[IC] MAJA (Majapahit) (Group Buy Started, Moving to Group Buy Thread)

[ninjacore]

Saw something on instagram from OP - looked like they're still actively designing it.

[g_mr_p]

That's good to hear, haven't really looked into these ergonomic designs much and am interested in the layout.

[Vulcan]

Hey, I just post new render. My target is to get this done in 2 weeks and send it to factory for prototyping.

[calveeen]

Love you Vulcan for the update <3

[Vulcan]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

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Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

[pcire]

Awesome news!

[mattling9]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

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Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

Is it possible to have options to have a thick Brass plate aswell?

When it's ready for GB will it be sold on KBDFans?

[Vulcan]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

Show Image

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Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

Is it possible to have options to have a thick Brass plate aswell?

When it's ready for GB will it be sold on KBDFans?

It's posible, but it would be really expensive, would make this keyboard really suoer heavy and shiping cost will increase.

Yes GB will be on Kbdfans

[aleck]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

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Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

Is it possible to have options to have a thick Brass plate aswell?

When it's ready for GB will it be sold on KBDFans?

It's posible, but it would be really expensive, would make this keyboard really suoer heavy and shiping cost will increase.

Yes GB will be on Kbdfans

Nice!

[thornkin]

This is looking really nice! Is there a time frame for the GB? How long do I have to save for it?

[MeloDet]

Looking nice! Would definitely be interested in some other plate materials though. KBDfans is doing polycarb for the Polaris so I would hope either a Polycarb or POM plate might be doable.

[Vulcan]

Looking nice! Would definitely be interested in some other plate materials though. KBDfans is doing polycarb for the Polaris so I would hope either a Polycarb or POM plate might be doable.

Great idea! Thanks for the input. We will consider that

[mattling9]

Looking nice! Would definitely be interested in some other plate materials though. KBDfans is doing polycarb for the Polaris so I would hope either a Polycarb or POM plate might be doable.

Great idea! Thanks for the input. We will consider that

Personally i think i would probably take a thin (1.5-2mm) Brass/PC Plate than a thick (4.5-5mm) Alu one. I think a lot of people would prefer for a thinner plate with a higher variety of materials than having a thicker plate in just Alu.

[mattling9]

I also really like the slight stagger on these three keys on the original Alice design. On the Maja design they are just a vertical line. Would i be possible to get the slight stagger back? Aesthertically i think it looks awesome!

Thanks for all your hard work on the project and i really look forward to be able to join the GB!

[mattling9]

Something like this 

[Vulcan]

Looking nice! Would definitely be interested in some other plate materials though. KBDfans is doing polycarb for the Polaris so I would hope either a Polycarb or POM plate might be doable.

Great idea! Thanks for the input. We will consider that

Personally i think i would probably take a thin (1.5-2mm) Brass/PC Plate than a thick (4.5-5mm) Alu one. I think a lot of people would prefer for a thinner plate with a higher variety of materials than having a thicker plate in just Alu.

Reason i made a thick plate is because the PCB will be a how swap removable switch. A thick plate will allow the PCB to be screwed in and hold firmly to the plate, this will make it easier for the user to install and remove switch.

and yes i understand that some people like a thin normal plate and maybe the want to cut their own plate to make it flex more. that is why I made the thick plate a removable plate.

[mattling9]

Looking nice! Would definitely be interested in some other plate materials though. KBDfans is doing polycarb for the Polaris so I would hope either a Polycarb or POM plate might be doable.

Great idea! Thanks for the input. We will consider that

Personally i think i would probably take a thin (1.5-2mm) Brass/PC Plate than a thick (4.5-5mm) Alu one. I think a lot of people would prefer for a thinner plate with a higher variety of materials than having a thicker plate in just Alu.

