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Offline syryan

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[IC] CONVEX – Tenting Full Layout Keyboard Kit w/ LCD Calculator
« on: Wed, 12 November 2025, 00:57:18 »
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Hi everyone,

After 12 years of thinking and testing, my idea finally takes shape. 
As an engineer, I often need to make quick calculations during work. 
Every time, I had to reach for a calculator or open an app on my computer or phone — it was a small but constant inconvenience. 

So I thought:
> “What if the calculator was right on my keyboard?”

That idea stayed with me for over a decade. 
At that time, I couldn’t design PCBs or solder properly — so it was just a dream. 
Now, with experience and help from the community, that dream is becoming real.

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🧠 Comfort First – The E.M. Series
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As time passed, I started designing my own ergonomic keyboards — 
from **E.M.1 to E.M.7**, and later **E.M.8 (tenting structure)**. 
Using **Mont Cervin**, which was built on that design, I finally felt what true comfort could be.

That’s when I became convinced — *tenting works.*

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💡 The Challenge: Full Layout + Tenting
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One day, a friend said:
> “I can’t give up full layout… but my wrists hurt so much.”

That question triggered this project. 
Could a **full layout keyboard** also be **ergonomic and tented**?

At first, I thought it was impossible — too large, too complex. 
But after a simple test using my **TOMAK61** with a tenting angle, I was surprised: 
**Even light tenting made a huge difference.**

That’s when **CONVEX** was born.

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⚙️ Calculator Function + Large LCD Display
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This project finally brings the feature I wanted 12 years ago — 
a **built-in calculator**.

The PCB is being co-developed with *Baram* from Keyfam (키팸). 
It will feature a **large, high-visibility LCD** integrated into the keyboard. 
The firmware is designed for future expandability beyond simple calculator functions.

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🧩 CONVEX Highlights
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💡 Full layout, compact and practical 
🖐️ Tenting structure to reduce wrist strain 
🧮 Built-in calculator with large LCD 
🔧 Customizable firmware and expansion features 
🎨 Familiar full-size layout in a smaller footprint 

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🔜 What’s Next
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After 12 years of planning, the idea is finally becoming reality. 
The **first prototype** is under development and will be revealed soon.

✨ **CONVEX – Tenting Full Layout Keyboard Kit** 
🧠 “From typing to calculating.” 
⌨️ “Full layout, now more comfortable.” 
Coming soon.

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📊 IC Feedback / Interest Survey
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📎 Links / Contact
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Discord: [https://discord.gg/T3Gc5J9fP5] 

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Note: This IC is for **interest checking only**. 
No payments are collected at this stage. The final GB will depend on IC feedback and prototype results.

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« Last Edit: Wed, 12 November 2025, 00:59:53 by syryan »

Offline Zzzzhao

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Re: [IC] CONVEX – Tenting Full Layout Keyboard Kit w/ LCD Calculator
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 14 November 2025, 12:00:10 »
Looks amazing! Any possiblities of a left-handed layout option?

Offline 1platy

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Re: [IC] CONVEX – Tenting Full Layout Keyboard Kit w/ LCD Calculator
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 14 November 2025, 12:10:13 »
sooooo southpaw please???