[IC] E8-V1 Custom TKL (GB opening!!!)

[jhoang]

E8-V1

GROUP BUY THREAD: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87572.0



This keyboard is designed and made by Exclusive - a fellow Chinese keyboard enthusiast. Please provide your feedback and suggestions if you'd like to make some changes for the final product, I'll gather opinions and forward to him.
Make sure to fill this form if you are interested in purchasing one: https://goo.gl/forms/sSPZh0fLr7gZrN4Y2

Updates:

• UPDATE 1: I'm working with PCB maker. There will be an option to have detachable USB cable. Once I can confirm with him, I will update on this later! CONFIRMED!
• UPDATE 2: We are doing on design of the weight!
• UPDATE 3: WKL with 1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar will be supported

Specifications:

• Anodized aluminum 6061 case
• 9 degrees slope
• Anodized aluminum or polished brass weight
• SS and aluminum plate
• Custom engraved text on the top badge
  
• Only support standard ANSI layout - 6.25u spacebar with 1.25u modifiers - both stepped and normal Capslock is supported
• Fully Programmable using Bootmapper Client
• Indicator LEDs, Capslock and Scroll Lock LEDs
• RGB diffuser and RGB side LEDs
• Available colors: Dark Grey, Red, Silver, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink, Black (http://imgur.com/gallery/WXqEL)

More photos of the finished protoype here: http://imgur.com/a/J4XX8


Estimated price is $310 for a full kit with aluminum weight and $330 for brass weight (will be less if we hit enough orders)
Additional Information:

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• Full kit (Aluminum Weight): $310
• Full kit (Brass Weight): $330
• Extra name plate: $5 - with custom text: $7
• Extra weight: Aluminum $40, Brass $55
• Extra PCB: $60
• Extra plate: $20
• High quality assemble package. Cost depends on switches and LED options

Design of the counterweight in the prototype sample has errors. A complete product will have its design as in this following image. Also suggestions for weight redesigns are welcome and appreciated.


GB will launch soon once we finalize the design.
Expected timeline:

• Group Buy opens: Feb 01, 2017
• Group Buy closes: Feb 15, 2017
• Deadline for payments: Feb 25, 2017
• Keyboards will be shipped out: Early April, 2017

Custom engraving samples:

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WARNING: We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!!  It will match perfectly with E8-V1.

[hoanglh94]

nice. Rarely see any custom TKL nowadays. Might consider picking one up 

[renzpwns]

I like that engraving on the top right and the unique, symmetrical look on the bottom row.

[jhoang]

Reserved

[jhoang]

nice. Rarely see any custom TKL nowadays. Might consider picking one up 

Yay. It's easy to you to get one.

I like that engraving on the top right and the unique, symmetrical look on the bottom row.

Yea. Thank you!
It's symmetrical and save money for keycaps. Haha.

[Weiss]

Definitely looks interesting, I'll be keeping my eyes on this one.

That bottom row looks really interesting, definitely a different look from the standard WKL look most custom TKLs go for. One thing I have a potential problem is in the

Only support standard ANSI layout

Because I can't live without my split back space. 

That engraving looks really sick though, definitely the best part of the board hands down. Though I do wonder, is the color of the engraving changeable or are we forced to use red?

[maximm]

No chance for ISO?
Does it support opening switches?

[nickysan92]

Definitely share the same opinion in regards to the bottom row being really interesting.

Won't be able to join this round but if there's ever a second round, would prefer to have the underside (brass weight?) changed since I find the engraving to be a little bit too "in your face" with the branding, IMHO.

[trexous]

Looks amazing! Definitely in this one

[stoic-lemon]

That's really beautiful. I thought I was off TKLs but...

[jhoang]

Only support standard ANSI layout

Because I can't live without my split back space. 

That engraving looks really sick though, definitely the best part of the board hands down. Though I do wonder, is the color of the engraving changeable or are we forced to use red?

No chance for ISO?
Does it support opening switches?

Unfortunately only the standard ANSI layout is supported this time as it will require the redesigning of the PCB. And yes you could choose custom color as well as custom text on the name badge!

