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[IC] Noxary X75
« on: Sat, 08 October 2016, 19:23:50 »
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 08 October 2016, 20:36:13 »
Any chance this could come with polished steel weight?

I will probably be interested in this since I have to miss x60

The price point of the x60 was a bit higher than what I'm comfortable with at this point, but whose to say in a few months.   I assume this would cost a bit more just in the added material and machining

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 08 October 2016, 20:44:26 »
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 08 October 2016, 21:57:38 »
Is that second model meant to fit a true fox? That's pretty sweet.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 08 October 2016, 23:19:03 »
Im assuming you designed it around the WKL b.mini pcb? Add option for a milled polycarb bottom piece for the B.mini x2 rgb leds to shine!

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 00:19:42 »
Is that second model meant to fit a true fox? That's pretty sweet.

Going to look something like it yeah :)
Looks kinda big thou?


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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 00:23:05 »
I would like to se the bottom row layout possibilities @xondat with the blocker-option. Cant wrap my head around it really.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 02:07:54 »
I'm interested  ^-^

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 02:36:50 »
If you ever come out with a 40% :D

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 03:05:05 »
Count me in for the "WKL" layout

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 03:23:57 »
looks good. would buy if i decide to purchase more in the foreseen future.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #11 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 06:36:16 »
Is that second model meant to fit a true fox? That's pretty sweet.

The TrueFox is a 65% while this will be a 75% with a proper F-row.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 06:55:34 »
Is that second model meant to fit a true fox? That's pretty sweet.
Whitefox is 65%, but if you mean the blocker then it will be similar.

Any chance this could come with polished steel weight?

I will probably be interested in this since I have to miss x60

The price point of the x60 was a bit higher than what I'm comfortable with at this point, but whose to say in a few months.   I assume this would cost a bit more just in the added material and machining
Probably will have a polish steel weight, but not sure how to pull it off again.

Price point will be lower, but it depends on the quantity.

Im assuming you designed it around the WKL b.mini pcb? Add option for a milled polycarb bottom piece for the B.mini x2 rgb leds to shine!
Correct, I'm not sure if I should get my own PCB developed (but I will be for the future). The polycarbonate bottom piece won't happen as it wouldn't match the top, but I'm not sure (yet).

I would like to se the bottom row layout possibilities @xondat with the blocker-option. Cant wrap my head around it really.


Of course you can combine the two bottom rows. The red 1u represents the blocker.

If you ever come out with a 40% :D
Well it would be the heaviest 40% yet...

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 08:05:31 »
Im assuming you designed it around the WKL b.mini pcb? Add option for a milled polycarb bottom piece for the B.mini x2 rgb leds to shine!
Correct, I'm not sure if I should get my own PCB developed (but I will be for the future). The polycarbonate bottom piece won't happen as it wouldn't match the top, but I'm not sure (yet).

i want polycarb bottom piece too for rgb underlight :p

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 09 October 2016, 17:09:34 »
This is really nice, if I can afford it when you run the GB I'll pick one up  ;D
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 07:13:06 »
I'm in  ;D

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #16 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 07:23:01 »
I would be interested in this as well!
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 08:23:21 »
Interested if I end up having enough bux :D

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 09:52:26 »
Im assuming you designed it around the WKL b.mini pcb? Add option for a milled polycarb bottom piece for the B.mini x2 rgb leds to shine!
Correct, I'm not sure if I should get my own PCB developed (but I will be for the future). The polycarbonate bottom piece won't happen as it wouldn't match the top, but I'm not sure (yet).

i want polycarb bottom piece too for rgb underlight :p

it looks cool man, but it feels not as good.  Had the orion to prove it

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[IC] X75
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 10:32:12 »
Not a fan of polycarbonate bottom either,
but I could imagine polycarb plates to be interesting.

Makes more sense on PCBs that allow for top mounted smd leds tho I guess.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:41:20 »
I'm honestly not a fan of LEDs but I have to appeal to a wider target audience. I might create a form soon and get some info regarding lights etc.

