RE:65
I. INTRO:DUCTION __________________________________________________________________
The RE:65 is our 65% top-mount keyboard.
At re:search labs, our goal is to introduce a minimalist yet enticing board.
While allowing the board to remain brand-less, its distinct design will give it a recognizable character.
We also aim to give our customers the creative freedom to customize their own unique boards.
You know what’s up. Milled metal. Anodized. Polished. Coated. Customizable.
Minimal. Not boring.II. DE:SIGN__________________________________________________________________
III. KEY: FEATURES __________________________________________________________________
- Bottom Weight
- Brass: 620g
- Aluminum: 197g
- PCB: Solder + Unified Daughterboard | QMK VIA
- Total Weight: 1178g (Aluminum accents without keycaps and switches) | 2021g (Brass accents without keycaps and switches)
- Dimensions: 325mm X 129mm X 36mm
- Layout: (Can accommodate stepped caps lock)
IV. RE:NDERS __________________________________________________________________
*Render may not be representative of the final product
VI. STATUS: UPDATES__________________________________________________________________
Current Phase: PrototypeUpdates:01/05/2021- prototype ordered01/27/2021- Prototype picked up and ready to build01/28/2021- Build success -- type/sound test attachedThe prototype arrived in raw aluminum. For the fun of it, we decided to quickly spray paint the pieces (the next prototype will be anodized)
RE:65 Prototype Typing TestiPhone Shots Of RE:65 Prototype01/28/2021- Few changes made on certain parts of the board:
- Widened space gap between keycaps and chassis
- Lowered plate/pcb position in order to eliminate vertical space between caps and chassis
Revised prototype ordered. We will include a more in depth build/full sound test once we receive the board.
VII. INTEREST CHECK FORMVIII. F.A.Q__________________________________________________________________
Q: Do you do international shipping?
A: For the first round of group buys, we are planning only to ship CONUS.
Q: How much does your board cost?
A: TBD. Our goal is to have most (if not all) parts designed and manufactured in California (specifically the Bay Area) to eliminate long turn around times. We are currently negotiating pricings with our vendors.
Q: When will the group buy officially start?
A: We are planning on releasing the group buy by the end of the month.
Q: How many boards do you plan on releasing?
A: For our first run tentatively ~20 due to quality control, manufacturing and shipping logistics. We will run a larger group buy in the following run.
Q: Do you have any social media?
A: We made an instagram! @re.searchlab
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