Definitely share the same opinion in regards to the bottom row being really interesting.

Won't be able to join this round but if there's ever a second round, would prefer to have the underside (brass weight?) changed since I find the engraving to be a little bit too "in your face" with the branding, IMHO.

The engraving part on the weight is just the initial and sample design. I agree it is somewhat "in your face" and we are open for suggestions for more refined designs. Any opinions is considered and appreciated.

[trexous]

Could you give me an estimate price for shipping to aus?

[maximm]

You say that this supports standard ANSI - but i still see a stepped caps lock. And that does not bode well for the "standard".
Will it come with stepped caps or normal?

[gadzkun]

please please pleaseeee i want it! 

[mech0nly]

ouch, now i'm confused lol

[rabbitfire]

Nice TKL! Color of the protoype is grey, isn't it?

[VereChi]

Orionv2+blackbird+matriX

[jhoang]

ouch, now i'm confused lol

Haha. 

Nice TKL! Color of the protoype is grey, isn't it?

Yea, It's dark grey. I think it's the best color.

Could you give me an estimate price for shipping to aus?

I have not decided the service yet. But it costs around $45-50 with tracking and takes less than 7 days to delivered.
I will try to find the best service and try to save your money.

please please pleaseeee i want it! 

Yea haha. Hope we can make it successfully!

You say that this supports standard ANSI - but i still see a stepped caps lock. And that does not bode well for the "standard".
Will it come with stepped caps or normal?

Updated! Both stepped and normal Capslock is supported!

Orionv2+blackbird+matriX

Haha. 

[Unforgivable]

This looks really nice. Grey + Red combo always looks fantastic. Are those OG dyesubs in the picture?

[gandroider]

This or TX-84? Actually I'm a bit confuse... 

[gnmar2723]

I'm actually not that big a fan of the bottom row layout, but otherwise it looks awesome 

[kawasaki161]

I'd so get one if I didn't have a TX87 already. Please keep us updated on your future designs (and keep green as a color option <3 )

[Unforgivable]

For the top right badge, could we get it engraved however we want? In cursive, etc.? Or are we limited to one font style?

I would love cursive! Looks amazing!

[Slash Emperor]

Custom engraving on a custom is something I'm actually surprised I haven't seen more of.

Definitely digging the look of this one! Filled out the IC form.

[jhoang]

IC form updated: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex_5q8GvnG4VRvzoyn0eyyLmjNn7gFdeRjKv_q8cNXGducZQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
Please fill out the form if you are interested, it helps a lot.

Please keep in mind that we won't likely see any major changes in the final product. I think we should focus on the weight design and limited/founder edition from now on. Other layouts/suggestions will definitely be considered in future designs (if it happens of course...)

[riotonthebay]

I'm going to paste some of my feedback from the IC form here:

The top of the board looks especially nice! I have three pieces of feedback.

1) The cutouts on the bottom that allow for the side lighting is a bit aggressive-looking. I think it would be nicer if it were smoothed out a bit. (This is totally subjective. This reminds me of some of the angles from the TANK, which I wasn't a fan of.)

2) The weight has too much text on it. I think it would look much better if the designers names were removed and it was just the logo and E8-V1.

3) If the designers names cannot be removed, there needs to either be more space added between "Designed by E-Team" and the names or more space between E8-V1 and "Designed by E-Team". Right now it looks like they're just misaligned.

Thanks!

[potatobot]

damn son, this looks really awesome!     

[Unforgivable]

I also forgot to mention, is it possible to have a detachable cable option? I like the look, but I can imagine it being a little annoying to store away with a cable attached to it.

[Saiph]

Because I can't live without my split back space. 

I'm finding myself in the same position. Love the layout otherwise.

[jhoang]

This looks really nice. Grey + Red combo always looks fantastic. Are those OG dyesubs in the picture?

The keycaps set is GMK Classic Beige. Haha. OG dyesub will be better i guess. 

For the top right badge, could we get it engraved however we want? In cursive, etc.? Or are we limited to one font style?

