Flint 65
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Hello! I’m excited to share some of the work I’ve been doing on a keyboard I’m designing. This is my first attempt at anything keyboard-related, and I may have chosen a challenging path without realizing it!
Let’s get started, shall we? Here’s some information about the board:
Specifications
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Layout: 65%
Typing Angle: 6.5 Degree
Front Height: 23.9mm (Without Feet)
Mounting Style: Poron Gasket (Top 4/Bottom 2/No Spacebar Mounting points)
Design
So, what does it look like? In its current rendering model state, it looks a little like this:
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The front of the keyboard there an added edge on top of it from the middle weight.
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The keyboard's unique charm shines through its side profile, where a subtle rounding curve creates an inviting and distinctive look. It's this elegant design feature that sets it apart from the rest!
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On the back, it's a simple design with silicone feet on it.
Layout
(The layout is supposed to resemble something like this:)
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Hotswab layout Solder layout
Kit Option
Top Case: Alu/PC(Maybe)
Bottom Case: Alu/PC(Maybe)
Middleweight: Brass/Copper/SS PVD/Alu PVD
PCB: 1.6mm Hotswap/Solder
Plate: Alu/CF/PP/Brass
COLORS: TBD, please fill out the IC form for your favorite color combo.
Overall, the design is simple and minimalistic, which I appreciate. There isn't too much going on here.
Colorways
Here are some more colorways I want to implement on the board :)
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Light Blue
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Pirate Black
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Plum
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Lightest Sky
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Polycarb
And here are some more renders.
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Discord to follow updates: https://discord.gg/uD43cCfdex
IC Form: https://forms.gle/buNrb1riEj8ppJxeA
Things to do:
Start prototyping with aluminum and polycarbonate materials.
That’s all I have for now! I welcome any criticism and feedback.