QFRL100
Update logs:- To do:
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Add renders)
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Change UDB placement to central)
(PCB V2 Prototype)
- 07/03/2023:
IC Form- 07/03/2023: The button used in the proto V1 is temporary and require new mold, Testing different pads material (POM (the current pads for V1, require new more sturdy design), Aluminum (Original design still waiting for the new buttons mold), CEM (Pending to test)).
- 07/04/2023: Added my
discord & updated the button for bottom mount.
- 07/05/2023: Updated the IC form with plate material section.
- 08/28/2023: Added Caps_lock & Num_lock LED indicators to newest PCB version.
- 10/28/2023: 3D bottom button mold V1 printed (Will opensource it after GB).
- 11/18/2023: Prototype case V2 ordered along with PC pads, There will be another version of pads that I want to test as well (Will post changes once I receive the new proto).
- 12/25/2023: I will offer a hotswap PCB as an option. First I will finish from solder pcb then I will start with hotswap version.
- 12/31/2023: Received prototype V2.
- 01/17/2024: Tested bottom pc pads and need a minor changes.
- 02/01/2024: Got some positive responses from vendors I will list them once everything is settled.
- 02/10/2024: Added renders of the keyboard with layouts. List of vendors is updated.
- 02/11/2023: TX AP clip-ins stabilizers of choice will be included in the kit!.
- 02/13/2024: Pictures of V2 prototype.
- 06/03/2024:
Secret- 03/22/2024: Ordered PCB V2 prototype.
- 04/14/2024: Solder PCB V2 prototype reached!.
- 04/26/2024: I tested the Solder PCB V2 prototype and I need to add some cosmetics in the GB version.
- 04/27/2024: I placed QFRL100 Hot Swap V2 prototype order and waiting for manufacturer.
Introduction
Hi geekhack, this is an early IC for my newly design board qfrl100 a FRL 100% layout. This board takes some of characteristics of my previous project the "70O FRL" but instead it utilizes both top and bottom mount using the plate. I intended to add a touch of the design origin like USB cutout which its similar to the 70O but the USB cutout has been changed back to normal in the V2 and instead added my touch into the brass through weight. Not to mention I like also Long Boards
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Please find the details below:
Specifications
7.5 degree 100% FRL.
Front H: 17.98 mm (EFH 21.55 mm).
Top and bottom mount.
Brass through weight.
Plate to top case: 7.8 mm.
Plate materials (Aluminum, PC & PP).
Mounting pads + screws 20 M2×0.4 mm (PC or FR4).
QFRL100% PCB 1.6 mm soldered and hot-swap.
PCB layout support: 10U spacebar, Split backspace, ISO enter, 1.25U left shift and 1.75U right shift, 2U and 1U on numpad.
Firmware: QMK, VIA and Vial.
Support Mx and Alps.
Weight unbuilt: ~2.5 KG.
Additional information:
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Case W: 437.5 mm* L: 115.2 mm.
Case Back H: 34.466 mm.
Case Bezels: Top & Bottom (9.5 mm), Sides (4 mm).
PCB MCU: atmega32u4.
PCB designed by Thebloodyezkb
PCB Layout
Solder PCB
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ANSI Hot Swap PCB
QFRL100 DiagramsMore
The bottom button attached bottom pads then uses 2XM2 screws for the mount. The plate then sets on bottom button.
Renders:WKLMore
WKL Red
WKL Silver
WKL Grey
WKL Blue
WKL Green
WKL Black
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WK Red
WK Silver
WK Grey
WK Blue
WK Green
WK Black
WK NeXTMore
WK NeXT Red
WK NeXT Silver
WK NeXT Grey
WK NeXT Blue
WK NeXT Green
WK NeXT Black
Prototype V1:More
Prototype V2:More
Albums:Fusion360 screenshots:
https://imgur.com/a/jOdY82vProto V1:
https://imgur.com/a/3E76CrqRender:
https://imgur.com/a/Yvz9o2fProto V2
https://imgur.com/a/FkFHuB5Price:~400 USD for 200 MOQ.
Notes: I want to target a higher MOQ than 100 to reduce the price as for now the I am aiming below 420 USD and price is subject to change (Manu DDS).Vendors:Clickclack.io, SKME, Typo! Works, and more to come
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Case Colors(Silver, Grey, Black, Green, Blue & Red).
Aluminum Plate Colors(Silver, Red or Black).
What's included:
Aluminum top & bottom case.
Plate of choice (Aluminum, PC and PP).
2 Through brass weights.
Soldered or Hot-swap PCB of choice.
UDB (unified daughter board) + JST cable
Screws (extra included).
Mounting pads + bottom buttons.
Hard carrying case.
TX AP Clip-in Stabs of choice (Normal or Long Pole).
Special Thanks to!Special thanks to MENA server, Dark,
Blacksimon & Masje.