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Qazimodo design revisions in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

The current PCB doesn't have ISO support, but you're not the first person who has asked and I do like ISO... I might need to make one in the future.

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Qazimodo design revisions (lemmy.world)
 

I mentioned in a previous post that I made a few design changes to the Qazimodo case and wanted to highlight those changes.

New vs old design photos here.

  • Removed the visible seam between the top and bottom of the case. Now the bottom is inserted into the top. This helps a ton with alignment which was a bit of an issue with the first iteration and it helps smooth out the curve.
  • USB port improvements. The first USB port was pretty small and didn’t work with some cables. It also didn’t flow smoothly with the curve.
  • Doubled the number of bottom screws to help prevent pinging and make things more sturdy.
Purple Qazimodo prototype in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I designed it in Fusion, 3d printed several prototypes, and then had a manufacturer CNC these out of aluminum. It was a huge learning experience.

Purple Qazimodo prototype in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I’m a little biased since I designed this keyboard, but the main layout was inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB which has been my favorite layout for quite a while!

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Purple Qazimodo prototype (lemmy.world)
 

Last week I sent this purple Qazimodo prototype to my good friend (chellekeebs on Instagram) and she took these amazing photos of it. Love how it looks with Lilac Dreams.

I was very close to not doing a purple case but I’m so glad I did!

More photos here

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Haha totally understand!

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It’s not for everyone but you do get used to it surprisingly fast.

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I first got into 40s because I wanted more free desk space and then I moved to a 35%. My friend always said my 35 didn’t have enough keys so I designed this layout as a joke but enough people liked it that I decided to actually make it.

In my default layout, QAZ are mapped to Esc, Tab, Shift and I use the keys on the right for macros.

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Does this mean you won’t be joining the GB?

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (7 children)

It’s my daily driver. I was using the original prototype up until this one was delivered. Same layout, just a slightly different case design.

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago

Haha you are correct, I have used it with QAZ on the right side.

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My friend always says my Vault 35 doesn’t have enough keys so I made this layout on Keyboard Layout Editor as a joke and then he said I should make it a real keyboard and then I posted it on the 40s discord and they said I should make it a real keyboard and next thing I knew I was making 3d printed prototypes and shopping for manufacturers.

Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! in c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
[–] cloffwrangler@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago

It’s very ergonomic, I swear.

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Updated Qazimodo prototypes arrived this week! (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by cloffwrangler@lemmy.world to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
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Made some design updates based on feedback I received from a couple fellow keyboard designers and I just received the first two prototypes this week. Super happy with how they turned out.

More photos here.

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This layout was made for speed (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by cloffwrangler@lemmy.world to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml
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This was an actual typing test using the QAZ keys over on the right side which is less horrible than I imagined it would be. I probably got lucky, though, because there weren't many Q's or Z's in my test.

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Wednesday vibe (lemmy.world)
 
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Family photo (lemmy.world)
 

Top: KBt RE: 66, Akko Mod 005 Middle: Zoom 65, Qazimodo Bottom: Vault 35, Daisy 40, mISO 34

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[IC] Qazimodo (lemmy.world)
 

Qazimodo interest check is now open!

Qazimodo is an aluminum Vial-compatible QAZ-ish keyboard with an exploded right column of 3 keys, inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB.

Details:

  • Aluminum case
  • Top mounted
  • 3 degree typing angle
  • POM switch plate (subject to change)
  • STM32F072-based PCB

Additional photos

Interest check form

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Obsessed with GMK Polybius (lemmy.world)
 

GMK Polybius on Qazimodo. Plus a modded Game Boy Pocket.

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Qazimodo prototype (lemmy.world)
 

I started designing the Qazimodo in February and just got the first aluminum case from the manufacturer a couple days ago. Very happy with how it turned out.

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Built my Vault 35 yesterday (lemmy.world)
 

Vault 35 by MechVault

  • Lubed Banana Milk Tactiles
  • Akko Cream MDA keycaps
  • Everglide stabs
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