Quote from: scootbroer on Mon, 27 May 2024, 14:01:36

Could I interest you in a QAZ-ish board with a dedicated QAZ column?

can you not shamelessly self promote please (I will also give it too you, that is novel I haven't really seen those keys like that, it isn't really practical but like that's not really what novel means so I can't complain too much)

Sorry, you’re right the self promotion wasn’t great.

Qazimodo

Qazimodo is an aluminum Vial-compatible QAZ-ish keyboard with an exploded right column of 3 keys, inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB.




Specs

• Aluminum case
• Top mounted
• 3 degree typing angle
• POM switch plate (subject to change)
• STM32F072-based PCB
• Layout options

Kit includes

• Aluminum case (top and bottom)
• Switch plate (currently planning on POM, but could change)
• Hotswap PCB
• 4 SKUF feet
• Screws

Status

Working prototype has been made, currently testing and making PCB revisions based on gathered feedback (i.e. adding hotswap).

Photos









Pricing

I'm shooting for the $200-250 range, hopefully toward the lower end.

GB date

Hoping to run the GB in June/July

Links

IC form
Prototype Photos
Instagram

I would be down for a kit of blanks as long as they weren't outrageously priced. With the legends it's still a nice idea but not for me.

Could I interest you in a QAZ-ish board with a dedicated QAZ column?

The next NYC Mechanical Keyboard meetup has just been announced and you can get tickets at the link below (each meetup sells out quickly so pick up your ticket soon!).  Due to its popularity the venue has moved to one with a much larger capacity.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-mechanical-keyboard-meetup-july-2024-tickets-908852882437

PC World has posted an article on the NYC Mechanical Keyboard meetup last month. 

The last photo in the article shows the new Model F project keyboards table (with an original 122 on it) and me testing out a nice original IBM F122 that someone else brought to the meetup:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2303216/a-journey-to-nycs-mechanical-keyboard-mecca.html