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Ojou - An O-ring mount 60%

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Description

The Ojou
Design inspired by Hololive 2nd Gen VTuber, Nakiri Ayame. This my rendition of an endgame O-ring mount 60% with no external screws and a polished bead-blasted stainless steel bottom.

New Prototypes

More pictures here:https://imgur.com/a/mqJuTaG
Photos courtesy of Trifelife!

Features

50A duro O-ring "gummy worm" mount
Anodized 5052 Aluminum for the top and internal case
Stainless Steel Weight
6.5 Degree Typing Angle
18.5mm Front Typing Height
Universal USB-C Daughterboard
PCB Compatible with QMK/VIA
No external screws

Supported Layouts

Split/full backspace
Split/full right shift
Stepped/normal capslock

There will be a choice of HHKB or WKL top.

Plate
The plate will be a standard 1.5mm thickness.
I have yet to decide on material, but it will be one of the following:

Aluminum
Carbon Fiber

PCB

QMK/VIA Compatible
Universal USB-C Daughterboard

Black
Wine Red

Price: TBA but NOT cheap

Updates
Commence prototyping soon. Prototypes made! We had both polished and bead blasted weights were made for the prototypes.
My manufacturer complained to me that the production of polished stainless steel pieces that large was too difficult to produce and QC. It is looking likely that we will be moving towards only providing a bead-blasted weight finish for production.

More Renders

More Information and Updates
Discord Server Invite: https://discord.gg/pYVsseU
Please join the Discord server and subscribe to the !ojou role if you would like to get updates on the project as soon as possible.

Special Thanks To
Exfinite (Vov) for aesthetics feedback
Juaninamilli for proofreading the design, giving feedback, and making the keycap'd renders
Trifelife for the idea, aesthetics feedback, designing the PCB, and being a degenerate weeb

FAQ
Q: Why no bumpons?
A: It was an aesthetic decision. Aside from the emblem/logo, I didn't want to interrupt the curves and smooth design of the weight with cutouts for bumpons. For those that are worried that the polished stainless steel weight will get scratched, I understand your concern. However, stainless steel is relatively hard. Unless the board is very seriously mistreated, it won't get damaged very easily. Though, I still wouldn't rough it up needlessly. As such if you're interested in this board, I recommend using a deskmat with it and storing it away properly when not in use.