Hi GH, I'm making this post on behalf of Breadtamer (username on Discord), who does not have a GH account. 45-ARC is a collaboration between
P3D Store, Breadtamer, and Checkerboards. P3D is handling the fulfillment, Breadtamer made the design, and Checkerboards made the PCBs.
What? Hotswap 45% acrylic keyboard (staggered or ortho) with a RGB light column and macro column
When? November 1st through December 1st, 2021 with fulfillment 3-4 weeks after GB end
Where? https://p3dstore.com/collections/group-buys/products/45-arc-acrylic-gasket-mount-keyboard-case-and-pcb-group-buyHow much? $115 for acrylic case and $50 for PCB (shipping is free for US orders)
45-ARC takes inspiration from 45-ATS featuring offset arrow keys and macro column. 45-ARC is a joint project from Nasp and Breadtamer. Nasp designed two hotswappable PCBs: staggered and ortho. Breadtamer designed an acrylic case in two styles: a unique vertical acrylic accent/insert and traditional three dot cutouts. The 45-ARC case is compatible with the original 45-ATS PCBs with a new plate. The 45-ARC PCBs are compatible with the original 45-ATS case with a new plate.
45-AXX PCBs by Checkerboards.xyz can fit either 45-ATS or 45-ARC cases depending on the plate you have. Please note that the plates for ATS and ARC are different and not interchangeable. P3D store will sell plates for both boards.
Layouts:Ortho
Staggered
More Pics: (Click the Spoiler Button)
A distinguishing feature of the 45-ARC is the squiggly over the LEDs.
But if you don't like that, there is also the the traditional method of showing the LEDs.