Reason i made a thick plate is because the PCB will be a how swap removable switch. A thick plate will allow the PCB to be screwed in and hold firmly to the plate, this will make it easier for the user to install and remove switch.

and yes i understand that some people like a thin normal plate and maybe the want to cut their own plate to make it flex more. that is why I made the thick plate a removable plate.

Oh that's awesome, i completely forgot that this will be hotswap compatible! In that case i agree with you completely, a thick plate is best! If it's possible to be able to get a thick Brass or Polycarbonate plate option that would be amazing and i would definitely be willing to pay a premium for it.

[cari]

Hotswap!  Very looking forward to this then! (since I can't solder for life)

[kchlam]

would be awesome if there was a thick polycarb or pom plate!!! Can't wait to see more updates!

[omjak]

any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

I like "MAJA"

[mattling9]

any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

I like "MAJA"

I know it's not the name of the board, but i would prefer to see Vulcan engraved on the brass weight 

[strigif0rm3s]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

I vote to change the name. Something "cooler"

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[2QT2BSTR8]

Full word 'Majapahit' looks gorgeous on the render.

[ninjacore]

Geometric pattern > text

[KingOfMemes]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

I vote to change the name. Something "cooler"

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

I think it's pretty cool considering it's the name of one of the finest Hindu Empires

[Kokaloo]

Hi, I Finally have time to start working on this keyboard again, here the new render. any feedback? I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA"

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Spec :
- 6061 Aluminum
- Hotswap PCB with RGB Each key
- Thick removable aluminum plate (4.5-5 mm)
- USB type c

The plate is by default thick, but i made it removable and changeable just in case someone want to use flex plate.

Interest Check:

https://goo.gl/forms/4dgDrvRbbdFx2S0H3

Timeline:
- Finish the design in August
- Submit to factory for proto in September

Is it possible to have options to have a thick Brass plate aswell?

When it's ready for GB will it be sold on KBDFans?

It's posible, but it would be really expensive, would make this keyboard really suoer heavy and shiping cost will increase.

Yes GB will be on Kbdfans

Wait so does this mean... An unlimited GB?  :eek:

[Hell-es]

Means, no limit on produced keyboards.

[tonydatigeryo]

No limit is excellent as it allows a lot of people to get in on it without paying huge on the secondary market... one of my biggest gripes with this hobby!

[Aevyn]

The non staggered three keys on the top right kill it for me.

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[PikaJoyce]

Something like this 

+1 I think the staggered keys on the right give the entire board more balance compared to non staggered.
I was also thinking of maybe a design for the weight instead of just the text for majapahit. Not a huge fan of the font

[strigif0rm3s]

This is from the wiki on Majapahit.....maybe a logo or graphic similar-  on the bottom? Instead of text.

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[wholypantalones]

No limit is excellent as it allows a lot of people to get in on it without paying huge on the secondary market... one of my biggest gripes with this hobby!

But it also means longer production and QC times

[roguesystem087]

yea other than the weird text on the weight, it looks sweet man, hope this makes it to GB

[KingOfMemes]

No limit is excellent as it allows a lot of people to get in on it without paying huge on the secondary market... one of my biggest gripes with this hobby!

But it also means longer production and QC times

And it can be nice to have a keyboard that nobody else has. The limited/unique factor is nice

[bru]

Something like this 

+1 this would be :fire:

[wholypantalones]

No limit is excellent as it allows a lot of people to get in on it without paying huge on the secondary market... one of my biggest gripes with this hobby!

But it also means longer production and QC times

And it can be nice to have a keyboard that nobody else has. The limited/unique factor is nice

Also selling it for $3k+ is fun sometimes I hear.

[ppnp253]

This is from the wiki on Majapahit.....maybe a logo or graphic similar-  on the bottom? Instead of text.

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I'm leaning more towards "MAJA" only because I can never spell or pronounce Majapahit correctly.