Polycarbonate plates are something I should test, but I'm not sure I feel about them being at maximum 2.5mm thick.

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[IC] X75
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 11:55:05 »
I'm honestly not a fan of LEDs but I have to appeal to a wider target audience. I might create a form soon and get some info regarding lights etc.

Polycarbonate plates are something I should test, but I'm not sure I feel about them being at maximum 2.5mm thick.

Totally understand xondat and I would very much respect your choice of sticking with quality materials vs adding leds.

Im usually a white leds if any kind of guy.
Hate all that rgb gamer looking stuff popping up everywhere.


On the other hand I do have a gon crystal with white leds, and prefer top smd over in switch leds.


Pretty sure the plate isn't thicker then 2.5mm either and it's actually pretty rigid while still giving a slightly softer feel.

Pretty sure the plate itself would be strong enough but I'm concerned about the attachments points.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 12:36:08 »
You know Im prolly in for this bb  :-*

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #23 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 12:37:13 »
I love xondats concept for custom keyboards. If you have a great idea, don't water it down to make it appealing to everyone but stick to your concept and make something special instead. Chunky aluminium keyboards just don't go well with RGB underlight. If you want light under your keyboard, get a light keyboard ;)

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #24 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 12:43:42 »
I love xondats concept for custom keyboards. If you have a great idea, don't water it down to make it appealing to everyone but stick to your concept and make something special instead. Chunky aluminium keyboards just don't go well with RGB underlight. If you want light under your keyboard, get a light keyboard ;)
I am working on a different series of boards which will incorporate LEDs much better than this, it's probably one of the reasons I want to keep this one pure.

Totally understand xondat and I would very much respect your choice of sticking with quality materials vs adding leds.
Im usually a white leds if any kind of guy.
Hate all that rgb gamer looking stuff popping up everywhere.

Pretty sure the plate isn't thicker then 2.5mm either and it's actually pretty rigid while still giving a slightly softer feel.
Pretty sure the plate itself would be strong enough but I'm concerned about the attachments points.
See above :)) I agree with you though, diffusers are cool n all but I prefer the aesthetic of pure aluminium.

I think the attachments should be more than enough, they're very study (but I've never handled polycarbonate that detailed before so I'm not sure).

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #25 on: Mon, 10 October 2016, 13:02:27 »
Agree with wodan here, in-switch LEDs are fine for me but I don't really like the glowy RGB stuff.
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #26 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:09:24 »
Cross posting, but these are the plates.





Universal plates are good, but visually not the best so this is the best solution in my opinion.

What do you think of this bit on the plates?


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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #27 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:11:19 »
Love it. If ANSIs can have ANSI, let ISOs have ISO ;)


What do you think of this bit on the plates?

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No biggie on SS plates, aluminium might be a little thin there.
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« Reply #28 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:12:20 »
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #29 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:13:58 »
Going to be so nice, xondat. Love your design and I hope I will have the funds to make this my first 75% board. :thumb:

What PCBs have you given thought to sourcing for this or is it too early on?
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #30 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:16:21 »
that small section near the left alt seems a bit like it will break easily
I get what you mean but through personal experience it seems fine given the use. It's just over 1mm at the thinnest point.



What PCBs have you given thought to sourcing for this or is it too early on?
Most likely winkeyless as I can't have my own made quick enough, but I will have my own made that will support this in the future.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #31 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 13:11:25 »
I've been wanting a 75% board.  I'll be watching this one.

As an outside possibility, can the PCB be put in backwards to allow built-in negative tilt?  If not, I'll just stick to putting the front up on a wrist rest as I've been doing.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #32 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 13:27:03 »
I've been wanting a 75% board.  I'll be watching this one.

