Tented Iris Cases

The iris by keeb.io is a split ergo keyboard, for which my tented case design is for.

I developed the tented case in 2018 as an inexpensive and elegant solution for tenting (tilting) the case.

As part of the price, you will receive three sets of tenting legs and full colour customisation of each layer.

The case comes fully assembled and ready to build in, with all protective film removed. Protective film is an absolute pain to remove, I do not wish to pass on this pain if I can help it.

The standard tented iris case is low profile, but a high profile unit can be ordered. 3d models of this can be seen at the bottom of the first imgur album.

Photos and colour options: https://imgur.com/a/0V3lUTj

Updated photos: https://imgur.com/a/O6SvGwH

Pricing:

Low profile - $170 AUD
High profile - $200 AUD

Delivery cost for single case:

AU Courier: $11-13 AUD
International: $30-40+ AUD

Included in each kit:

Acrylic case consisting of both left/right sides.
Screws, standoffs, bumpons (rubber feet).
Tenting kit including 3 lengths/angles.

Needed to complete the keyboard:

Keebio Iris Rev4 PCBs
TRRS cable to connect the 2 sides (aka 4 pole 3.5mm aux)
USB-C cable to connect to your pc/device
52-56 switches, optional rotary encoders
Keycaps (thumb section can be 2x 1u or single 2u)

Old stuff below

2021 note - still not updated but info, prices and pics are in this imgur album.

https://imgur.com/a/0V3lUTj

2020 note - this page has not been updated in a while, i'll get around to that soon.

At the end of 2017, Eric of Aeboards asked me for a simple iris case. What followed was a few months of designing and testing a new tenting system to mod onto the iris case files provided by keeb.io (original seller of the iris keyboard.

I ran a small local GB from the australian keyboard discord server in May 2018 which went fairly smoothly. From this I learned from some mistakes made and iterated to the 2nd version which was sold in a worldwide sale. This ran smoothly except for a few extras ordered after the sale, which took a few months more to arrive due to the shipping carrier chose and proximity to christmas.

The next iteration: Version 3

The next version will have an improved tenting system that is even easier to adjust while keeping the same minimalist aesthetic.

However, this won't be available until some time in 2020, after I purchase my own laser cutter. There are things I need to sort out before producing the cases again. Good news is that once everything is sorted, I can apply my tenting system to any split keyboard and even regular boards.

Can't wait until 2020?

Unfortunatly I can't help you out with one offs and I don't take commissions right now. However, the regular iris case files are available from keebio (check the iris pcb product page for links).

Iris 3.0 PCBs are available and feature all components soldered on, so you just need to solder your own switches in. Much simpler!