July 2024
We’ve been hard at work applying all the learning from the Nomad E development to the k•no•b•1. I’m happy to say we have started production of the keycap molds, and have already paid in advance for the production of all keycap to ensure priority at the factory.
In the videos below, you'll see the test mold and then the final molds being produced. The keycaps you see in the photos here are from our test mold.
Starting with copper counter molds, these are used to erode steel in the production molds. The copper turns black from carbonization after they have been used for production. Next we will be working on getting the PCBs prototyped and refining the machining issue we had with the design of the internals of the top shell.
Next we will be working on getting the PCBs prototyped and refining the machining issue we had with the design of the internals of the top shell.
Fulfillment for the k•no•b•1 is now targeting Fall 2024.
May 2024
Development of the k•no•b•1 is going well. We recently sent off the full CAD files to our production partners for testing and quotes. These include revisions made to the gasket system, enclosure with zero visible screws, and more!
One of the nice things about the production of the KNOB1 is that it shares the same micro chip and configurator as the Nomad E uses. This means we won’t have to go creating totally new firmware and software. Below you can see we are using a gasket mounting system for this build – this will offer even better acoustics, and a bit more spring in the typing experience.
We will be running CNC prototypes this month, and are even aiming to have the samples with us at Config, Figma’s design conference in San Francisco the week of June 24th.
