Ooooh boy, 3 of the same posts, lets play roulette and see which one gets deleted! Also, pricing estimate on the Panda Edition?

r/mk is basically just people showing what they got, which is not even a bad thing, but the mechanical keyboards subreddit really should have more proper discussion.

I think a big factor is reddit and karma and upvotes, which incentivizes people to post things to get more meaningless points, which means that actual discussion is less incentivizes than drama and pics because it doesn't give as many upvotes.

That's why social media with like systems is kinda flawed for discussion. Just my 2 cents though.
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I've been in the hobby long enough where seeing a new build of the keyset of the month paired with the group buy delivery of the quarter is no longer interesting. The things that I see that really interest me are
1. Custom work (Cases, PCBs, Handwired, etc) by people who are set out to make something that doesn't exist.
2. "Vintage" keyboards and keycaps before the hobby really blew up (Post-Beige, Pre RGB/Gamer where it was low run group buy aluminum keyboards with group buy keycaps like from Signature Plastic)
3. People who want to mod their keyboard or take the hobby further than "I bought the hot keycap set and the cool keyboard that everyone is talking about". (Tape mod, switch lubing/hybriding, etc)

Geekhack seems to have an older user base and people who have been in the hobby longer and likely have a collection of boards or have tested and ran different layouts/keycap profiles, etc. Because it's not just window shopping or ogling other people's keyboards or setups. It's people sharing their love of keyboards with people who want to ask questions and learn more.

Hello everyone,

First, we want to start off by thanking you for all the interest you’ve shown in our upcoming Zoom65V3. Our final IC today will share a few new details and also offer a new Google Form for voting on weight and badge designs.

Before we move on we just wanted to highlight a few things regarding questions and what is in this IC:

●Each board will include all 7 mounting options in the kit - you don't have to simply pick one, you can switch each mounting style at any time

●We've upgraded the stabilizers to our easy-to-install [WS Stupid Stabilizers]

●Our Badge and Weight design contest has now ended, please take a moment to vote and let us know which designs you'd like to have featured in the GB.

●GB Date - Around end of May

●Price - Starting at US$160

●Current stage - Assembling keyboards for content creators and photos

---------
Zoom65V3 Landing page

Community Weight & Badge Designs Vote
Partial colorways with community weight & badge design renders
Weight Designs Renders
Badge Designs Renders
Magnetic Weight Installation
Partial new colorways renders update
Case with red tail light accents
Original Classic Zoom65 case
Special Panda version
Zoom65 V3 X Cupid

---------

Vote for Your Favorite Community Weight & Badge Designs!

We're thrilled by the overwhelming response to our contest. Every design submitted has been fantastic, making it incredibly challenging for us to narrow down our selection to just some weights & badges for the IC. Now, we want to put the power in your hands! But that's not all – we also want to hear your thoughts on colors!
Please take a moment to vote and let us know which designs you'd like to have featured in the GB!









No screw or lube needed for stabilizers any more  

After making our quick assembly design for Zoom65 V3, we discovered we still don't want to spend time on installing stabilizers (most of you should know the pain...).
So...to make sure Zoom65 V3 has a painless installation for ALL STEPS, we've upgraded the stabilizers to our brand new WS Stupid Stabilizers

It features:
Clip-in Design, no screws needed
Silicon around wire holder, TPU Silicone in stem, no more friction with wires
We will send them out with Zoom65V3 for content creators, so you will see how they performs very soon

Screwless Quick Assembly System & Magnetic Connection Design

Catchball system GIF

The top and bottom cases can be assembled and disasembled with catchball, there are so many catchballs on the market but most of their elastic will decay after some time.
We spent over 2 months on sourcing a professional manufacturers and finally find one from the 8 we tried. They adjusted the elasticity and gap we needed, making a very good balance to fit into our design.

Magnetic connection system

Normal plug connectors are too big, and we must make sure it can fit our keyboard seamless for the perfect typing feel and sound we want. It's very uneasy for us to find existing one, we tried  about 5, but the whole team felt that we should not compromise on this one.  We really don't want to see it imperfect because of this, so we go deep into the rabbit hole (yes, product development is another rabit hole!!!!) and... CUSTOM IT AGAIN! Result was, 3 more weeks spent...



