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Unibody Corne case
SirFodds created a gasket-mounted unibody case for the Corne keyboard.
Published February 1, 2024
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This little monster is a Corne case by SirFodds/MrFodds. It's not simply unibody but also features a magnetic centerpiece and an optional number row add-on.
Features
- Gasket or plate mounting
- Removable magnetic center-piece to hold the two halves in place
- DXF file for the key plate to allow CNC / laser cutting in a material of your choice (designed for 1.5mm plate thickness)
- Optional legs to provide a 10 degree angle
The legs are required if you plan to use the center piece, as it is designed around this angle.
The extra number row is handwired, running off a separate controller.
With regards to the gaskets:
It's designed for a 1.5mm thick plate, with 1.5-2mm thick Poron gasket material (Thickness depends on how much retention you want in the gasket. Thicker will feel firmer, thinner will have more give) – SirFodds.
The files are for printing the right hand of the keyboard. To print the left half, take every file other than "centre.stl" and mirror before printing.
Resources
Published on Thu 1st Feb 2024. Featured in KBD #153 (source).
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