Author Topic: [IC] Swiss | A Cheese Keyboard! (GB: February 10th - March 10th) (Read 121127 times)

Bregoli · « **on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:30:47 »

Introducing Swiss:
a HHKB keyboard that looks like... Cheese?
GB: February 10th - March 10th

GB Thread

A wonderful review by Cheese Turbulence who also took all the pictures in this IC

Not a fan of Cheese? How about a trip to the Moon

Layout and PCB:

Thank you to Melinda Birkenstock for the PCB!
PCB will be Hotswap and QMK Compatible

Discord:

Discord

Specifications:

Mount: Top Mount
Angle: 6 Degrees
Material: Aluminium
Plate Material: Pom and Brass (check IC Form)
Universal/ aio3 Daughter board.
Colors: Yellow & Gray
GB Date: February 10th - March 10th
Price: $409 USD (Regional Price varies slightly)
Estimated Delivery: Q4 2023

FAQ:

Is this a joke? No!
GB spots: Unlimited
Why forced HHKB? Everything else looks bad! Also I need the blockers for the holes.

Vendors:

EU: Candykeys
US: Vala
Asia: zFrontier
Australia: Daily Clack
UK: ProtoTypist

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[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108522.0][img width=282 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/9xGEIJ1.jpg[/img][/url]

Thanks:

Candykeys for being on board since day 1!
FreshFromTheGrave for the Idea!
Honk Honk

ergusto · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:36:13 »

IC form didn't take email? Is that intentional?

scrps · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:38:22 »

should've been named cheeseboard smh

Bregoli · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:39:43 »

Quote from: ergusto on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:36:13

IC form didn't take email? Is that intentional?

I don't see a need for it! You can stay up to date on my discord or on this IC

jAngeles · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:41:51 »

cheesy

Mattelec · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:44:41 »

What a PITA to machine in both materials, better 3D print it

halocantkb · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:51:20 »

Quote from: jAngeles on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:41:51

cheesy

dangerously cheesy

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yoot · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:52:32 »

this seems like it will be very expensive and hard to qc....

deepmail · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:55:27 »

Could you...perhaps offer a grey color? I love the cheese, but a moon keyboard might also be cool. Either way I might have to cop.

Bregoli · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:56:26 »

Quote from: yoot on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:52:32

this seems like it will be very expensive and hard to qc....

Nothing confirmed price wise but less expensive than everyone thinks!

huey · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:01:43 »

Janoma · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:02:25 »

Quote from: yoot on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:52:32

this seems like it will be very expensive and hard to qc....

agree with this, I mean its basically plastic with holes in it, so not very durable either.
Seems like a cool concept just really hard to make a reality.

Bregoli · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:04:58 »

Quote from: Janoma on Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:02:25

Quote from: yoot on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:52:32
this seems like it will be very expensive and hard to qc....

agree with this, I mean its basically plastic with holes in it, so not very durable either.
Seems like a cool concept just really hard to make a reality.

Thats why theres also a aluminium Version. For the people who don't want a plastic board!

CodeMayhem · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:05:08 »

This looks really Gouda, this might eat up some of my cheddar.

Sorry that sentence made you Feta-up.

FreshFromTheGrave · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:13:24 »

I'm very proud. I love the mouse weight too! Looks like a slice of cheddar.

Bregoli · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:16:58 »

Quote from: FreshFromTheGrave on Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:13:24

I'm very proud. I love the mouse weight too! Looks like a slice of cheddar.

haha thanks for the idea!

G9Kira · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:23:33 »

It this could use a swiss cheese pcb like the soldered dz60t that would be amazing, and the plate should have support for more layouts so it too looks like swiss cheese.

Bregoli · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:43:11 »

Quote from: G9Kira on Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:23:33

It this could use a swiss cheese pcb like the soldered dz60t that would be amazing, and the plate should have support for more layouts so it too looks like swiss cheese.

Was the original idea, dz60 compat. Hand to abandon it for several reasons

nathanchere · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 11:57:24 »

Going to be a pain to keep clean but don't care, want anyway

tobold · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:00:17 »

so cool. ISO maybe? 🤞

Oblotzky · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:02:55 »

May I propose a collaboration?

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88629.0

IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:07:24 »

Dammit Oblotzky I loved that colorway
Your April fools kits are top 10 sets anyways

ben56k · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:07:39 »

that collab. with a 75% iso I'm in!

Bregoli · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:15:06 »

Quote from: tobold on Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:00:17

so cool. ISO maybe? 🤞

Iso hhkb🤨

ergusto · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:43:35 »

Quote from: Bregoli on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:39:43

Quote from: ergusto on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:36:13
IC form didn't take email? Is that intentional?

