[IC] The Adélie - Premium 50%+ Keyboard | GB Starts Sept 26th

[Abec13]

Soooooooo... I guess I'm the only one who looked at the logo this way huh?
Cool cool cool.

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Perfect for a keyboard bottom, surely?

Most people see what they want to see.

[steezkeez]

Dear god why did I have to click on this thread, now I have to have one

[Abec13]

Prototypes have been ordered.

[kokoon]

Sigh... there's just no escaping from the vortex huh? First the Lynx50, then this... all I can hope for that it'll take another while to get the GB rolling

[rikercd]

I love this. Definitely in for one if this becomes a reality.

[refkeys]

Very interested, even though I've never gone under 65% before. I love the black and chrome!
Any update on whether it will be VIA configurable, and ESD?

I don't know how to quote, but I agree with konstantin's sentiment that multicoloured indicator lights wouldn't really suit colour-themed builds, unless you can configure the colours. I'd prefer separate indicator lights than underglow.

Only bonus would be hotswap but that would probably reduce layout compatibility. Very keen to see it progress!

[Abec13]

Very interested, even though I've never gone under 65% before. I love the black and chrome!
Any update on whether it will be VIA configurable, and ESD?

I don't know how to quote, but I agree with konstantin's sentiment that multicoloured indicator lights wouldn't really suit colour-themed builds, unless you can configure the colours. I'd prefer separate indicator lights than underglow.

Only bonus would be hotswap but that would probably reduce layout compatibility. Very keen to see it progress!

This will have ESD protection. The lights are RGB and are color addressable.

[fooddoof]

necessary buy? necessary buy.

[konstantin]

necessary buy? necessary buy.

This. Didn't think I'd ever be so down for a sub-60% keyboard, yet here we are.

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

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[guybrush]

Damn. To echo others, I am usually not a fan at all of <60%, but there is something about this. I’m in for sure.

[hottrout]

I love the design and the board looks really beautiful, however I just am not able to give up on the number row.  I hope this comes back again with numbers.  Good luck on a great looking board.

[soran]

Actually interesting. Gotta say, I like the side wall accent pieces.

[Rumblehotep]

I type pretty comfortably on my little orthos and the main thing stopping me from going after any of these cute layout miniboards is not including all the alphas (besides number row).  But sometimes I wish my planck could just have t nav arrows and a couple extra keys for things I don’t want to waste time hitting function layers for.  You nailed all that critieria, but then add gaskets, stagger, separated cluster aesthetics... I’m in.
That red color choice is ridiculously appealing!

I am definitely following this, just need to look for some $1213 and $583 artisans now.

[TonyPia]

I type pretty comfortably on my little orthos and the main thing stopping me from going after any of these cute layout miniboards is the omission of all the alphas (besides number row).  But sometimes I wish my planck could just have t nav arrows and a couple extra keysfor things I don’t want to waste time hitting function layers for.  You nailed all that crtieria, but then add gaskets, stagger, separated cluster aesthetics... I’m in.
That red color choice is ridiculously appealing!

I am definitely following this, just need to look for some $1213 and $583 artisans now.

Does the dollar amount mean anything?

[delet_d]

I type pretty comfortably on my little orthos and the main thing stopping me from going after any of these cute layout miniboards is the omission of all the alphas (besides number row).  But sometimes I wish my planck could just have t nav arrows and a couple extra keysfor things I don’t want to waste time hitting function layers for.  You nailed all that crtieria, but then add gaskets, stagger, separated cluster aesthetics... I’m in.
That red color choice is ridiculously appealing!

I am definitely following this, just need to look for some $1213 and $583 artisans now.

Does the dollar amount mean anything?

look at the layout diagram 

[mchanneh]

IC filled. Thread subscribed. Funding set aside.

I'm all in.

[TonyPia]

I type pretty comfortably on my little orthos and the main thing stopping me from going after any of these cute layout miniboards is the omission of all the alphas (besides number row).  But sometimes I wish my planck could just have t nav arrows and a couple extra keysfor things I don’t want to waste time hitting function layers for.  You nailed all that crtieria, but then add gaskets, stagger, separated cluster aesthetics... I’m in.
That red color choice is ridiculously appealing!

I am definitely following this, just need to look for some $1213 and $583 artisans now.

Does the dollar amount mean anything?

look at the layout diagram 

My question is why it is called 1213 and 583 instead of 3294932748723 or 3

[beamingrobot]

sent ya a message OP

[AIRPOTTER]

So good
Are the cases polished?

[Abec13]

So good
Are the cases polished?

In theory there were going to be Chrome PVD Brass but we're working on getting some quotes to see about polished Stainless Steel. Stay tuned!

[ElKapitain]

I never thought I would want a 50% coming to this hobby, well here I am, I want one

[glazeds0n]

I would purchase this immediately

[oldcat]

So good
Are the cases polished?

In theory there were going to be Chrome PVD Brass but we're working on getting some quotes to see about polished Stainless Steel. Stay tuned!

This will be sick! Stainless steel might be more cost-efficient and more easy to achieve I think. I am totally done with PVD'ing large items.

[TonyPia]

So good
Are the cases polished?

