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Offline paulgali

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[GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 10:57:36 »
Introducing Type-B


GB dates: May 1st to May 15th, starting at $450 / AED 1,651.50
ETA for Shipping: Q4 2023

Available at SandKeys and Cannonkeys

SKME: https://sandkeys.me/product/type-b/
CannonKeys: https://cannonkeys.com/collections/type-b

I've grown rather fond of 60% boards lately. Outside of WK/WKL, HHKB 60s often stick to 7u, instead of committing to the original layout.
Type B has one option only - 6u bottom row. I'm not the biggest fan of topre (sorry) but I am in love with the layout.
8 months since the start of the project, here it is.



IC Link


Specs
- 7 degrees angle
- Adjusted front height of 18.746 mm (see below, measured from the control key area, not spacebars as that would be a useless measurement)
- 7.8mm plate to top case clearance
- Integrated USB hub - this is on it's own daughterboard setup, deliberately designed in a modular fashion to be used in other projects
- MX and custom EC PCBs available (EC will come later, this is just an IC, I still need to test)
- 2 piece brass weights
- "Hotdog" (o ring strips) or top mounted
- 1210g built
- Available in Blackout (Black Ano, Black Weight) and Silver (Brass clearcoated weight)

Integrated Hub

Currently powered by USB2514 - this chip is EOL, but we have enough in stock to make this work.
Why make a HHKB inspired board without this?



Fitted here with a Razer Viper v2 dongle and a USB drive.
My intended purpose for this was to use a MFA FP reader required for my office work, and keeping it somewhat hidden (ie, dont have it stick out) by the ledge above it.



Layout

For those that want to use full backspace / Rshift, ISO, that will be included.
6u bottom row. That is the only thing not optional here

Solder



Hotswap




Gallery

Optional gummy strip mounting, helps keep a firm but not harsh bottom out



As much of the wiring necessary is kept below the weight. Phillips head screws will not be there in the final units, don't shout at me.     





Yes - the vertical feet are changing.



Blackout variant - black coated brass weight



The stock engraving. I infilled this with acrylic paint.





Changes

- Custom EC PCB in development; will be available after this GB, as of right now testing is still to be completed. Internal spacing on the board is perfect, just handling finer details. I don't want to sell untested products.

Content

Several streamers are making builds of the Type B. You can find links to the streams below:

- Dutchmaster; https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1798281904
- Georen; https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1806344980
- Lightning
- Alexotos
- MechMerlin
- Timkeyless


Credits

Maelk and Cipulot - absolute geniuses
-[miko]-#7570 - your magic work on the baulterboard  ;D
The MENA community - as always  :thumb:
Ankit - legit the biggest fan of this project since it's inception, you've pushed me to make this public
Alessio - for the hotdogs

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« Last Edit: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:56:12 by paulgali »

Offline HoffmanMyster

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:45:02 »
Approved :thumb:

Offline paulgali

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:52:32 »
Thank you sir!  :thumb:

Offline nostr

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:53:30 »
Tried it in person. S-tier

Offline Hetpet

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:55:43 »
Love it! Really courious to try hot dog mount compared to regular oring


Offline Fnzzy

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:55:51 »
Good luck on the GB! USB hub and EC compat later on? Think of the possibilities...

Offline Leinad3

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 13:59:11 »
Lovely design, meybe getting one

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:00:18 »
Very in  ;D

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:00:26 »
Wonderful design by Paul, as always, and it has hotdogs, what's not to love

Offline Thebloodyez

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:00:51 »
Been watching this for a while and here it comes !!  :eek:
Type-B Soo lit  :cool:
GLWGB BaBaBauli I am getting it for sure!!  :thumb:

Offline ryoh

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:01:41 »
Board so cool, glwgb !

Offline keeganzero

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:15:04 »
Best layout ✅
Best designer ✅
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Offline kyuut

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:17:41 »
sexy
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Offline xef

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:25:04 »
easiest 🅱️uy of my life

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 14:37:18 »
Awesome project, if I had the money I'd be all over this like unwanted patina

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 15:02:00 »
dope board, glwgb Baul!

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #16 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 17:44:15 »
This goes hard, glwgb Baul!

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 18:13:57 »
Love your work as always. This man does so much for the hobby, if you’re on the fence about supporting don’t be :thumb:

Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 18:56:03 »
Respect for showing 6u some love in the year of our lord 2023

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 20:26:34 »
bababaul making heat yet again :thumb: :thumb:

Offline soundstage

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 23:31:58 »
The board looks amazing! Love your design/engineering! Wish you a successful GB!

Offline Stringer Bell

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #21 on: Tue, 02 May 2023, 02:25:32 »
Was very busy yesterday but had to make time to make sure I got one of these.

One of my favorite projects as of late! Here's hoping you smash through the MOQ!

Offline Klyback

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #22 on: Tue, 02 May 2023, 03:40:30 »
I was privileged enough to try this keyboard shown in the photos at the dubai meetup few days ago and I have to say the following about it:
1- mounting style makes typing a unique experience
2- layout is goat
3- ano was smoov and nice
4- usb hub underrated
5- weight inside

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 02 May 2023, 07:10:33 »
true hhkb layout good

Offline 4milk

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 02 May 2023, 21:08:07 »
bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 13 May 2023, 22:24:13 »
Based.

Offline Styllar

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 25 May 2023, 19:20:36 »
A bit late to comment, but very sexy keyboard my good sir. Glad to have joined this GB and hope it goes (mostly) according to plan 🙏🙏

Offline Nuap

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #27 on: Sun, 03 September 2023, 05:40:18 »
Any updates on this?

Offline Nuap

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #28 on: Sun, 17 September 2023, 22:38:53 »
Does the silence indicate there's no updates?


Are you providing updates elsewhere (I couldn't find anything on CannonKeys or SKME)? - If so, then please provide them here too in line with:

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Group buy threads made here are for group buy progress discussion as well as open discussion of any quality control issues. If a group buy organizer decides to provide an off-site instant message chat option for faster order support (for example Discord), any such communication needs to be optional when it comes to non-sensitive order information (individual support involving personal information is not required to, and should not, be posted in the public thread).

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #29 on: Mon, 18 September 2023, 10:07:04 »
Any updates on this?

CannonKeys always posts updates to our project updates page:
https://cannonkeys.com/pages/project-updates

We also sent out monthly email updates to those who purchased from CannonKeys - even if there is no real substantial update, we will send a monthly email stating as such.

The project updates page above only really tracks new updates.

Production is underway.

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #30 on: Mon, 18 September 2023, 23:57:16 »
Any updates on this?

CannonKeys always posts updates to our project updates page:
https://cannonkeys.com/pages/project-updates

We also sent out monthly email updates to those who purchased from CannonKeys - even if there is no real substantial update, we will send a monthly email stating as such.

The project updates page above only really tracks new updates.

Production is underway.


Thanks upas, I appreciate the update.


I thought I checked that exact page you linked but Type-B was still showing "Order has been placed with the manufacturer.". Maybe I missed something or that update was retroactively added.

Glad to hear it's all progressing, I am keen for this board.

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #31 on: Mon, 12 February 2024, 20:49:51 »
How is this going (for those who purchased from SKME)

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #32 on: Wed, 14 February 2024, 12:46:14 »
How is this going (for those who purchased from SKME)

Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

Offline bigapplepietart

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Re: [GB] Type-B | A true MX HHKB 60%
« Reply #33 on: Mon, 04 March 2024, 14:11:56 »
Trying to figure it out looking at the plate, but does this support an off-centre 6u MX spacebar?
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