Lily
HHKB 60%
(https://i.imgur.com/AqKoE4E.jpeg)
HHKB is a layout that I couldn't get used to for the first couple of years when I joined the hobby. Since then, I have grown accustomed to the Control key being on Caps Lock and have grown to love it.
This is my take on what I think is the most beautiful layout for 60% (with thin side bezels) keyboards.
0. CONTENTS
- DETAILS
- STATUS
- VENDORS & PRICING
- PHOTOS
- FAQ
1. DETAILS
(https://i.imgur.com/YD9ExVF.jpeg)
- Case Angle: 7.0°
- Materials: Anodised Aluminium Top and Mid-piece, Stainless-steel Bottom
- Mounting method: Plateless gasket
- PCB: Designed by Ai03 with USB-C daughterboard - configurable with QMK/VIA
- Layout options:
(https://i.imgur.com/7zqiVL4.jpg)
- Colours:
Blue-grey, Silver, Red, Taupe, Lilac
(https://i.imgur.com/7sIKuTF.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/55IcSfJ.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/KySWBdd.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/00lKD2P.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/OiLQdn7.jpeg)
2. STATUS
Group Buy starting on 10th March 2024 and runs for 2 weeks.
Video by Mig Beauregard - Blue-grey
Video by Markerchun - Silver & Red
Video by DBOKEY - Taupe & Lilac
Build stream by Lightning Keyboards - Blue-grey
Link to Alexotos' build stream - Taupe (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2093592161)
3. VENDORS & PRICING
US: Novelkeys (https://novelkeys.com/)
EU: Oblotzky Industries (https://oblotzky.industries/)
KR: Geonworks (https://geon.works/)
OCE: Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/)
CN & ASIA: TypePlus (https://typeplus.net/)
PRICE
Base: $450 USD
Upgrade to polished weight: +80 USD
Extra PCB: $60 USD
4. PHOTOS
Silver & Red photos shot by markerchun
Find more photos by markerchun HERE. (https://markerchun.com/lily)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fo76c9m.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/1EsT5HH.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/Ij1NOxK.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2qbcpzI.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/1rlD4gP.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/R45HUqS.jpeg)
V3 Prototype
(https://i.imgur.com/6HRNhmx.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/mf4z9iZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kh2tckt.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/RV3nOLI.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/tB3MKTk.jpg)
V2 Prototype
(https://i.imgur.com/0VMFbaK.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/PPhfPJc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E470wmB.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/***ITkl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yfOJSgG.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/4UBPVm6.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/Z6m1dXj.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/mQuopvT.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/3QQltXJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9Wg1kmk.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/pfkkrbm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/mmP7fbM.jpg)
V1 Prototypes
More
(https://i.imgur.com/4zVKYdf.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7gi17ml.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/sbkZvaU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/36NSCWq.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/45IIarV.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Dj7Eclc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uXj5m4R.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/aDWQPw0.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7PWAprW.jpg)
5. FAQ
- Any chance of WK or WKL?
No, this will be HHKB only.
- What colour options will there be?
Answered in details section
- What is the strip on the bottom right blocker for?
They are indicator LEDs. The first one is for Caps Lock and the other 2 are layer indicators.
- How many units will there be?
I don't know yet at this stage.
- Do you have a sound-test?
You might be able to catch the typing sound in one of the meet-up streams but I generally don't do sound tests. If this ever gets built by somebody and they happen to make a sound test, I will add a link to it then.
- Do you have a discord?
No I don't but Epsilon Keyboards has created a channel on their server for discussions on the Lily here (https://discord.gg/g2tHkpAuAm)
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