I would love cursive! Looks amazing!

For the name plate, you can give us the design. We will try to do it as you want. It can be customized. But I will calculate the customize price. It will be a bit higher. But not too much.

I also forgot to mention, is it possible to have a detachable cable option? I like the look, but I can imagine it being a little annoying to store away with a cable attached to it.

Yea I know. It depends on PCB. Anw, you will get a nice USB cable for free. Haha.

This or TX-84? Actually I'm a bit confuse... 

Haha. 

I'd so get one if I didn't have a TX87 already. Please keep us updated on your future designs (and keep green as a color option <3 )

Yea. I will update the design soon. Green will be available!

damn son, this looks really awesome!     

Thanks, bro!

I'm actually not that big a fan of the bottom row layout, but otherwise it looks awesome 

Yea haha. Thank you!

[jhoang]

I'm going to paste some of my feedback from the IC form here:

The top of the board looks especially nice! I have three pieces of feedback.

1) The cutouts on the bottom that allow for the side lighting is a bit aggressive-looking. I think it would be nicer if it were smoothed out a bit. (This is totally subjective. This reminds me of some of the angles from the TANK, which I wasn't a fan of.)

2) The weight has too much text on it. I think it would look much better if the designers names were removed and it was just the logo and E8-V1.

3) If the designers names cannot be removed, there needs to either be more space added between "Designed by E-Team" and the names or more space between E8-V1 and "Designed by E-Team". Right now it looks like they're just misaligned.

Thanks!

Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated!

1. Yes this is very subjective, perhaps we'll see a more classic and less-aggressive looking in future designs.

2 and 3. I'll have the weight remade and post the redesign on here soon!

[livingspeedbump]

Form filled out 

Pretty excited for this keyboard! Some aspects aren't my favorite, but for the price and the unique features it does have it is a no brainer to buy!

[kmba]

In for updates

[familynight]

That looks great. I'm definitely interested.

[Cocopah]

This is an awesome board, the only thing really holding me back is a non detachable cable.

[Loft]

Board looks really nice. That shifted spacebar would drive me nuts for gaming though. I rest my thumb on the edge below the X and C key. It's shifted over just enough where I can't do that :/

[jhoang]

Form filled out 

Pretty excited for this keyboard! Some aspects aren't my favorite, but for the price and the unique features it does have it is a no brainer to buy!

Thanks! 
We will try to do our best!

That looks great. I'm definitely interested.

Thanks!

In for updates

This is an awesome board, the only thing really holding me back is a non detachable cable.

I can feel you. But this time, we don't have another choice. Anw, you will receive a nice cable for free. 

Board looks really nice. That shifted spacebar would drive me nuts for gaming though. I rest my thumb on the edge below the X and C key. It's shifted over just enough where I can't do that :/

Yea! I will update another design of top soon! 

[mit97]

Looks good, but I agree that the weight design would look better with only the logo and the E8-V1, just my opinion.
Looking forward to more updates!

[jhoang]

Looks good, but I agree that the weight design would look better with only the logo and the E8-V1, just my opinion.
Looking forward to more updates!

Yes! We will change it and update soon! 

[Saiph]

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

[SixtyLife]

looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm interested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.

Edit: ****ing autocorrect

[jhoang]

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm in tested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row

YES! I totally agree with you guys. I love this layout. 
But anw, we should have more options for people. 

[Saiph]

Definitely don't mind if its just an option. Just wanted to make sure you didn't remove the original haha

[Auxo]

Not sure if I missed it anywhere, but is this a limited GB? or is everyone who enters getting one?

[Photoelectric]

It's nice, but is very derivative.  I.e. it makes me think immediately of Duck Orion, and then newer boards like Mech27-TKL: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81351.0

[Auxo]

It's nice, but is very derivative.  I.e. it makes me think immediately of Duck Orion, and then newer boards like Mech27-TKL: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81351.0

With the LED light hole style, i can see that, what intrigues me the most with this (and to an extent, the matrix series boards) is the unique bottom row. I am not a fan of anything that isnt winkeyless... but i also really like the way this stands out. if i can save up enough, then maybe. depends if this is super exclusive like the matrix is. not really interested in fighting for a 1/10 slot or anything of the sort tbh

[Unforgivable]

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm in tested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row

YES! I totally agree with you guys. I love this layout. 
But anw, we should have more options for people. 

