Tiga by Machina ||| Wireless HG board with wood, fabric and more

Tiga
Designed by Machina

UPDATE 09-01-24
V3 Prototype











Hello keyboard people, Ra66it here, bringing you my third IC on Geekhack, I hope you enjoy it.

Introducing the third chapter in the Machina design series: "Tiga"
Named after the Malay word for "three" and inspired by the iconic HHKB HG.
Tiga features a three-piece design, combining three unique materials, and marks the debut of Tri-mode connectivity in the Machina lineup.



Ideas about the design

Lately, I’ve been really into CMF (Color, Material, Finish), and there’s something incredibly captivating about the art of combining different materials. The way textures, colours, and finishes interact can transform a design, bringing out unique qualities in each component. This fascination has deepened my appreciation for the nuances of material selection and how they contribute to a product's overall aesthetic and feel. Tiga is my modern take on the HG variant board.

The project began in July 2023 and has gone through three iterations, and V4 is underway.

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About the name

Named after the Malay word for "three," the number three is the core theme of this design.
Tiga marks the third Machina keyboard, and I've always wanted to incorporate Tri-mode support while maintaining the option for a no-foam build. The design features a three-piece design, blending three distinct materials to create something truly unique.


IC FORM: https://forms.gle/84aXwKzzAvM6UNLA7

DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/KZ7axT7zKg

INSTAGRAM LINK: https://www.instagram.com/machina.syd/





0. CONTENTS

1.DETAILS
2.VENDOR
3.PRICE & SALES DETAILS
4.LAYOUT
5.PHOTO
6.DESIGN CHANGELOG
7.PROJECT STATUS






1.DETAILS

- Typing angle 7.0°
- Front height: 18.8 mm
- Mounting style: Silicon pin/ Tadpole PCB Mount ( 4 hardness options)
- PCB: 1.6mm MX
- Materials:
- Aluminium top case
- Different bottom case designs:
- Aluminum bottom case with options for fabric, leather, or machining marks.
- Backpiece available in multiple material options: brass, copper, wood, or stainless steel.
- Full Brass/Copper Bottom (Maybe)





2.VENDOR

AU & Rest of the world: www.machina.mx

Searching for more vendors





3.PRICE & SALES DETAILS


Sale Format: GB (Time TBD, after Orbit R2)
Top Case Colour: TBD
Target Price: $299 USD




4.LAYOUT







5.1 RENDER







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5.2 PHOTO
Specs in the photos:












6.DESIGN CHANGELOG
V1 Prototype
- 1.6mm PCB with no flex cut
- 8 screws between the top and bottom case
- 4 separate rubber feet

V2 Prototype
- Wireless support PCB added with 6000mAh battery
- Pogo pin tested

V3 Prototype
- Changed to 4 screws between the top and bottom case
- Changed bottom case design for improved fitment with fabric and leather.
- Wireless support tested
- Explored more materials

V4 Prototype
- Added a new copper battery cover to improve acoustics. (MORE COPPER!)
- Consider full copper/brass bottom based on IC feedback




7.PROJECT STATUS





Thank you all for reading till the end!


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