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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #50 on: Wed, 19 July 2017, 21:54:25 »
Can you make a render with keycaps?

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #52 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 01:38:27 »
That is an amazing layout. Really top-notch stuff, sir.

Oh, and when I was flipping through the Flickr album, I noticed this amazing one:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/raging_pwner/35165624511/in/photostream/

holy smokes, that is gorgeous!

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #53 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 01:46:00 »
one of the most innovative designs i've seen in my time here for sure

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #54 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 02:54:02 »
I'm in, I think. Great design!

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #55 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 02:57:59 »
Oh, and when I was flipping through the Flickr album, I noticed this amazing one:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/raging_pwner/35165624511/in/photostream/

holy smokes, that is gorgeous!

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #56 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 05:55:35 »
Can you confirm the shape (see my post on the other page, hard to tell from the early renders) and if the weight will have the illuminati thing or not (hopefully not)

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #57 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 06:22:14 »
Can you confirm the shape (see my post on the other page, hard to tell from the early renders) and if the weight will have the illuminati thing or not (hopefully not)

Oh sorry I missed that.  It's been changed to a more 'traditional' cutout.



It's closer to this at this point now, that one was slightly older but that white case is too hot not to show off.

(Ignore the diffuser, that was a failed test.)

It's still being tweaked with some expert guidance, but you get the idea.  As for the weight, that's still undecided.  I'm more focused on the core of the case.  The weight will be figured out shortly.
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #58 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 06:59:52 »
Ah cool. Are there's going to be through-holes for the underglow in those cutouts, like Duck boards? If so, I'd personally like to see a long 'bar' rather than 2 holes

I'm guessing White is powder coated, and the other colours are anodized?

Finally, will the plate support switch top removal?

Super interested though, I'm in love with the indicator lights and arrow spacer

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #59 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 07:11:46 »
Can you confirm the shape (see my post on the other page, hard to tell from the early renders) and if the weight will have the illuminati thing or not (hopefully not)

Oh sorry I missed that.  It's been changed to a more 'traditional' cutout.
Show Image



It's closer to this at this point now, that one was slightly older but that white case is too hot not to show off.
Show Image

(Ignore the diffuser, that was a failed test.)

It's still being tweaked with some expert guidance, but you get the idea.  As for the weight, that's still undecided.  I'm more focused on the core of the case.  The weight will be figured out shortly.

Looks great. I'm really interested in the more 'traditional' cutout. I'm in for one.

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #60 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 09:04:48 »
I also like the cutout.  Can't underestimate the value of being able to pick up your keyboard easily when needed :)  (cutout is especially handy for the heavy ones)

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #61 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 20:21:29 »
The new cutout is excellent!

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #62 on: Thu, 20 July 2017, 23:59:08 »
Ah cool. Are there's going to be through-holes for the underglow in those cutouts, like Duck boards? If so, I'd personally like to see a long 'bar' rather than 2 holes

I'm guessing White is powder coated, and the other colours are anodized?

Finally, will the plate support switch top removal?

Super interested though, I'm in love with the indicator lights and arrow spacer

I'm not sure yet, still not 100% set on the diffuser arrangement.

Either powder coat or mao.  Some way or another I really want to do white.

Debating on that, I might. 
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #63 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:11:34 »
Ah cool. Are there's going to be through-holes for the underglow in those cutouts, like Duck boards? If so, I'd personally like to see a long 'bar' rather than 2 holes

I'm guessing White is powder coated, and the other colours are anodized?

Finally, will the plate support switch top removal?

Super interested though, I'm in love with the indicator lights and arrow spacer

I'm not sure yet, still not 100% set on the diffuser arrangement.

Either powder coat or mao.  Some way or another I really want to do white.

Debating on that, I might.


I'm all for Plasma electrolytic oxidation, aka MAO !!! :)

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #64 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:44:12 »
Ah cool. Are there's going to be through-holes for the underglow in those cutouts, like Duck boards? If so, I'd personally like to see a long 'bar' rather than 2 holes

I'm guessing White is powder coated, and the other colours are anodized?

Finally, will the plate support switch top removal?

Super interested though, I'm in love with the indicator lights and arrow spacer

I'm not sure yet, still not 100% set on the diffuser arrangement.

Either powder coat or mao.  Some way or another I really want to do white.

Debating on that, I might.


I'm all for Plasma electrolytic oxidation, aka MAO !!! :)

I heard this gives an almost porcelain effect? That would be something I'm interested in, as I'm not a fan of powder-coat (it always seems a bit cheap other than some of the vintage stuff)

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #65 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:56:55 »
Ah cool. Are there's going to be through-holes for the underglow in those cutouts, like Duck boards? If so, I'd personally like to see a long 'bar' rather than 2 holes

I'm guessing White is powder coated, and the other colours are anodized?

