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Title: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites - Update 5/8
Post by: misononyan on Sat, 23 January 2021, 20:39:47
The Lotus
(https://i.imgur.com/k9loVCe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yhQdv9P.jpg)

IC FORM:
https://forms.gle/WVc4pgoe2HDnWizz9
Misonoworks Server:
https://discord.gg/W75Ms5HbjZ

Update 5/8
Long time no update, but this project is still active. My vendor recently just built his protos, and we are almost ready to go into a GB. The vendor who will be hosting this is Vala Supply (https://vala.supply/).
As you can see, the images got a fair facelift. There will be two skeleton case offerings, gloss white and matte black plates.
We will be anticipating a max order quantity of 50. Hopefully that's not too optimistic, but that's what I have gathered based on IC metrics.



The Lotus is a 14-column split keyboard with what I have coined as "satellites." These satellites, being the standout feature of the board, connect via a second TRRS jack and into an I2C compatible board to power a key cluster, another rotary encoder, or an OLED. Alternatively, it should be possible to power a mini i2c trackball, but this is as of yet untested.

Features:
- 14 columns with a columnar stagger to match that of the Kyria

- MX and Choc Compatibility
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/669098019970351105/798043179051515914/IMG_20210110_201230.jpg?width=900&height=675)
(Choc switches w/ MBK keycaps on the left, MX switches w/ SA blanks on the right)

- Supports up to 2 rotary encoders, 4 when using satellites

- Ortho and ergo kit compatibility
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/798028644265230366/798030068029849630/IMG_20201222_150604.jpg)
(KAM Little Pilot ortho + OLED satellite)

- Multipurpose hotswap satellites able to handle a multitude of different modules
(https://i.imgur.com/Wmc1PBd.jpg)

Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/IJ1bpEm.png)

Typing test:

Current vendor(s): Vala Supply
Current price estimate:
Full kit (comes with PM, all parts needed for assembly + extras) - $90-100
Skeleton kit (comes with plates, PCB only) - $40-45

IC FORM:
https://forms.gle/WVc4pgoe2HDnWizz9
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: machine yearning on Sat, 23 January 2021, 21:18:22
Lo dis nuts
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: powwu on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:32:10
preeetty

me likey even if I can't use
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: misononyan on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:53:40
Quote from: powwu on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:32:10
preeetty

me likey even if I can't use

you should give it a shot, was my first colstagger ortho and didn't give me too much trouble... but it did give me a little bit lol
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: Kyakotaa on Sat, 23 January 2021, 23:15:56
I really like the satellite concept. Perhaps some sort of 3d printed frames to hold them/angle them up could be doable? Seems like it would add to the modularity of it.
 I also recommend amending the IC to include an optional email field for updates.
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: Pandamom98 on Sat, 23 January 2021, 23:39:15
Quote from: misononyan on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:53:40
Quote from: powwu on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:32:10
preeetty

me likey even if I can't use

you should give it a shot, was my first colstagger ortho and didn't give me too much trouble... but it did give me a little bit lol

This is probably going to be my first ortho board as well

Edit: spelling is hard when you're tired lol
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: misononyan on Sun, 24 January 2021, 00:06:18
Quote from: Kyakotaa on Sat, 23 January 2021, 23:15:56
I really like the satellite concept. Perhaps some sort of 3d printed frames to hold them/angle them up could be doable? Seems like it would add to the modularity of it.
 I also recommend amending the IC to include an optional email field for updates.

I've been working on 3d printed satellite blocks which will be available on a github repo at GB. The board's files will be open source :)
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: Pandamom98 on Sun, 24 January 2021, 06:00:14
Stop making me want to get a 3d printer now *annoyed panda noises* /s (lol)

In all seriousness though thats awesome that they'd be open source
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: machine yearning on Sun, 24 January 2021, 23:29:10
Quote from: Pandamom98 on Sat, 23 January 2021, 23:39:15
Quote from: misononyan on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:53:40
Quote from: powwu on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:32:10
preeetty

me likey even if I can't use

you should give it a shot, was my first colstagger ortho and didn't give me too much trouble... but it did give me a little bit lol

This is probably going to be my first ortho board as well

Edit: spelling is hard when you're tired lol

ACHKSHUALLY it's not ortho sir. This would be classified as a column-staggered layout /nerdrant
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: Pandamom98 on Mon, 25 January 2021, 04:34:52
Quote from: machine yearning on Sun, 24 January 2021, 23:29:10
Quote from: Pandamom98 on Sat, 23 January 2021, 23:39:15
Quote from: misononyan on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:53:40
Quote from: powwu on Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:32:10
preeetty

me likey even if I can't use

you should give it a shot, was my first colstagger ortho and didn't give me too much trouble... but it did give me a little bit lol

This is probably going to be my first ortho board as well

Edit: spelling is hard when you're tired lol

ACHKSHUALLY it's not ortho sir. This would be classified as a column-staggered layout /nerdrant
In that case it'll be my first one of those lol
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: Kyakotaa on Mon, 25 January 2021, 07:01:36
Quote from: misononyan on Sun, 24 January 2021, 00:06:18
I've been working on 3d printed satellite blocks which will be available on a github repo at GB. The board's files will be open source :)
Absolute king.
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites
Post by: misononyan on Thu, 28 January 2021, 19:53:36
Quote from: machine yearning on Sat, 23 January 2021, 21:18:22
Lo dis nuts

why
Title: Re: [IC] Lotus - A 40% split columnar stagger keyboard with satellites - Update 5/8
Post by: misononyan on Sat, 08 May 2021, 23:08:13
Long overdue update bump