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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Paragon on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:41:27
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The Element 60 is a keyboard inspired by other open source projects such as the BMEK and Bakeneko 60. As I recently got into keyboards, which can be seen through my subpar geekhack post count, I wanted to explore the sound and feel of different mounting styles. That is why I attempted to develop a multi-mount system.
The goal was to have a largely uni-body design alongside small mounting bracket with the the ability to try out top, bottom, and gummy gasket mounting. I have also left enough space to accomodate a 4mm plate which can be bottom mounted. Technically by using a gasket in between the case, plate, and mounting bracket you can also try out a terrible isolation mount.
The case features a place for a unified daughterboard and is compatible with other 60% PCBs that have a JST connection such as the H60 or Plain 60 (Flex).
I will be uploading the files to an open source github repo: https://github.com/Paragon-OpenSource/Element-MM-60 (https://github.com/Paragon-OpenSource/Element-MM-60)
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A close up of the mounting bracket can be seen here
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I hope to get a prototype and itterate on the design the the future. I will be documenting my progress here for other to see. I am open to discussion and duggestions!
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what are the planned case materials?
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what are the planned case materials?
I think the prototype will be 3D printed for now but I hope that the next iteration will be an aluminium case and brass mounting brackets.
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nice
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Love this idea. Multi-mount is very interesting. It would be great if it was realized!
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cool project v nice