Project Cosmos - One-off Mechanical Keyboard

[adamski07]

Just want to share my ongoing project on this another awesome community. My very first post as well!

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Design wise, it is about 70% done. There are so much more to add/fix on this one which means that the rendered images above isn't the final design, but this is how I see it as the final product. Main goal of this project is to have a space themed keyboard hence the project name. I am actually free styling the design of this. I had no drawings or any kind to base of the design of this board and at the same time learning how to use CAD app since it is my first try using it. Sorry for crappy rendered images too, it is my first time to use rendering app as well. I will keep this thread updated with all the updates for this project. I must mention now too that this will take months to finish due to my sched/work and budget.

Btw, I am open to any suggestions. Let me know.

Details/Specs:

• Cnc'd Anodized Aluminum body(In Production)
  Polycarbonate Logo Inserts(Top)(Backlit)(In Production)
  Polycarbonate Mid Diffuser(In Production)
  Gold Plated Logo(Back)(Sent in for a quote)
  Brass/Stainless Steel Engraved Weight InsertsGold Plated Stainless Steel Weight Insert(Sent in for a quote)
  HHKB Layout (1-1.5-6-1.5-1 bottom)- ✔
  Black Blank PBT Keycaps - ✔
  Gold Plated Custom Shiny Stainless Steel Plate - (Shipped)
  B.face RGB PCB - ✔
  Hotswappable switch mod - ✔
  Nixdorf linear switches(Shipped)
  Custom usb cable
  Clear/Gold stabilizers
  A set of 'gamer set' artisan blanks
  Budget - Error 404

last updated: 12/21/16

*✔ = acquired / finished /in production




[UPDATE] 11/27/16 - pcb, holtite, pbt keyset, prototyping

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[UPDATE] 12/7/16 - New renders

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New renders :thumb: Just a small update, I have aquired some Nixie switches for the board already. As for the plate, it was shipped last week. Not entirely sure when it is gonna arrive. For the design of the case, it is pretty much done. I am just finalizing it then I'll move on the next step and that is finding someone who could manufacture it for a decent price. The board will be attached thru screw holes on the bottom part of the case on the plate of this board. Really loving this color, but it is not the final color. Brass/Stainless weight will either be cnc'd or engrave w/ some info.

[UPDATE] 12/16/16 - Final colors of Cosmos

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Purple case with gold plated stainless steel plate, weight inserts and logo.

[UPDATE] 12/21/16 - Aluminum Case Prototype and Polycarbonate Pieces

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[adamski07]

Just another small update for the plated stainless steel logo. I will also have it cnc'd for a better look. I think this looks better than flat ones. I'm also working in the SS weight inserts now. Also, I should have an update of the Alu case on Friday/Sat. Will post it here right away. For the plate(in US land now) and switches, they're stuck somewhere in this planet. :/ Working on this project on a holiday season isn't the right timing.

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Just finished the design of the gold plated stainless steel weight insert. I will submit both this and the logo for a quote tonight. I was also updated by the shop that the Aluminum case and poly carbonate pieces are almost done. :thumb: I cannot wait to get my hands on the case prototype! :-*

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[Update]

I just received photos of the alu and poly pieces. Supposedly, they will ship out the parts tmo, but I asked them to hold onto it first and have the stainless steel pieces quoted so I could have them cnc'd as well and be shipped out together with these pieces. It is looking good. They said they still need to do manual finishing for the alu pieces. :thumb:

Here are some photos they sent me this morning.

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