More option? Does that mean we will also have a Winkeyless top option? 

[Photoelectric]

It's nice, but is very derivative.  I.e. it makes me think immediately of Duck Orion, and then newer boards like Mech27-TKL: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81351.0

With the LED light hole style, i can see that, what intrigues me the most with this (and to an extent, the matrix series boards) is the unique bottom row. I am not a fan of anything that isnt winkeyless... but i also really like the way this stands out. if i can save up enough, then maybe. depends if this is super exclusive like the matrix is. not really interested in fighting for a 1/10 slot or anything of the sort tbh

Not just that but also the side sculpted cut-outs and the stepped rear of the keyboard.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Upon a closer review, I'd like to change one thing. Could you change the screws on the bottom to hex instead of Phillips? Not only do they look better, but they will last longer. Also, adding the option to match screws to the color of the weight would be pretty cool 

[ComandaPanda]

Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.

[ticktwo]

very interested and looking good. but my wallet not ready for it

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[UsualSuspectXXX]

Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.

But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner

[ComandaPanda]

Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.

But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner

True but it wouldnt be too difficult to offer a WKL option as well. I havent seen any good WKL board offerings other than OTD, Matrix, or Camp. And i only use PBT OG Cherry so WKL is an important feature for me.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.

But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner

True but it wouldnt be too difficult to offer a WKL option as well. I havent seen any good WKL board offerings other than OTD, Matrix, or Camp. And i only use PBT OG Cherry so WKL is an important feature for me.

Meh, try something new for a change!


I kid, I kid. But multiple top options and increased PCB complexity would most likely increase the manufacturing costs.

[gadzkun]

Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.

But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner

this! love the bottom row so much 

if this GB success( i believe it will ) what i really want from Exclusive next project is a tenkaypad(numpad) for this board to make it moar complete

[PoisonKing]

This or TX-84? Actually I'm a bit confuse... 

get both 

[aurora]

Unique I love it 

[LunarisDream]

Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockers

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockers

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Hmmm, this might work. Very minimal bottom row.

[jhoang]

It's almost Lunar New Year in my country. I'm so busy on these days. So I will reply everyone soon! I will have more updates later today. 

[nsmechkb]

Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockers

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I looked at this, thinking 'Oh!  That's nice!'  Then I realized what you did.  It still looks nice, though.

[jhoang]

QUICK UPDATE: detachable cable and WKL layout will be supported (1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar)

[kmba]

Very interested to see what the blue case actually looks like. The sample colors look to include more than one blue.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

QUICK UPDATE: detachable cable and WKL layout will be supported (1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar)

Well there still be the option for the 1.25u option?

[jhoang]

Definitely don't mind if its just an option. Just wanted to make sure you didn't remove the original haha

QUICK UPDATE: detachable cable and WKL layout will be supported (1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar)

Well there still be the option for the 1.25u option?

YES. We will have 2 different options on layout. Original one and WKL layouts. We are trying to change the design of PCB now.

Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.

But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner

this! love the bottom row so much 

if this GB success( i believe it will ) what i really want from Exclusive next project is a tenkaypad(numpad) for this board to make it moar complete

Yea. We will have more products! 

Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockers

(Attachment Link)

Nice, bro! Haha.

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm in tested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.

Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.

looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row

YES! I totally agree with you guys. I love this layout. 
But anw, we should have more options for people. 

More option? Does that mean we will also have a Winkeyless top option? 

YES! 

Very interested to see what the blue case actually looks like. The sample colors look to include more than one blue.

I will update the color sample soon! I will ask the factory to send me the pictures.

[Saiph]

Do we know how reprogramming the board and programming the underglow will work?

