Author Topic: [IC] KKINGKKONG 660 Keyboard (Read 20724 times)

chanmin kang · « **on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:18:28 »

ㄲㅣㅇㄲㅗㅇ 660 Keyboard
by chanmin Kang

Hello, I'm Chanmin Kang
I am pleased to introduce KKINGKONG 660 Keyboard.
The KKINKONG 660 is a classic and simple design. It reduces the price burden on your keyboard and offers a variety of options.

This keyboard supports QMK and has a rear center USB Type C Connector.
keyboard was made in Korea and was designed and processed with great precision.
We offer two options for the case. anodizing and cerakote. Anodizing and cerakote offer a variety of color options.

The top, bottom, and plates are very high quality and combine very tightly to give you a stable typing feel.
The top plate is also available in two options: standard and WKL. You can choose to suit your taste.

We are also preparing tw plates. Brass and aluminum.
The price we are preparing is $240. Include PCB, case and plate. (Anodizing)

We are getting feedback to release soon. If you are interested in this keyboard, Please leave it in the form below.[/size]
https://forms.gle/JBoURQ2y8oSTPDEC8

Thanks!

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Support Layout

nu_types · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:28:36 »

I'm a sucker for 660 designs. Filled out the form!

chanmin kang · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:30:41 »

Quote from: Iredeus on Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:28:36

I'm a sucker for 660 designs. Filled out the form!

Thanks for helping us!

Hawksmoor · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:35:47 »

I like this.
Is there anymore information on the mounting style? is it Sandwich like the DGL?

JinDevil · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:38:43 »

im interested

chanmin kang · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:40:30 »

Quote from: Hawksmoor on Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:35:47

I like this.
Is there anymore information on the mounting style? is it Sandwich like the DGL?

In this keyboard, the plate is fixed bottom case!

utsukishi · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:47:11 »

superb, count me in! please offer polycarb/lighter plate, i think it'll be beneficial to meeting that price point

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:49:49 »

A polycarb case would be awesome!

comdata55 · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 19:00:31 »

mix and match top and bottom colors/finishes please!

stoffelduss · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 19:09:07 »

What are the possible layouts?

dbjowett · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 19:19:47 »

I am interested!

SmilingPudding · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 19:47:14 »

Interested. Can you post the layouts?

Kinesiologist · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 21:27:30 »

What is the mounting style? You said "fixed bottom case" but can you elaborate what that means? And please add ESD protection on the PCB, thank you

oldcat · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 21:51:09 »

Is it true that Leopold owns the 660 layout patent or it’s just a unconfirmed rumor?

Just curious as I saw this being brought up before. Anyone has confirmed information on this?

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:10:49 »

Quote from: oldcat on Fri, 22 May 2020, 21:51:09

Is it true that Leopold owns the 660 layout patent or it’s just a unconfirmed rumor?

Just curious as I saw this being brought up before. Anyone has confirmed information on this?

Isn't it on the clueboard as well?

zakatak · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:20:07 »

hotswap please

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pixelpusher · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:25:53 »

Classic look for a nice price. Have you produced other boards in the past or is this your first one? Filled out the form.

Mcnos · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26 »

This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26

This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

oldcat · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:53:40 »

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:10:49

Quote from: oldcat on Fri, 22 May 2020, 21:51:09
Is it true that Leopold owns the 660 layout patent or it’s just a unconfirmed rumor?

Just curious as I saw this being brought up before. Anyone has confirmed information on this?
Isn't it on the clueboard as well?

It is on clueboard indeed... just curious as I keep hearing about the 660 being Leopold's proprietary layout thing. I definitely love the layout.

Mcnos · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:57:16 »

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26
This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

Fine, KKINGKKONG

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:05:32 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:57:16

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26
This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

Fine, KKINGKKONG

Ahh so you were talking about this board? Dam I had no idea what you were on about with kingkong in the title.

May I ask what did you think about when you saw KKINGKKONG in the title?

