[GB] TaiChi TKL Keyboard ~ Manufactured by Eve (100% Shipped and Completed)

[DasGnome]

Just missed, that's unfortunate. Good looking board too.

 Open soonish in 2 hrs ++. You didn't miss it.

9 December 2018, 0000 HRS, GMT +8

Is my math wrong or shouldn't it open in like 7 hours (from the time of this post)?

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Opens in 42 mins

[Jkush463]

oh snap opens today, curious how long after the forum opens will invoicing happen?

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Form is up!

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

oh snap opens today, curious how long after the forum opens will invoicing happen?

2-3 days.

[Jkush463]

and im in

oh snap opens today, curious how long after the forum opens will invoicing happen?

2-3 days.

okay, thankyou!

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

and im in

oh snap opens today, curious how long after the forum opens will invoicing happen?

2-3 days.

okay, thankyou!

Not at all, thank you for supporting.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Current tally at 22/40 min moq. Will start billing once we hit the min.
Off to bed for now. Cheers.

[dimo]

just submitted, thought the drop was tomorrow. oops

think I missed it, oh well

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

just submitted, thought the drop was tomorrow. oops

think I missed it, oh well

Max moq is 80. You are definitely in lol.

[ArchDill]

This is an interesting project! Neat idea.


AKA


nice

[Artemie]

I've been a longtime lurker of GH, and signed up just to make this post, as this is a project I've been most excited about.

I'm concerned with the new Yin-Yang design. I love it in concept, but I don't think it is properly executed. The old design conformed to the correct shape/proportions of a standard Yin-Yang, but the new one does not. I also don't think the design concept (making the two parts convex) interferes with adhering to this design.

Here's an image I found of the standard proportions of the Yin-Yang:

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To make this properly convex, the following transformations from this would need to happen:

1. Increase the size of the left/right circles.
2. If constrained to 2D, these would overlap. Instead, reconnect them in the middle by angling them down/inward, keeping the edges touching the main big circle locked
3. The rest of each white/black area should continue at the same angle as their respective circles
4. The dots should be at the center of their respective circles.

And that's it. If I knew how to use a 3d modeling program, I would make this. Maybe somebody can help.

Right now this is the only thing that's keeping me from buying what would otherwise be an absolute masterpiece.

Never knew that there would be intricacies to the Taichi logo despite being Chinese myself.
As the one who put forth the aforementioned logo, it was a proof of concept to see how the light bouncing off different surfaces could be incorporated to the logo to show the "black" and "white" of the Taichi logo.

As Miki has clarified, Eve will be doing the changes you pointed out.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Chamfers can be challenging to be milled on a very small piece haha.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Added the images from the IC, ignore the logo for now as they are changes as mentioned previously.

[booleanjulien]

As Miki has clarified, Eve will be doing the changes you pointed out.

Thank you, I'm happy to have made a positive impact to this project!

[numerofour]

Wanted to check how brass back weight vs aluminium back weight would impact the keyboard before I place my order in.

Edit: Sorry i mean the brass back weight not the O weights.


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[booleanjulien]

As the one who put forth the aforementioned logo, it was a proof of concept to see how the light bouncing off different surfaces could be incorporated to the logo to show the "black" and "white" of the Taichi logo.

Just had a thought. What would be really awesome is if the dots were milled to the same angle as the opposite side, so it has the same color/shade as the opposite side in given lighting conditions.

It's probably too late to add this in... oh well.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

As the one who put forth the aforementioned logo, it was a proof of concept to see how the light bouncing off different surfaces could be incorporated to the logo to show the "black" and "white" of the Taichi logo.

Just had a thought. What would be really awesome is if the dots were milled to the same angle as the opposite side, so it has the same color/shade as the opposite side in given lighting conditions.

It's probably too late to add this in... oh well.

If the moq hits, I will ask Eve to proceed working on my order as a sample, get the group's thoughts on that and continue production. I really don't want to rush things out, best for me to bring a satisfactory product for all in the end.
So be prepared to bear through this with me, as well as my indulgence in the process.

[Artemie]

As the one who put forth the aforementioned logo, it was a proof of concept to see how the light bouncing off different surfaces could be incorporated to the logo to show the "black" and "white" of the Taichi logo.

Just had a thought. What would be really awesome is if the dots were milled to the same angle as the opposite side, so it has the same color/shade as the opposite side in given lighting conditions.

It's probably too late to add this in... oh well.

It would theoretically work.
Here's the render.


However, I do not speak for Miki nor Eve.
Whatever the final logo will be is decided by them.

[Jubileus]

Submitted! Hopefully im still in even though im almost a day late.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Submitted! Hopefully im still in even though im almost a day late.

Saw your response

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Sent some invoices out. Will do some more tomorrow.

[NRbigfoot]

I might have missed this in the IC, but what is the cable connection?

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

I might have missed this in the IC, but what is the cable connection?

Mini USB - Buy is still open just fill up the form and I will invoice. Will keep it open til end of the year or reach 80.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

I have sent out most of the invoices except for the Singapore ones. Will resume with the list tomorrow night, so don't panic if you didn't receive any.
Should you have any changes to the order, feel free to contact me and I will make appropriate changes.
Good night all!

