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Add Bluetooth 5.0 to the keyboard

Apr 2, 20202187 VIEWS

Based on the trend of wireless technology, we try to add the function of Bluetooth 5.0 to the cyberboard. But we ran into a problem: the antenna would be obscured by the aluminum alloy case.

So we need to make a hole in the front to expose the antenna, and then we cover it with a piece of non-metal material.

any thoughts？ for those who dont know what i'm talking about: https://drop.com/talk/31759/ic-75-keyboard-cyberboard%EF%BC%88-with-color-option-form%EF%BC%89

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Apr 29, 2020

Do you have any pictures of the bottom of this keyboard? Would having the BT strip underneath near the front of the keyboard a possibility without reducing signal retention?

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Marco505

Apr 24, 2020

how often would it need to be charge with all those LEDs? Ore are there going to be something like to AA battery’s?

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crazydesigners

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Angry Miao

Apr 26, 2020

Marco505USB 3.0 is cool for power needs, and we're considering inserting battery to leds

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h33t

Apr 29, 2020

crazydesignersimo, going back to AA batteries seems like a step back. I would much prefer a bigger built-in li-ion battery. Main reason is that batteries can leak acid, and when that happens, leaked battery acid doesn't go well w/ electronics.

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Spangly4sho

Apr 20, 2020

Go for it! Personally wireless would be a Huge plus for this board. Maybe add LEDs behind the non metal material to make it seem more intentional? Also whatever material it would be should try and be scratch resistant or replaceable as to keep the board looking nice over time. Maybe have the option to get keycap color matched plastic to insert. People could order several to match the various sets they own.

crazydesigners

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Angry Miao

Apr 26, 2020

Spangly4shonoted with thanks!

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Canuck-Errant

Apr 15, 2020

Would it be possible to sneak the antenna 'under' the keys? It would probably be tougher to do in terms of engineering the PCB, but more aesthetically pleasing if doable. I'd probably try for the sides of the keyboard or possibly around the spacebar.

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Angry Miao

Apr 26, 2020

Canuck-ErrantThanks for the idea！ but this would make the signal poor..

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not-a-morning-person

Apr 7, 2020

Why not to make a mini/micro/type-c USB dongle that goes into the keyboard's port? Aesthetically it is not the best solution I guess. Why not to make the cutout on the bottom of the keyboard? Will it worsen the signal drastically? Will you be able to compensate it wit larger surface of the antenna?

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YBLee10

Apr 2, 2020

Whatever gets the bluetooth going. It looks fine but I am wondering, would it affect the connectivity if you put the antennas facing downward? Meaning move that black box to the bottom of the keyboard case so it is hidden. Also is there any chance for TKL versions? There are already a 75% bluetooth keyboard on the market (recently there was also a drop for it) but there isn't a really a TKL option.

Spangly4sho

Apr 20, 2020

YBLee10To be fair this really isn't just any 75%, tkl has a clean look but this works better with the proportions with the LED strip as well. It gives it a "grid" feel.

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