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[IC] PlaketXL by Flatbrains! - 60% with double f-row
louckousse:
Picture credit: Bagri
Hi everyone, we're Flatbrains! from France!
Our duo consists of Plaketdebeur, who mainly handles case design, and me, on the electronic side of things.
Up until now, we've kept a low profile by running mostly small private runs and a bunch of prototypes. That said, you may have seen some of our boards around, such as the PlaketVNR, the Plaket60, or even the Samara.
We feel like we've reached a point where we're confortable with a public GB for our next design: the PlaketXL
The idea
An old-school-looking 60% with a double F-row and a pen-holder
History
The design process started almost 2 years ago when Plaketdebeur, who's passionate about OG boards, wanted something reminiscing of the 80s era and some of its iconic boards such as the Cherry G80-2100.
After several iterations on the design, a first prototype was ordered. It got displayed at some meetups as well as on streams, and received solid comments and feedback.
Eventually, Delta Key Co. reached out to us about running this as a GB. We took the opportunity to run another round of prototypes with another manufacturer, and implemented some changes based on the previously collected feedback about the first prototype.
Specifications
● Alpha angle: 6°● F-Row angle: 17°● Alpha mount: O-ring● F-row mount: Top-mount● PCBs: Dual solder PCB (1.6mm) with C3 spec DB● EKH: 23.8mm● Weights: Clear-coated dual internal brass weights● Weight: 3kg built (6.6lb)
Options
Colorways ● Beige and red (Vintage Red) ● Silver and Blue (Modern Blue) ● Black/Silver/Black (Classic black)Layouts ● WK ● WKL ● HHKBPlates ● Alu ● PC
Vendors
At the moment we have an estimation of 450€ VAT included with our lead vendor. It should be around 400$ before taxes.
The GB is planned to start on November 5th. (subject to changes)
🇪🇺 Europe🇫🇷 Delta Key Co. (lead vendor)🇬🇧 Proto[Typist]🌎 Rest of the World 🌏 🇺🇸 Click Clack🇦🇺 Keebz N Cables🇸🇬 ktechs🇰🇷 Swagkeys
Feedback welcome
This thread will be updated as needed so stay connected.
We also want this space to be the place for feedbacks and discussion around our lovely PlaketXL.
MORE content
Prototypes sound tests
Second prototype - Popus and dark vBlues on alu
MoreFirst prototype - vBlacks on alu - credit: Zyrophr
First Prototype Gallery
credit: Zyrophr
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Render Gallery
credit: kustom3 assisted by druz
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Links
● Flatbrains!'s discord● Notion● Instagram
louckousse:
Embrace tradition, reserve the first post
# 24 september : adding vendors and GB date (start november 5th)
Manukbs_:
Let's ****ing go
SilfurSol:
VIVE LA FRANCE
Lhiebig:
Very nice to see this amazing design and keyboard going for a global sell.
GLHF even if I know that with such a design, their is no luck involved, just talent.
Love you guys!
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