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Offline DonaldPShimoda

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #550 on: Mon, 29 June 2020, 22:44:25 »
What are the keycaps in the render in the 1st post? The matte finish makes them look similar to the GMK Modern Dolch 2

I believe that's Infinikey Amalfi, by the same designer. IC thread here.

Offline NathanAlphaMan

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #551 on: Mon, 29 June 2020, 23:00:09 »
What are the keycaps in the render in the 1st post? The matte finish makes them look similar to the GMK Modern Dolch 2

I believe that's Infinikey Amalfi, by the same designer. IC thread here.

This is the correct answer  :thumb:

Offline sagarsiddhpura

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #552 on: Thu, 02 July 2020, 14:08:50 »
Any updates on this?

Offline NathanAlphaMan

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #553 on: Thu, 02 July 2020, 14:59:58 »
Any updates on this?

The PC protos should be arriving to me very soon. A real update will follow once I build the board and test it out.

Offline willphillipsjr

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #554 on: Thu, 02 July 2020, 15:58:22 »
even I don't get in on the raffle I'm excited to see the progress!  ;D

(don't worry, I'm still hoping to get one. Just staying realistic. lol)

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #555 on: Wed, 08 July 2020, 23:37:40 »
Could someone be kind enough to explain to me why not run a GB instead of a raffle? Seems like demand is pretty high for this...  :eek:


Offline NathanAlphaMan

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #556 on: Thu, 09 July 2020, 01:00:14 »
Could someone be kind enough to explain to me why not run a GB instead of a raffle? Seems like demand is pretty high for this...  :eek:

The raffle is a GB, if you win the raffle, you get a spot in the group buy. The reasoning for this is because I'm just a one-person team, I can't feasibly QC 1000+ boards if I run something unlimited. As such, I'm artificially limiting the number of boards that will be produced to a much more manageable number for myself, and because I don't like FCFS, a raffle is the best way to allocate spots. This is no different from what Keycult do.

Offline Nirelko

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #557 on: Thu, 09 July 2020, 15:08:34 »
Is there a date for when the raffle will go?
BTW amazing board, big big fan.

Offline ManiacMarc

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #558 on: Thu, 09 July 2020, 18:55:48 »
Super nice, I'd love to see this come to fruition.


Offline noorejji

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #559 on: Thu, 09 July 2020, 21:57:31 »
I probably won't be affording myself this board, but I must say I highly respect your user involvement, and your decision to revamp the design following the 1st prototype.

Offline fruitofconfusion

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #560 on: Tue, 21 July 2020, 10:20:57 »
Has the PC proto arrived yet? I'm really excited to see what you've been working on.

Offline Leche

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #561 on: Tue, 21 July 2020, 10:25:48 »
Has the PC proto arrived yet? I'm really excited to see what you've been working on.

Yes, the best way to get updates is to join his Discord (Linked in the OP)

It looks stunning!

Offline fruitofconfusion

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #562 on: Tue, 21 July 2020, 11:45:28 »
Has the PC proto arrived yet? I'm really excited to see what you've been working on.

Yes, the best way to get updates is to join his Discord (Linked in the OP)

It looks stunning!

Ah, thank you!

Offline Madrai

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #563 on: Mon, 27 July 2020, 10:51:04 »
Due to the popularity and light this seems to be getting, have you thought of possible working with other people in the community or forming a team to run this GB? Might assist with how many boards you will feel comfortable making available (I'm sure it's been talked or thought about, but just giving my 2 cents in case not.) Not sure if it's feasible in your area or where you are manufacturing.

Offline cloudtastrophe

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #564 on: Sun, 02 August 2020, 03:13:27 »
is there a new discord link? the one in the title is invalid

Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #565 on: Wed, 05 August 2020, 16:19:37 »
is there a new discord link? the one in the title is invalid

It seemed to work fine for me just now?

Offline mozaic

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #566 on: Wed, 05 August 2020, 18:45:37 »
This has gotta be one of the most unique looking keyboards I have ever seen, the bottom of the board is very elegant. Also you couldn't have chosen a better name for this board, it definitely has evolved into something beautiful

I'm very pleased to see that you are taking your time with the prototypes to get every last detail right, rather than rushing to GB stage.
Excited to see more updates in the future :thumb:

Offline Bobatype

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #567 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 02:17:22 »
I really like the decisions made about the layout. I wish more keycap sets will start to include a 1.5u right shift key though in the base kit!
On that point, I was looking at your keycap set PBT Amalfi, and was wondering if 1.5u right shift key is included in the base kit too?

