Kirball904 t1_j8x8k3z wrote
That’s actually a pretty cool layout. May be a terrible type feel but I’d love to own something in that layout for the collection. Of course with modern switches and a nice case.
_11tee12_ t1_j8xp7qd wrote
The CargoVan!
Kirball904 t1_j8y1vh2 wrote
Wait, this exists?
_11tee12_ t1_j96vfp0 wrote
haha yep! The unit in the OP is one of many sub-models of the interesting **Datalux SpaceSaver keyboards from the late-80's & early-90's.
This one posted here was called a "Desk model"; which featured that unique ergonomic ramped-backplane, but there were also flat variants in the "Desk" & "Panel" sub-model categories. All versions came with either Cherry ML or MEI low-profile MX-mount switches, and these boards ALSO had options which replaced that middle Nav Cluster with a Pinnacle Cirque Trackpad module! 👀
Anyway, yeah - naturally a Geekhacker named mrbishop came along who loved the layout & general vibe of the OG SpaceSaver and gave it a modern-reboot in the form of a handwired teensy++ built into a neat stacked aluminum, wood & acrylic case and called it the DataLuxxx. Mrbishop's Dataluxxx progress-thread was followed closely by Evan from TheVanKeyboards/TVK, who loved it so much he also made a 40% version that replaced the main keyboard section with a Minivan layout: THIS was dubbed **CargoVan.
There was also another, even more-recent revival of the CargoVan on the 40% Keyboards discord server by GlowKB, who mocked up a fresh PCB & a chonky CNC'd aluminum case for a small semi-private buy last year!
Kirball904 t1_j9709eg wrote
Nice thanks for the history lesson. :). Would love an alu reboot in a 60-75% width but I have too many projects to attempt this myself :(
BoobsMcGeek OP t1_j8yxtvb wrote
I agree I love the aesthetic, but with maybe a few multi-function knobs, usb3c, Some clicky blue switches. I'd buy it!
Kirball904 t1_j8zpi9i wrote
I’m not a big rotary encoder fan and I am an avid clicky hater. But to each their own :)
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