Wanna see a proto typing video. Does springs make sound?
A proto typing video will be out once V2 of our prototypes are ready
Based on our testing, the springs don't make any sound when typing. The springs can be oiled if necessary too (though we didn't find a need to do so). The downward force from typing is not great, so the springs are more for absorbing the micro vibrations.
I love me a 75% exploded. I also like that scroll wheel instead of the normal knob. should have a lot more versatility then a knob. whether zoom, scroll, search timelines, in CAD can probably utilize is for things like sliding through percentages/fine decimal points
Knobs are good for things like volume, and color wheels. Even if they can probably do the rest that I listed, it's a little counterintuitive to rotate clockwise to scroll down
but just a couple improvements you can make before going into GB:
1. making that gap in that S bend on the sides all one uniform thickness, it seems to have a oblong look due to the way they're designed right now
2. the lack of gasket/spring on the left and right of the board makes me think that it's not going to be a stable typing experience. soft; sure. but hitting enter/shift/backspace is going to bottom out the PCB more then hitting G/H
3. seems like you're trying to color match the middle case, wheel, and weight with each other which is good. IMO that's going to look a lot more uniform then the copper and orange trim. but if you have any renders/proto photos of the matched version, I would try and show that off rather then what's on here now
Thank you for the valuable feedback!
1. There is actually a uniform thickness in the gap between the top and bottom case, even through the S bend. It could be the angle of the photos and how the middle case is recessed vs the top and bottom case that gives the impression of an oblong look. But very sharp observation!
2. From our testing, the spring locations are able to provide sufficient stability such that it will not bottom out on left/right sides from normal typing. One of the key reasons is because the plate and PCB do not have flex cuts, so the combination of both provides for a rigid platform that sits on the springs, akin to how a car sits on its suspension. Also, the springs can be swapped out for harder/softer springs if necessary.
3. That is a good suggestion! Our V2 prototypes will have colour matched weights. Meanwhile, I'll see if we can get some renders uploaded.