedback and imagine why the info can be too little for some people. But hey! I will put up prototype pictures as soon as I have it in hand!
This is not gonna run anytime soon, but I intend to use GH to track progress and genuine interest.

there is enough info on the keyboard though. the worst part is that im a broke 15 yo. and i can't afford a keyboard as amazing as this yet, i know it won't run anytime soon but i still won't be able to buy, maybe if you released a 65% in unkown future i would be able to buy

I’m afraid a 65% would not cost less enough if it has the same design complexity. You can check out the Martingale, if you’re interested in a similar but simpler 60% instead! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116852.0

[PlayBox]

I honestly didn’t expect it to become a contentious topic 😅. I honestly don’t mind the feedback and imagine why the info can be too little for some people. But hey! I will put up prototype pictures as soon as I have it in hand!
This is not gonna run anytime soon, but I intend to use GH to track progress and genuine interest.

there is enough info on the keyboard though. the worst part is that im a broke 15 yo. and i can't afford a keyboard as amazing as this yet, i know it won't run anytime soon but i still won't be able to buy, maybe if you released a 65% in unkown future i would be able to buy

I’m afraid a 65% would not cost less enough if it has the same design complexity. You can check out the Martingale, if you’re interested in a similar but simpler 60% instead! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116852.0

im not afraid of the price, if something like this was running when ill be looking for something, ill definitely buy. No sorry the 60% layout is not for me the major reason people buy 65% is dedicated arrows

[catamscott]

excited to see proto pics, looks like a really nice design and i'm looking forward to watching this progress over time.

[DaaDaa]

The worlds first “eternal weight ”

[MarkoFloro]

Loving the low keyboard concept, when will we be able to see some renders/fusion screenshots?

[efikeebs]

this looks very noice

[GMK83]

I like it GLWIC

[finalarcadia]

Hit me with that poisson

[elvenmonster]

The worlds first “eternal weight ”

Thanks for pointing it out, I corrected it (really didn't want to though haha.)

[treeleaf64]

I expect

[Lysol_]

genuinely lots of good info to go by from the tech drawing, excited to see proto pics of this when you get them in hand

[LMarci]

I like this a lot

[aicyborg]

Please consider ISO support. It'd make this basically a must-buy for me, I really like everything else about it. Thank you.

[LegendsWorks]

yes

[thocciness]

It looks great and very comfortable. Hope the prototype comes out amazingly!

[elvenmonster]

If things go as scheduled, I will be updating the IC with proto pictures and renders sometime next week. Stay tuned!

[elvenmonster]

Just added some renders!

[Keeblet_257]

nice

[desgeek]

 

[Luciqueii]

Looks clean and well put together, looking forward for typing test.

[KeyBros_]

Really liked the idea of the Morse Code detail above the arrows from Zfrontier but didn't liked the execution in the original one, this one is really really nice and by far better. So excited for it. (gib Martingale btw)

[Jefff]

Centered USB Port supremacy

[Hiiro_XoXo]

Oh man. Love me a low angle, low front height tkl with a bevel… waiting for more info

[Jho]

Intriguing. Will be watching for updates to see how likely I'd be to get it.

[GMK83]

I love the look of this board.

[mr_foggy]

damn the internals are SICK

[ankit]

looks great elven