Offline NathanAlphaMan

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #568 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 02:35:54 »
I really like the decisions made about the layout. I wish more keycap sets will start to include a 1.5u right shift key though in the base kit!
On that point, I was looking at your keycap set PBT Amalfi, and was wondering if 1.5u right shift key is included in the base kit too?

The 1.5u shift for Amalfi is in the extension kit, not the base, but it is there!

Offline cam

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #569 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 02:47:11 »
Insane looking design, I love the 75% with bit of space as in the satisfying.  :thumb:

Offline dibstern

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #570 on: Sun, 09 August 2020, 21:56:43 »
This looks unbelievable, I'm devastated that the shift on the right is small, otherwise I would have been all in.

Offline mellowtempo

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #571 on: Mon, 10 August 2020, 16:04:33 »
What's the reasoning behind using 7075 for the case? Seems a little overboard since 2024 for all intents and purposes is just as good and generally cheaper to machine. I saw that you mentioned 7075 was best for 'typing consistency and strength.' How did you test this and what traits make for good typing consistency and strength? I'm planning on designing my own board so it'd be helpful to understand the thought process.

Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #572 on: Mon, 10 August 2020, 16:24:12 »
What's the reasoning behind using 7075 for the case? Seems a little overboard since 2024 for all intents and purposes is just as good and generally cheaper to machine. I saw that you mentioned 7075 was best for 'typing consistency and strength.' How did you test this and what traits make for good typing consistency and strength? I'm planning on designing my own board so it'd be helpful to understand the thought process.

I'm not sure which is more impressive... the fact that you have that specific knowledge of metallurgy or the fact that you came out of lurking just to make this your one and only post.

e: I don't think 2024 was ever even mentioned so maybe it just wasn't considered?
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Offline NathanAlphaMan

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #573 on: Mon, 10 August 2020, 18:45:24 »
What's the reasoning behind using 7075 for the case? Seems a little overboard since 2024 for all intents and purposes is just as good and generally cheaper to machine. I saw that you mentioned 7075 was best for 'typing consistency and strength.' How did you test this and what traits make for good typing consistency and strength? I'm planning on designing my own board so it'd be helpful to understand the thought process.

Oof, that quote about 7075 is no longer valid as the plate is no longer integrated. However, to more directly answer your question, 2024 was never considered. Of the alloys I did test, 7075 proved to have the most consistent generation results, which is why I opted to use it over something like 6061. Now that the plate is no longer integrated, I will likely no longer use 7075 for the case to both help lower cost, and to make anodization possible. However, the metal version is currently on hold while I focus on getting the PC version out the door, so TBD on my final decision there.

Offline paperassgasket

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #574 on: Sun, 23 August 2020, 23:33:20 »
FWIW I wouldn't be upset with a Polycarb only GB.

Offline mellowtempo

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75% | R2 Protos on the way, Page 11 for teaser pic!
« Reply #575 on: Sat, 05 September 2020, 01:16:30 »
What's the reasoning behind using 7075 for the case? Seems a little overboard since 2024 for all intents and purposes is just as good and generally cheaper to machine. I saw that you mentioned 7075 was best for 'typing consistency and strength.' How did you test this and what traits make for good typing consistency and strength? I'm planning on designing my own board so it'd be helpful to understand the thought process.

I'm not sure which is more impressive... the fact that you have that specific knowledge of metallurgy or the fact that you came out of lurking just to make this your one and only post.

e: I don't think 2024 was ever even mentioned so maybe it just wasn't considered?

Haha I'm not much of a geekhack guy, really only stay on the mechreddits, but the evolv just has me too interested. And I have some experience with chemical engineering and thought the 7075 was an unnecessarily expensive choice when there are much more mainstream affordable aluminum alloys. Glad to see the creator is really dedicated to making his board affordable but also high quality though.

Offline Buburoo

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #576 on: Sat, 05 September 2020, 16:37:32 »
Love, Love, Love it. Gib now plz.

Offline KeebOnMe

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #577 on: Sun, 06 September 2020, 23:42:43 »
Love the design of the evolv! Hope to snag a spot for the raffle!

