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Title: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Sat, 12 October 2024, 08:08:56: Hi all,
From my little workshop Wuqi.works. I'm excited to introduce my new project keyboard - Baby Dragon
This project is 60% layout with o-ring mount. The theme of the keyboard inspired from the movie How to train the dragon "Toothless"

Interest Check (https://forms.gle/RRVfzcCgxTQZWbjX9)

Discord (https://discord.gg/NRXHtqHRSD)

Prototype

(https://i.imgur.com/Cve3eaV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jJeZNSK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/e0JjAJN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Lp34AY4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UhI0awB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fGEzgAZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/caewQQK.png)
Prototype soundtest
https://youtu.be/qJMb3oZBlUU?si=4ByznrRVuxCjduak (https://youtu.be/qJMb3oZBlUU?si=4ByznrRVuxCjduak)
Specifications:
- Typing angle: 8°
- Dimensions: 294.7mm x 108.9mm
- Front height: 19.06mm
- Case marterial: 6061 aluminum
- O-ring mount
- Clip-in stab support
- Inner weight: copper
- Backplate: brass/copper with sandblasting and clear cover or Black/silver aluminum anodized
- Fullbuild : 1.6 kg

(https://i.imgur.com/H7RASmQ.png)

Solder PCB layout support

(https://i.imgur.com/jss2CZa.png)
Hotswap PCB layout support
(https://i.imgur.com/9FWSCkb.png)

Color
It's red color on the first prototype. I running with few more color: Black, Blue, Grey and Pink. i'll update when new color on hand

Kit Content
- Body Case
- Aluminum plate (Black anode)
- Inner weight copper
- Backplate
- 1.6mm PCB
- 50A oring rubber
- Daughter board

Pricing
- My planning is in-stock few pcs per color
- Price: about 220$ for kit
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Daebak_Tofu on Sat, 12 October 2024, 08:36:06: Is the "dragon design" inspired by HTTYD Toothless? It looks like the chibi Toothless you can find on the internet
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Sat, 12 October 2024, 08:41:02: leave me any question or advice. Thank all !
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Sat, 12 October 2024, 08:50:08: Quote from: Daebak_Tofu on Sat, 12 October 2024, 08:36:06
Is the "dragon design" inspired by HTTYD Toothless? It looks like the chibi Toothless you can find on the internet
Yep, I love that movie. The theme of the keyboard is inspired from Toothless.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Randomlosername on Sat, 12 October 2024, 13:54:12: Super cute little 60 and it doesn't sound too bad either! I would love to pair an all black one with Noche Negra base from GMK Mictlan!
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: usedchopstick on Sat, 12 October 2024, 18:47:19: This looks great and I'm interested for sure. Would it be possible to add an HHKB top?
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Sat, 12 October 2024, 20:34:55: Quote from: usedchopstick on Sat, 12 October 2024, 18:47:19
This looks great and I'm interested for sure. Would it be possible to add an HHKB top?
On that prototype, HHKB is not possible. 1st prototype i made for my personal hobby. I think will have something change on next prototype.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Sat, 12 October 2024, 21:45:15: I like the design. Any chances of anodized silver for a case color?

Also, Obligatory:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241013/fbb1292a7789d24dd34d31826c37c194.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy on Sat, 12 October 2024, 22:37:03: This is adorable
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Saurov on Sat, 12 October 2024, 22:49:10: looks cute, interested to see the other colours. GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: SpookyGC on Sun, 13 October 2024, 08:00:03: Quote from: MartinThePolarBear on Sat, 12 October 2024, 21:45:15
I like the design. Any chances of anodized silver for a case color?

Also, Obligatory:

Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241013/fbb1292a7789d24dd34d31826c37c194.jpg)

Lol this is what i was expecting when i saw the title.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 14 October 2024, 02:01:25: ISO ?
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Mon, 14 October 2024, 10:35:32: Quote from: MartinThePolarBear on Sat, 12 October 2024, 21:45:15
I like the design. Any chances of anodized silver for a case color?

yes !!!

Quote from: azhdar on Mon, 14 October 2024, 02:01:25
ISO ?

I'm cooking pcb, so I think I can add ISO on the solder version
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: jd on Tue, 15 October 2024, 13:26:25: Is the case compatible with other 60% PCBs and/or daughterboards?
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Tue, 15 October 2024, 23:07:37: Quote from: jd on Tue, 15 October 2024, 13:26:25
Is the case compatible with other 60% PCBs and/or daughterboards?
also need O-ring mount suppport on the pcb
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: pseudonym on Thu, 17 October 2024, 15:04:46: I filled out the IC form, but want to ask for HHKB in the forum as well, preferably with 3-1-3 split SB option for both HS and solder PCB.

Your design is very cute!
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: feedj on Sat, 19 October 2024, 00:58:26: Cute little board!

