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PH60
PHDesign's PH60 is an open-source 60% keyboard project – now with a HHKB variant.
Published February 24, 2025
PH60 is a project involving a fully printable 60% layout keyboard case with various mounting plates. Other than being compatible with GH60 standard PCBs, the repository comes with a multi-layout PCB too: HHKB/WK/WKL/Poker-ANSI and ISO. Designed by PHDesign/M_Altmann/nonameC_/alt-0191/No_Jello7149.
PH60 Rev2 aims to solve the problem of consumer-grade 3D printers being unable to print complete keyboard cases. Through modular design and innovative connection methods, we've achieved high-quality, customizable keyboard cases.
The latest update is the HHKB variant with 7u spacebar.
Features
- Multi-layout PCB (HHKB/WK/WKL/Poker-ANSI and ISO)
- MX, hotswap
- On-board RP2040 MCU
- Minimalist design adhering to "Function Beautiful" principle
- Compatible with all GH60 standard PCBs （even magnetic）
- Magnetically detachable top cover
- Supports 0-degree and 7-degree magnetic flip-out feet
- Specialized thickened plate for multiple layouts
- Natively designed for Gasket mounting
- Narrow bezel with only 18mm front height
- Open-source
Browsing various 3D printing communities, despite the abundance of keyboard-related projects, the authors were surprised about the scarcity of keyboard shell designs. One reason for this lies in the fact that consumer-grade desktop printers cannot accommodate the full-size keyboard, that's why the team made the PH60 with 3D printability in mind.
Resources
Published on Mon 24th Feb 2025. Featured in KBD #187 (source).
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