[IC] QFRL100

[Thebloodyez]

QFRL100

Update logs:
- To do:
  (Add renders)
  (Change UDB placement to central)
- 07/03/2023: IC Form
- 07/03/2023: The button used in the proto V1 is temporary and require new mold, Testing different pads material (POM (the current pads for V1, require new more sturdy design), Aluminum (Original design still waiting for the new buttons mold), CEM (Pending to test)).
- 07/04/2023: Added my discord & updated the button for bottom mount.
- 07/05/2023: Updated the IC form with plate material section.


[Introduction]
Hi geekhack, this is an early IC for my newly design board qfrl100 please find the details below:


[Specs]

Case:
- layout: 7.5 degree 100% FRL.
- W: 437.5 mm* L: 115.2 mm .
- Front H: 17.98 mm (EFH 21.55 mm), Back H: 34.466 mm.
- Mount: Mount: Top mount and bottom mount using pads.
- Internal brass weights total of 3.
- Plate to top case: 7.8 mm.
- Bezels: Top & Bottom (9.5 mm), Sides (4 mm).
- Weight built: ~1.88 kg.

Plate:
- Top & Bottom mount.
- Plate material: Aluminum, FR4, (CF, PC & PP need more test)
- Mounting pads or screws 20 M2 × 0.4 mm.

PCB:
- 100% FRL.
- MCU: atmega32u4.
- Thickness: 1.6 mm no flex cuts.
- Soldered.
- PCB layout support: 10U spacebar, Split backspace, ISO enter, 1.25U left shift and 1.75U right shift, 2U and 1U on numpad.
- Firmware: QMK, VIA and Vial.
- Support Mx and Alps.



[Bottom mount pads]

The bottom mount uses a pads to carry the plate and pcb while the button to hold the plate. The current design is intended for aluminum softer, other materials may have a different design.



[Prototype Pictures]

V1:
















Albums:

Fusion360 screenshots:
https://imgur.com/a/jOdY82v
Proto V1:
https://imgur.com/a/3E76Crq


Price:

- ~410 USD for 100 MOQ.

Notes: I want to target a higher MOQ than 100 to reduce the price as for now the I am aiming below 420 USD and price is subject to change (Manu DDS).

Vendors:

- TBD

- Colors: TBD

What's included:
- Aluminum top & bottom case.
- Anodized aluminum plate.
- 3 Internal brass weight.
- Soldered pcb.
- UDB (unified daughter board) + JST cable
- Screws (extra included).
- Mounting pads + buttons.
- Hard carrying case.

[Special Thanks]

Special thanks to MENA server, Dark & Blacksimon.

[Thebloodyez]

Reserved.

[Rhienfo]

Looks interesting, bottom mount and alps compatibility is so good to see (10u spacebar is awesome as well)

Good luck with the IC

[hormonesvest]

Keyboards usually come in different sizes and functions

[masje]

Very cool mount! Do you have a discord where we can join?

[doctorboy]

Very cool project. The bottom mount looks quite interesting, I believe it should provide some bounce, right? Do you also already have some colours in mind?

Two recommendations from my side:
- personally, I would prefer to have the USB port centralised;
- I would also like to see the adoption of the new Molex connector for the USB daughterboard, it would be better for future compatibility.

Good luck with the IC.

[Thebloodyez]

Very cool mount! Do you have a discord where we can join?

Greetings to the longest of all bois .
Thank you for your interest in the project, I added my discord in the update section.
Feel free to join!.

[Thebloodyez]

Very cool project. The bottom mount looks quite interesting, I believe it should provide some bounce, right? Do you also already have some colours in mind?

Two recommendations from my side:
- personally, I would prefer to have the USB port centralised;
- I would also like to see the adoption of the new Molex connector for the USB daughterboard, it would be better for future compatibility.

Good luck with the IC.

- I am sending the proto V1 for testing to get a feedback but yes there is bounce.
- As for colors I added in the IC form so based on that I will have in mind but I can see people want Silver and Black so far.
- I am considering central usb also Molex connector.

[Theman2k]

Not feeling this at all right now.
USB placement and cutout, mounting placement, bottom screws placement doesn't seem as good as it could be.
There is alps support.. but is there a matching plate offering for it?
No word on keyboard weight and PCB indicator LED's either.
No option for a thinner PCB with flex cuts for anyone who would like it.
Design is subjective, but for me it just seems bland.

Price sounds fine and it comes with a hard case which is a plus from me.
I also like the layout support, 10u is great!
I really want to like this (I love big boards) but I feel it needs some more work. 

[aa212121]

Not feeling this at all right now.
USB placement and cutout, mounting placement, bottom screws placement doesn't seem as good as it could be.
There is alps support.. but is there a matching plate offering for it?
No word on keyboard weight and PCB indicator LED's either.
No option for a thinner PCB with flex cuts for anyone who would like it.
Design is subjective, but for me it just seems bland.

Price sounds fine and it comes with a hard case which is a plus from me.
I also like the layout support, 10u is great!
I really want to like this (I love big boards) but I feel it needs some more work. 

Hope u filled out the IC
I guess the USB db cutout will help reduce cost cuz then it is the same 3 brass weights not 2 same weights+1 weight with db cutout - thats why no center usb. my guess.
I didnt realise this up till now, it is bottom mount? i couldnt quite understand how the current structure works with btm mount but ive been wanting a seamed case with btm mount!

[paulgali]

Not feeling this at all right now.
USB placement and cutout, mounting placement, bottom screws placement doesn't seem as good as it could be.
There is alps support.. but is there a matching plate offering for it?
No word on keyboard weight and PCB indicator LED's either.
No option for a thinner PCB with flex cuts for anyone who would like it.
Design is subjective, but for me it just seems bland.

Price sounds fine and it comes with a hard case which is a plus from me.
I also like the layout support, 10u is great!
I really want to like this (I love big boards) but I feel it needs some more work. 

Hope u filled out the IC
I guess the USB db cutout will help reduce cost cuz then it is the same 3 brass weights not 2 same weights+1 weight with db cutout - thats why no center usb. my guess.
I didnt realise this up till now, it is bottom mount? i couldnt quite understand how the current structure works with btm mount but ive been wanting a seamed case with btm mount!

Both top and bottom mount afaik, to be honest with the 4 point mount on alphas I really wanna see what bottom feels like. Should be good imo