[KetchyKech]

siiigh with all the TKLs about to drop, I believe this to be one I cannot miss 

Price+differentiating design choices makes this very appealing~

 I'm happy to hear you were able to achieve a detachable usb on pcb!

I'd love to see more samples of the colors 

[OfTheWild]

This is stunning. I will join this GB when its ready.

I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.

[jhoang]

This is stunning. I will join this GB when its ready.

I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.

Yes you can buy as many extras as you like.

siiigh with all the TKLs about to drop, I believe this to be one I cannot miss 

Price+differentiating design choices makes this very appealing~

 I'm happy to hear you were able to achieve a detachable usb on pcb!

I'd love to see more samples of the colors 

Thanks! I will have more color samples updated soon, the factory is now closed because of Lunar New Year.

Do we know how reprogramming the board and programming the underglow will work?

You can program the keyboard and LEDs via BootmapperClient.

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

[jerue]

Is there any chance we may see half-plates offered during this buy? Particularly I would really like a polycarb half plate, like this

[Unforgivable]

This is stunning. I will join this GB when its ready.

I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.

Yes you can buy as many extras as you like.

siiigh with all the TKLs about to drop, I believe this to be one I cannot miss 

Price+differentiating design choices makes this very appealing~

 I'm happy to hear you were able to achieve a detachable usb on pcb!

I'd love to see more samples of the colors 

Thanks! I will have more color samples updated soon, the factory is now closed because of Lunar New Year.

Do we know how reprogramming the board and programming the underglow will work?

You can program the keyboard and LEDs via BootmapperClient.

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

Microarc oxidation? Any pictures? 

Can I reserve my spot for the Founders/Limited Edition? 

[Slash Emperor]

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

You can just go ahead and save me a spot in the Founders/Limited edition then . I'm very excited to see that as an option and hope I can get in!

I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.

That's actually an awesome idea, I'd be kinda interested in that, myself.

[roostrc0gburn]

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

this is the PEO "porcelain" finish that was offered and then withdrawn from the recent matrix abel tkl. apparently, there were some problems with keeping it clean or getting it to adhere properly. do you have a manufacturer lined up that can commit to such high quality on this project?

i would love to see more keyboards with this finish entering the market this year!

[Photoelectric]

Available colors: Dark Grey, Red, Silver, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink, Black (http://imgur.com/gallery/WXqEL)

Will you have a better photograph of the available colors?  Can't quite tell what some of those are like from that photograph.  Is "pink" going to be magenta-pink (darker hot pink)?  That's what it looks like from that photo.  There's also orange or gold on the photo, which is not listed.

This design has very much grown on me the more I look at it!  I like all the small thoughtful design touches to details.  And that cool new bottom row layout.

[Tally810]

I dig the layout. I will probably join just because of the green color. I love green.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

this is the PEO "porcelain" finish that was offered and then withdrawn from the recent matrix abel tkl. apparently, there were some problems with keeping it clean or getting it to adhere properly. do you have a manufacturer lined up that can commit to such high quality on this project?

i would love to see more keyboards with this finish entering the market this year!

Very interested to know the same. Before I commit to this option, I think we would need to see some examples.

[KetchyKech]

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

this is the PEO "porcelain" finish that was offered and then withdrawn from the recent matrix abel tkl. apparently, there were some problems with keeping it clean or getting it to adhere properly. do you have a manufacturer lined up that can commit to such high quality on this project?

i would love to see more keyboards with this finish entering the market this year!

Very interested to know the same. Before I commit to this option, I think we would need to see some examples.

Same ~~ would def go in w/ this option if we can get some pics of a prototype (and hopefully avoid those issues Matrix had)

[Almost]

UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?

Beige!! LOVE retro beige colours, do you have a colour exaple to show?

There's just something about cigarette stained packard-bell beige that tickles my fancy

[HPE1000]

With the addition of a standard WKL bottom row option I am interested. Waiting to see what the blue color looks like though

[Tally810]

Will the founders edition be raffled?  There been quite a bit of hype on reddit and stuff for this board and I would love a founder edition.