Mcnos · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:12:48 »

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:05:32

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:57:16
Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26
This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

Fine, KKINGKKONG

Ahh so you were talking about this board? Dam I had no idea what you were on about with kingkong in the title.

May I ask what did you think about when you saw KKINGKKONG in the title?

Was thinking a big black keyboard

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:16:47 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:12:48

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:05:32
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:57:16
Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26
This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

Fine, KKINGKKONG

Ahh so you were talking about this board? Dam I had no idea what you were on about with kingkong in the title.

May I ask what did you think about when you saw KKINGKKONG in the title?

Was thinking a big black keyboard

Ahhh I see a big black KoK. That's an interesting proposition maybe someone will design it.

Shadohhh · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:23:57 »

Bottom mount

Mcnos · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:27:12 »

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:16:47

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:12:48
Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:05:32
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:57:16
Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26
This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

Fine, KKINGKKONG

Ahh so you were talking about this board? Dam I had no idea what you were on about with kingkong in the title.

May I ask what did you think about when you saw KKINGKKONG in the title?

Was thinking a big black keyboard

Ahhh I see a big black KoK. That's an interesting proposition maybe someone will design it.

I just want a nice 66%

pixelpusher · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 00:14:34 »

omg... OMG... he on XGames mode.

nanoduckie · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 01:33:22 »

I hope the screw holes at the back will be covered up. It's pretty ugly the way it is now.

Tree_ · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 02:54:29 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:25:53

Classic look for a nice price. Have you produced other boards in the past or is this your first one? Filled out the form.

Saw the price and that this might be OP's first board, got strong Owl 660 flashbacks.

Francisco · « **Reply #29 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 05:21:05 »

Quote from: chanmin kang on Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:18:28

The KKINKONG 660 is a classic and simple design. It reduces the price burden on your keyboard...

Chanmin, How does your estimated cost of $240 "reduce the price burden..."?

Francisco · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 05:37:36 »

Picked up this gorgeous aluminum case for my Leopold FC660M on Massdrop 2 years ago for $100.

Absolutely lovin' it!

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #31 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 08:39:10 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:27:12

Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:16:47
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:12:48
Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:05:32
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:57:16
Quote from: CrazyAssMonkey on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:47:47
Quote from: Mcnos on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:27:26
This is not what I expected when I see kingkong in the title.

But..but kingkong isn't in the title

Fine, KKINGKKONG

Ahh so you were talking about this board? Dam I had no idea what you were on about with kingkong in the title.

May I ask what did you think about when you saw KKINGKKONG in the title?

Was thinking a big black keyboard

Ahhh I see a big black KoK. That's an interesting proposition maybe someone will design it.

I just want a nice 66%

No...you can't have a nice 66%, you deserve a magnificent 66%.

That might be this one, we shall see.

nu_types · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 15:58:47 »

Quote from: Francisco on Sat, 23 May 2020, 05:21:05

Quote from: chanmin kang on Fri, 22 May 2020, 18:18:28

The KKINKONG 660 is a classic and simple design. It reduces the price burden on your keyboard...

Chanmin, How does your estimated cost of $240 "reduce the price burden..."?

$240 for a kit like this is actually a good value.

Mcnos · « **Reply #33 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 18:35:31 »

Quote from: Tree_ on Sat, 23 May 2020, 02:54:29

Quote from: pixelpusher on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:25:53
Classic look for a nice price. Have you produced other boards in the past or is this your first one? Filled out the form.

Saw the price and that this might be OP's first board, got strong Owl 660 flashbacks.

Maybe 660 is cursed

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 19:15:54 »

Quote from: Tree_ on Sat, 23 May 2020, 02:54:29

Quote from: pixelpusher on Fri, 22 May 2020, 22:25:53
Classic look for a nice price. Have you produced other boards in the past or is this your first one? Filled out the form.

Saw the price and that this might be OP's first board, got strong Owl 660 flashbacks.

