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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: Heist Morty on Sat, 04 June 2022, 10:26:39

Title: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: Heist Morty on Sat, 04 June 2022, 10:26:39
Nearfield
Group buy from June 6th - June 18th


Vendors
United States: Cannon Keys (https://cannonkeys.com/collections/nearfield/products/nearfield-nearfield-ergonomic-keyboard)

Proxies
Canada: Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/)
EU: MyKeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keyboards/nearfield-ergonomic-keyboard_742/)
United Kingdom: Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-nearfield-keyboard-kit)
Australia: Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/collections/group-buy-keyboards)


Build stream by Lightning keyboards

(https://imgur.com/dRg6LpL.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/3V2K2QT.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/6FYMTRp.jpg)

my personal prototype in black anodized aluminum

(https://imgur.com/2qylDj2.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/OwwsJYz.jpg)

Dededecline's prototype in aluminum, cerakoted by p3d store (https://p3dstore.com/pages/light-sand)

(https://imgur.com/NX8L4Hy.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/YTIcthV.jpg)


The LZ ErGO (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83971.0) is a classic ergnomic design, predating the alice layout, and drawing inspiration from the "Microsoft natural ergonomic" series.

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=83971.0;attach=144918;image.jpg)

Nearfield expands on this by increasing the rotation of the two halves of the alpha cluster, each half is rotated 15 degrees towards the center of the board.
This increased angle forces the user to widen their elbow stance, and align their hands straighter with their forearms while typing.

Aesthetic design: Aside from the obvious layout homage to the ergo, retaining the nav cluster,
the case design draws inspiration from the M0110 keyboard series from Apple.

(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F57%2F1e%2Fef%2F571eef259965d02a2a3d3afb4ccc4d3b.jpg&f=1&nofb=1.jpg&f=1&nofb=1.jpg)

With large, relaxed chamfers surrounding the entire bezel of the board, top and bottom,
as well as large corner fillets, the boards imposing footprint is blended into the desk.

        Stay up to date on Discord and Instagram here! (https://linktr.ee/mascisdesigns)


Specs/Features

  • Top mount with an FR4 plate by default, mounting points as shown in plate image above
  • Alternate plate materials: POM, Carbon fibre
  • 3° typing angle
  • 1.25u Winkey blockers
  • Aluminum top and bottom housing
  • QMK and VIAL-compatible JST PCB
  • Unified C3 daughterboard and JST cable
  • unique 5mm thick unibody foot
  • Weight built: 4 lbs 13 oz


Kit contents
not including add ons

  • FR4 plate
  • Nearfield PCB
  • Aluminum cnc machined top case
  • Aluminum cnc machined bottom case
  • Unified C3 daughterboard
  • JST to JST cable
  • unibody foot
  • 2x m2 phillips screws (daughterboard)
  • 13x m4 hex screws (plate and case)



Pricing
Anodized Aluminum, in Silver or Black: $360 USD
E-Beige Aluminum: $380 USD
Group buy is over


Thanks to
Mathewdias, Dededecline, Upas, and everyone else who helped make this project happen!
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 11th)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 15 June 2022, 19:55:11
Approved :thumb: OP mentioned that the buy has been extended to the 18th, so the thread is still active and relevant.
Title: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: Heist Morty on Thu, 16 June 2022, 11:39:10
lol we still have 3 days left so get them while you can folks! I've updated the geekhack with accurate vendors and times now
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: GFWD on Thu, 16 June 2022, 13:00:59
This will be my first foray into Ergo and 40%. Excited to give this a try when it arrives.
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: Oni on Sat, 18 June 2022, 15:15:18
Will plate files be released after the GB is completed?
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: joedinkle on Sat, 18 June 2022, 23:21:37
Stoked for this  :p
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: Heist Morty on Mon, 20 June 2022, 18:30:47
Quote from: Oni on Sat, 18 June 2022, 15:15:18
Will plate files be released after the GB is completed?

Yes, thats the plan
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: Heist Morty on Mon, 20 June 2022, 18:31:57
Group buy has ended! thanks to everyone who joined, production will begin shortly. stick around for updates as the project progresses!
Title: Re: [GB] Nearfield (June 6th - 18th)
Post by: Heist Morty on Thu, 04 August 2022, 18:20:50
Cases are in production as well as pcbs. we are still well on target to hit December shipping date.