Finally, will the plate support switch top removal?

Super interested though, I'm in love with the indicator lights and arrow spacer

I'm not sure yet, still not 100% set on the diffuser arrangement.

Either powder coat or mao.  Some way or another I really want to do white.

Debating on that, I might.


I'm all for Plasma electrolytic oxidation, aka MAO !!! :)

I heard this gives an almost porcelain effect? That would be something I'm interested in, as I'm not a fan of powder-coat (it always seems a bit cheap other than some of the vintage stuff)


yeah, pretty much...
this is what the ceramic white skog looks like:


(same procedure. couldn't find a bigger pic though, won't get my EU edition until end of september or so)

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #66 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 05:27:11 »
Very interested, a very nice design indeed, plus I always like the 75% layout.

Here is my take a few months ago - I use 0.25u blockers, and have a key next to the corner Delete key for Insert or PrintScreen:


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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #67 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 05:47:50 »
I feel some blockers on the fkeys would be really nice, as long as enough room is left for the LEDs

esc||f1 f2 f3 f4||f5 f6 f7 f8||f9 f10 f11 f12| .'. |Del

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« Reply #68 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 05:58:04 »
I feel some blockers on the fkeys would be really nice, as long as enough room is left for the LEDs

esc||f1 f2 f3 f4||f5 f6 f7 f8||f9 f10 f11 f12| .'. |Del

The .'. LED for numlock, scrolllock, and caplock does not need the whole space, and 0.5u can be enough - see Duck Viper's design.
What is more RGB colors of these LEDs at .'. will look nice, but if that is for numlock, scrolllock, and caplock - then we may rarely see them lit up.

If there is that much space, like that right now at 1.5u, there can also be a layer indicator e.g. ...... below or above .'.
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #69 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 06:48:52 »
I feel some blockers on the fkeys would be really nice, as long as enough room is left for the LEDs

esc||f1 f2 f3 f4||f5 f6 f7 f8||f9 f10 f11 f12| .'. |Del

The .'. LED for numlock, scrolllock, and caplock does not need the whole space, and 0.5u can be enough - see Duck Viper's design.
What is more RGB colors of these LEDs at .'. will look nice, but if that is for numlock, scrolllock, and caplock - then we may rarely see them lit up.

If there is that much space, like that right now at 1.5u, there can also be a layer indicator e.g. ...... below or above .'.

I think thee needs to be at least 1.5u space for the LEDs, or it will look cluttered. I  think layer indicators would clutter it too much as well

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #70 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 11:14:15 »
I feel some blockers on the fkeys would be really nice, as long as enough room is left for the LEDs

esc||f1 f2 f3 f4||f5 f6 f7 f8||f9 f10 f11 f12| .'. |Del

The .'. LED for numlock, scrolllock, and caplock does not need the whole space, and 0.5u can be enough - see Duck Viper's design.
What is more RGB colors of these LEDs at .'. will look nice, but if that is for numlock, scrolllock, and caplock - then we may rarely see them lit up.

If there is that much space, like that right now at 1.5u, there can also be a layer indicator e.g. ...... below or above .'.

I think thee needs to be at least 1.5u space for the LEDs, or it will look cluttered. I  think layer indicators would clutter it too much as well

I respect your opinion, and of course OP Pwner's design.

Here are some ErgoDox EZ and Duck Octagon V2 managed to place their LEDs:



Layer indicators are valuable for powerful firmware such as QMK - you can have QWERTY in one layer and COLEMAK in another, or one layer for gaming setting and another for writing and yet another for coding.
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #71 on: Fri, 21 July 2017, 11:55:40 »
Putting in another vote for MAO if white.  You can't do powdercoat at a reasonable cost with this design because of the seam.  Powdercoat has to be masked off perfectly at all seams for a good fit, and you're not going to find a shop in China that will do it well enough to satisfy your market.  I returned Norbauer's R1 case for this issue and he was very helpful in getting a non-powdercoat to replace it for me (and has since gone with a local shop for powder coat/masking to ensure they turn out better).

Check this post out if you want to see powder coating seam issues:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85676.msg2363209#msg2363209

again, props to Ryan for replacing it at no cost and in a timely manner!  I ended up buying two, actually :)
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #72 on: Sat, 22 July 2017, 16:28:21 »
I'll buy one of these as long as the side has some small cutout to pick the board up easily.

This is the nicest 75% layout I've ever seen. Split Space support is :D

Some LEDs to indicate layers would be fantasticas well!

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« Reply #73 on: Tue, 25 July 2017, 17:59:07 »
Hot diggity dog. This is beautiful :D
  
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« Reply #74 on: Tue, 25 July 2017, 22:24:43 »
+1 for me as well.  This is gorgeous.
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #75 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 07:08:48 »
So I've had a few requests to look at the spacing between the F-row and alpha keys:

I changed it to a .5u space and I'm not really a fan.  Looks a bit too much to me.  I'll build out a full board to get a better look at it but as of now I prefer the original spacing.


