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Title: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - Now with keycap prices - GB Thread coming Soon
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 11:32:48: Dihedral 79 Plate Interest Check
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Original Post (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=67948.0)

Please Complete This Form If Interested (http://goo.gl/forms/y9HjeIlqEY)

The Dihedral 79 is a board I have been working on for a long time as my endgame - a board that is small but also does not compromise on any usability. Above you can see an image of it's layout - which employs an Merged Ten Key design whereby the numpad and navigation block are merged together in a way similar to that seen on the CM Storm TK

Taken from my original thread:
Based on a TKL design, the D-79 puts the f-keys behind a function layer to create a slim and attractive keyboard, while merging the num-pad into the navigation cluster to enable fast number input without a full-size keyboard. The D-79 also maintains the dedicated arrow keys that make the TKL format so attractive to many users, and splits the spacebar into two to minimise space wastage and to create a better positioned backspace.

This is an IC for a Dihedral 79 Plate group buy - a planned GB which will allow anyone interested in this design to get a plate and build a board based on it.

Base Offering

D-79 Plate in 1.5mm Stainless Steel.

Hopefully can also be included in base package

Two 2.5u DCS bars with each plate purchased.

Potential Extra Offerings

Acrylic Layered Case as an extra option for the GB.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: rm-rf on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:42:32: this is a posting for my interest.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Bull1919 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:45:34: That 2.5u spacebar is gonna be really difficult to find

Also, no backspace?
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: cmadrid on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:47:17: I understand the idea behind the spacebar, but I don't like it >_<
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: wakko on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:48:23: Interested
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:49:50: Quote from: Bull1919 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:45:34
That 2.5u spacebar is gonna be really difficult to find

Also, no backspace?

It's the left 2.5 bar. SP can make them.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:51:36: Quote from: cmadrid on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:47:17
I understand the idea behind the spacebar, but I don't like it >_<
There is currently another IC for a standard space bar board run by doodersbrothers.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: LeandreN on Sat, 30 May 2015, 13:07:07: Quote from: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 11:32:48
Dihedral 79 Plate Interest Check
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/VtA5dHu.png)

Original Post (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=67948.0)

The Dihedral 79 is a board I have been working on for a long time as my endgame - a board that is small but also does not compromise on any usability. Above you can see an image of it's layout - which employs an Merged Ten Key design whereby the numpad and navigation block are merged together in a way similar to that seen on the CM Storm TK

Taken from my original thread:
Based on a TKL design, the D-79 puts the f-keys behind a function layer to create a slim and attractive keyboard, while merging the num-pad into the navigation cluster to enable fast number input without a full-size keyboard. The D-79 also maintains the dedicated arrow keys that make the TKL format so attractive to many users, and splits the spacebar into two to minimise space wastage and to create a better positioned backspace.

This is an IC for a Dihedral 79 Plate group buy - a planned GB which will allow anyone interested in this design to get a plate and build a board based on it.

Base Offering

D-79 Plate in 1.5mm Stainless Steel.

Hopefully can also be included in base package

Two 2.5u DCS bars with each plate purchased.

Potential Extra Offerings

Acrylic Layered Case as an extra option for the GB.

What kind of case would you offer with it ? Sandwhich case with SwillKB's builder?

I think it looks cool :)
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Bull1919 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 16:09:57: Quote from: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:49:50
Quote from: Bull1919 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:45:34
That 2.5u spacebar is gonna be really difficult to find

Also, no backspace?

It's the left 2.5 bar. SP can make them.
In just saying, it makes the aftermarket options very limited
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: livingspeedbump on Sat, 30 May 2015, 17:06:15: Very cool, definitely going to be following this thread. I'm definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: wakko on Sat, 30 May 2015, 17:48:31: +1 for an acrylic sandwich case
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Dihedral on Sun, 31 May 2015, 04:39:49: Quote from: LeandreN on Sat, 30 May 2015, 13:07:07
Quote from: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 11:32:48
Dihedral 79 Plate Interest Check
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/VtA5dHu.png)

Original Post (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=67948.0)

