Hover TKL Rev. 2
1. Rework and changesAfter gathering feedback and the testing of the first prototypes. I decided to rework the initial Hover TKL to address the major issues it had.
Mainly ergonomics, uneven underglow and the price. I tired to stay true to the initial design as much as possible and the ideas behind it and i came up with following.
1. Ergonomics: Reduced overall size, height of the keyboard and lowering the PCB in the case to get a lower EKH / (front height)
2. Underglow: Added window at the front of the Keyboard and more LEDs on the PCB.
3. Price: By reducing size, complexity and changing to a magnetic assembly of the case.
2. The reworked designThe new design is still centered around the hovering effect but is also more committed to the base design idea. That has been the hoverboard from BTTF. That's why it the engraving has changed to fit the theme.
It also is now only on the back accent piece to achieve a clean aesthetic from the front view of the board.
The magnetic covers are gone now as they were a big factor to the higher pricing before. To still make the assembly and disassembly as easy as possible i decided for a magnetic approach for the closing mechanism.
The bottom is now more rounded to fit more to the overall design.
I made a new form for the new design to not get a mix up with old entries. If you already have made an entry in the old form i ask you to please fill out the new form.
Thank you for your understanding. New IC form
Discord serverYoutube trailer
3. SpecificationsPrice target: 400$
MOQ: 50The MOQ and price target aren't set in stone and might change in the near future.
CaseMaterial: 6063 aluminium
Finish: anodized or e-coated
Accent piecesMaterial: 6063 aluminium
Finish: anodized without laser engravings
WeightMaterial: 6063 aluminium
Finish: anodized laser engravings
Internal weightMaterial: brass
Finish: sandblasted and clear coated
SwitchplateMaterial: 6063 aluminium and FR4
Finish: anodized black
PCB *QMK / VIA compatible* Daughter board: ai03's uDb-c3
Hotswap: 1.6 mm, no flexcuts
Solder: 1.6 mm, no flexcuts
Typing angle: 5.5 degrees
Front height: 20.5 mm (21.4 mm with feet)
EKH: 23 mm
Dimensions: (l/w/h) 395 mm x 136 mm x 31 mm
Weight: 1.8 kg (CAD value) I will update it when the prototypes are here.
Vendors: TBD
Color options: The top voted colorways so far are shown in the rendered images.
4. PrototypesThe prototypes for the new design are currently in production. I will update this bit once i have them on hand.
5. RenderHere are some rendered images of the new design with the most voted colorways, the colors might vary from the production units.
Album
here
6. Wrist restEven though the EKH went down significantly it is still pretty high due to the design limitations. To make a wrist rest that would fit the keyboard and would still be affordable i decided to go with a full PC wrist rest.
The Price would be around 25- 40 USD depending on the unit count.
here are some renders:
Thank you!Feel free to ask me any questions or give me feedback, criticism or suggestions.
Thank you for your attention.