Presenting Alter
Alter features a sleek design without any complicated curves or cutouts. The goal of this case is to be cheaper than previous GBs of Alice clones.
This kit will be sold through kbdfans as an in-stock item. After selling the pre-made units, we plan to run a group buy.
Details about the case:- 3 piece design (top case, top mount plate, bottom cover)
- Top piece is anodized 6063 aluminum (Tentative)
- Wedge shaped bottom cover with brass weight
- PCB included
- Compatible with top mount usb port ONLY
- Top/Burger mount. Uses the same plate as the original Alice + regular caps lock support (not reflected on renders but will be edited)
- 7 degree typing angle
- 18.5mm front lip height (not including the height of bump-ons)
Tentative Price: 300$ or less for kit with PCB
Colors: TBD
Renders (Bottom case design render is outdated) :
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https://discord.gg/hMtt7BUMay 14,2020 Update Just a small update, there's a potential partnership with KBDfans. This means that the keyboard will be an in-stock item and will not be offered via GB. This ensures that it will be sold at the lowest price possible and with minimal logistical issues. At this point, the quantity is to be determined but it will be based on the demand during the IC phase.
With regards to the design, I already have a 3D printed prototype as well as a pcb. So far, the plate and pcb fits. An aluminum proto will be produced by KBDfans in the following months. I have a few changes on the case but it's just some small details. Overall look will still be the same.
Since it's an in-stock item, we're planning to just offer one material for the plate and bottom piece. For the plate, it will be brass. Other plate material might be offered as an add-on. For the bottom cover, we're choosing between thick angled aluminum or standard 3mm flat brass. We plan to make a proto of the two types of bottom cover to compare.
Prototype pcb
3D Printed Case
