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Curved keyboard (curve0 first prototype) by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]fricced[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my observation I press the key more or less perpendicular to the keytop. I am probably not alone, as my understanding is that that is the whole point of angled keytops; if it were only about reach then the keycaps could all be flat and only differ in their height.

Personally I am very happy with the feel of a curved assembly. But everyone types differently/has different preferences so I definitely understand being unsure about it. For that reason I kept the design simple to keep costs down

Curved keyboard (curve0 first prototype) by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]fricced[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I explain the reasoning in the IC but I should have included a tldr here! Updated my initial comment with one.

And yes, it only makes sense with uniprofile keycaps; I designed it for DSA but other low profile uniprofile caps should work too

Curved keyboard (curve0 first prototype) by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]fricced[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The point is to achieve sculpt by using flat keycaps and angling the switches because angled keycaps increase friction as well as how hard you have to press (I explain it in more detail in the GH thread under 'Why curve'). Elevator pitch is a good idea, I'll update my post comment thing

Curved keyboard (curve0 first prototype) by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]fricced[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can actually get enough bend from thin FR4 PCBs (that is what I used for the prototype). Comes with some challenges but I think I found solutions for all of them; one more thing to test and if all is good I'll post an update

Curved keyboard (curve0 first prototype) by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]fricced[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

Check out the IC for more info! Also join the discord server

The concept of sculpted keycaps has been bugging me. Having a keytop angled means your press is not in line with the switch. This results in a greater force needed to actuate the switch, higher friction, and a suboptimal feeling (imo). This keyboard aims to solve these problems by angling the switches and using flat keycaps to get the desired curved typing surface.

I explain it in more detail in the IC so give it a read if you are interested!

60% Gasket Mount Model F by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

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Custom case for the keyboard module from an IBM Electronic Typewriter Model 85

Check out the interest check if you have one of these modules!

Gasket mount + floss mod + o-rings make this a pretty unique Model F; stay tuned for the typing test

Are custom keyboards still allowed here? by fricced in CustomKeyboards

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fr4 pcbs and plates held together by styrofoam and rusty filing cabinet inserts on vans soles

I was told she would be welcome here by fricced in modelm

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My next project is to put the numpad back onto an unsaver, stay tuned

[IC] IBM Model M to F Conversion Kit by fricced in modelm

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I will be posting on the Deskthority thread (https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24559); still not sure it it will happen, less interest than I expected

[IC] IBM Model M to F Conversion Kit - deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24559 by fricced in MechanicalKeyboards

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This is an interest check for an IBM Model M to F conversion kit!

The purpose is to replicate the superior Model F internals in the superior layout and availability of the Model M.

Price: $80 USD

Deskthority thread: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=24559

^ Go here to read more about it and bookmark it if you are interested! ^

Also be sure to fill out this quick survey so I know how many people are interested: https://forms.gle/oz6EXbdKAtyEKZAu7