[IC] Delta | A 65% Keyboard

[vaf1en]

Great to see something out of the norm.
I am interested for sure.

[iinko_mk]

I was really excited about the IC until I saw that the front height is 22.5mm. That’s a dealbreaker for me. I don’t think I can type on anything more than 20mm. Is there a reason why the front height is so high?

Big fan of how the knob blends into the rounded corner, but the front-height might be an issue for me. Would be perfect if it was under 20mm.

As to the front height, it is not easy to get the front height under 20mm, as to keep the triangular cutouts on the back large enough while also keeping the top and bottom segments vertically symmetrical, a slightly higher height is needed. The large chamfer on the front should help somewhat, and I am also looking into getting a matching delta wrist rest made.

Can I check how you measure front height?

Another thing i wish it can be changed is usb cut out. I strongly prefer a centred USB port.

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measuring the correct way ic

[Frogs.]

Sbicy 

[eljudio42]

This looks amazing, the base design is so good. I'd love to see a vibrant colour like a purple or a shade of blue outside of teal. GLWIC i'll be following

[jirou]

full send I'm on board chief

[Lfgberg]

It's been a ride seeing this come along, I'm really happy to see this project coming to fruition

[Prestons Thoughts]

this is HEAT

[Rumblethumps]

I'm in for sure, this looks sick. I love me some big encoders. 

I wasn't sure how I felt about the placement of the knob being right on the corner, but it's growing on me. It's unique, for sure!

[fakedSkill]

Beautiful board and the sound is actually really nice! Cant wait what other colors ppl want to see Do we have an ETA?

[Quadrum]

Beautiful board and the sound is actually really nice! Cant wait what other colors ppl want to see Do we have an ETA?

No set eta for group buy right now, but I hope to have it by early Q4 at the latest.

[bobschi]

This looks seriously great. I'd like to see a render with a Yellow/Black and Black/Yellow colourway, maybe that would look cool.

[VXQN]

Logo reads as "Aelta" to me, but the board looks great!

[Quadrum]

Logo reads as "Aelta" to me, but the board looks great!

The modern letter D was derived from Δ, but I can see how it looks that way 

[Adelscott]

Logo reads as "Aelta" to me, but the board looks great!

The modern letter D was derived from Δ, but I can see how it looks that way 

Don't worry, there is no possible confusion thanks to the "A" at the end

[nurakh]

this looks sick! gonna check this IC everyday.

[Quadrum]

Mini update;
A lot of you asked for a POM plate option for Delta, and so I have gotten POM plates cut by none other than Jae from proto[Typist]! They should be arriving next week, and I'll see if they will be a good match for the board 

[Laur]

Quadrum I'm so happy you finally made it to IC, good job my friend. Been a huge fan since day one.

[Convergence]

This board is so sleek. Perhaps outside the realm of the design brief but I'd 100% back a WKL version.

[Wasabiz]

I like the idea of an oversized knob on the side - especially when it's on the edge.

[Quadrum]

Small update: Vala Supply is now a vendor for Delta!

[fiji water]

i like this keybord 

[MrPuggleton]

very nice , gasket mount with alps support me like this

[Jyll]

This board absolutely slaps.

[hali]

ne 1.5-1.5-7-1.5-1.5 bottom row avail?

i like this keybord 

i like your signature 

[Ozone]

Looks absolutely fantastic! An interesting and cohesive design.

[AshF]

Love the look out of this board, has a really nice form factor, compact, has a well thought out rotary encoder which adds to the look.
Personally not a fan of the grill, wish there was an option for the back 'grill' section to be acrylic with underglow option...make it look stylish and that would nicely be my end game!
GLWIC

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[Bobatype]

Love the look out of this board, has a really nice form factor, compact, has a well thought out rotary encoder which adds to the look.
Personally not a fan of the grill, wish there was an option for the back 'grill' section to be acrylic with underglow option...make it look stylish and that would nicely be my end game!
GLWIC

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I too love the look... my favourite execution of the encoder thus far. Gives this board such a unique aesthetic.
Although I appreciate the commitment to design language of triangles, and the unique back, I would personally love an alternate option to the grill being also explored (such as the frosted acrylic suggestions). But you don't have to, but it would be cool.
Regardless, great job, I've seen sekrit renders of this for a while. Maybe one day a 75% variant?

[Quadrum]

Love the look out of this board, has a really nice form factor, compact, has a well thought out rotary encoder which adds to the look.
Personally not a fan of the grill, wish there was an option for the back 'grill' section to be acrylic with underglow option...make it look stylish and that would nicely be my end game!
GLWIC

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I too love the look... my favourite execution of the encoder thus far. Gives this board such a unique aesthetic.
Although I appreciate the commitment to design language of triangles, and the unique back, I would personally love an alternate option to the grill being also explored (such as the frosted acrylic suggestions). But you don't have to, but it would be cool.
Regardless, great job, I've seen sekrit renders of this for a while. Maybe one day a 75% variant?

I really appreciate your support! It's unlikely that an underglow version of Delta will be happening, but as with a 75% Delta, nothing is off the table.