+1 to additional plate materials. I'd be willing to pay more for different plates.
+1 to a geometric/logo on weight vs text. Majapahit also has a lot of references to the sun/mandala/Hindu gods patterns, so I think a patterned weight would look nice.
Also, is there enough interest to make it gasket mounted? Since you asked the question on the IC form.

[KingOfMemes]

No limit is excellent as it allows a lot of people to get in on it without paying huge on the secondary market... one of my biggest gripes with this hobby!

But it also means longer production and QC times

And it can be nice to have a keyboard that nobody else has. The limited/unique factor is nice

Also selling it for $3k+ is fun sometimes I hear.

Buying it for 3k just proves the value of having something limited/unique. Either way, I'm glad there is no limit so I can get one at a good price \o/

[Kokaloo]

I guess I'll throw in a few things since I've been using an Acrylic Alice the past few weeks and want MORE!

Please please pleaasseee offer a PCB that is non-hotswap.
Different material plated would be very nice, my vote is for FR4 or PC, or at the very least upload plate file so we can make our own!
Staggered macro row is definitely more appealing to me, but I'm sure you have your reasons.

Thanks!

[KingOfMemes]

Please please pleaasseee offer a PCB that is non-hotswap.

I second this motion

[r4wromg]

No limit is excellent as it allows a lot of people to get in on it without paying huge on the secondary market... one of my biggest gripes with this hobby!

But it also means longer production and QC times

And it can be nice to have a keyboard that nobody else has. The limited/unique factor is nice

Also selling it for $3k+ is fun sometimes I hear.

Buying it for 3k just proves the value of having something limited/unique. Either way, I'm glad there is no limit so I can get one at a good price \o/

Has OP confirmed that there is no limit? IIRC his last gb (Fusion60), there was a 50 unit limit even though that was also run on KBDfans

[nasp]

Has he said that it will be run with the assistance of KBDFans again?

[Tre3Cycl3S]

I see many people find the name to hard to pronounce, should we change it or just make it simpler by just calling it "MAJA”

I actually much prefer the original name “Majapahit”, in part due to the reference to the ancient empire.

Here is an idea, if you are leaning towards renaming it “MAJA”: apparently, “maja” is Javanese for the bael fruit. So, maybe the design of the brass weight can incorporate this fact, e.g. the brass weight is in the shape of a bael fruit, or an engraving of the fruit on the brass weight.

Incidentally, you could still do that even if you retain the name as “Majapahit”, as “pahit” is the Malay/Indonesian word meaning “bitter”, in reference to the bitterness of the fruit.

[2QT2BSTR8]

Has he said that it will be run with the assistance of KBDFans again?

Yes

[lolafineday]

I feel like the keyboard is too non symmetrical, if you could add 1 pillar of macros on the left side(staggered) to make the length of the left side and right the same, it would look much nicer imo.

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[ilpsxnus]

+1 staggered 3 function keys on the right

Perhaps consider a Vulcan logo engraved on one of the corners of the rear bezel for infill, and the Majapahit kaliedascope logo on the weight?

[Poesjuh]

Have been following this IC from the start but somehow only recently noticed that there is a 1.5u mod "missing" and the gap circled feels a bit empty to me.
Any specific reason to leave this gap here? Are you considering a logo of some sort?




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[Vulcan]

I feel like the keyboard is too non symmetrical, if you could add 1 pillar of macros on the left side(staggered) to make the length of the left side and right the same, it would look much nicer imo.

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I agree, thank you for the input, which one do you guys think is better?

Option 1


Option 2



For the stagger i personally thinks it makes the layout looks messy.. I thinks keeping it straight makes it cleaner

[SlamMakanen]

For me option 2 is the best looking


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[mattling9]

For me, i think a row of Function keys on each side of the board is too much and looks a bit messy.

I would prefer a single row of staggered function keys on the left or right not both. my preference would probably be on the right to fill up the space made by the arrow keys.


Probably not what you're going for but i would love it if it was changed to the original Alice layout. If it aint broke don't fix it.