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FLAME 60% IC From CLAP Studio
Good day to my fellow geekhackers, today I present you the Flame. This is a gasket mount designed keyboard supporting WK and WKL layouts.
Keyboard specs:
6063 aluminum
6.5° degree typing angle
PCB: QMK/VIA Compatible, Daughter Board Type C design
Gasket mount (poron gaskets)
3.5MM dampener between plate and PCB
1.5-2MM bottom case dampener
Keyboard layout
Keyboard parts:
Top, bottom case (aluminum anodized+e finishes)
Middle frame Brass+sand blasted finish
Bottom plate (brass+sand blast)
Plates (Aluminum, Fr4 supported full and half)
Badge (aluminum anodized) E-white or yellow ish-white is yet to decide due to the machining complications.
PCB Solder NO RGB
Weight and dimensions:
Width: 297.75MM or (11.7 inch)
Depth: 108.25MM or (4.2 inch)
Front height: 20MM or (0.7 inch)
Weight (without any kind of plate): 1.6KG or (3.5LBS)
Case finishes:
Anodized: Black, blue, wine red
E-white
E-yellow white ish or aka soya
Maybe more colors later depending on the prototypes and anodization.
Render colors might slightly differ from the final anodization.
Disclaimers:
All of the images are of 3D renders for illustration purposes only. The final colors may differ slightly.
Vendors:
Deskhero CAD
Prototypist UK
Zion Studio SEA
Keyspensory US
Candykeys EU
Daily clack AUS
Projected GB format: Limited FCFS/Raffle
Projected Pricing: 380-450USD
GB Date: TBD
To do list:
1. R1 prototypes have already been tested, minor issues with the fr4 plate, need to fix the flex cuts to improve the overall typing feel.
2. Minor issues with the mid piece, brass is a little bit bendy, will try different machining methods in R2 prototypes. Aluminum does not have any issues at the moment.
3. Anodizing is almost almost perfect no issues at the moment.
4. PCB are in the production, waiting for the prototypes.
5. Need to test PC plate as well as alu plate.
6. Test the fitting of the packaging, waiting for prototypes
Prototype photos are sent in the discord server! .
Lastly I want to thank every one for viewing this IC, hope you all stay safe and healthy!
Update 2021/7/12
As a lot of asked for mounting and interior design info, I guess I'll just make some more renders to understand! Hope you guys like it!
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Update 2021/09/07
The R2 prototypes are done and ready for GB.
Prototypes will be sent to Alexotos, Apiary and Mechmerlin for live build.
The dates will be published in the discord server.More renders
