Author Topic: [IC] Type K - Tented Ergo keyboard (07/11/2022 - STATUS UPDATE) (Read 414551 times)

gok_nz · « **on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:07:05 »

Type K

tented ergo keyboard

I've been wanting to have an Alice style keyboard for a while now but I wanted to change the layout to suit some of my typing habits and the idea of a tented version appealed to me.
The layout has been reworked from scratch but is still heavily influenced by the original Alice and I've incorporated a lot of design elements from the 7V.

0. CONTENTS

DETAILS
STATUS
VENDORS & PRICING
PHOTOS
DESIGN CHANGELOG
FAQ

1. DETAILS

Case Angle: 4.5°
Tenting Angle: 7.0°
Materials: Aluminium Top, Dark-dyed Polycarbonate Bottom and Stainless-steel Weight
Mounting method: Grommet mount
Plate: 1.5mm aluminium and polycarbonate options
Colours: Black, Silver, Beige
LEDS: Indicator LED bound to Caps Lock & Function layers. LED modules for feature lighting
PCB: Designed by Gondolindrum with USB-C daughterboard - configurable with QMK/VIA
Layout options:

2. STATUS

(07/11/2022) - The half-plate is a go-er. My preference as it stands is aluminium half plate > aluminium full plate > pc full plate. Waiting on updated LED modules to finish before testing the lighting again. PCBs are being updated with new connectors to replace the JSTs. The grommets are also going through a very minor tweak to clamp onto the plate better during assembly.

I am really happy with the wood wrist-rest. We are exploring options for the PC wrist-rest to find a solution that is more durable.

Video 1
Video 2

Due to all the requests for this to be run as a Group Buy, I have started a survey. You can access the form here.

3. VENDORS & PRICING

This will be sold through TypePlus
The pricing and number of units TBD.

4. PHOTOS

V6 Prototype in beige powder coat. Walnut wrist-rest

Light-coloured wristrest with V3 Prototype

V3 Prototype

V2 Prototype

V1 Prototype

More

5. DESIGN CHANGELOG

V1 Prototype

Layout based mostly on the TGR Alice layout
Bottom row with dual 3U spacebar
Right shift reduced down to 2.25U to reduce the width of the right half so that it can be symmetrical and work better with tenting.
Case angle set to 7 degrees
Tenting angle set to 5 degrees

V2 Prototype

Bend angle between Q and W (and O/P columns) reduced from 12 degrees down to 10
Underglow LEDs moved to daughterboard
Case angle reduced to 5.5 degrees
Tenting angle increased to 7 degrees
Custom wrist-rest added

V3 Protoype

Case angle reduced to 4.5 degrees
Mounting point positions adjusted
Wrist-rest height increased

V4 Protoype

LEDs moved from daughterboard to separate LED PCB modules
Redesign of case to accommodate new LED design
Changed from top mount to gasket mount
Internal weights added
Quality of life changes to the PCB

V5 Protoype

Changes to mounting point positions
PCB clearance adjustments
Rubber feet design and position
Internal weights removed
PCB modifications
Accent piece added to bottom
Reduced screw sizes
Poron gaskets replaced by moulded silicone gaskets

V6 Protoype

Changes to mounting point positions
Accent piece removed
PCB modifications
Firmware updates
Cable specification changed
Update to silicone grommets

6. FAQ

Did you know that there is a keyboard already called the K-Type?
Yes, but I wanted to name this keyboard the Type K because the front bezel and the LED design was inspired by KITT from the Knight Rider television series and Type has associations with both cars such as the Honda Integra and keyboards.
How many units will there be?
I don't know yet at this stage.
Do you have a discord?
No I don't but Deskeys have created a channel on their server for discussion on the Type K here
Will there be any other vendors?
None planned at the moment. It is easier to control the process when there are fewer people involved.
Is there going to be a matching wrist-rest?
Yes.
Do you have a sound-test?
You might be able to catch the typing sound in one of the meet-up streams but I generally don't do sound tests. If this ever gets built by somebody and they happen to make a sound test, I will add a link to it then.

gok_nz · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:07:45 »

Reserved

superdoedoe · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:08:39 »

Pls gib

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would? · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:08:46 »

good god thats naughty

joecoolbob · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:08:59 »

Good Stuff

ilikerustoo · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:09:08 »

Cool!

yoot · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:09:38 »

BUTT SEAM!!!!

