BEAK 6.5
A unique 65% keyboard by Stilou Studio
ABOUT
The BEAK 6.5 is designed to look elegant, yet aggressive.
Featuring a big weight doubling as part of the feet to strike a balance between looks, and practicality.
The large rotary encoder makes it easy to use, as well as precise.
SPECIFICATIONS
Case weight: ~2kg (4.4 lbs)
Typing angle: 6.5deg
Mounting style: Top Mount
Front height: 19.4 mm
Plate materials: Brass, Aluminium, Polycarbonate (Possibly more depending on feedback)
Case material: 6061 Aluminium
Weight material: Brass (Possibly more)
PCB: Designed by Trip-trap with the Unified C3 Daughterboard - configurable with QMK and VIA.
Foam: TBD (experimenting)
Price: TBD
Vendor: TBD
Availability: TBD
TYPING TEST PHOTOS/RENDERS
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FAQQ: Which layouts are supported?A: This is currently undecided
Q: Do you have a discord server?A: No, if there is demand for this project, then I will make one
Q: Do you have an Instagram account?A: Yes!
https://www.instagram.com/stiloustudio/ Q: Do you have a website?A: Not yet – but it’s in the works!
Q: Is there a way to contact you?A: Yes! Feel free to DM me on Instagram, or reach out to me on Discord: Seo | Stilou Studio#6046
SPECIAL THANKS TO:Rotwitt, for helping me throughout the entire process.
Trip-trap, for designing the PCB.
YHS, for letting me try loads of boards for reference.
UPDATE MAY 14TH 2021THE PROTOTYPE
After feedback from the IC, we made a few design changes for the next prototype (Which has been ordered!)
Multiple small details were changed in the second version, the biggest of which being the removal of the feet.
Some of you might be worried that the keyboard will tilt/wobble when typing.
This is NOT the case - for the keyboard to wobble you would have to press way harder than you ever would in a real-world scenario.
Other changes include multiple small changes - primarily larger cutouts to make the tolerances more forgiving.
NEW DISCORD SERVERJoin here!
https://discord.gg/74G844zanUIf you want to get to know the BEAK 6.5 better, we highly encourage you to check out our new Discord server!
IN OTHER NEWSWe are working on getting an estimate for the
BEAK 6.5 pricing.
We are also talking with multiple vendors around the world.
And last but not least, we would like to thank you all for the support, it has been amazing!
