[IC] UD_70 (75% keyboard) - Sample in production

[goldworms]

27 May 2019

Sample production of ud70 is completed in this week.

I am very sorry that I have not made any updates for a long time.
I am very busy with my preparation for the baby to be born, and my baby is growing well and healthy. This is the greatest blessing God has given me.

And the UD70 sample production will be completed this week.

May is a very meaningful month for me. My child was born and samples of the UD70 were made.

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01 May 2019

Hello guys, I am sorry that it took so long but here we have some updates!
UD_70's sample production was a bit delayed than originally planned, but the drawings have now been submitted to the factory and the sample production is currently in progress. We expect the sample production to be completed within May, and if nothing is wrong with the prototype and everything goes smooth we could put the GB timeline at about June.  I will come back with an update when the prototype is out. Thank you.

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26 March 2019

I'm sorry I have not had any updates in the meantime.
UD_40 GB in progress in Korea will be finished this week.

I can now focus on the UD_70 project.

As mentioned earlier, April is getting closer. Sample production is still in progress and there is still a lot of time left until the summer.

Everyone needs support. Cheer me up

thank you.










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Hi, I am goldworms, who recently started an IC thread for 40% keyboard UD_40.
UD_40 is in the IC state in geekhack, but GB has already begun in Korea.
Thus I would like to introduce you to my next project.

It is a 75% board, and the name is UD_70.
UD_70 supports two layouts, Winkeyless and Winkey.
Minimal winkeyless or easy-to-use winkey, the choice is yours.

Sample is in production at the moment and scheduled to finish by the end of March.
For now it's just the render images but I should be able to provide you with the real pictures by April.

Hope it becomes April soon so that I can show you guys how it looks like irl.
You can check out more details on my discord channel and feel free to ask questions, I'll get back to you asap.
Thank you.

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/goldworms_77/?hl=ko
Discord : https://discord.gg/8mV8hGj

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[goldworms]

reserve

[japanesehorrorwriter]

Hell Yes. Sick design. IN.

[ubmit]

really liked the PC version!

[PikaJoyce]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

[rondg]

Woohoo!!! More 7X% keyboards! This might be my first PC. Totally interested!!!

[fublamchu]

Interested!

[ever9415]

Very nice keyboard.

I would like to participate if GB starts.

[mrpetrov]

I like the PC version, I'd seriously consider going in for that.

[Tree_]

Would be in for full alu.

[goldworms]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

[rondg]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

I am interested on a full aluminum, but it will depend on the colors offered.

[donut_sauce]

This looks great!

[sandragm]

If there's a brass plate option to go with that clear exterior, I'm sold!

[PikaJoyce]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

I think it would be interesting to see! I love the way the PC looks but I'm also interesting in seeing how a full alu version would look! It also depends on how much interest there is for a full alu version if there's enough interest it might be worth it!

[_GMK_]

Price? ISO?

[vicissitude]

Nice balance on the front.
Render is so pretty.
Look forward to the sample.

[goldworms]

Price? ISO?

iso support.

[KevlarBear]

Definitely interested, specially in that Polycarb version

[cldskt]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

Yes. Any color options you are considering yet?

[_ODIN_]

Would like full Alu as well

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[goldworms]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

Yes. Any color options you are considering yet?

I first think of three colors of silver, black and red.

[rondg]

Are you willing to provide the source for the switch plate? I would like to have a fixed layout.

[PikaJoyce]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

Yes. Any color options you are considering yet?

I first think of three colors of silver, black and red.

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Really hoping there'd be more colors!

[slxdegrees]

Any possibility of adding indicator lights?

[befbef]

How about a brass bottom?

[_GMK_]

I like very much this layout, the only thing that I would modify is the spacing of the Function keys: the right side of F12 should be aligned to the right of the backspace... The only reason to buy this keyboard over similar layouts is the use of standard function keys, so they should respect a consolidated and universal spacing that allows you to press them without actually looking. I find the WKL version particularly pleasing and balanced. Really a nice keyboard 



I don't know if you like this combination of 1.25 and 1.5 modifiers

[blizzara01]

The side is very very noice!

[InvidiousIgnoramus]

I must say I'm a little confused as to why this is called a 70%, when this looks to be about the same layout as any other 75% board, other than a WKL option. Personally when I think of a 70%, I picture a 60% with an F-Row, which there aren't enough of in my personal opinion. All the same, It looks really nice!

[KrasH]

I'm in, if the price is right!

[goldworms]

I must say I'm a little confused as to why this is called a 70%, when this looks to be about the same layout as any other 75% board, other than a WKL option. Personally when I think of a 70%, I picture a 60% with an F-Row, which there aren't enough of in my personal opinion. All the same, It looks really nice!

I learned from your article that the name 70% may be confusing. Exactly ud_70 has a 75% layout.
To correct the confusion, I will modify it to 75% layout keyboard.
Thanks.

[tex_live_utility]

What's the typing angle, and is there an approximate price estimate?

I really like the idea of the polycarbonate bottom. It will be interesting to see if it affects the sound much.

I probably won't be in for this because 75% is too big for me to use regularly, but I'd love to see a 60% or smaller in this design. Edit: looks like the UD-40 has the same case design. Nice!

[nhkmoon]

interested in the full polycarb for sure, would it support split backspace?

[goldworms]

What's the typing angle, and is there an approximate price estimate?