The Dihedral 79 is a board I have been working on for a long time as my endgame - a board that is small but also does not compromise on any usability. Above you can see an image of it's layout - which employs an Merged Ten Key design whereby the numpad and navigation block are merged together in a way similar to that seen on the CM Storm TK

Taken from my original thread:
Based on a TKL design, the D-79 puts the f-keys behind a function layer to create a slim and attractive keyboard, while merging the num-pad into the navigation cluster to enable fast number input without a full-size keyboard. The D-79 also maintains the dedicated arrow keys that make the TKL format so attractive to many users, and splits the spacebar into two to minimise space wastage and to create a better positioned backspace.

This is an IC for a Dihedral 79 Plate group buy - a planned GB which will allow anyone interested in this design to get a plate and build a board based on it.

Base Offering

D-79 Plate in 1.5mm Stainless Steel.

Hopefully can also be included in base package

Two 2.5u DCS bars with each plate purchased.

Potential Extra Offerings

Acrylic Layered Case as an extra option for the GB.

What kind of case would you offer with it ? Sandwhich case with SwillKB's builder?

I think it looks cool :)

Yeah, that kind of thing.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Dihedral on Sun, 31 May 2015, 04:43:59: Quote from: Bull1919 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 16:09:57
Quote from: Dihedral on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:49:50
Quote from: Bull1919 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 12:45:34
That 2.5u spacebar is gonna be really difficult to find

Also, no backspace?

It's the left 2.5 bar. SP can make them.
In just saying, it makes the aftermarket options very limited

Any split spacebar design excluding 1u makes aftermarket hard. This design keeps standard mods and also includes a 1.5u function key in the middle. I think that plain black 2.5u bars will not look out of place with most SP sets. There could be an option for black or white bars with your board.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates
Post by: Dihedral on Sun, 31 May 2015, 13:08:35: Bump
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 08 June 2015, 10:01:11: If you're interested, please complete the form linked above.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: rm-rf on Mon, 15 June 2015, 08:49:23: filled out the form!
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: Dihedral on Fri, 19 June 2015, 13:43:54: Quote from: rm-rf on Mon, 15 June 2015, 08:49:23
filled out the form!

Great thankyou.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: wakko on Fri, 19 June 2015, 23:18:39: Filled out the form
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 20 June 2015, 01:07:15: Quote from: wakko on Fri, 19 June 2015, 23:18:39
Filled out the form

Great thanks
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: rm-rf on Sat, 20 June 2015, 01:19:16: i hope this thread builds up more interest, i want to make one of these!
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 20 June 2015, 03:04:08: Quote from: rm-rf on Sat, 20 June 2015, 01:19:16
i hope this thread builds up more interest, i want to make one of these!

There has been some interest so I hope it will be able to go ahead :)
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IF INTERESTED
Post by: Dihedral on Sat, 11 July 2015, 03:23:38: Bump
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - Now with keycap prices.
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 13 July 2015, 13:17:39: Update - It appears that we will be able to sell the Keycap kit for around 10 dollars a pair, excluding shipping.
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - Now with keycap prices - GB Thread coming Soon
Post by: diqkiq on Mon, 13 July 2015, 13:59:15: Interested. I filled out the forrm
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - Now with keycap prices - GB Thread coming Soon
Post by: notmybongos on Mon, 20 March 2017, 20:59:10: Would it be possible to flip this plate and have a left-hand numpad? Or is it cut in a way that requires switch installation from one side?

I can't imagine I just came up with a revolutionary idea in plate design . . .
:rolleyes:
Title: Re: [IC] Dihedral 79 Plates - Now with keycap prices - GB Thread coming Soon
Post by: iFreilicht on Tue, 21 March 2017, 08:02:08: Quote from: notmybongos on Mon, 20 March 2017, 20:59:10
Would it be possible to flip this plate and have a left-hand numpad? Or is it cut in a way that requires switch installation from one side?

I can't imagine I just came up with a revolutionary idea in plate design . . .
:rolleyes:

The problem is that the stagger isn't uniform. Your idea is pretty cool, but it would only work with a uniform .5u stagger.