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Title: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 columns, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: misononyan on Mon, 05 October 2020, 17:51:11
(https://i.imgur.com/JbgFFcN.png)
(formerly the MisonoPad)

LIVE NOW at https://p3dstore.com/products/karina-group-buy
Closes on November 19th or when 100 units are sold!

The Karina is a 35% keyboard meant to use as little keys as possible while still keeping a practical amount of functionality for those who aren't used to typing on 40% boards.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/7537/7592/products/IMG_20201010_172353_600x.jpg?v=1602697755)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/7537/7592/products/IMG_20201010_172246_470x.jpg?v=1602697780)

Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/kOZjE5w.png)
(Space, backspace, and meta can be replaced with a 6.25u spacebar.)

Features rundown:
USB-C
Two rotary encoders, using a 20mm knob
Recessed knob wells
19-bit RGBLED light bar
Option for a fullsize 6.25u spacebar
Buttons on rotary encoders to bind keys to
FR4 plate
Case manufactured by P3D
Two dedicated layer keys
.5u uniform stagger
Optional Etch-A-Sketch mouse mode



Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: sartori24 on Mon, 05 October 2020, 18:50:53
I love it! Really looking forward to see how this goes.
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: DrHigsby on Mon, 05 October 2020, 19:47:44
I dig that this is more or less base kit compatible. Without mods on the top row, we don’t have to worry about odd sizes.

Keepin’ my eyes peeled.
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: zoo on Tue, 06 October 2020, 02:11:30
I like the bottom row a lot more! It’s nice to see the evolution of the misonopad
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: emerrin on Tue, 06 October 2020, 07:03:04
>rows
you mean columns? lol
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: JoltFX on Tue, 06 October 2020, 14:26:38
I really like this idea!! If the encoders are detented could that be used as a way to switch layers or is that inefficient... fyi I’m new to 40s lol


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Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: misononyan on Tue, 06 October 2020, 17:27:53
Quote from: JoltFX on Tue, 06 October 2020, 14:26:38
I really like this idea!! If the encoders are detented could that be used as a way to switch layers or is that inefficient... fyi I’m new to 40s lol


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Usually keys are used to switch layers temporarily, similar to the shift key. Though, there are some people who use a few different layers that they switch to as well, like on the Planck. Depends on the user, really.
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: JoltFX on Tue, 06 October 2020, 17:29:43
So encoder detented or detentless is just preference on what the encoders might be used for personally. Awesome! This is really cool though I love the idea. I’ll continue to follow for updates


“𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙢.”
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: Willtato on Thu, 08 October 2020, 08:09:22
Much exite

Good luck

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Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 rows, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: misononyan on Thu, 08 October 2020, 16:47:55
Quote from: Willtato on Thu, 08 October 2020, 08:09:22
Much exite

Good luck

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For sure. You all destroyed the IC goal. I was initially thinking of a max of 50 would be sold, but you all blew that out of the water, up to 110 affirmative responses instead. This is as opposed to the original MisonoPad's IC which got 56 responses in 2 months.

GB SOON(TM)
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 columns, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: Axariel on Mon, 19 October 2020, 20:39:52
What color filament is used in the sample? Kinda want something exactly like what is pictured. Sorry if I should be able to tall form the image.
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 columns, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: misononyan on Mon, 19 October 2020, 22:02:49
Quote from: Axariel on Mon, 19 October 2020, 20:39:52
What color filament is used in the sample? Kinda want something exactly like what is pictured. Sorry if I should be able to tall form the image.

Galaxy purple
GB is live now btw
Title: Re: [IC] Karina - 37 keys, 11 columns, 2 encoders, and an LED bar
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 20 October 2020, 15:39:33
Quote from: misononyan on Mon, 19 October 2020, 22:02:49
GB is live now btw

Please create a GB thread and post updates there.