Offline antcrm

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #578 on: Mon, 07 September 2020, 00:19:23 »
i like it

Offline OnNitrous

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #579 on: Wed, 23 September 2020, 05:38:40 »
Please tell me this is still going ahead?

if so can I Join this please?

forgive me if I missed something though the 12 pages of post.
but this is Beautiful.

Offline gilbert

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #580 on: Wed, 23 September 2020, 07:47:47 »
interesting bottom design
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Offline spedywin

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #581 on: Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:37:00 »
been waiting for a staggered 75 with rotary encoder and it looks like it's finally here

Offline Alga

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #582 on: Wed, 28 October 2020, 04:58:18 »
Very gaudinian I would say.

One question, in the renders of the PBT Amalfi is what looks like a polycarb version of this keyboard. It looks awesome.
Will that be an option? Pease say yes....

please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please




Offline sublyme

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #583 on: Thu, 12 November 2020, 12:11:26 »
This looks really cool. I hope it works out!

Offline x_mister

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #584 on: Fri, 25 December 2020, 04:09:22 »
such an unique design, really loving it

Offline FoxFire007

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #585 on: Mon, 28 December 2020, 02:59:41 »
Did I miss this GB?

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Offline Poesjuh

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #586 on: Mon, 28 December 2020, 12:04:03 »
Hasn’t been any yet, so you didn’t miss it :)


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Offline FoxFire007

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #587 on: Tue, 29 December 2020, 02:51:41 »
Hasn’t been any yet, so you didn’t miss it :)


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That is hella good news lol. If this stays a raffle system I hope I get a spot.

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Offline dudewth

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #588 on: Mon, 04 January 2021, 11:51:29 »
Love the design - interested!

Offline stowz

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #589 on: Mon, 04 January 2021, 14:30:56 »
Has anyone seen any updates on this? Thanks!

Offline NathanAlphaMan

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #590 on: Mon, 04 January 2021, 15:26:58 »
Movement on this coming super soon with the FnF protos currently shipping!

Offline prizeS

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #591 on: Sun, 10 January 2021, 21:22:02 »
Movement on this coming super soon with the FnF protos currently shipping!

ooh
i lub 65% and wkl tkl.

Offline FoxFire007

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #592 on: Wed, 13 January 2021, 21:20:04 »
Movement on this coming super soon with the FnF protos currently shipping!
Waiting with, school girl at a Bieber concert, level of excitement.

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Offline pom

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #593 on: Sat, 23 January 2021, 07:45:36 »
Obligatory "Never bought a KB before, total noob" comment:

How do you buy this keyboard? Is it going on a drop website?

What kinds of timelines is common with these buys? Is it 1 year from order to arrival?

Thanks for any help!

Offline holer

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #594 on: Mon, 25 January 2021, 03:24:07 »
Obligatory "Never bought a KB before, total noob" comment:

How do you buy this keyboard? Is it going on a drop website?

What kinds of timelines is common with these buys? Is it 1 year from order to arrival?

Thanks for any help!

Welcome :)

While I can't answer for this specific project, but in general:

  • Boards are most sold in a group buy on a website by the developer and/or a selection of regional vendors
  • Most boards are manifactured in east asia, and the estimated lead time seems to be around 6-12 month at the moment

Again, I do have any information about this board in particular :)

Offline jadhvank

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #595 on: Tue, 26 January 2021, 17:29:53 »
How can I buy this keyboard?

Offline Gondolindrim

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #596 on: Wed, 27 January 2021, 08:19:06 »
How can I buy this keyboard?

The board is still under final developmental stages and will enter group buy. There isn't an ETA on that yet.
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Offline lycantivis

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #597 on: Wed, 27 January 2021, 10:13:15 »
oh man this might be my first GB I have entered excited to see something in time lol.

Offline MQLYU

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #598 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 06:53:20 »
Reserved!

Offline Alejo1707

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Re: [IC] Evolv 75%
« Reply #599 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 07:57:34 »
How can I buy this keyboard?

The board is still under final developmental stages and will enter group buy. There isn't an ETA on that yet.

Oooofff thanks god!

I've seen so many renders on this board and was fervently hoping to get my hands on one. Will keep an eye on the post and thanks for the info! :D