Interest Check - A gasket mount 65% keyboard project

sean927

04 Aug 2021, 05:23

[IC] “Helloworld”, A Gasket Mount 65% Barebone, Double Layer Top Case

Background and Why called Helloworld

Being regarded as a significant contribution to the mechanical keyboard community, 65% layout is a trendy layout in recent years among various mechanical keyboard enthusiasts because of its high compatibility with most of the necessary keys.

That's the main reason why HelloWorld uses the 65% layout. Although some excellent keyboards were already produced in this layout and had performed well, we still want to make some new attempts, seeing if we can make something new.

One of the attempts is the double-layer top case design, making the keyboard has more color matching. Different colors can be selected for the upper and lower layers of the top case so that the appearance presents more possibilities.

The idea of naming the keyboard "HelloWorld” came from one of our friends. When recalling some excitement about his study and work with a mechanical keyboard, he inadvertently mentioned it. We thought it was a cool name, and that's the point where we made the decision shortly.


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Notes: switches and gaps are only for render use;
More renders at https://imgur.com/a/yhDl5SK
Renders do not include the PORON® polyurethanes dampening pad, it will be shown respectively in next time update.

KEY FEATURES:

1. Double layer top case
The overall look presents more possibilities

2. PORON® polyurethanes dampening pad between the plate and PCB
3. Gasket mount
4. Fully Customized via QMK and VIA


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About the PCB
a. Solderable PCB, multi-layout supported

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1. Split backspace
2. ISO enter
3. Split right shift
4. Split spacebar
5. Stepped caps lock


b. Hot-swap PCB with a fixed layout

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Both PCBs are not backlight supportive
WHAT’S INCLUDED

1. One set of a multi-layer top case (one upper layer case + one lower layer case)
2. One bottom case
3. One PCB
4. One plate
5. One PORON® polyurethanes dampening pad
6. 16 silicone stripes
7. 16 screws
8. Notice: No keycaps, switches, stabilizers, or cable is included in one set of the kit.

PROJECT STATUS/TIMELINE
Until July 29th: Round 1 prototype

ABOUT GROUP BUY

Starts date: TBD
Price: TBD
Where to announce: here, and www.entergogo.com.


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ANY QUESTIONS?
Any questions, thoughts, or concerns about this event or us, please post them here or reach out to us directly at hi@entergogo.com. Many thanks to everyone in the community for your unconditional support.

Updates on the IC will be added here.


entergogo team

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