trashcandrummer / bakeneko-60

A simple 60% keyboard

Bakeneko 60 V3

A simple 60% keyboard for DIYers. This project is a special homage to TGR x Singa UNIKORN 60 and OTD 356 Mini. See also the introduction video.

Features

• Single piece tray case
• O-ring gasket mount (Friction fit)
• Unified Daughterboard
• QMK firmware and VIA
• Compatible with common 60% plates
• PCB designed with KiCAD 5.1.4

Layouts

Specs

• Dimensions: 295 x 110 x 30mm
• Front height: 18.5mm
• Home row height: 31mm(with GMK keycaps and bumpons)
• Typing angle: 6 degree
• Weight:
  • PLA Case: 370g
  • Aluminum Case: 700g
• O-ring gasket: VMQ-50(Silicone 50 duro) AS568-262

Notes

• Old files (v1) are no longer available. See geekhack post for the context
• The use of old (v1) mounting posts is prohibited
• All files are to be used at your own risk
• As for stabilizers, only PCB snap ins are supported
• This open source version is not compatible with CannonKeys Bakeneko

Resources

• Documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tddSihOS8Pgf1lTQOjHohYCl8efxXIeH
  • Parts guide and other useful information
  • Will be added and updated as needed
• Discord: https://discord.gg/fMY96TeEwV
  • Have fun with community members
  • Talk about Bakeneko builds and mods, and share your works
  • You can also contact me from there

Special thanks to

• Elaine for Unikorn. Allowed me to publish the Unikorn-inspired case as open source and encouraged me
• Of course, I also show my respect and gratitude to yuktsi
• coarse for PCB review and kind support. His great work has refined the PCB well

Also I should mention

• OTD for 356 Mini. Origin of O-ring gasket mount style
• Evy for Plain60 series. I used it as a reference for my PCB design. They also answered my miscellaneous questions
• ai03 for MX_Alps_Hybrid. Also got a lot of help from his discord server
• overset for JP01. The idea of publishing the case design on Onshape. After seeing their great work I switched from fusion360 to Onshape
• Rhuk gave me a lot of advice on keyboard design and manufacturing
• Maker Keyboards suggested adding a plate cutout to remove the PCB using a keycap puller
• And many community members for giving me advice and feedback, thanks!