I don't see a need for it! You can stay up to date on my discord or on this IC

I somewhat agree but you may miss out on people who just want to be reminded when it's time for group buy.

Big fan of the board though; looks awesome.

switchnollie · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 13:00:41 »

Very cool

Going to watch this one.

Hope you will be able to keep updates here consistantly and not just in the Discord 😌🤝

Bregoli · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 13:10:25 »

Quote from: switchnollie on Tue, 08 September 2020, 13:00:41

Very cool
Going to watch this one.

Hope you will be able to keep updates here consistantly and not just in the Discord 😌🤝

Will do of course! Discord is just so I don't have to use email

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 13:35:44 »

Cheesehead?

Tyler · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 21:50:37 »

What is going on and why didn't this happen sooner

username-thingy · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 21:59:42 »

This is obligatory for me. My cat is named Cheese... I must have it.

SL1ST · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 08 September 2020, 23:30:25 »

Damn this beaut's gonna need a lot of setups and small tools, good luck on the pricing.

KeebOnMe · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 00:24:46 »

Love it, I'd cop it depending on pricing!

Baionlenja · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 00:48:29 »

It's a novel idea, but a proto should be already done to prove that your concept can be made.

Bregoli · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 01:56:51 »

Quote from: Baionlenja on Wed, 09 September 2020, 00:48:29

It's a novel idea, but a proto should be already done to prove that your concept can be made.

It can be made, I've confirmed that. I'm ordering protos in the coming two weeks hopefully!

pupper125 · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 01:58:38 »

I'm so glad that this became an actual concept, was super fun to watch this progress.

eribabu · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 02:03:33 »

Quote from: scrps on Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:38:22

should've been named cheeseboard smh

100% this comment lol

SxM Designs · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 03:36:03 »

I wonder if this is only HHKB layout. I would jump on this but definitely I am not a HHKB person

Bregoli · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 03:51:05 »

Quote from: sayantanroy47 on Wed, 09 September 2020, 03:36:03

I wonder if this is only HHKB layout. I would jump on this but definitely I am not a HHKB person

The blockers are staying due to the space for the holes. as for layout (split backspace and right shift) I'm getting info and if enough people are interested, ill add it.

SxM Designs · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 03:52:44 »

Wouldnt a WKL blocker also do the same?
I need my pinky to sit on a key!!

Bregoli · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 04:04:15 »

Quote from: sayantanroy47 on Wed, 09 September 2020, 03:52:44

Wouldnt a WKL blocker also do the same?
I need my pinky to sit on a key!!

Too small and looks out of place for me.

_PixelNinja · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 05:31:20 »

I'd be cautious about eYelllow matching the POM/actually coming out yellow. There seems to be some difficulties with that color.

tobold · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:59:15 »

Quote from: Bregoli on Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:15:06

Quote from: tobold on Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:00:17
so cool. ISO maybe? 🤞

Iso hhkb🤨

Bregoli · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 09 September 2020, 11:00:11 »

Quote from: tobold on Wed, 09 September 2020, 09:59:15

Quote from: Bregoli on Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:15:06
Quote from: tobold on Tue, 08 September 2020, 12:00:17
so cool. ISO maybe? 🤞

Iso hhkb🤨

Show Image

Ok, have to agree, looks good. However im staying with the fixed layout rn. Majority on ic are fine with it for now :D

EMC Labs · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 10 September 2020, 20:24:18 »

info on the pcb? e.g firmware, usb etc

akim98 · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 10 September 2020, 23:33:21 »

i need this

Bregoli · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 11 September 2020, 00:58:22 »

Quote from: EMC Labs on Thu, 10 September 2020, 20:24:18

info on the pcb? e.g firmware, usb etc

PCB is still in the works because I was wondering whether to go fixed layout and hot swap or multiple layouts and solder.
I can confirm it'll be QMK Compatible and will use the aio3 DB so USB-C!

vaf1en · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 11 September 2020, 04:05:24 »

This certainly is something else – I really like it.
Hope this comes to fruition.
Good luck with the interest check.

udller · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 11 September 2020, 20:21:30 »

if this ends up haveing full backspace i will definately buy one if given the chance, this looks so cool. and +1 for having a moon grey version.

TinyShinyCrumb · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 11 September 2020, 21:11:12 »

Definitely market this in Wisconsin, it's a Cheese Board!!!! <3

Bregoli · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 12 September 2020, 05:49:01 »

Quote from: udller on Fri, 11 September 2020, 20:21:30

if this ends up haveing full backspace i will definately buy one if given the chance, this looks so cool. and +1 for having a moon grey version.

Decided to do Forced HHKB Hotswap PCB so no full backspace sadly.

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Author Topic: [IC] Swiss | A Cheese Keyboard! (GB: February 10th - March 10th) (Read 121127 times)