I really like the idea of the polycarbonate bottom. It will be interesting to see if it affects the sound much.

I probably won't be in for this because 75% is too big for me to use regularly, but I'd love to see a 60% or smaller in this design. Edit: looks like the UD-40 has the same case design. Nice!

Angle is 8 degrees. Please wait for the big update in April for more details.
There is a 60% layout keyboard design in the instagram.
board name is 60+
Please check and ask for feedback if you have suggestions.

interested in the full polycarb for sure, would it support split backspace?

Yes. split backspace support.

[BobCarltheThird]

What plate options would be be looking at. Any chance of an acrylic or polycarbonate option?

[Oni74]

Thanks for bringing this to IC. I'm glad to see more 75% boards coming thorough. A few suggestions:
- side bezels feels rather thin. Adding a little width might make this look more balanced.
- spot LED feels sparse. Perhaps add more LEDs and/or diffuser to create a contiguous illumination effect?
- the wavy look of the side casing feels mismatched with the overall angular design is the keyboard. Not sure what can be done done there, but it should better match the overall design.

So far so good, hopefully you can make additional adjustment tweaks. Looking forward to how this evolves before GB launch!

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[switchnollie]

I like very much this layout, the only thing that I would modify is the spacing of the Function keys: the right side of F12 should be aligned to the right of the backspace... The only reason to buy this keyboard over similar layouts is the use of standard function keys, so they should respect a consolidated and universal spacing that allows you to press them without actually looking. I find the WKL version particularly pleasing and balanced. Really a nice keyboard 

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I don't know if you like this combination of 1.25 and 1.5 modifiers

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Yeah, a bottom row with no blockers so you can do 1.5, 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1, 1.5, 1 bottom row would be sick.

[goldworms]

What plate options would be be looking at. Any chance of an acrylic or polycarbonate option?

Plate is considering aluminum and stainless steel, PBT option.

Thanks for bringing this to IC. I'm glad to see more 75% boards coming thorough. A few suggestions:
- side bezels feels rather thin. Adding a little width might make this look more balanced.
- spot LED feels sparse. Perhaps add more LEDs and/or diffuser to create a contiguous illumination effect?
- the wavy look of the side casing feels mismatched with the overall angular design is the keyboard. Not sure what can be done done there, but it should better match the overall design.

So far so good, hopefully you can make additional adjustment tweaks. Looking forward to how this evolves before GB launch!

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Thanks a lot for suggestions.
UD_70 is the project I started now.
I believe that several comments will lead the project in the right direction.
Thank you.

[vicissitude]

Like the red render you made.
The combination of anodized upper case and pc bottom case is so cool.

[tex_live_utility]

What's the typing angle, and is there an approximate price estimate?

I really like the idea of the polycarbonate bottom. It will be interesting to see if it affects the sound much.

I probably won't be in for this because 75% is too big for me to use regularly, but I'd love to see a 60% or smaller in this design. Edit: looks like the UD-40 has the same case design. Nice!

Angle is 8 degrees. Please wait for the big update in April for more details.
There is a 60% layout keyboard design in the instagram.
board name is 60+
Please check and ask for feedback if you have suggestions.

I see it, looks very nice! I'll wait for that group buy 

[travwal]

I'd be interested in a full polycarb! I like the spacing in the function row.
Is the bottom row layout with the arrow keys only available in a winkey layout?
Also will there be a brass plate option?

[Spaghetti]

Any chance of alps support?

[Visionaire]

Very interesting. I'll keep an eye on this.

[mellen]

i like the look of the brass with PC, im interested

[goldworms]

I'd be interested in a full polycarb! I like the spacing in the function row.
Is the bottom row layout with the arrow keys only available in a winkey layout?
Also will there be a brass plate option?

The arrow key layout is only available for winkey layouts.

and Brass plate options are planned.

[goldworms]

Very interesting. I'll keep an eye on this.

i like the look of the brass with PC, im interested

A big update is scheduled for April. Keep watching. Thank you.

[jortzii]

This looks sick!

Estimate on price? I think I may be in regardless. It’s such a unique look!


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[jortzii]

Honestly it’s such a cool design. I really dig it


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[jortzii]

Will there be a full alu version?

Tbh even if it doesn't this looks so neat I'm in for this also.

Do you want a full alu version? I am making polycarbonate on the bottom to maximize the light effect.
I can make a full alu keyboard at any time.
The design has already been completed and I am processing the sample now, so wait for the big update in April.

I think it would be interesting to see! I love the way the PC looks but I'm also interesting in seeing how a full alu version would look! It also depends on how much interest there is for a full alu version if there's enough interest it might be worth it!

Agree. I think CNC Alu is the best case material for a board, but I do like tasteful underglow and it seems like this may have it. Even a partial Alu would work for me. I have the alu Kira and it’s really nice just having the lighting underneath it.


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[jortzii]

I like very much this layout, the only thing that I would modify is the spacing of the Function keys: the right side of F12 should be aligned to the right of the backspace... The only reason to buy this keyboard over similar layouts is the use of standard function keys, so they should respect a consolidated and universal spacing that allows you to press them without actually looking. I find the WKL version particularly pleasing and balanced. Really a nice keyboard 

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I don't know if you like this combination of 1.25 and 1.5 modifiers

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What’s the big deal with WKL boards? Genuinely curious, wondering what the benefits are of WKL or if it’s purely aesthetic


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