Author Topic: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [GB Updated] (Read 24924 times)

ToFuMaNiA · « **on:** Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:30:20 »

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Inspiration

Inspired by igloos, this function row-less (FRL) TKL was designed with a particular concept in mind:
comgining the grace of curvature of an igloo with a solid bottom ground.

Design

It is available in WK (WinKey) and WKL (WinKeyLess) options.

Why Plateless?

As two enthusiasts fond of the unique bouncy feeling a plateless keyboard is capable of
producing, we have decided to go full-in with the plateless design for Igloo.

Spec

Angle: 5°
Mount type: Plateless Tadpole Mount
Front height: 17.34mm

PCB

PCB specs
1.6t solder

Colors

Snow White

Winter Blue

IceBurg-undy

Kit Contents

Keyboard w/ weight
Solderable PCB
Tadpoles
Feet
Screws
Custom Carrying Case

Pricing

$329.99

Vendors

US: DangKeebs
Canada: Ashkeebs
Korea: KLC
OCE: Cafege
EU: Keygem

Prototype

V3

Note: Please refer to the renders for the actual colors.

V2

More

The production color for IceBerg-undy will be darker than the proto color to closely match the renders.

V1

More

Typing Test

Typing Test by Dbokey
TTC Titan

Typing Test by Penbird
Zaku

Typing Test by Enomooshiki
Sp-Stars White

Special Thanks to:

Penbird - Co-Designer, Co-Author
Keebibi - Help with GB and IC + Rendering
Zetina - Rendering
CurKey, PewPew, ToastyStoemp - PCB Help
Enomooshiki - Pictures and Typing Test

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ToFuMaNiA · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:31:35 »

Reserved

irithyll · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:54:35 »

I am very excited as a lover of the plateless tadpole mount. Hope there’s progress soon. GLWIC!

Bantalope · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:57:30 »

Seems interesting, definitely gonna keep an eye on it.

stewfayew · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 00:07:17 »

No split backspace REEEE

ToFuMaNiA · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 11:01:12 »

Quote from: stewfayew on Tue, 06 December 2022, 00:07:17

No split backspace REEEE

Will work on adding split space!

Friendship · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 14:06:43 »

are those divots where the tadpoles rest so that you can achieve a lower typing height?

twitchytheinsideman · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 15:18:52 »

interesting board

ToFuMaNiA · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 15:57:15 »

Quote from: Friendship on Tue, 06 December 2022, 14:06:43

are those divots where the tadpoles rest so that you can achieve a lower typing height?

Right and also so that the tadpoles do not move.
I originally wanted the board to be lower, but this was the lowest I could get sadly. haha

keebibi · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 16:47:15 »

GLWIC!!!

Flybeck · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 07 December 2022, 08:45:45 »

No hotswap plateless... unlucky.

Super cool project, looks very clean. GL!

Friendship · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 07 December 2022, 11:45:21 »

Quote from: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 06 December 2022, 15:57:15

Quote from: Friendship on Tue, 06 December 2022, 14:06:43
are those divots where the tadpoles rest so that you can achieve a lower typing height?

Right and also so that the tadpoles do not move.
I originally wanted the board to be lower, but this was the lowest I could get sadly. haha

the tadpoles inserted into the top case should be more than enough to keep the assembly from moving. were you seeing xz movement in prototyping?

ylothar · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 08 December 2022, 12:21:19 »

it's really a shame that a solder pcb mount doesn't offer ISO support: please consider it.
And GLWIC

epicdesk.shop · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 10 December 2022, 21:11:59 »

I love the minimalistic approach here. Bravo!

ToFuMaNiA · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 12 December 2022, 15:29:38 »

Quote from: ylothar on Thu, 08 December 2022, 12:21:19

it's really a shame that a solder pcb mount doesn't offer ISO support: please consider it.
And GLWIC

Will work on the new pcb with ISO support, split spacebar and split backspace.

enomooshiki · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 16 December 2022, 02:36:37 »

it was a pleasure to build and fun to type

well done!

ToFuMaNiA · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 24 January 2023, 21:11:06 »

Updated PCB support:
- iso support
- split spacebar
- split backspace
- split left shift
- split right shift

ylothar · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 25 January 2023, 06:48:24 »

Quote from: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 24 January 2023, 21:11:06

Updated PCB support:
- iso support
- split spacebar
- split backspace
- split left shift
- split right shift

Wonderful!!!

pott · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 13 February 2023, 23:51:34 »

I got to see and type on an Igloo this weekend. This board is a super cool combination of good design, and cute looks. It also felt and sounded great. The ano color on the weight was INCREDIBLE.

Akele · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 14 February 2023, 03:02:56 »

Quote from: ylothar on Wed, 25 January 2023, 06:48:24

Quote from: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 24 January 2023, 21:11:06
Updated PCB support:
- iso support
- split spacebar
- split backspace
- split left shift
- split right shift

Wonderful!!!

Haha, I was pleased to see this too. This board is quite tempting...

Kuj0 · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 16 February 2023, 02:23:02 »

Saw StaceySmash build this one today. Definitely interested in picking up the burgundy! Never used tadpole mount before. Will there be different durometers of "nails" or "pins" or "tadpoles" - whatever they're called?

ToFuMaNiA · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 16 February 2023, 21:31:11 »

Quote from: Kuj0 on Thu, 16 February 2023, 02:23:02

Saw StaceySmash build this one today. Definitely interested in picking up the burgundy! Never used tadpole mount before. Will there be different durometers of "nails" or "pins" or "tadpoles" - whatever they're called?

We've talked to Geonworks and will be buying in bulk from them.
There will be different hardness for tadpoles: 50a, 60a... up to 90a
I believe You can compare the 60 a to the tire tread and 90a to be hard as shoe heel

Woovie · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 02 March 2023, 20:11:31 »

saw the proto in person at a recent SMK meetup, beautiful board, hope everything goes well.

migkb · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 08 March 2023, 02:21:13 »

Glwic!!

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tactilesbad · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 08 March 2023, 05:43:12 »

Quote from: ylothar on Thu, 08 December 2022, 12:21:19

it's really a shame that a solder pcb mount doesn't offer ISO support: please consider it.
And GLWIC

apart from moaning about iso support are you actually buying these boards?

ylothar · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 11 March 2023, 03:00:35 »

Quote from: tactilesbad on Wed, 08 March 2023, 05:43:12

apart from moaning about iso support are you actually buying these boards?

Asking for ISO support is a concern for all those who use this layout, it is certainly not a personal matter: forgive me but I really don't understand the meaning of this question.
Whether or not I intend to participate in this GB, forgive my frankness, but that's none of your business.

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