But isn’t he the same person that was doing the DGL TKL? The name looked familiar then again I might be crazy.

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fabijolo · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 00:31:39 »

I'd love to see this use a gasket or sandwich mount technique, and maybe even have some case foam pre included, bit besides that I'm very interested in it especially for the price, since I'm a huge fan of the layout. (the pink and beige one are looking particularly interesting to me)

diddykang · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 01:55:04 »

I like this! But would prefer a gasket mount option!

chanmin kang · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 09:30:50 »

We are in Korea. We've made some keyboards, but they're not well known outside.
GB of our keyboard DGL TKL is currently in progress. If you're interested, check it out!

For give a good feeling to both linear and non-click switches,
we had to choose between the bottom mount and the sandwich mount
As a result of the review, we chose the bottom mount for a slim design.
You can hear sounds in the YouTube video of the main thread. Lubricated T1 switch used.

Anyway, we brought KKIONGKONG 660's pictures of beige and special colors
Beige color can also be found on other keyboards currently in GB, but the other color is not.
We've tried something new for a luxurious and traditional design. That's Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware.

It's all made by hand. It took a lot of time and effort to make it.
The price is so high that you won't be able to choose from the actual order.
But we are trying various things and we want to show that we are trying. We hope you like it.

Mcnos · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 09:35:47 »

I love that beige.

pinkgreenlife · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 09:50:30 »

That mother of pearl is so damn beautiful. Wish we had the option to get one. 할머니방에 있는 장롱마냥 개이쁨. ㄹㅇ 진심 나오면 바로 살듯.

Blvck.- · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 09:56:35 »

Interested.

Scucka · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 10:00:15 »

CrazyAssMonkey · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 11:08:12 »

HS that mother of pearl is insane! Wow that is gorgeous.

Tree_ · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 24 May 2020, 18:46:47 »

Welp, now I'm hype.

chanmin kang · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 26 May 2020, 14:45:02 »

Thank you very much for your interest. It's beyond our expectations.

We are almost ready for GB, and we are making some parts in advance for quick progress.

The picture below shows the brass plate we made for KKINGKKONG 660.

We're going to start GB right after we've done some preparation. It won't take long.

Mcnos · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 26 May 2020, 15:14:23 »

Quote from: chanmin kang on Tue, 26 May 2020, 14:45:02

Thank you very much for your interest. It's beyond our expectations.

We are almost ready for GB, and we are making some parts in advance for quick progress.

The picture below shows the brass plate we made for KKINGKKONG 660.

Show Image

Show Image

We're going to start GB right after we've done some preparation. It won't take long.

Is that tan/beige going to be offered in GB?

n0tj · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 26 May 2020, 16:08:46 »

Count me in. How many units can we be expecting?

myflowsocold · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 26 May 2020, 16:31:55 »

very interested in how this progresses - I am a sucker for 660 keyboards...

Is there a timeline set? I will 99.99% be pulling the trigger on one of these boards

chanmin kang · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 27 May 2020, 04:52:07 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Tue, 26 May 2020, 15:14:23

Quote from: chanmin kang on Tue, 26 May 2020, 14:45:02
Thank you very much for your interest. It's beyond our expectations.

We are almost ready for GB, and we are making some parts in advance for quick progress.

The picture below shows the brass plate we made for KKINGKKONG 660.

Show Image

Show Image

We're going to start GB right after we've done some preparation. It won't take long.

Is that tan/beige going to be offered in GB?

Yes. Beige can be ordered in GB.

chanmin kang · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 27 May 2020, 04:53:16 »

Quote from: myflowsocold on Tue, 26 May 2020, 16:31:55

very interested in how this progresses - I am a sucker for 660 keyboards...

Is there a timeline set? I will 99.99% be pulling the trigger on one of these boards

We are currently organizing our schedule. GB will start soon.

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Author Topic: [IC] KKINGKKONG 660 Keyboard (Read 20724 times)