Revision as of 00:55, 27 November 2018

Customised Tented Iris Cases

Throughout early 2018, I worked on customising the iris case to have tenting, adjustability for multiple angles, look nicer and not break the bank like ergodox legs do.

And this is the result of my work. The case tents side-to-side and the angle can be adjusted by swapping out the standoff for various lengths from 15mm to 60mm, giving 10-27 degrees of angle.

Ordering

The case is not for sale currently. I had an issue ordering in standoffs and will need to sort that out for the future, or design a new tenting system.

There will be a new version of the iris PCB coming in 2019 so I will likely have my case design sold when that is live.

Unlike the current iris PCB, the future one will be assembled so that you only need to solder in your switches. The promicro is replaced with an onboard MCU (controller unit) as well as all diodes.

Videos

Juju Cables: https://youtu.be/FBD-LC1K2ds
TaeKeyboards: https://youtu.be/0P6oIOB-whM
The Board Podcast: https://youtu.be/S-uBJfyIlWY

Photos

Tented Iris Case options: https://imgur.com/a/dEqaHzs
Tented Iris Case customer's photos: https://imgur.com/a/acR1qyF
Acrylic stuff I have made: https://imgur.com/a/aWvVWB6
Update #1 album: https://imgur.com/a/cawZjnU
Smoke update album: https://imgur.com/a/25koSc7
Update #2 album: https://imgur.com/a/bUhbsa2

Info

Iris product page: https://keeb.io/products/iris-keyboard-split-ergonomic-keyboard
Iris build guide: https://docs.keeb.io/iris-build-guide/
July 2018 Sale update posts are now on it's own page - Iris July2018 Updates

Important note for buyers of my iris cases!

It has come to my attention that the right side of the case can be too tight due to the promicro port.

This can be solved by removing the plastic spacer so that the promicro sits closer to the PCB.

You can follow a guide here on accomplishing this: https://imgur.com/a/M9r3EW9

Without the plastic spacer, the promicro might be too close to the switch pins. Trim down the switch pins as much as possible and apply insulating tape if it looks like it will touch and create a short.

Survey

I'll have an optional survey for buyers of my iris cases soon, to collect feedback and ask a few questions. This will be emailed out towards the end of October.

FAQ

Why are the instructions in it's own bag?

This is to keep it as flat as possible and protect the sheet + stickers. If it was packaged with the iris case, the instructions and/or stickers would be creased and bent as the whole thing is wrapped.

I could fold it twice (instead of once) but I want to minimise the number of fold lines on the instruction sheet so it looks nicer (and it could still get creased on the corners, iris is not a rectangle).

Why is there so much packaging? (the zip lock/self seal bags)

Some parts need to be kept separate such as the aluminium standoffs and thumbscrew feet. If not, the anodisation can get scratched off.

The screws and M2 standoffs are separate because it was easier to pack, this will be consolidated in the future.

I've also left branding/markings/labels off most of the bags so that they can be reused. They are thicker and should last longer ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).

Why is there no tracking or insurance? (international deliveries)

It would be extremely expensive. Tracked, insured and with signature on delivery would cost at least $48 AUD to the US (where I have charged $20).

I will cover any losses or damage personally. For the future and larger sales/GBs, I will investigate getting better rates from DHL, TNT etc.

How come hi-pro layers are not an option?

It honestly did not occur to me and I had already started the sale when someone first brought it up. It will be an option in the future.

Will it be sold again? When?

Yes, but not until early 2019. I have many projects in the works and want to at least wait for the next version of Iris PCBs to come out.

These PCBs are still in development but it will be fully assembled. This raises the cost but reduces the build time significantly.

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-= Laser_Ninja is making Tented Iris Cases =
+= Customised Tented Iris Cases =
-This is a split keyboard PCB sold on keeb.io. I have modified the original case design to allow tenting - angling the board for improved comfort and ergonomics.
+Throughout early 2018, I worked on customising the iris case to have tenting, adjustability for multiple angles, look nicer and not break the bank like ergodox legs do.
-The two most common methods are using an off the shelf bolt or an expensive ergodox kit, both of which are supported by the keebio cases.
+And this is the result of my work. The case tents side-to-side and the angle can be adjusted by swapping out the standoff for various lengths from 15mm to 60mm, giving 10-27 degrees of angle.
-My design however is minimalist and clean, using anodised aluminium parts which look great and are not that expensive.
-They also allow for variable tenting angle interchangeable standoffs - the taller it is, the sharper the angle it will be.
-And lastly, I offer several acrylic options that you can mix and match between the 3 levels of the case.
 == Ordering ==
-The sale was closed in July with a few extras.
+The case is not for sale currently. I had an issue ordering in standoffs and will need to sort that out for the future, or design a new tenting system.
-I will be opening it for sale with the next version of the Iris PCBs in early 2019.
+There will be a new version of the iris PCB coming in 2019 so I will likely have my case design sold when that is live.
-These will be fully assembled so you just need to solder in switches. Other changes TBA.
+Unlike the current iris PCB, the future one will be assembled so that you only need to solder in your switches. The promicro is replaced with an onboard MCU (controller unit) as well as all diodes.

Difference between revisions of "Iris Split Keyboard"