Also, I'm not too familiar with popular split-space layouts but after looking around I see this combo often:

Is one more widely used than the other or should both be included?  I'd like to try and keep the plate as simple as possible as I much prefer having the least amount of cutouts as possible but I'd like to have options at the same time.  Is there a more popular layout that I don't know about?
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #76 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 07:18:38 »
So I've had a few requests to look at the spacing between the F-row and alpha keys:
Show Image

I changed it to a .5u space and I'm not really a fan.  Looks a bit too much to me.  I'll build out a full board to get a better look at it but as of now I prefer the original spacing.


Also, I'm not too familiar with popular split-space layouts but after looking around I see this combo often:
Show Image

Is one more widely used than the other or should both be included?  I'd like to try and keep the plate as simple as possible as I much prefer having the least amount of cutouts as possible but I'd like to have options at the same time.  Is there a more popular layout that I don't know about?


I too prefer the original spacing, but maybe a full render might change my mind... dunno


as for the spacebar, I think those two are most popular...

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #77 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 07:42:15 »
I changed it to a .5u space and I'm not really a fan.  Looks a bit too much to me

Agreed, on that render it's too much. Maybe the original is a bit too thin for some people, but it's better than this. Try a compromise or go with the original thin spacing.

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #78 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 07:50:01 »
So I've had a few requests to look at the spacing between the F-row and alpha keys:
Show Image

I changed it to a .5u space and I'm not really a fan.  Looks a bit too much to me.  I'll build out a full board to get a better look at it but as of now I prefer the original spacing.


Also, I'm not too familiar with popular split-space layouts but after looking around I see this combo often:
Show Image

Is one more widely used than the other or should both be included?  I'd like to try and keep the plate as simple as possible as I much prefer having the least amount of cutouts as possible but I'd like to have options at the same time.  Is there a more popular layout that I don't know about?
Nice, definitely keeping an eye on this. Really like ideas that isolates the arrow cluster.

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #79 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 07:56:00 »
I've been trying to tell myself to stop buying more keeb's but this one will likely be on my radar...
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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #80 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 08:22:12 »
Very nice, keeping my eyes on this one.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #81 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 08:52:42 »
Yeah, 0.5 is too big for a small board. That would look okay on TKL or above though


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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #83 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 09:29:12 »
Very interested, a very nice design indeed, plus I always like the 75% layout.

Here is my take a few months ago - I use 0.25u blockers, and have a key next to the corner Delete key for Insert or PrintScreen:
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It's an interesting layout. I like it.

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #84 on: Wed, 26 July 2017, 15:05:18 »
Interested

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« Reply #85 on: Thu, 27 July 2017, 12:39:29 »
Interested

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #86 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 07:09:39 »
If I'm not mistaken, designers generally avoid 0.25 blockers as they're hard to manufacture (fragile/flimsy because only one side is connected to the rest of the frame). Nevertheless, I liked the direction menuhin took with with his design, so here's one with 0.5 blockers:

174420-0

GMK makes convex 2u spacebars now so I think it makes perfect sense to use them as short spacebars/thumb keys instead of the usual 2.25u and 2.75u Shift keys. Meanwhile, the 1u key right in between matches the stagger of the rest of the board, prividing the entire layout a sense of harmony.

And here's something a little more standard:

174422-1

A combination of Pwner and menuhin's ideas, this layout uses a rather standard bottom row (6.25u spacebar with 1.25u mods) for maximum compatibility, without giving up precious real estate at the top right corner.

Let me know what you guys think! I personally prefer the first one because of the split spacebar and sense of symmetry.

Bonus:

174424-2

Of course, the left-hand numpad can be used as a 24-key (24 x 1u) macro pad as well.

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #87 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 08:10:45 »
If I'm not mistaken, designers generally avoid 0.25 blockers as they're hard to manufacture (fragile/flimsy because only one side is connected to the rest of the frame).

That's something I didn't really think about, but at the same time, not a deal breaker.

In your first idea, the symmetry idea is cool but the bottom row is a bit too much for me honestly.  I'd rather just stick with the blocker for the arrows.

Not exact measurements, just a quick attempt but something like this I could make work:

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #88 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 08:21:34 »
Yes pls to that ^ That's what i was trying to convey in an earlier post

Also the left-handed numpad on 75% is my dream layout, but maybe for another time ;)

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #89 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 11:25:20 »
I love when you see the first couple posts on a IC and are into it then when you check back a few weeks later you are really excited.

