Hello Geekhack.
I am helping my friend, who is also the author and the maker of this keyboard set, posting this IC thread.
This keyboard is inspired by an old IBM keyboard called
"PCjr".
The name
CA66 came from French, "66 avec de la corniche". A 66 keyboard with cornice.
Case design: YockPCB design: BobnaiveRender:Here are some photos from Round 1 held in China for you guys to check out:More photos:
https://imgur.com/a/PcfAPAlbum of building log:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/149475414@N03/albums/72157688199776126PCB layouts:Features:1. Anodized aluminum case, plate + PCB
2. 2 top case versions, HHKB like and WKL like(No brass logo if you choose WKL)
3. Iso, split space bar supported
4. RGB led animation(indicator function is optimizing at the moment)
5. TypeC interface
6. TMK online editor made by
YANG
Link(English translation is progressing):
http://ydkb.io/?ca66#Price:Around 300USD without shipping fee. (not the final price.)
To be decided:1. brass plate option
2. QMK supporting
3. color options(default color of R1 is dark gray)
Please feel free to leave any comment and question.
10/4 Online Editor link updated. English translation is progressing.
10/7 Building log of R1 and things to be decided added.
Estimated price added.
10/31
1. PCB now has some friendly signs to notify whether you put your switches in the right place or not. 2. Added some protection to screw holes to prevent screws getting stripped.
3. Making an investigation form for GH. (form coming soon.)
11/2
IC form added. Link: https://goo.gl/forms/8Q0VLU0ir1xoDgTa2
11/4 PCB remake for switches orientation.
12/6 Second PCB sample in progress.
English version for online editor is almost finished.
1/5/2018 GB sub form:
https://goo.gl/forms/dPy287zMTW4LHqmC3