The Bertuccio - A Geometric 60% Keyboard Case

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<p>This is a wide-bezeled 60% keyboard case with the following features:</p> <p>Standard 60% size (e.g., GH60, DZ60) -- The dimensions of the interior tray compartment track the size of a typical 60% plate (i.e., 285.752 mm x 95.252 mm). Note that the compartment likely will not accommodate a GK61 plate. Instead, if you plan to use a GK61 PCB, you will need to find a standard 60% plate. Also, the GK61 PCB is slightly larger than a typical GH60 PCB. I eventually got a GK61 PCB into the tray, but it was a tight fit. So, depending on your printer set-up, you may need to print the case at slightly larger than 100% scale.</p> <p>No standoffs -- Instead, there is a 5 mm ledge running around the inside of the tray compartment, on which the PCB rests. This means that the PCB is not affixed to the case in any way. I did this for a couple of reasons. First, I wanted to see what would happen to the bottom-out feel of the keyboard if I removed all the interior standoffs. Second, I usually rotate a single PCB through various 3D-printed cases, and this system facilitates fast case changes. Third, generally speaking, I've found that simply resting a PCB on the standoffs, combined with the friction between the case and the plate, is sufficient to stabilize the PCB while typing.</p> <p>Note that I have not yet printed out this case, so cannot give any assurances about whether it is feasible or printable. I have, however, printed out the Haydee, which is similar in design to the Bertuccio, and it mostly worked as intended.</p> Category: Electronics