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #90 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 13:45:00 »
The only split **** that makes any sense to me is the minila air style, with a 3u shift in the middle and two smaller function keys on either side of it.   3u space bars are not too hard to find now days.

Unless you have some sort of funky shaped claw grip when typing, your thumb should be hitting the middle of the space bar, beneath where B and N meet, or more likely, just slightly to the right of that (exception would be after typing a capital Y, your thumb is probably shifted to the left a bit).

Every single split space (except minila)I've seen puts my thumb right on the edge of the space bar.  That seems like a terrible idea.  However, the concept/functionality is awesome... to be able to use a function key with your left thumb (when not gaming).  I just haven't seen it done it a way that would work for someone who was trained to type touch.  You could always use QMK's "tap for space/hold for funct.", but I don't like the way it registers a space after you let off.  I would have to have a dedicated layer for gaming to turn that off I guess.

It's possible that PWNER could design something even more unique by incorporating the 3u space bar and extra blockers on the bottom row... but I think I like it just the way it is.

Just my 2cents on split space.  It's my personal opinion and I know that everyone has they're own style of typing.   My favorite thing about this board it the super duper awesome compact design and LED indicators.


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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #91 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 16:19:52 »
Man I randomly came in here just trying to be a nice guy and help with a name or something and now I find myself digging in my wallet to make sure I have some money to save up for this. You sir made a fantastic looking case and my interest in not only this, but possibly other 75% cases have definitely reached an all time high. Also for the name I like Ion 75 it rolls off the tongue nice and some other people here also agree. If you decide that you still are looking for suggestions though maybe Tuatara 75? Its a lizard species that has a third eye and the name is kinda mysterious and sounds nice. Regardless though good luck on your name hunt and I hope this IC turns into a GB soon, but not too soon because I'm broke.

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Re: [IC] ION Keyboards: ION75 - 75% Custom
« Reply #92 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 21:42:35 »


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Re: [IC] ION Keyboards: ION75 - 75% Custom
« Reply #93 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 21:50:55 »
Damn, dude.  People are going to flip over this board. I mean, it's damn near perfect.

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« Reply #94 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 22:14:04 »
Wow that render is stunning. This will be a very tempting buy.

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Re: [IC] ION Keyboards: ION75 - 75% Custom
« Reply #95 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 22:25:16 »
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I'm loving this render, I'm definitely interested in buying this.

Offline oatmicro

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Re: [IC] ION Keyboards: ION75 - 75% Custom
« Reply #96 on: Fri, 28 July 2017, 22:48:54 »
If I can build it without the diffuser, I will join.

Simple as that.

Offline anthonyooiszewen

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Re: [IC] ION Keyboards: ION75 - 75% Custom
« Reply #97 on: Sat, 29 July 2017, 01:33:19 »
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Thanks for considering some of my suggestions, Pwner! Love the work you do and the latest render.

Might I suggest a 0.25u gap between Esc and F1 instead of the 0.5u in the latest render? Right now there are gaps of three different sizes - 0.5u between Esc & F1; 0.25u between F4 & F5 and F8 & F9; 1.0u where the status LEDs sit - and that's one too many, I think. Making all the gaps from Esc to F12 span an equal 0.25u will tidy and tighten up the left side of the board (recall there's no blocker on the left side of the bottom row either so having one in the top left just throws things off) while drawing attention to the one wider gap where the triad of LEDs - the distinctive mark of the Ion 75 - resides.

Check out the TX-CP's top row to get an idea what that would look like: https://i.redd.it/76ncvi86cgcz.jpg

Let me know what you think and keep up the great work!
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Offline stoic-lemon

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Re: [IC] ION Keyboards: ION75 - 75% Custom
« Reply #98 on: Sat, 29 July 2017, 09:35:57 »
Meh, I'm not really into 75% boa......holy balls this thing is beautiful!

Offline menuhin

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Re: [IC] illuminati75 - 75% keyboard [WTB: New name pls!]
« Reply #99 on: Sat, 29 July 2017, 09:56:45 »
If I'm not mistaken, designers generally avoid 0.25 blockers as they're hard to manufacture (fragile/flimsy because only one side is connected to the rest of the frame).

That's something I didn't really think about, but at the same time, not a deal breaker.

In your first idea, the symmetry idea is cool but the bottom row is a bit too much for me honestly.  I'd rather just stick with the blocker for the arrows.

Not exact measurements, just a quick attempt but something like this I could make work:

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I agree with that the top-right corner is precious real estate for keys, but despite still 2 keys less on the top row, the 3-cluster top-row arrangement is neat.

As long as we all want it to happen, I wonder does the OP has the time and capability to make this happen: the design, the prototypes for the PCB with LED that support QMK, the plate, and of course the case.
And when will it happen if it is one of those IC that eventually come true, and how much it is going to cost so I can afford it.
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