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myflowsocold · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:10:46 »

Really interesting! Def in

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belgium_waffles · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:11:47 »

woo yeah

MonsterM · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:12:11 »

Oh my!!

pengoot02 · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:13:02 »

L-Ron · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:17:55 »

Love this, tenting might turn fake ergo into real ergo

Shiro · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:18:17 »

TeacherGeek · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:20:05 »

Badmutha · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:20:50 »

Excited for this!

lukelex · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:25:17 »

Finally someone running in-stock instead of the ****ty GB model. Will definitely grab one

HannibalChew · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:26:33 »

I'm all in.

bard · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:31:35 »

any chance for a wrist rest with matching profile?
count me in!

Datastream · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:32:01 »

looking goood

Okonomiyaki#2832 · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:34:31 »

Definitely in for one.

Tarek · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:37:23 »

Wow that is beautiful. I noticed the site that will stock it has limited shipping. Will this be available to North Americans?

AspiringMechKeebFan · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:40:40 »

Def interested. Hope it won't cost arm and a leg.

aeryxz · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:43:22 »

Yeap gok. In

demonahz · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:44:04 »

this is porn. I want it!

Rawcco · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:47:10 »

Take my money gok. Again.

kevinplus · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:49:57 »

Dr_Bond · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:51:47 »

In! Definitely interested in a lighter color chosen too if expanding the limited color options, like silver or white but black is always safe.

konstantin · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:29:49 »

Very interesting concept. I have to say I'm a fan of the 2.75u space on the left side, as well as the 7V-style weight. I'll be following this for sure.

sirieous · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:30:21 »

Looks stunning

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heartbreak · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:37:03 »

Keeping an eye on this for other color ways!

terrad · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:42:23 »

Wow. Definitely in!

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pleasega · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:42:49 »

looks amazing!

funderburker · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:45:42 »

goddream · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:49:56 »

yes this is it

Dafraz117 · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:50:38 »

Interested

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FlitzDeelman · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:51:35 »

Quote from: Rawcco on Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:47:10

Take my money gok. Again.

I missed out on giving you money for the 7V. But I really hope not this time again.

I’LL BE BACK, HE-MAN!! AND THEN _I’LL_ PAY!! <Skeletor laugh fading into the distance.>

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Jinho · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:25:42 »

this is v sick and the idea of doing an in-stock sale is great, but if there isn't a decent amount of stock, i feel like this will go out of stock instantly and then sell on market for 2-4x the price lol

zekth · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:26:08 »

Totally in for this!!!

FlitzDeelman · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:26:42 »

Quote from: Jinho on Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:25:42

this is v sick and the idea of doing an in-stock sale is great, but if there isn't a decent amount of stock, i feel like this will go out of stock instantly and then sell on market for 2-4x the price lol

Good point.

visfrancesco · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:32:55 »

100% in for this, also a custom wristrest would be great

hungazz · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:51:49 »

this is beautiful and you definitely have a buyer in me. I joined the 7V GB and regretted not purchasing black PVD extras, will they also be offered for Type K?

Dafraz117 · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:03:15 »

If Darth Vader was a keyboard enthusiast, this would be his endgame. Does it have an overhanging nose like the tengu? Maybe sandblasted stainless weight for those of us that constantly finger F their keyboard on our desk?

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Solotov · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:07:03 »

Holy ****. Hope I can get one.

7empest · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:13:26 »

yessssss....... now this is a board i can get behind! this thing is beautiful! I love how your are doing these weights as well. Like the 7V, it just looks so classy. Great work! Cant wait for GB

YMwoo · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:22:14 »

looks very great and unique!
would love navy/white color options. also would love to have option to have arrow cluster on the bottom right instead of the 1.5u Ctrl (Always thought the gap is too big on alice layout)

BaltO · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:40:19 »

I'm in, hopefully there will be a decent amount of stock for this :^)

mbsurfer · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:42:34 »

This sounds like a dream come true! I'll wait to hear more about the price point though.

eniigma · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:56:52 »

hell yea

looks sick

zekkin · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:57:00 »

Looking really nice. Hope to get a chance to type on one of these.

dnmtbr · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:57:19 »

Love the idea, but the layout changes are horrible imo. You should at least offer compatibility for the standard layout people are used to.

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Author Topic: [IC] Type K - Tented Ergo keyboard (07/11/2022 - STATUS UPDATE) (Read 414551 times)