Are you looking into other plate materials or is it gonna be an aluminum only plate?
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Sat, 19 October 2024, 03:27:32: Quote from: feedj on Sat, 19 October 2024, 00:58:26
Cute little board!

Are you looking into other plate materials or is it gonna be an aluminum only plate?
should i add-on fr4 plate for another options?
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: feedj on Sat, 19 October 2024, 15:36:40: Quote from: TripleT9x on Sat, 19 October 2024, 03:27:32
should i add-on fr4 plate for another options?

Well personally id go with a CF or FR4 option. I think carbon would fit the aesthetics of the board and the toothless dragon theme, thus would be my preferred choice but even if you just wanna limit it to only aluminum I think its fine.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: jd on Sat, 19 October 2024, 18:55:10: I like aluminium plates, but having more options is definitely a plus.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: KenGuru on Sun, 20 October 2024, 12:57:29: I like this, but I‘m a little concerned about the curves on the side. Looks like pretty visible machining marks.
Would love if this could be fixed.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 20 October 2024, 14:23:12: Nice design, gives me a real OG vibe since it's shape is reminiscent of those old tray mount Hammer 60% cases that were very popular when around 2014/2015. I agree with KenGuru that I'd like to see tighter machining on the finalized case, also would personally like to see it made from 6063 alu for cleaner machining & anno. Either way I definitely dig the design & price point you're shooting for, GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Randomlosername on Sun, 20 October 2024, 14:39:55: Quote from: KenGuru on Sun, 20 October 2024, 12:57:29
I like this, but I‘m a little concerned about the curves on the side. Looks like pretty visible machining marks.
Would love if this could be fixed.

It looks like for whatever reason that portion of the board did not get polished or buffed which is why there is still remnants of heavy machine lines. That type of severe radial tool pathing isn't gonna be clean no matter what tho. Unless they use something like a 1/16th" Ball Nose EM lol. Or maybe even a 1mm (which would take hella long adding to the overall cost) Just looks like they need to polish and then buff that lightly before they finish it and it should look much much better (Am a machinist for reference)
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: jd on Sun, 20 October 2024, 17:13:19: Have you thought about offering this keyboard with a WKL and HHKB option? I'm a big fan of the WKL aesthetic on 60%.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Sun, 20 October 2024, 19:54:15: Quote from: Randomlosername on Sun, 20 October 2024, 14:39:55
Quote from: KenGuru on Sun, 20 October 2024, 12:57:29
I like this, but I‘m a little concerned about the curves on the side. Looks like pretty visible machining marks.
Would love if this could be fixed.

It looks like for whatever reason that portion of the board did not get polished or buffed which is why there is still remnants of heavy machine lines. That type of severe radial tool pathing isn't gonna be clean no matter what tho. Unless they use something like a 1/16th" Ball Nose EM lol. Or maybe even a 1mm (which would take hella long adding to the overall cost) Just looks like they need to polish and then buff that lightly before they finish it and it should look much much better (Am a machinist for reference)

Thank you for the advice, i'll attention that point.

Quote from: jd on Sun, 20 October 2024, 17:13:19
Have you thought about offering this keyboard with a WKL and HHKB option? I'm a big fan of the WKL aesthetic on 60%.

maybe WKL on the other version of BabyDragon.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: Rob27shred on Mon, 21 October 2024, 04:55:13: Quote from: Randomlosername on Sun, 20 October 2024, 14:39:55
Quote from: KenGuru on Sun, 20 October 2024, 12:57:29
I like this, but I‘m a little concerned about the curves on the side. Looks like pretty visible machining marks.
Would love if this could be fixed.

It looks like for whatever reason that portion of the board did not get polished or buffed which is why there is still remnants of heavy machine lines. That type of severe radial tool pathing isn't gonna be clean no matter what tho. Unless they use something like a 1/16th" Ball Nose EM lol. Or maybe even a 1mm (which would take hella long adding to the overall cost) Just looks like they need to polish and then buff that lightly before they finish it and it should look much much better (Am a machinist for reference)

Nice, that seems like a better solution. Since you're a machinist could you let me know if I'm right or wrong about 6063 vs 6061 as far as machining goes? I've always been told 63 is easier to machine & finish while 61 is more of a structural material that is harder to finish. Just looking for another opinion so I am not spreading misinformation, thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: scorcher36 on Mon, 21 October 2024, 09:48:18: This is unique to the theme but I not sure how well this will be received considering how unpolished the board is right now. Board overall seems very rough. Need more revision for sure. GLWIC.
Title: Re: [IC] BabyDragon - 60% keyboard
Post by: TripleT9x on Mon, 21 October 2024, 10:06:48: Quote from: scorcher36 on Mon, 21 October 2024, 09:48:18
This is unique to the theme but I not sure how well this will be received considering how unpolished the board is right now. Board overall seems very rough. Need more revision for sure. GLWIC.
Thank you! surely make more proto for improve the project.