[Gajible]

I was torn between this and the Mira, but the uniqueness of this sells it for me! 

[katushkin]

I'm in. Just concerned about the colours like Photoelectric said.

I would get it in green or blue, but I would like to know if the blue is more a royal blue or aqua and if the green is more olive like the TGR Jane or a darker green?

[breusch91]

Any shot of doing an orange color? Or if not for the full board at least for the nameplates?


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[HPE1000]

It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight

Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.


I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect Anyone agree or disagree?

[logomachy]

It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight

Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.

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I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?

I agree, but more than that the back stand is what's holding me back from liking this keyboard. It looks like a hoof.

[HPE1000]

It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight

Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.

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I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?

I agree, but more than that the back stand is what's holding me back from liking this keyboard. It looks like a hoof.

mhmm

Perhaps making it flush in the back, and extending the back foot to make it bigger, and make the angle more gradual. Like this

[UsualSuspectXXX]

It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight

Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.

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I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?

Totally agree with you. I hadn't noticed that the bottom was that far off from the top. And that back "leg" looks way to skinny.

[Zackfoo]

The back leg kinda looks like the high heels from the back despite how good long is the btm plate...

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[logomachy]

It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight

Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.

Show Image

I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?

I agree, but more than that the back stand is what's holding me back from liking this keyboard. It looks like a hoof.

mhmm

Perhaps making it flush in the back, and extending the back foot to make it bigger, and make the angle more gradual. Like this

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Ya, and if the whole base and acrylic could be made flush with the topcase it would hide the harsh bottom edge of the top case

Here the acrylic, top, and bottom cases look to all be mismatched:

...and there's that heel.
Well, this would require a lot of changes. At that point, just get rid of the back and go full 360c base--it's already half way there.

[HPE1000]

I dont really think that is necessary. Just some simple tweaks to the proportions and it should be good. That side view picture=hnnng 

[Tally810]

Damn just invoice me now

[Enz0man]

Definitely in on this one! My first TKL custom 
Is the expected starting date Feb 1st still accurate?

[Photoelectric]

How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")

[MunchkinTheEwok]

Is the blue somewhat similar to that of GMK Nautilus?

[Tally810]

How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")

(Attachment Link)

Looks good 

[HPE1000]

How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")

(Attachment Link)

das ist gut

[UsualSuspectXXX]

How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")

(Attachment Link)

Trčs bon, mon ami!

[yicaoyimu]

Looks like an awkward combination of Matrix and Duck..

[Omnipotent]

Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.

[Tally810]

Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.

Would be cool of they let us customize our own plates

[itskuroi]

Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.

Would be cool of they let us customize our own plates

Extra name plate: $5 - with custom text: $7

Pretty sure they do!

[Tally810]

Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.

Would be cool of they let us customize our own plates

Extra name plate: $5 - with custom text: $7

Pretty sure they do!

Oh nice I missed that!

[handcraftedbits]

Any news on the GB?  Feb. 1 has come and gone without it opening 

[chancellorr]

This is beautiful!

[gadzkun]

im already read the first post, but want ask you to make sure, the PCB is programmable right?
(im a little bit shocked with matrix issue)

[Aperture_Sci]

I'd definetely be in on this

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Any word on the white/beige?

[chevovish]

Chinese new year holiday has ended and most places resumed business. hope to get an update soon on the GB status.

[jhoang]

Hi everyone,

Very sorry that we just back to work from long holidays. Just want to give some update to all of you:
- The PCB can fully programable (using bootmapper client, mean that you can use it both Windows and macOS, control RGB led, macro and more)
- E8-V1 will support detachable USB
- and it will support both normal WKL (1.5x Ctrl, Alt and 7x Spacebar) and modern WKL (1.25x Ctrl, Alt and 6.25x Spacebar).

