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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: PlayBox on Sat, 10 December 2022, 16:06:30

Title: ceramic keyboard?
Post by: PlayBox on Sat, 10 December 2022, 16:06:30

so i got a not bad idea about making a ceramic keyboard (not for gb though) because i have resources for it. what geekhackers think of this idea?

Title: Re: ceramic keyboard?
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 10 December 2022, 16:44:00

Me, being someone who has sculpt and cast things, as well as hand-made custom cases for myself, I would be worried about keeping things straight to avoid deformation away from the tolerances needed.

If you could find a good method to make it happen, and you enjoy the process, then why not? It would be interesting to see just if it could be done.

Title: Re: ceramic keyboard?
Post by: PlayBox on Sat, 10 December 2022, 16:48:16

Quote from: Findecanor on Sat, 10 December 2022, 16:44:00

Me, being someone who has sculpt and cast things, as well as hand-made custom cases for myself, I would be worried about keeping things straight to avoid deformation away from the tolerances needed.

If you could find a good method to make it happen, and you enjoy the process, then why not? It would be interesting to see just if it could be done.

yeah the deformations was what i was thinking i could propably use clay that doesn't shrink as less as possible and get thick bezels

Title: Re: ceramic keyboard?
Post by: Leslieann on Sun, 11 December 2022, 18:48:23

Yep, precision will be an issue, make sure to make the chassis then make your plate to fit however it comes out.

Personally, I'd also worry about accoustics, I suspect they will be attrocious.