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Flux keyboard
The Flux keyboard sports magnetic switches above a Full HD display.
Published December 19, 2022
I forgot to feature the Flux last week because I wrote to the team and waited for their feedback – in vain.
So the Flux keyboard's main feature is an integrated Full HD display which makes it possible to switch between "any language, any wallpaper or any software hotkey set you can imagine".
Hi, Seb here from the team at Flux. We are working on a keyboard with an integrated Full HD IPS display, so you will never have to wait for a keycap set ever again and switch to any language or software hotkeys.
The keys are set in a removable frame which makes possible to instantly switch between tactile or linear keys, and makes it easier to clean compared to a conventional keyboard.
The display is visible through the set of Maglev switches, a type of analog Hall effect switch recently put on the map by riskable's work, also reviewed and used by Chyrosran22.
Many commenters expressed their skepticism about Hall effect switches and sensors working with a display and glass panel sandwiched between them, so riskable came out with a demonstration that this is possible:
The keys of the Flux are magnetically suspended, and – according to Seb – the whole plate/switch/cap combo is 97% transparent. Each low-friction switch has 4mm of travel and will be available in linear and tactile variants. They also feature software adjustable actuation point in 0.1mm increments, as well as "rapid trigger functionality".
As seen in the demo, switching between linear and tactile switches can be performed almost instantly by changing out the transparent key frame. This also means that cleaning the keyboard is very easy – as demonstrated by the person in the video pouring sugar on it.
In addition, the top section of the keyboard allows for up to four add-on modules to be swapped in for more options and customization.
For more info and images visit fluxkeyboard.com.
Published on Mon 19th Dec 2022. Featured in KBD #108.
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