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Title: [IC] Finn 60XT | Build Video, Prototype Images, and Polycarbonate Renders
Post by: baucts on Tue, 04 February 2025, 17:17:02
IC Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec-_xTgQTCu12ulgJ3oJiGd_aGhFxyoFGoZa3CvQqyVd_vfA/viewform?usp=header)

Build Video


(https://i.imgur.com/zTfxe8K.png)

Intro

Hello everyone, Baucts here looking to make tools for your work spaces. I started designing Finn over 8 months ago. Initially I wanted to make it as a one off but figured it wouldn't hurt to try to run it. This will be my first project, a 60% gasket mount keyboard with symmetrical XT columns. Inspiration comes from Singa’s Kohaku and Ori-Club boards. The name comes from Finn from Adventure Time. There are really no design correlations between this board and the character from the show, Adventure Time is just my favorite cartoon.

Prototype Images

More
(https://i.imgur.com/OaOSU7s.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t3Qk6Y5.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HdCq1Tx.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AwZBogX.jpeg)

Updates

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- 2/10/2025: Prototype case, gaskets, and PCB have been ordered
- 3/5/2025: Prototype pcb and gaskets received
- 3/7/2025: Added prototype images, more will be added
- 4/3/2025: Added final prototype case images before shipping
- 4/14/2025: Added image of built proto 1
- 5/4/2025: Updated ekh
- 5/17/2025: Polycarbonate will be offered
- 5/25/2025: Added more prototype images

Renders

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(https://i.imgur.com/UWCWyQC.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/CDCIQ3R.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z5cWN0w.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/40HyqMS.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/NwvW8Q4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/eSFcSd3.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/uZbe6lc.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1LBWyNc.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/0DER28A.png)

Features and Specs

-Polycarbonate or aluminum case
-Silicone gaskets (20A & 50A)
-Internal acoustic tuning
-QMK/VIA compatibility
-RGB under glow & indicator LED
-Friction fit feet
-Aluminum 6063 case
-351.66mm x 113.5mm
-7.5 degree typing angle
-Internal weight
-23.77mm EKH
-19.03mm front height
-1780g aluminum unbuilt w/ brass internal weight
-WK & WKL
-Target price $450

Layout, Hotswap

(https://i.imgur.com/iarp5iE.png)

Keep up to date on this and other projects

Discord server (https://discord.gg/XyGJh3Tz2V)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/baucts/)
Twitter/X (https://x.com/baucts)

Thanks to Keyboard Atelier discord server. Specifically chill, ellie, & letmegobacktosleep for firmware help.
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Tue, 04 February 2025, 17:38:03
reserved
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT
Post by: DorthaWalter on Wed, 05 February 2025, 02:00:05
It's so interesting
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Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT
Post by: warhopper on Wed, 05 February 2025, 09:45:23
I really like the rough outline you have, the side profiles are really striking on the renders. Do you have an idea of what materials for the bottom you are going to offer? I notice a PC bottom in one of the renders and that would be a really cool option to have in the final product.
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT
Post by: Randomlosername on Wed, 05 February 2025, 14:15:01
Absolutely LOVE the layout and the side profile is super unique. Only thing I’d advise is ditching the long feet and opting for bumpons instead. Much cleaner and less risk of it sounding “thuddy” GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT
Post by: baucts on Wed, 05 February 2025, 20:59:47
Quote from: warhopper on Wed, 05 February 2025, 09:45:23
I really like the rough outline you have, the side profiles are really striking on the renders. Do you have an idea of what materials for the bottom you are going to offer? I notice a PC bottom in one of the renders and that would be a really cool option to have in the final product.

Thank you. For the bottom case, the standard will be black anodized aluminum. I still provided some renders of the bottom in polycarbonate because the pcb will have under glow which will be able to shine through the back, side, and the little gaps in the front.
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT
Post by: baucts on Wed, 05 February 2025, 21:03:35
Quote from: Randomlosername on Wed, 05 February 2025, 14:15:01
Absolutely LOVE the layout and the side profile is super unique. Only thing I’d advise is ditching the long feet and opting for bumpons instead. Much cleaner and less risk of it sounding “thuddy” GLWIC!

Thank for the feedback, i am still debating on whether i should use the custom long feet or bumpons. with the custom feet I do think that is looks cleaner since the entire design language is "smooth". When I get a proto from the manu ill be able to test the long feet vs bumpons and will report on my findings, thank for letting me know about this  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT | Prototype Ordered
Post by: baucts on Tue, 11 February 2025, 02:58:55
UPDATES:
2/10/2025: Prototype case, gaskets, and PCB have been ordered
3/5/2025: Prototype pcb and gaskets received
3/7/2015: Added prototype images, more will be added
4/3/2025: Added final prototype case images before shipping
4/14/2025: Added image of built proto 1
5/4/2025: updated ekh
5/17/2025: Polycarbonate will be offered
5/25/2025: Added more prototype images
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT | Prototype Ordered
Post by: nathanchere on Mon, 17 February 2025, 03:41:56
Please consider split space bar support :D
Title: Re: [IC] Finn, Gasket 60XT | Prototype Ordered
Post by: baucts on Mon, 17 February 2025, 07:30:19
Quote from: nathanchere on Mon, 17 February 2025, 03:41:56
Please consider split space bar support :D

You got it :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Finn 60XT | Final Prototype Images Added
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Fri, 18 April 2025, 19:18:00
consider WKL top option
Title: Re: [IC] Finn 60XT | Final Prototype Images Added
Post by: bluntkrayon on Sat, 19 April 2025, 01:57:05
This is an amazing layout. Any chance of a cherry lip? GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Finn 60XT | Final Prototype Images Added
Post by: baucts on Sat, 19 April 2025, 22:36:12
Quote from: bluntkrayon on Sat, 19 April 2025, 01:57:05
This is an amazing layout. Any chance of a cherry lip? GLWIC!

probably wont add a cherry lip. i experimented with adding it and since the sides are curved from the top profile it doesnt fit as well