In theory there were going to be Chrome PVD Brass but we're working on getting some quotes to see about polished Stainless Steel. Stay tuned!

This will be sick! Stainless steel might be more cost-efficient and more easy to achieve I think. I am totally done with PVD'ing large items.

Still PVD is more scratch resistant?

[Abec13]

So good
Are the cases polished?

In theory there were going to be Chrome PVD Brass but we're working on getting some quotes to see about polished Stainless Steel. Stay tuned!

This will be sick! Stainless steel might be more cost-efficient and more easy to achieve I think. I am totally done with PVD'ing large items.

fortunately the exposed portion of the weight is flat and of small surface area. Unlike many weight designs that feature a large rectangle, only the penguin peaks through. Similar to the Think you put on my shelf

[swirle13]

I understand the issues that the COVID situation has brought to chinese manufacturing, but I'm curious if the prototypes have been delivered or even made yet.

[asciisii]

Love it, looking forward to the prototypes. ?/ and "' keys missing from sub 60s have been killer for me so this is great.

[stevexyz]

Contrary to many I' coming from much much smaller layouts, but really love this one!
Compliment! Hope one would be affordable to have in Italy!

[ryaneezy]

Super Excited for this! Missed the 45 ATS. Hopefully I can get in on this one. Keep up the good work Abec!

[abstractkb]

This layout and whole style of the board is really cool!

[Abec13]

Super Excited for this! Missed the 45 ATS. Hopefully I can get in on this one. Keep up the good work Abec!

Love it, looking forward to the prototypes. ?/ and "' keys missing from sub 60s have been killer for me so this is great.

This layout and whole style of the board is really cool!

Contrary to many I' coming from much much smaller layouts, but really love this one!
Compliment! Hope one would be affordable to have in Italy!

Thanks all so much for the kind words!!!

I understand the issues that the COVID situation has brought to chinese manufacturing, but I'm curious if the prototypes have been delivered or even made yet.

Protos are expected end of may beginning of June.

[tinyumbrella]

Any updates on the status of the IC?
I really need this in my life.

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

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[mudcakehoney]

So you'll be making a 65% next with the a similar design yes?

[TonyPia]

Any option to get encoder-compatible PCB?

That's a great idea. I like that

[azzipa]

Really nice work! * almost * makes me want to go <60 but ima hold out for the numrow and hope for VIA.

[TonyPia]

Really nice work! * almost * makes me want to go <60 but ima hold out for the numrow and hope for VIA.

Again, like VIA too. Going up to 65% is totally different story though.

[azzipa]

I can not un-see the pooping dog. My six-year old thinks it is so funny that I may have to get one. We all need something to laugh about     

Also, I find myself agreeing with konstantin‘s comments about the LEDs fwiw.

Soooooooo... I guess I'm the only one who looked at the logo this way huh?
Cool cool cool.

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Perfect for a keyboard bottom, surely?

[haiichuu]

Like others have said, this just might be my jump to <60%. It looks so good.

[snelltrail]

Love the layout of this. I was a big fan of the 45-ATS and this one looks super good as well, definitely interested.

Might I suggest Daily Clack as a vendor for Aus/Oceania?

[Magnifikaz]

 

[Aznattack]

Any update on the proto? Quite excited to see how this one turns out

[werc]

Any update on GB timing? Also, any chance for hotswap?

[Abec13]

Any update on the proto? Quite excited to see how this one turns out

In the works, just needs finishing and anodizing. Hoping to have some streamers build the protos.

Love the layout of this. I was a big fan of the 45-ATS and this one looks super good as well, definitely interested.

Might I suggest Daily Clack as a vendor for Aus/Oceania?

I will look into it

Any update on GB timing? Also, any chance for hotswap?

GB hopefully this summer, as for hotswap, probably not.

[TonyPia]

Any update on the proto? Quite excited to see how this one turns out

In the works, just needs finishing and anodizing. Hoping to have some streamers build the protos.

Let's not do that until the end of the GB 

[werc]

Any update on GB timing? Also, any chance for hotswap?

GB hopefully this summer, as for hotswap, probably not.

Thanks for your quick reply. Excited for this board. If you are at all considering it, I would definitely pay extra for hotswap.
Also, what are you thinking regarding a GB limit? I hope it isn't impossible to buy.

[Abec13]

Any update on GB timing? Also, any chance for hotswap?

GB hopefully this summer, as for hotswap, probably not.

Thanks for your quick reply. Excited for this board. If you are at all considering it, I would definitely pay extra for hotswap.
Also, what are you thinking regarding a GB limit? I hope it isn't impossible to buy.

It's not going to be a super hard limit. Looking to be 200 worldwide but still TBD

[CrazyAssMonkey]

Any update on GB timing? Also, any chance for hotswap?

GB hopefully this summer, as for hotswap, probably not.

Thanks for your quick reply. Excited for this board. If you are at all considering it, I would definitely pay extra for hotswap.
Also, what are you thinking regarding a GB limit? I hope it isn't impossible to buy.

It's not going to be a super hard limit. Looking to be 200 worldwide but still TBD

Ahhh I see you forgot a zero...

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

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