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Title: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: BurganovAziz on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:08:03
Hello keyboard geeks, I'm Aziz from CLAP LAB. I have never imagined that one day I will be able to design my own keyboard and post on GH! Today I want to show you my 65% gasket mounted keyboard. As a 65 lover I got inspirations from keyboards such as: Rama m65, Iron165, Noah, Space65 and many others! Okay, enough of me talking, I want to show you some renders (please excuse my rendering skills :D)

Sep 1 Update:
I want to thank all of you for your time to write the feedbacks, they are so valuable to me! I made some changes according to them.
So here is the new version with the renders, hope it is better than the first version.

Sep 3 Update:
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Technical Info:
1. 7 Degree angle
2. Gasket Mount
3. 6061 Aluminium anodized
4. PCB-QMK supported Hotswap and Solder
5. USB Type C

What has been done:
The prototypes are coming soon As you all have suggested, the prototypes are postponed for the final deisgn
The PCB has been designed and tested, prototypes coming soon The pcb is not expensive comparing to CNC a case so the new PCB is under designing.

What needs to be done:
Test the assembly
Test the PCB

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7nsJJKV I'm new to Discord so if there is something wrong with it please tell me!

Here is the IC from, please feel free to fill it out!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCJrBWmtmrOFJnK3ehEHuY7i5-9L_7lgeMwopCfGX3fnU-NA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: nu_types on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:12:13
This board makes me feel itchy
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: yoot on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:12:41
Looks really tall. What's it's front height?
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:19:33
Can't wait to get to discord and tell the boys I got the clap
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: soloplayer on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:21:38
filled the IC form. pls read it and consider yourself  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: NathanCVII on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:34:43
Dam, she thicc
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: alleneentrekin on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:42:41
Filled out IC and left a long piece of feedback. Good luck with your first board!

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: GaNeBaL on Sun, 30 August 2020, 00:07:01
damn, damn boi, DAMN BOI HE THICC BOI, THAT'S A THICC ASS BOI, DAMN
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: halocantkb on Sun, 30 August 2020, 00:27:51
a few things to note with the plate (from the renders you've showed)
- spacebar stabilizer should be flipped
- consider alternative layouts (split backspace, iso, stepped caps)

some other misc stuff:
- consider adding a small space for your daughterboard cable to reduce strain
- there seems to be no fillet/chamfer on the blocker, might be pretty sharp. (correct me if I'm wrong)
- as others have said, that front edge is really tall, I'm worried it might not be comfortable to type on
- in the future, I'd reccomend getting more community feedback and revising before ordering prototypes as a new designer

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: deedz on Sun, 30 August 2020, 00:54:37
Also voicing the front height looks extremely tall and uncomfortable. I’d say the front height of just the bottom piece seems more comfortable ergonomically.

Also maybe a WKL design? Just personal preference though

Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: alleneentrekin on Sun, 30 August 2020, 09:12:18
As others have said. I think you are going a little bit fast with the prototype, I'd consider waiting for more feedback before you order prototypes.
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: zoo on Mon, 31 August 2020, 01:34:01
The tabs on the weight look very small. Larger tabs would make for a more enjoyable assembly process.
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: Suavity on Mon, 31 August 2020, 03:24:04
Any considerations for a split space bar?
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: typeaudesign on Mon, 31 August 2020, 04:28:05
Definitely going to need a wrist rest for this one :D Nice colors though!
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: Jyobah on Mon, 31 August 2020, 09:03:55
Does this give you the CLAP?  :p
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: Kinesiologist on Mon, 31 August 2020, 10:25:50
saw this on ZF, looking good :D
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: raz0r54 on Mon, 31 August 2020, 13:59:56
very different than the first time I saw this a couple days ago, but this new design I really like :)
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: 3yatt on Mon, 31 August 2020, 15:38:14
Love the redesign. Would love to see this with a brass or ss weight. Definitely interested in the new direction.
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: lolafineday on Mon, 31 August 2020, 16:01:21
I like the location of the logo, but I dont really nice the back design.

