Creating a keyboard (physical), how to prepare for production?

Question

Electronics

I have an idea for an additional keyboard, stuffing for MK STM 32, how and what it should look like and work, everything is drawn, part is programmed.
But the question remains in the physical embodiment - I want to make it slim, its shape is not rectangular, so I can’t use a standard case for the prototype. I don’t want to use cherry keys either, since the slim form factor will immediately disappear.
Please tell me where you can order production, what is needed for this, how many in batches and how to make a fully finished prototype.
Where can I order keys and a substrate for them, a case, etc.
The software part is ready, it remains just to embody everything in plastic.

Answer 1

Expensive. Very expensive. In a single copy, both plastic molding and silicone molding are very expensive due to molds. The electrical part is done on films, if you need a slim version. A pure film keyboard with film molding will also be expensive, but already lifting. Molding is needed to create bulges on the front film, this gives a good tactile response. Write to the mail, I will tell you how to design layouts for printing films and how best to separate the printed circuit board for the film front of the keyboard and give the contacts of the company I work for, maybe you can agree on the production of a set of films.