We are now finallizing plate, which still have some little problems with stab, and color. GB will open very soon

 

[Auxo]

will this buy be limited group buy? i am hoping i dont have to fight 23894-023842 people for a 10-unit run

[Photoelectric]

Hi everyone,

Very sorry that we just back to work from long holidays. Just want to give some update to all of you:
- The PCB can fully programable (using bootmapper client, mean that you can use it both Windows and macOS, control RGB led, macro and more)
- E8-V1 will support detachable USB
- and it will support both normal WKL (1.5x Ctrl, Alt and 7x Spacebar) and modern WKL (1.25x Ctrl, Alt and 6.25x Spacebar).

We are now finallizing plate, which still have some little problems with stab, and color. GB will open very soon

  (Attachment Link)

Is that teal in the center? (blue-green)

Also, do you plan to do bright anodizing?

[roostrc0gburn]

Hi everyone,

Very sorry that we just back to work from long holidays. Just want to give some update to all of you:
- The PCB can fully programable (using bootmapper client, mean that you can use it both Windows and macOS, control RGB led, macro and more)
- E8-V1 will support detachable USB
- and it will support both normal WKL (1.5x Ctrl, Alt and 7x Spacebar) and modern WKL (1.25x Ctrl, Alt and 6.25x Spacebar).

We are now finallizing plate, which still have some little problems with stab, and color. GB will open very soon

  (Attachment Link)

what is the difference between the two yellow colors? are those supposed to be gold?

also, what happened to the "microarc oxidation surface treatment" ?
for reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_electrolytic_oxidation

[jhoang]

what is the difference between the two yellow colors? are those supposed to be gold?

also, what happened to the "microarc oxidation surface treatment" ?
for reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_electrolytic_oxidation

Is that teal in the center? (blue-green)

Also, do you plan to do bright anodizing?

"microarc oxidation surface treatment" - still waiting for factory reply, if it happen, we will have light grey/biege color. Other color can be done with at least 3 pcs. So we will choose about 5 colors for this GB.

[Trente]

Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.

[gadzkun]

Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.

gray-silver , black-grey, grey-cyan, fak all of em is gud!

[chevovish]

Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.

My favorite color is blue. I think blue-gray would look very nice.

[maximm]

Still no ISO support?

[jhoang]

Is that teal in the center? (blue-green)

Yeah 

Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.

gray-silver , black-grey, grey-cyan, fak all of em is gud!

My favorite color is blue. I think blue-gray would look very nice.

Mixxxxxx your own 

will this buy be limited group buy? i am hoping i dont have to fight 23894-023842 people for a 10-unit run

this is open GB, buy as many as you want  )

Still no ISO support?

sorry no we can not change PCB and plate design at this time. But maybe next GB

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Hey. Still wondering one thing. Has the case design been updates so that the acrylic and "back foot" are flush with the top case?

[Auxo]

this is open GB, buy as many as you want  )

this is insanely good news for me. thank you!!!!

[mmdango]

Wow was also about to buy the mira, but this layout is awesome. I love the personal engraving option too... Oof I may have to bite.

[jhoang]

I have just posted the GB thread!
But we need to wait for approval by Moderators. 

[jhoang]

Hey. Still wondering one thing. Has the case design been updates so that the acrylic and "back foot" are flush with the top case?

I think we will keep current design for this version.
It looks perfect now. 

[jhoang]

WARNING: We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!! 

[gadzkun]

WARNING We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!! 

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i need those E81 + E2 :p

numpad with diffuser, GOD please i want it  :eek:

[jhoang]

WARNING We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!! 

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i need those E81 + E2 :p

numpad with diffuser GOD please i want it  :eek:

Yay!  It will match perfectly with E8-V1. Stay tuned!

[jhoang]

Group Buy now!!!!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87166.msg2346401#msg2346401 

[Trente]

Group Buy now!!!!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87166.msg2346401#msg2346401 

Nice! BTW would there be a numpad GB later? Also is there any cyan color for switch plate/nameplate? And will there be any dark blue color sample later?

[hottrout]

Sorry for digging this up again but...

Is this still going?
Will there every be a UK layout?

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Sorry for digging this up again but...

Is this still going?
Will there every be a UK layout?

This GB went very far south. Most people (myself included) still have not gotten their boards.

[hottrout]

Oh, very sad to hear that.  What happened?