Author Topic: [IC] Sofia - 60% Standard / HHKB / WKL [THREAD CLOSED] (Read 165126 times)

Nixytheria · « **on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:18:28 »

Sofia

Hello Geeks

Just want to check if people still interest with 60% Keyboard.
Here's Sofia, Modern Classic keyboard with 60% Size. She comes with 60% Standard layout and 60% HHKB Layout.
Actually this case is inspired by otd 360 corsa and the brass weight is refferenced by TGR. i really like the otd 360 corsa design. And i want to make the similar one with different layout.

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Specifications

STD / HHKB / WKL
8 Degree Typing Angle
Top Mount
Polycarbonate Plate
Medium profile Front Height (20mm)
Support most of 60% Layout
QMK/VIA compatible PCB
Sanblasted Brass Weight

Plate Design

We are providing Universal 60 and Tsangan Layout

Pricing & Vendors

Price Target: ±$325
Vendors: mykeyboard.eu [EU] | projectkeyboard [US] | dailyclack [AU] | Monokei [ASIA]

Prototype

GB Estimated: TBA due the COVID-19

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dimo · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:24:21 »

I like the color options.

Overall design? meh. looks kind of bulky and the side of the case is kind of strange but it might grow on me since I like larger visible bezels, and it might work since I’m really enjoying the colors.

It really depends on the price though, there have been a lot are of affordable 60% recently, albeit this one seems like a much higher build quality

mushubanane · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:32:31 »

Got a nice weight to it for a 60% compared to other options. Colors are nice, and the polycarb plate could be interesting. I actually like the bulky design. I guess it all depends on the price point and shipping dates once again, with all the 60% options out there.

otanishock · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 06:59:13 »

Color options are definitely interesting over there. However case is kinda too generic in a sense. Would love to see some highlights to make it stood out from the rest of the pack. Maybe that's just me.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 07:21:19 »

10 degrees is pretty steep. Too steep for me, but that may be something unique to this board if people want it.

glubazoid · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:36:09 »

10 degrees seems steep, drop it a few and most people should find it comfortable. Also really diggin the colors. I’d be in for this specific pink if the price Is right. I’m not sure how the community feels about this- but I dig the look of a WKL 60, any chance of adding that?

Captainbuttmonkey · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:48:30 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:24:21

albeit this one seems like a much higher build quality

Maybe I'm missing something, but how can you tell from renders?

DJSwayde · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:50:38 »

I also agree that 10 degrees is steep, 7-8 degrees would be good for me. Also, is this going to be top mount?

dimo · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:57:20 »

Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:48:30

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:24:21
albeit this one seems like a much higher build quality

Maybe I'm missing something, but how can you tell from renders?

Just making inferences based off several things, and comparing it with what I think is an affordable 60% on the market currently (a tofu) :

Has a brass weight, and it's engraved

Colors like the ones in the renders are hard to pull off with cheap anodizing

The inclusion/option of a pc plate usually suggests some more thought was put into the overall sound of the case

I might be completely wrong but I truly don't see the price being similar to the standard tofu and dz60's

Captainbuttmonkey · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 18:14:18 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:57:20

Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:48:30
Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:24:21
albeit this one seems like a much higher build quality

Maybe I'm missing something, but how can you tell from renders?

Just making inferences based off several things, and comparing it with what I think is an affordable 60% on the market currently (a tofu) :

Has a brass weight, and it's engraved

Colors like the ones in the renders are hard to pull off with cheap anodizing

The inclusion/option of a pc plate usually suggests some more thought was put into the overall sound of the case

I might be completely wrong but I truly don't see the price being similar to the standard tofu and dz60's

Ah right, I think I kinda see what you meant. Seems more like you were commenting on a predicted price point and then hopefully the quality should align with that?

I don't really think you can judge quality before seeing an actual proto at least. Hopefully your inferences are correct however =].

dimo · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 18:15:15 »

Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 20 September 2018, 18:14:18

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:57:20
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:48:30
Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:24:21
albeit this one seems like a much higher build quality

Maybe I'm missing something, but how can you tell from renders?

Just making inferences based off several things, and comparing it with what I think is an affordable 60% on the market currently (a tofu) :

Has a brass weight, and it's engraved

Colors like the ones in the renders are hard to pull off with cheap anodizing

The inclusion/option of a pc plate usually suggests some more thought was put into the overall sound of the case

I might be completely wrong but I truly don't see the price being similar to the standard tofu and dz60's

Ah right, I think I kinda see what you meant. Seems more like you were commenting on a predicted price point and then hopefully the quality should align with that?

I don't really think you can judge quality before seeing an actual proto at least. Hopefully your inferences are correct however =].

yes! sorry, that's what I meant.

Captainbuttmonkey · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 18:18:38 »

Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 18:15:15

Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 20 September 2018, 18:14:18
Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:57:20
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:48:30
Quote from: dimo on Thu, 20 September 2018, 03:24:21
albeit this one seems like a much higher build quality

Maybe I'm missing something, but how can you tell from renders?