Magnetic weight for easy changes

Thanks to this updated design, we've modified the round weight on the bottom case for easier installation. Additionally, we offer numerous color options, and we've ensured the 2.4G receiver can be conveniently hidden and stored.
Curious to see how it works? Check out the video demonstration below!
Curious to see how it works? Check out the video demonstration!

5 New colors this year, added to old Zoom series: Aquamarine, Klein Blue,  Peach Fuzz, Viva Magenta, Cafe Brown 



All 16 colors:  SE Lavender, SE Black, E-White, Black, White, Sky Blue, Aquamarine, Klein Blue, Blush Pink, Milk Tea, Strawberry Ice Cream, Milky Green, Peach Fuzz, Scarlet Red, Viva Magenta, Cafe Brown






Prototype Progress

Check out the latest progress on our prototype! View the images here to see how we're advancing with our design.

Seven Mounting System - All provide in kit, change mounting style at any time

Mount One – Short-Arm Spring Mounting

Short-Arm Spring Mounting

Non-Load Bearing Spring Mounting

Split O-Ring Mounting

Magnetic Leviatation Mounting

Silica Gel Particle Mounting

Top Mount

Floating Pogo Pin Mounting

Detailed mounting system introduction please check our last IC post from here

----------

Modules
Zoom65V3 also supports four modulars options: Screen/Knob/Badge/2-key

Special Panda Limited Version

----------

Different Backplate Designs

This time, in addition to the 16 colors matching the top case, the Backplate also provides other options for everyone.
In addition, there will be a special RAW version of the backplate. The knife pattern matches different lights and shines making this simple keyboard very domineering at the same time.

Aluminium Alloy Case

The aluminium alloy case made for the Zoom65v3. The material of the case consists of a mixture of aluminum, silicon, copper, magnesium, and zinc. The Zinc alloy case is fully recyclable.

HE Module

We will also provide HE module compatible with Zoom65V3 to bring you a different experience.

----------

Specification

Below are the detailed parameters and exploded view of the product.

1.Size: 65%

2.Material: Aluminum

3.Process: Full CNC

4.Bearing mount:
•Short arm spring mount
•Non-load-bearing spring mount
•Split-O-RING mount
•Magnetic levitation mount
•Silica gel particle mount
•TOP mount
•Floating Pogo Pin Mounting

5.PCB: three options
•Tri-mode flex-cut 1.2mm
•Tri-mode non-flex 1.6mm
•Single mode non-flex 1.6mm

6.Typing angle: 6.5°

7.Forehead height: 22.33mm

8.Connection method:
•Tri-mode
•Wired

9.Electrostatic protection

10.VIA and QMK Support

11.Rate of return for each connection method: 1kHz

12.Installation structure: bead quick-release connection

----------

Share your thoughts

You are also welcome to come and join us on our social media channels:
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

And welcome to fill in our IC form to share us your thoughts about Zoom65V3

For more details and updates, you can join the Discord group

Hello everyone,

First, we want to start off by thanking you for all the interest you’ve shown in our upcoming Zoom65V3. Our final IC today will share a few new details and also offer a new Google Form for voting on weight and badge designs.

Before we move on we just wanted to highlight a few things regarding questions and what is in this IC:

●Each board will include all 7 mounting options in the kit - you don't have to simply pick one, you can switch each mounting style at any time

●We've upgraded the stabilizers to our easy-to-install [WS Stupid Stabilizers]

●Our Badge and Weight design contest has now ended, please take a moment to vote and let us know which designs you'd like to have featured in the GB.

●GB Date - Around end of May

●Price - Starting at US$160

●Current stage - Assembling keyboards for content creators and photos

---------
Zoom65V3 Landing page

Community Weight & Badge Designs Vote
Partial colorways with community weight & badge design renders
Weight Designs Renders
Badge Designs Renders
Magnetic Weight Installation
Partial new colorways renders update
Case with red tail light accents
Original Classic Zoom65 case
Special Panda version
Zoom65 V3 X Cupid

---------

Vote for Your Favorite Community Weight & Badge Designs!

We're thrilled by the overwhelming response to our contest. Every design submitted has been fantastic, making it incredibly challenging for us to narrow down our selection to just some weights & badges for the IC. Now, we want to put the power in your hands! But that's not all – we also want to hear your thoughts on colors!
Please take a moment to vote and let us know which designs you'd like to have featured in the GB!









