Sperno59
Made by Alex and Biscuit
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GB date: November 4th - December 9th (different end dates for vendors)
US pricing: Alu: $ 345
Brass: $ 425
”sperno 59 | 31/10/2022:"
sorry about delaying it by a week!
There was some last second logistical stuff that was overlooked for launching the GB pages, and we wanted to take a few days to iron it out.
Introduction
I don’t use right shift, I do use arrows. So why don’t replace the right shift with arrows?
This way we can keep the "60%" format, with less compromise. (unless you use right shift of course)
Sperno means to despise/remove/reject etc. in this case, the right shift is the object... Also, it sounds funny.
We have made 2 versions, one with an aluminum bottom and another with a brass bottom.
The brass bottom is heavier and sounds better than the aluminum without foam.
With the alu bottom, you depend more on the provided foam to prevent sound from bouncing inside the case.
The upside is that the aluminum version is cheaper, and maybe you prefer the full alu look.
(There is a sound test and the full alu without foam sounds really good, but decide for yourself)
Specifications
Typing angle: 6o
Dimensions: Length: 306.75 mm, Width: 118.01 mm, Front Height: 19.25 mm, back height: 28.4 mm
Case material: Aluminum (and brass)
Weight: Brass built without switches and caps: 2.25kg
Alu built without switches and caps: 1.2kg
Colors: Anodized Black, Anodized Alu (silver), Anodized Slate Blue, Anodized Vibrant Red
Mounting: Gasket boots (similar to suit)
The boots slide over the plate.
Plate: Polycarbonate, alu or FR4 (with a lot of flex cuts)
PCB: VIA compatible
Solder layout options:
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Hotswap layout option:
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Sound and Feel
brass bottomfull alu (no foam)
The board is bouncy and types soft, this is due to the big amount of flex cuts in the plate and also in the pcb.
You can adjust the amount of gaskets to influence the feel, using all the gaskets will make it stiffer and using less will increase the flex.
Parts Included in Base Price
1x Top case
1x Bottom case
1x Alu Plate
1x PCB (hotswap or solder) + daughterboard + JST cable
16x gasket boots
4x feet
11x Screws
1x carrying case
Available as extra
Foams: (all inluded)
Case foam
Plate foam
Pcb foam
Gasket boots
pcb's (hotswap and solder)
Daughterboard
Polycarbonate plate
Aluminium plate
FR4 plate
Colors
Slate Blue
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More
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Vibrant Red
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More
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Basic Black
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More
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Shining Silver
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Parts Pics
Alu plate
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Polycarb plate
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Fr4 Plate
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PCB (solder version shown)
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Pricing
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Buying info
US: Mechs&Co (https://mechsandco.com/products/gb-sperno59) till dec 5th
EU: MyKeyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keyboards/sperno59-keyboard-kit_818/) till dec 9th
UK: KeebCats (https://keebcats.co.uk/products/sperno59-keyboard-kit?_pos=1&_fid=93bee4c9c&_ss=c) till dec 9th
CA: AshKeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/sperno59-keyboard/) till dec 8th
AU: SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/sperno59-group-buy?variant=40404732117097) till dec 5th
Asia: QwertyQop (https://qwertyqop.com/products/sperno59) till dec 9th
MOQ: 300
Sales date: November 4th - December 1st-9th
Estimated delivery date: Q2-Q3 2023
Prototype and Colors
R1 proto: We are very pleased with the outcome, technically almost everything works except a tolerance issue with some switches.
For the final and R2 this issue will be solved.
We have ordered a proto of each color with pics in the comments.
The red and blue are a bit lighter than what we intended and will be darker for R2 and final.
R2 proto: Have arrived! the blue color looks way better, the red is now a better shade, but still quite a bit lighter.
We will be keeping this red though, we found it looks better than what we intended. (happy little accidents)
Everything looks good and no changes are needed, we are on the final product.
Content
Past:
KiwiKang stream (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1630646711)
StrayChroma stream (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1643473192)
LightningKeyboards stream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BOsmE2lTdk)
Not scheduled yet:
TimKeyless (https://www.twitch.tv/timkeyless)
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