Therian40
If you're at a loss when it comes to finding a functional, available and great looking 40%, then you're in the right place.
The therian 40 is arguably the most versatile case in the 40's market with the ability to use both Staggered PCBs AND Orhtolinear by simply swapping the plate.
This feature on its own would be pretty cool, however, who wants to unscrew their case to swap the PCB?!
Our solution to that problem? Magnets.
By making use of magnets, we are able to have the top and bottom case securely fastened while also allowing the user to easily and quickly swap out their PCBs to fit their needs.
Our design essentially takes 'hot-swap' to the next level...
As well as using magnets in order to hold the case together, we have also decided on Sorbothane as the gasket material for its incredible sound and vibration dampening properties to hopefully give a great sounding 'Clack' profile.
Renders
*Unfortunately I can't get any images to load directly into GH so you'll have to use the Imgur gallery linked below, sorry for the inconvenience. *
Imgur Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/IHJjxDx (https://imgur.com/a/IHJjxDx)
IC Form
The following link will lead you to a Google Form with a variety of questions that will allow us to ensure that the keyboard is best tailored to you, the end-user.
It shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes to complete and it would be greatly appreciated if you provided as much detail as possible so that we have more to work off of.
Link: https://forms.gle/7g5f98LaGotiEbmY8 (https://forms.gle/7g5f98LaGotiEbmY8)
Features
- Magnet mount connection [MMC]
- Sorbothane gaskets [SG]
- 5° typing angle
- Multiple layout support
- Universal USB port access
- 100% screwless assembly
- Quick-switch PCB swapping
Supported PCBs
This list is not comprehensive as any 12u x 4u PCB should work so long as they don't have weird spacing. The PCBs listed below are just those that have been physically tested.
We are still exploring the Ortholinear PCB options as we may need a 3rd plate in order to support the spacing for the Planck PCB.
- JD40
- BM40
- Planck
PCBs on order(To be tested)
- Niu Mini
- AMJ40
- Anything else that you suggest.
Behind the name
The name is the first thing you see when having new designs marketed towards you so it's vital that we pull you in off the bat.
"Therion" in Greek translates to "wild animal or beast," however when combined with the word "Anthropos" which means "human", you get "Theriantropy".
In essence, Theriantropy is the Ancient Greeks shapeshifting mythology.
Shortening that, we get "Therian" which doesn't technically mean anything but with some appreciation of greek mythology and an understanding of the design, you should be able to see the connection.
I also felt that 'Therian' sounded as though it could be used as a name for a spaceship which funnily enough, fit very nicely as we had considered space-age design elements when exploring this design.
Materials
The final materials are still to be decided and will take cost as well as demand/interest into consideration.
For the renders the top is Aluminium and the base is frosted Polycarbonate.
These 2 materials are the current working materials for quotes etc but dependant on demand these can be altered to get more accurate quotes and end prices for you.
No matter what the case materials, there will also be an engraved Brass or Steel weight in the base.
The design for this engraving is still in the works but it will be posted here as well as on all other IC posts to get your opinion before the "Ok".
As for the plate materials, these will come from the results of the IC form and will then be taken forward to manufacturers for quotes.
Contact
If you have any further questions, please don't be afraid to ask, you're critique will make this board. You can reach me at any or all of the following outlets:
- Twitter: TouchTypes
- Instagram: touch.types
- Email: touchtypescontact@gmail.com
- Discord: Touch Types#5593
If you would like a more organised display of the progress you can also check out my website which will be updated as the process goes on.
Website: https://touchtype.online/ (https://touchtype.online/)
Finally, for the most active source of information please our Discord server.
Discord: https://discord.gg/PdHMEHCb6f (https://discord.gg/PdHMEHCb6f)