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NUE - 60% PCB GASKET MOUNT
Nue is a 60% keyboard, with gasket mounting tabs on the PCB itself. The goal of this design was to achieve a flexible-yet-firm typing feel with pleasant acoustics.
Development consisted of numerous rounds of prototypes and testing before finally coming to a design that I feel confident can satisfy many typists out there.
LINKS
Raffle link (will be live on Jan 29): https://studiokestra.ca/raffle/nue/
Alexotos build stream (plateless): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/868652591
Alexotos build stream (plate): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/877465697
Typing test: link (https://www.twitch.tv/alexotos/clip/BrightConcernedChowderNerfRedBlaster)
Build guide because why not: https://studiokestra.ca/guides/nue/ (https://studiokestra.ca/guides/nue/)
Discord: https://discord.gg/Sv9a37n (https://discord.gg/Sv9a37n)
SPECIFICATIONS
- Case Angle: 6 degrees
- Mounting: PCB gasket mount
- Materials: 6063 aluminum, polished brass accent
- Front Height: 19mm
- Plate: optional FR4
- PCB: Solder-only PCB + USB-C daughterboard. QMK/VIA compatible
NUE KEYBOARD KIT INCLUDES
- Keyboard Case (6063 anodized aluminum)
- 1x Accent Piece (polished brass)
- 1x Switch Plate (FR4)
- 1x 1.2mm PCB
- 1x USB-C Daughterboard
- 4x Rubber 3M Case Feet
- 10x Stabilizer Spacers
- 30x Poron Foam Gaskets
- 1x Foam Dampening Sheet
- Miscellaneous Screws (M2 for daughterboard, M2.5 for case)
- 1x Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth
- 1x Hard Carrying Case
LAYOUT
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GROUP BUY DETAILS
Countdown: link (https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/wfh?iso=20210129T08&p0=55&msg=Nue+Group+Buy+Raffle&font=sanserif)
- Date/Time: Jan 29 2021 10AM to 10PM EST
- Format: 12 hr Raffle
- Number of units: 60
- Colors: Light Rose/Slate Blue
- Tops: WK/WKL
- Extras Available: PCB, gaskets, FR4 plate (one is already included in base kit)
- Timeline: Est. June/July 2021 shipping
One entry per household. All duplicate entries will be removed.
Raffle will be open for 12 hours. Winners will be selected and invoiced via email.
You will have 24 hours to pay your invoice. After that, winners will be re-drawn.
Please only enter if you are genuinely interested in purchasing the Nue. If you are entering just for "fun", it's unfair to those who really want one.
PRICING
- Keyboard kit: $450 CAD
- Extra PCB (incl Daughterboard + JST cable): $55 CAD
- Extra FR4 Plate: $30 CAD
- Extra Gaskets: $6 CAD
Payment is processed through my storefront:
https://store.studiokestra.ca (https://store.studiokestra.ca)
Shipping is calculated on checkout. These are the estimated rates based on my testing:
- Canada: $15
- ConUS: $30
- Europe: $50 (tested UK, Belgium, France, Germany)
- Asia: $70 (tested Singapore, South Korea, PRC)
- Oceania: $77 (tested Australia)
Ok first off... I am so sorry I haven't been updating this GH thread. I know there are guidelines about how updates should be explicitly posted here even if it's shared via other channels, and for that I apologize. To be honest, with everything going on between work, family, and running the Nue GB, the thread here slipped my mind over the past couple months. And given that there's a lack of activity here, I hope folks don't mind.
However, I have been diligent in updating GB participants via email, Discord, and my website. Previous monthly updates can be seen here: https://studiokestra.ca/updates/ (https://studiokestra.ca/updates/)
The great news is that Nue has finished QC and is shipping to GB participants now, right within the estimated shipping time frame.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me and given me their trust.
Here's a couple photos of the production units:
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