Gboard Conveyor Belt Version
Google Japan open-sourced the design files, firmware, and 3D printable models for the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version.
summary is enough It is a fun hardware release with complete files, but the summary and repository overview cover everything most readers need.
summary
Google Japan released the design data, firmware, and 3D printable STL files for the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version. This project continues their annual tradition of creating unconventional, physical keyboards as open-source hardware experiments. The discussion highlights the official announcement blog post and offers a technical critique of the flex PCB track layout.
key points
- The repository provides KiCad schematics, firmware projects, and 3D printable STL files.
- It is part of Google Japan's ongoing series of experimental physical keyboards.
- A commenter noted that the flex PCB cross-links could hinder traction variation and turning.
who should read it
Hardware hobbyists and makers interested in quirky, open-source peripheral designs.
discussion positive
consensus
Commenters quickly surfaced the primary background blog post from Google Japan and analyzed the mechanical feasibility.
I think the cross links beteeen tracks on the flex pcb are a mistake. These links make it impossible to vary traction which will cause premature wear and makes turning impossible.
Provides a specific hardware critique arguing that the flex PCB track design makes varying traction and turning impossible.
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