No screw or lube needed for stabilizers any more  

After making our quick assembly design for Zoom65 V3, we discovered we still don't want to spend time on installing stabilizers (most of you should know the pain...).
So...to make sure Zoom65 V3 has a painless installation for ALL STEPS, we've upgraded the stabilizers to our brand new WS Stupid Stabilizers

It features:
Clip-in Design, no screws needed
Silicon around wire holder, TPU Silicone in stem, no more friction with wires
We will send them out with Zoom65V3 for content creators, so you will see how they performs very soon

Screwless Quick Assembly System & Magnetic Connection Design

Catchball system GIF

The top and bottom cases can be assembled and disasembled with catchball, there are so many catchballs on the market but most of their elastic will decay after some time.
We spent over 2 months on sourcing a professional manufacturers and finally find one from the 8 we tried. They adjusted the elasticity and gap we needed, making a very good balance to fit into our design.

Magnetic connection system

Normal plug connectors are too big, and we must make sure it can fit our keyboard seamless for the perfect typing feel and sound we want. It's very uneasy for us to find existing one, we tried  about 5, but the whole team felt that we should not compromise on this one.  We really don't want to see it imperfect because of this, so we go deep into the rabbit hole (yes, product development is another rabit hole!!!!) and... CUSTOM IT AGAIN! Result was, 3 more weeks spent...



Magnetic weight for easy changes

Thanks to this updated design, we've modified the round weight on the bottom case for easier installation. Additionally, we offer numerous color options, and we've ensured the 2.4G receiver can be conveniently hidden and stored.
Curious to see how it works? Check out the video demonstration below!
Curious to see how it works? Check out the video demonstration!

5 New colors this year, added to old Zoom series: Aquamarine, Klein Blue,  Peach Fuzz, Viva Magenta, Cafe Brown 



All 16 colors:  SE Lavender, SE Black, E-White, Black, White, Sky Blue, Aquamarine, Klein Blue, Blush Pink, Milk Tea, Strawberry Ice Cream, Milky Green, Peach Fuzz, Scarlet Red, Viva Magenta, Cafe Brown






Prototype Progress

Check out the latest progress on our prototype! View the images here to see how we're advancing with our design.

Seven Mounting System - All provide in kit, change mounting style at any time

Mount One – Short-Arm Spring Mounting

Short-Arm Spring Mounting

Non-Load Bearing Spring Mounting

Split O-Ring Mounting

Magnetic Leviatation Mounting

Silica Gel Particle Mounting

Top Mount

Floating Pogo Pin Mounting

Detailed mounting system introduction please check our last IC post from here

----------

Modules
Zoom65V3 also supports four modulars options: Screen/Knob/Badge/2-key

Special Panda Limited Version

----------

Different Backplate Designs

This time, in addition to the 16 colors matching the top case, the Backplate also provides other options for everyone.
In addition, there will be a special RAW version of the backplate. The knife pattern matches different lights and shines making this simple keyboard very domineering at the same time.

Aluminium Alloy Case

The aluminium alloy case made for the Zoom65v3. The material of the case consists of a mixture of aluminum, silicon, copper, magnesium, and zinc. The Zinc alloy case is fully recyclable.

HE Module

We will also provide HE module compatible with Zoom65V3 to bring you a different experience.

----------

Specification

Below are the detailed parameters and exploded view of the product.

1.Size: 65%

2.Material: Aluminum

3.Process: Full CNC

4.Bearing mount:
•Short arm spring mount
•Non-load-bearing spring mount
•Split-O-RING mount
•Magnetic levitation mount
•Silica gel particle mount
•TOP mount
•Floating Pogo Pin Mounting

5.PCB: three options
•Tri-mode flex-cut 1.2mm
•Tri-mode non-flex 1.6mm
•Single mode non-flex 1.6mm

6.Typing angle: 6.5°

7.Forehead height: 22.33mm

8.Connection method:
•Tri-mode
•Wired

9.Electrostatic protection

10.VIA and QMK Support

11.Rate of return for each connection method: 1kHz

12.Installation structure: bead quick-release connection

----------

Share your thoughts

You are also welcome to come and join us on our social media channels:
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

And welcome to fill in our IC form to share us your thoughts about Zoom65V3

For more details and updates, you can join the Discord group

What size is the right shift?

1.75u