[AshF]

Love the look out of this board, has a really nice form factor, compact, has a well thought out rotary encoder which adds to the look.
Personally not a fan of the grill, wish there was an option for the back 'grill' section to be acrylic with underglow option...make it look stylish and that would nicely be my end game!
GLWIC

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I too love the look... my favourite execution of the encoder thus far. Gives this board such a unique aesthetic.
Although I appreciate the commitment to design language of triangles, and the unique back, I would personally love an alternate option to the grill being also explored (such as the frosted acrylic suggestions). But you don't have to, but it would be cool.
Regardless, great job, I've seen sekrit renders of this for a while. Maybe one day a 75% variant?

I really appreciate your support! It's unlikely that an underglow version of Delta will be happening, but as with a 75% Delta, nothing is off the table.

That's ashame, I much rather the form factor of a 65%. GLWIC > GB

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[Quadrum]

Update:
Another set of prototype units have entered production. These are going to be sent to content creators and I hope you all will enjoy the streams!  I also would like to give a big thanks to everyone who has supported Delta so far. I never anticipated the amount of enthusiasm for the project that I've seen, and I really am thankful for that.  As for pricing, it is still being figured out, and I appreciate your patience.

[qnnoa]

This is gorgeous. Keep us updated!

[shendoo]

Looove the sound test ! Will be keeping an eye out for this one ! Awesome work

[Lazesummerstone]

Ok ok I really like what you're doing here with this. There are a lot of interesting design choices that put this above the regular "rectangle" and I'm pretty intrigued! I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for a request for GREEN! More green keebs plz!

[stellaidoscope]

Can't wait to see the new protos and for a price update. Figure that would really set the tone for how this will go, GLWIC, GB soon

[nFaiz]

looks good! glwic

[KimJongBoon]

Reserved, it has the wow factor for me and I'm instabuying this when it comes out. Would be really disappointed if I didn't get one.

Great work really, looking forward to updates!

[Quadrum]

Update:
The prototypes recently finished CNC and are being anodized and e-coated right now. Unfortunately there are a lot of factors that go into pricing, and it has taken a while, but I should have it soon. I am also getting a more accurate scale to take better weight measurements for the keyboards. Another note is we are looking tentatively at a late Q3 / Early Q4 GB date (subject to change).
(Unfinished Delta Prototypes )

[cjt9000]

Super unique looking board, can't wait to see pricing. 

[Raul-7]

Final design? Can you add acrylic windows for lighting?

[brazen]

Looks amazing.

[misotsu]

Consider me very interested. 

[gleneston]

Not too much of a fan of the back "grill" tbh, but this looks really nice. How many colors will be avail, and do you plan on making artisan knobs to go with it?

The front grill is interrupted by the usb cutout. If the triangles were made larger so everything was uniform to accommodate the usb cutout it would look much more pleasing to the eye imo.


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[yuutsu]

I was really excited about the IC until I saw that the front height is 22.5mm. That’s a dealbreaker for me. I don’t think I can type on anything more than 20mm. Is there a reason why the front height is so high?

Big fan of how the knob blends into the rounded corner, but the front-height might be an issue for me. Would be perfect if it was under 20mm.

As to the front height, it is not easy to get the front height under 20mm, as to keep the triangular cutouts on the back large enough while also keeping the top and bottom segments vertically symmetrical, a slightly higher height is needed. The large chamfer on the front should help somewhat, and I am also looking into getting a matching delta wrist rest made.

Can I check how you measure front height?

Another thing i wish it can be changed is usb cut out. I strongly prefer a centred USB port.

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measuring the correct way ic

This still isn't the correct way tbh, the most correct way to measure is the effective front height to front most top corner of the stem as seen here:

[LASERman Projects]

I am also concerned about the height of the board but IMHO this is the consequence of the main design idea of big bulky industrial board in line with thick bezels and thick nav block spacing.
Of course the internal mounting bracket is the main reason for thickness but if you check Polygon 65 you should agree with me that general layout ratio must be carried across all dimensions. (Unless you are intentionally going for oddity the linked design proposes).

[proskit]

i like it

[Quadrum]

I am also concerned about the height of the board but IMHO this is the consequence of the main design idea of big bulky industrial board in line with thick bezels and thick nav block spacing.
Of course the internal mounting bracket is the main reason for thickness but if you check Polygon 65 you should agree with me that general layout ratio must be carried across all dimensions. (Unless you are intentionally going for oddity the linked design proposes).

So yes this board is taller than average, and this was mostly a result of wanting enough height for the triangles at the back while keeping the back as close to symmetrical as possible. Personally, I do like boards with a slightly taller height, so that was part of the choice as well.

[Achromous]

Team triangle, love the board, think more people should utilise the recessed rotary encoder looks clean!

[Quadrum]

Update:

Prototypes have arrived, still waiting on v2 pcbs to arrive (currently being assembled)
The brass weight version should weigh ~4.1kg fully built, but I still have to assemble to confirm this.
Can't wait to share some photos in the coming days

[menuhin]

Hope I can afford it
Looking forward

[sendpie]

as soon as i saw alps support ! hoping i'd be able to get it