geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: Kamau on Fri, 07 January 2022, 11:37:16
Title: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: Kamau on Fri, 07 January 2022, 11:37:16
(https://imgur.com/wmj3UO3.jpg")
Tidal60 IC form (https://forms.gle/fTuPYT7nMPWPouX28)
This is the first interest check for Tidal60, a 60% tray mount case with an integrated wrist rest. The case is a study in art and play embedded into the mechanical keyboard’s tactile experience. Its defining feature is a 231 cubic centimeter oceanscape. Machined from a custom resin puck, this sculpture is designed to evoke a sensory relationship with water while retaining ergonomic function. All pictures shown here are of the latest prototype.
(https://imgur.com/o5Kxvsi.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/2ms1oLY.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/DRuDiBV.jpg)
Details (subject to change) Overall case dimensions: 343mm x 188mm x 26mm Combined case and wrist rest weight: ~0.9 kg. Typing angle: 2.5 degrees Mounting pattern: Universal 60% PCB pattern (designed using DZ60 by KBDfans for reference)
Case body materials: Acetal or ABS Case body color: black Wrist rest material: resin plastic Wrist rest color: gradients of blue
Schedule (subject to change) Q4 2021 -Produce Beta prototype before interest check
Q1 2022 -Incorporate feedback from interest check into production design -Finalize vendor selection, distribution channels, and quantity
Q2 2022 -Begin production run -Update buyers throughout production process
Expecting to ship units in Q4 of 2022
IC form (https://forms.gle/fTuPYT7nMPWPouX28)
(https://imgur.com/YM4osrZ.jpg)
About the Creator and the Process My name is Kamau, and I’m a product designer and engineer working in the San Francisco Bay Area. My background is primarily in the development of novel consumer products (robotic vacuums, kitchen appliances, etc.), and I’m passionate about crafting in its many forms.
Over the past year, I’ve developed and prototyped this case design in my home studio. My primary intent was to create an organic shape that pushed the capabilities of the 3D modeling tools and computer-controlled machinery currently available for individual use. I chose to emulate the surface of water because it is simply recognizable despite its underlying complexity. Though I’m still finalizing the oceanscape’s color palette, the design is mature enough to work with production houses for manufacturing at scale.
Special Thanks This work could not have been done without the tremendous help of the following collaborators:
Annie Z. Michael N. Amanda L. Travis L.
IC form (https://forms.gle/fTuPYT7nMPWPouX28)
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: TyPo.mk on Fri, 07 January 2022, 11:48:15
Are rubber duckies included?
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Fri, 07 January 2022, 11:54:24
Another board chasing trends. I'm tired of how many 3D water themed integrated wrist rest cases there are these days.
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: dgneo on Fri, 07 January 2022, 11:54:42
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: illusixn on Fri, 07 January 2022, 12:00:58
this post is like 84 days too early nephew
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: jivex5k on Fri, 07 January 2022, 12:10:03
I was just thinking the other day, man, if only my keyboards would evoke a sensory relationship with water. Happy to see someone finally addressing this.
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: solarce on Fri, 07 January 2022, 14:02:51
This guy ducks.
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: linell on Fri, 07 January 2022, 17:07:51
I think it looks unique but the wrist rest doesn't look too functional +1 for pics with ducks
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: Nurseh on Fri, 07 January 2022, 18:20:42
Finally a keyboard I can use in the tub! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 07 January 2022, 19:04:56
i know it's been a while since the last duck board but this is drastic
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: Nonnegaard on Fri, 07 January 2022, 21:04:26
custom machined aluminium rubber ducks and im in.
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: 8um8lebee on Sat, 08 January 2022, 00:53:40
Why does the wrist rest look like a wrinkled piece of blue pe foam?
Title: Re: [IC] Tidal60 - A 60% Oceanscape Keyboard Case
Post by: CLAP_STUDIO on Sun, 09 January 2022, 01:44:29