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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: willem-jan on Tue, 02 November 2021, 05:38:01

Title: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: willem-jan on Tue, 02 November 2021, 05:38:01

EPPic board

Design philosophy:

• Highest possible Ergonomics
• Ultimate Productivity
• Easy Portability

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Specs:

• Ergonomic column stagger, optimized in many design iterations
• 58 keys with 3+2 keys on thumb cluster
• Smaller vertical spacing then MX for less finger travel
• Kaihl Choc tactile switches
• Low profile for improved portability without compromising ergonomics and tactility
• 3 layer QMK with Qwerty or Colemak DH as default
• USB-C left and right
• No RGB LEDs, displays or other useless gimmicks
• With or without (default) aluminium casing
• Quick availability

Let me know what you think! All feedback, tips and comments welcome. In case of significant interest we will initiate a group buy.

Google form: https://forms.gle/qBCyBUsiQMzfoZCk6 (https://forms.gle/qBCyBUsiQMzfoZCk6)[/list]

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: Mecxs on Tue, 02 November 2021, 05:53:58

What is the price?

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: willem-jan on Tue, 02 November 2021, 05:59:26

The price is not determined yet as that is highly depends on the interest (and hence the batch size), but we aim to make this as affordable as reasonably possible. Once we have a feeling for the interest we can determine the batch size and target cost. What do you think about the design if I may ask?

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: P103 on Tue, 02 November 2021, 06:16:02

Having a google form would help gauge the interest better.

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 02 November 2021, 06:19:41

I think it needs a case of some sort. I would not be comfortable with an exposed PCB. At the very least provide the customers with a copy of the layout and board dimensions in SVG or DXF format so that they could get something made themselves.

Some existing "cases" out there have just a cover over the controller and a bottom plate. The PCB may need mounting holes for standoffs. The best would be if the case had a built-in tenting mechanism.

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: willem-jan on Tue, 02 November 2021, 06:39:39

Thanks for your feedback!

I also added a Google form.

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: ReesMogg on Tue, 02 November 2021, 09:07:10

Feel free to come and share with the Low Profile Keyboards Discord: https://discord.gg/dMNgkqF4

Title: Re: [IC] EPPic board | 58 key split keyboard | Ergonomics, Productivity, Portability
Post by: willem-jan on Thu, 04 November 2021, 04:54:22

Thanks, will do!

+also thanks for all the usefull feedback we got via the Google form. Preliminary conclusion is that there is some serious interest and than an optional alu case might be a good idea.