As an outside possibility, can the PCB be put in backwards to allow built-in negative tilt?  If not, I'll just stick to putting the front up on a wrist rest as I've been doing.
Never heard of that before... No, because the USB port would have to be on both sides to allow for that.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #33 on: Tue, 11 October 2016, 13:56:07 »
Looking forward to this. Love the dual layer case design. With it being dual layer I would love to see a acrylic spacer used for a diffuser in between the two like the Mech27 or ZZ's that have been done.

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« Reply #34 on: Wed, 12 October 2016, 15:12:24 »
Man, that looks sharp. Definitely keeping an eye on this one after missing out on the x60.
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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #35 on: Thu, 13 October 2016, 15:52:40 »
I've been wanting a 75% board.  I'll be watching this one.

As an outside possibility, can the PCB be put in backwards to allow built-in negative tilt?  If not, I'll just stick to putting the front up on a wrist rest as I've been doing.
Never heard of that before... No, because the USB port would have to be on both sides to allow for that.

Ahhh, good point.  I can keep doing the wrist rest for the negative tilt.  A 75% is high on the keyboard priority list for me so definitely watching this one with interest.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #36 on: Sat, 15 October 2016, 18:57:03 »
Prototype will go into production on Monday! :thumb:

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #37 on: Sat, 15 October 2016, 19:01:40 »
Good stuff. Looking forward to this.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #38 on: Sat, 15 October 2016, 20:54:43 »
You can count me in for this as well.

Love the simplicity.
Love the 75%

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #39 on: Wed, 19 October 2016, 20:50:03 »
Good to hear, Xon.

Estimated time for GB? Q1 2017?

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« Reply #40 on: Sun, 30 October 2016, 14:59:14 »
count me in also

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #41 on: Thu, 03 November 2016, 09:26:22 »
I'm in!

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #42 on: Thu, 03 November 2016, 10:00:16 »
Estimated time for GB? Q1 2017?
Hopefully a small release soon, December.

Prototype is in production and is shipping with X60 :p

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 03 November 2016, 18:26:53 »
I need to try my hand at 75% with this board. The X60 prototype looks very nice.

Just for confirmation, would the 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 6.25u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u bottom row be possible with the un-blocked case upper half?

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« Reply #44 on: Thu, 03 November 2016, 18:34:53 »
I need to try my hand at 75% with this board. The X60 prototype looks very nice.

Just for confirmation, would the 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 6.25u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u bottom row be possible with the un-blocked case upper half?

I'm pretty sure that's possible based on WKL's layout support image (assuming xondat is using the B.mini X2



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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 03 November 2016, 19:36:55 »
I need to try my hand at 75% with this board. The X60 prototype looks very nice.

Just for confirmation, would the 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 6.25u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u bottom row be possible with the un-blocked case upper half?

I'm pretty sure that's possible based on WKL's layout support image (assuming xondat is using the B.mini X2

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« Reply #46 on: Fri, 04 November 2016, 04:28:49 »
I love everything about this. Keep it metal, keep it simple like you envisioned. No need for LEDs or things like that, that's just my opinion. The board speaks for itself. This will be another addition to my 75% collection (my favorite layout) and you can count me in, even you do a smaller group buy at first due to the Holidays.

Is this the best thread to keep track of when you launch the GB? This is not one I want to miss.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #47 on: Fri, 04 November 2016, 06:07:36 »
I'm interested this keyboard  ;D
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« Reply #48 on: Fri, 04 November 2016, 08:09:52 »
Is this the best thread to keep track of when you launch the GB? This is not one I want to miss.  :thumb:
Yeah this is the best place, I'll definitely be posting pictures of the prototype when I get it. Other projects will be posted in my thread in "Making Stuff Together", including X65.

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Re: [IC] X75
« Reply #49 on: Sat, 05 November 2016, 14:14:50 »
I need to try my hand at 75% with this board. The X60 prototype looks very nice.

Just for confirmation, would the 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 6.25u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u 1u bottom row be possible with the un-blocked case upper half?

I'm pretty sure that's possible based on WKL's layout support image (assuming xondat is using the B.mini X2

Show Image

Correct.

Great, thanks!