Edit: I will also publish a list all orders after the GB is closed to make final confirmations before the get-go. It is 2.30 am, gonna phase out for now.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Wanted to check how brass back weight vs aluminium back weight would impact the keyboard before I place my order in.

Edit: Sorry i mean the brass back weight not the O weights.


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Missed out your query. Main impact is purely aesthetics amd weight. Brass is way heavier and denser than aluminium so it affects the weight. So is the cost as well. Currently this was an idea proposed last minute before the GB and therefore i have no proto on that made, since the design is similar in principle.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Quick update. 33/40 now for minimum after 2 days the form is opened. Max qty is 80, so form is still opened for awhile.

And many thanks for the support the community has given tk me. Cheers!

[mudcakehoney]

Are there any photos with caps on? I'd like to see the clearance between the edges and the caps, thank you

[dimo]

Are there any photos with caps on? I'd like to see the clearance between the edges and the caps, thank you

there’s two side profile shots on the ic page

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Are there any photos with caps on? I'd like to see the clearance between the edges and the caps, thank you

My current bucket list at the moment:
1. Getting the buy to hit moq
2. Getting out the new taichi logo today so the CAD guys can CNC.
3. Waiting for PCB, hopefully in black and white then start on final prototype of sales unit.
4. Fitment test with caps and photograph.
5. Pay munny and start production.

Will furnish any pictures if i can get my hands on it.

[mudcakehoney]

yeah what a schedule! I just thought if you had any already taken on a prototype.

Great board btw. Unique design

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

yeah what a schedule! I just thought if you had any already taken on a prototype.

Great board btw. Unique design

Just provided the logo files. Will be a week or so before the sale unit is out. Stay tuned!

[Jkush463]

payent coming through for me tomorrow, sorry for the delay Mikiberry

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

payent coming through for me tomorrow, sorry for the delay Mikiberry

No hurry, there is still time before all 80 spots are taken.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Final renders.

[redbanshee]

Mikiberry if you want this added to the TKL pcb compat list, let me know if its USB port is a.87 compatible, or if its shipping with another well known pcb that helps....

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GpM--fKeDw_tIDZj4m2jmbMavSyXeOu3QHzfTJwz-IM/

[dimo]

Final renders.

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are those last few renders for the white powder coat? Last I checked there was no silver option if I’m correct

[JDragon]

No silver case option

But that dark gray looks nice. Is it pretty close to Apple's space gray?

[Jedi]

Mikiberry if you want this added to the TKL pcb compat list, let me know if its USB port is a.87 compatible, or if its shipping with another well known pcb that helps....

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GpM--fKeDw_tIDZj4m2jmbMavSyXeOu3QHzfTJwz-IM/

From what I gather, this is a custom PCB that is yet to be made.  I believe C3-Ears may be working on it but I'm not the definitive on any of this either.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Mikiberry if you want this added to the TKL pcb compat list, let me know if its USB port is a.87 compatible, or if its shipping with another well known pcb that helps....

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GpM--fKeDw_tIDZj4m2jmbMavSyXeOu3QHzfTJwz-IM/

From what I gather, this is a custom PCB that is yet to be made.  I believe C3-Ears may be working on it but I'm not the definitive on any of this either.

Just some correction - PCB is not from Ears now.
We changed to a different manu and is currently waiting for it.

[Jkush463]

finally in, thank you, and im kind of curious i bought the black/white kit is there any way to add the SS bottom pieces and O's to my order? if not no problem i was just curious i would be interested for the additional weight.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

finally in, thank you, and im kind of curious i bought the black/white kit is there any way to add the SS bottom pieces and O's to my order? if not no problem i was just curious i would be interested for the additional weight.

Not possible. Sorry!

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Just an update: we hit the 40 minumum moq should there be no one dropping out.
Maximum slots is at 80, we still have time for orders. Meanwhile those I have invoiced, please kindly check your orders again.
I will publish a truncated list in an excel (less address and payment details) for all to check if order is correct.

[blacksimon]

[firezlife]

Super excited about this board.  First custom, have no soldering stuff, and no idea how to really assemble   What stress!

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Super excited about this board.  First custom, have no soldering stuff, and no idea how to really assemble   What stress!

Much appreciated.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

If anyone missed out on these info:

1. Case will be made from 6061 Aluminium alloy. TKL layout - WKL and WK
2. Keyboard angle at 7°

Also I getting Eve studio to make a side shot of the case so you guys have an idea how the profile is like.
Meanwhile, the final sales unit is in CNC now. Stay tuned.

[Jkush463]

I dont remember seeing an option for Wk or WKL but i know i want WKL where should i respond? dont want to blow up your DM.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

I dont remember seeing an option for Wk or WKL but i know i want WKL where should i respond? dont want to blow up your DM.

Let me check when im home.

[anon23]

I dont remember seeing an option for Wk or WKL but i know i want WKL where should i respond? dont want to blow up your DM.

It's the first option to select in the form:

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