(1/19/2022)
Prototype 2 is finished and is en route!
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The changes that have been made to the new version:
-Changed the F-row spacing to standard (0.25u) and the top and bottom bezels were widened.
-Per popular request, I have added split backspace support.
-Alterations to the plate were made, specifically to the acoustic cutouts. I am trying to keep the cuts in the plate to a minimum as I’ve noticed excessive cuts tend to have a negative effect on the sound. Even with little to no cuts, the aluminum plate yields a pretty soft typing experience due to the mounting points.
-Alterations were made to the mounting points. Only one of them was changed, though I have moved the screw locations further from the plate. This should which allow for even more flex.
-There were some changes to the chamfers and the fillets. I replaced the top edge chamfer with a fillet to prevent the edges of the chamfer from digging into your wrists during use. I also just think the fillets look and feel nicer when handling the case.
-I changed the case screw points, so they are now exclusively on the top and bottom of the case instead of on the sides. I found that the side case screws really weren’t necessary, and could possibly lead to manufacturing issues.
-The indentations on the sides we’re moved out about 1mm each.
-I will also be experimenting with brass and copper as weight materials in addition to stainless steel this run. I’m interested in seeing how the acoustics are affected by the change in material. If there is some or significant improvement, I may end up offering multiple options depending on what is feasible and what you guys would like to see.
After reviewing the IC, I will be trying the following plate materials based of popular request:
-Carbon Fiber
-POM
-FR4
Color options based on the results of the GB will likely include: Blue Grey, Silver, Gunmetal, and Red. Gunmetal will be a custom Pantone, and I will be trying to match the color of the 356CL as closely as possible (despite the inconsistent anodization with OTD boards), will likely be on the darker end of that spectrum to contrast more with silver.
I will begin reaching out to vendors as soon as it arrives, and we can get this thing moving off the ground! Very excited for this project and thank you all for your support!