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Pixelspace Capsule (65%)

Keyboard2022

Details

IC phase

  • R1 (In-stock): FCFS, around 200 in-stock units ready to ship
  • R2 (Groupbuy): regular GB format with more configurable options and 18mm front height & 6 degree typing angle, including more layouts, soldering PCB, ai03 C3 Unified DB's Circuit and ESD Protection Solution

Estimate Pricing

  • R1 (In-stock): Anodized version: ~$410, Electrophoresis: ~$430
  • R2 (Groupbuy): not finalized yet, but target to get them under $400

What's Included

  • Top and bottom case: Aluminum
  • Curved front strip: PVD Brass
  • Nameplate module: Aluminium
  • USB-C port module: Aluminium
  • Plate choices: PC, FR4, POM
  • Plate foam: 3.5mm Poron® Foam
  • Switch muting sheet: 0.5mm PE Foam
  • Case foams: 2.5mm and 1.5mm
  • 1.2mm Hotswap PCB: with per-key RGB Stripe Indicator Light
  • USB-C daughterboard

Colorways

  • Ice Blue
  • Ivory
  • Black
  • E-Yellow

Design

Capsule has been designed in the popular 65% layout, which is both compact and practical, and the overall style continues the sci-fi theme from Endless. The top right of the kit is adorned with a translucent power indicator LED nameplate to enhance the Capsule's recognizability and detail from the top. The sides feature a curved design that allows a smoother connection between the top and bottom, combined with a weightless bottom design, preserving the fluidity and consistency of the kit's look, contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. On the connector-side of the kit, we used a copper PVD mirror side strip with a recessed USB-C port module, which sets the tone of the kit to a more restrained, minimalistic style.

With the curved design and futuristic vibe, this project left the word "space capsule" deep inside my heart to be the name of this creation - thus, the "Capsule" was born.

Structure

The Capsule follows a 65% layout, and utilizes gasket mounting. We have chosen three different materials for the plate: FR4, PC, and POM. After giving serious consideration to the hardness of the plate and the gasket's material, thickness, density and compression ratio, we chose soft silicone as the gasket material, which not only creates a light feel and good flex, but also makes it easier to install. For the plate foam, we have chosen a 3.5mm high density Poron® foam, with a 0.5mm PE switch muting sheet.

For the case foam, we have two options:

  1. 2.5mm high density Poron® foam, for a crisp and bright tone. 2. 1.5mm high density Poron® foam, which together provides a more muted sound.

Both options guarantee a soft and bouncy feel as well as making each keypress feel effortlessly powerful. In addition, to ensure the whole kit is beautiful and comfortable to use, we set the typing angle to 5°, to accommodate most enthusiasts' typing preferences.