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: alleneentrekin on Mon, 31 August 2020, 17:05:57
Love the redesign, but not a huge fan of the back right now, and it really complicated to machine.

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: sartori24 on Mon, 31 August 2020, 18:38:51
It looks much better! Some renders aren't showing up though.
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: BurganovAziz on Mon, 31 August 2020, 22:09:51
a few things to note with the plate (from the renders you've showed)
- spacebar stabilizer should be flipped
- consider alternative layouts (split backspace, iso, stepped caps)

some other misc stuff:
- consider adding a small space for your daughterboard cable to reduce strain
- there seems to be no fillet/chamfer on the blocker, might be pretty sharp. (correct me if I'm wrong)
- as others have said, that front edge is really tall, I'm worried it might not be comfortable to type on
- in the future, I'd reccomend getting more community feedback and revising before ordering prototypes as a new designer

Sent from my ELE-L04 using Tapatalk



Thank you!! Helped me a lot!
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: alleneentrekin on Tue, 01 September 2020, 09:46:59
Please consider adding renders with keycaps!

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: The.Ryan.Gamer on Wed, 02 September 2020, 09:07:34
Really interesting. I hope you have option for both hotswap and soldered PCB.

Also you have discord?
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: Timbersawdust on Wed, 02 September 2020, 11:17:58
What is the significance behind the 'No.1' blocker?
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: BurganovAziz on Wed, 02 September 2020, 22:54:11
This board makes me feel itchy
Glad you like it!  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: BurganovAziz on Wed, 02 September 2020, 22:56:30
Filled out IC and left a long piece of feedback. Good luck with your first board!

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What is the significance behind the 'No.1' blocker?
Because it is my first keyboard?

Filled out IC and left a long piece of feedback. Good luck with your first board!

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Thank you!
Really interesting. I hope you have option for both hotswap and soldered PCB.

Also you have discord?
Yes it will have hotswap
Please consider adding renders with keycaps!

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Will do~


Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: The.Ryan.Gamer on Wed, 02 September 2020, 23:46:13
Soooooo! Do you think November GB is possible? Or earlier?  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: deedz on Thu, 03 September 2020, 00:15:23
Digging the new update, good job!

Hope the front height isn't too tall though. Looks pretty thick
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: sartori24 on Thu, 03 September 2020, 05:51:30
looks really nice now!
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: alleneentrekin on Thu, 03 September 2020, 06:29:15
I like the revamped back design, but on the inside of the case, the writing "A 65% by Clap Studio" is in a bit of a weird font. Personally I would go for something a little less comic sans esque.

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: BurganovAziz on Thu, 03 September 2020, 08:06:51
I like the revamped back design, but on the inside of the case, the writing "A 65% by Clap Studio" is in a bit of a weird font. Personally I would go for something a little less comic sans esque.

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Haha I got that a lot today, going to change to regular A*ial please don't sue me :D

Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: BurganovAziz on Thu, 03 September 2020, 08:09:18
looks really nice now!
Glad you like it!
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: Janoma on Thu, 03 September 2020, 08:28:47
I sorta dig that no 1 blocker :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: alleneentrekin on Thu, 03 September 2020, 09:25:01
I like the revamped back design, but on the inside of the case, the writing "A 65% by Clap Studio" is in a bit of a weird font. Personally I would go for something a little less comic sans esque.

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Haha I got that a lot today, going to change to regular A*ial please don't sue me :D
Awesome thanks!

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Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: idolindisguise on Thu, 03 September 2020, 09:33:16
very nice design
Title: Re: [IC] CLAP 65% Gasket Mount Keyboard
Post by: stoked71 on Thu, 03 September 2020, 10:34:16
I like the all the design choices except for the logo and font. Kind of comic sans ish  :-[