There's a new custom keyboard being developed in Korea @ kbdlab (what new?)
It's at the prototyping stage. I'll try to post the actual photos as they become available.
I spoke with one of the developers and it sounds like they are willing to make it available to GHers as long as there's enough interest
It will be affordable, relatively speaking
I don't have the exact pricing but I was told to expect around 200USD including the PCB. But that's before shipping and other fees etc.
Some bullet points....
- KMAC2/Orion like structure. Top/Plate/Bottom, bottom is angled
- Top : anodized aluminum with many color options available
- Plate : stainless steel (heavier) or anodized aluminum
- Bottom : CNC'd Polycarbonate. It's designed to allow the LED light through
- There's a 2mm stainless steel plate mounted on the bottom to add weight
- PCB : programmable of course. supports Winkey/Winkeyless/ISO/etc.
- Supports in-switch LEDs & RGB LED underneath the PCB (
like this)
So if you're interested, show your interest in this thread
Does the plate allow switch top removal?
Yes, you can remove switch tops without desoldering.
yuiop, is this a87 or b87 compatible?
or in other words, is the usb header on the right (between F12 and PrtScn) or on the left (between Esc and F1)?
This is A87 compatible housing.
I'm new to the custom korean keyboard scene. Would full assembly (e.g. switch/led soldering) services be offered as part of this possible GB?
Assembly will be offered.
Any chance the maker can do Alps?
MX only
I don't know the exact angle but I think these will be flatter than the Orion/Lightsaver which is 11 degree slanted. I'll ask.
This keyboard is 7.5 degrees tilted.
In comparison, KMAC2 is 7 degrees. Orion/Lightsaver/Eagle/Viper are 11 degrees.
If you prefer to use it at a higher angle, you can just use taller bumpons in the back.
I don't think assembly service will be offered as part of GB.
how about the resistors? are they presodered like Duck's pcb?
Resistors and Diodes are all pre-soldered.
There will be spots for 22 surface mounted RGB LEDs. They will likely come pre-soldered as well.
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