Just making inferences based off several things, and comparing it with what I think is an affordable 60% on the market currently (a tofu) :

Has a brass weight, and it's engraved

Colors like the ones in the renders are hard to pull off with cheap anodizing

The inclusion/option of a pc plate usually suggests some more thought was put into the overall sound of the case

I might be completely wrong but I truly don't see the price being similar to the standard tofu and dz60's

Ah right, I think I kinda see what you meant. Seems more like you were commenting on a predicted price point and then hopefully the quality should align with that?

I don't really think you can judge quality before seeing an actual proto at least. Hopefully your inferences are correct however =].

yes! sorry, that's what I meant.

All good dude!

Nixytheria · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 21 September 2018, 06:30:14 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Thu, 20 September 2018, 07:21:19

10 degrees is pretty steep. Too steep for me, but that may be something unique to this board if people want it.

Quote from: glubazoid on Thu, 20 September 2018, 17:36:09

10 degrees seems steep, drop it a few and most people should find it comfortable. Also really diggin the colors. I’d be in for this specific pink if the price Is right. I’m not sure how the community feels about this- but I dig the look of a WKL 60, any chance of adding that?

I make it 10 degrees to create the proportion of the case shape

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Sshimosawa · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 22 September 2018, 06:47:45 »

Love the 10 degrees!

Nixytheria · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 22 September 2018, 23:35:29 »

Quote from: Sshimosawa on Sat, 22 September 2018, 06:47:45

Love the 10 degrees!

Glad to know that

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Nixytheria · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 22 September 2018, 23:36:02 »

Slecs updated. People always ask it is top mount or not.

YES IT IS

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starhacker · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 23 September 2018, 22:12:01 »

Really interested in the dark purple color option. Looking forward to updates!

DJSwayde · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 07:20:46 »

I still think you can still show off the design of the case and make it at an 8 degree angle. 10 degrees is nearly Duck level and people often complain about the angle on Ducks. Also, are there any updates? Any news on the proto?

Nixytheria · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 25 October 2018, 13:02:04 »

Update!

> the prototype is finished, will be posted after the assembly.
> The design will be changed to 8 degrees for the typing angle.

longsock · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 08:41:53 »

when can we expect more pictures of the proto? (:

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Nixytheria · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 21:24:07 »

Quote from: longsock on Tue, 30 October 2018, 08:41:53

when can we expect more pictures of the proto? (:

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This November

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NINJER · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 22:28:14 »

Sad to say I've decided to not get this as I got a KBDfans HHKB Tofu recently.

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Nixytheria · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 30 October 2018, 23:54:38 »

Quote from: NINJER on Tue, 30 October 2018, 22:28:14

Sad to say I've decided to not get this as I got a KBDfans HHKB Tofu recently.

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what layout your tofu is? so you can buy this sofia in different layout.

romevi · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 31 October 2018, 00:21:52 »

mnpq.raven · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 06:50:40 »

That red looks quite something! Defo will keep my eyes on this

ian13 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 06:34:35 »

Looks pretty good. Will definitely be on the lookout for this, especially that blue one.

Also waiting for the photos of the proto.. All in all, if the price point is gonna be competitive, this will be a good one.

slxdegrees · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 07:24:02 »

Actually this design reminds me mightily of the LSJ Ares. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way?

Nixytheria · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 08:30:31 »

Quote from: ian13 on Sat, 03 November 2018, 06:34:35

Looks pretty good. Will definitely be on the lookout for this, especially that blue one.

Also waiting for the photos of the proto.. All in all, if the price point is gonna be competitive, this will be a good one.

The prototype will be posted this month

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Nixytheria · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 08:36:13 »

Quote from: slxdegrees on Sat, 03 November 2018, 07:24:02

Actually this design reminds me mightily of the LSJ Ares. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way?

I never thinking about this. Actually the design is refferenced by otd 356c. And it's pretty different with the Ares

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LightningXI · « **Reply #29 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 09:52:06 »

Quote from: Nixytheria on Sat, 03 November 2018, 08:36:13

Quote from: slxdegrees on Sat, 03 November 2018, 07:24:02
Actually this design reminds me mightily of the LSJ Ares. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way?
I never thinking about this. Actually the design is refferenced by otd 356c. And it's pretty different with the Ares

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356c?

You either mean 356CL, 356mini, 360 Corsa,... Which one of it?

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Puddsy · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 11:38:42 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Sat, 03 November 2018, 09:52:06

Quote from: Nixytheria on Sat, 03 November 2018, 08:36:13
Quote from: slxdegrees on Sat, 03 November 2018, 07:24:02
Actually this design reminds me mightily of the LSJ Ares. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way?
I never thinking about this. Actually the design is refferenced by otd 356c. And it's pretty different with the Ares

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356c?

You either mean 356CL, 356mini, 360 Corsa,... Which one of it?

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it's got corsa sides

Nixytheria · « **Reply #31 on:** Sat, 03 November 2018, 22:15:28 »

Sorry my bad. Yes it's adapting the corsa side. Thanks for the correction

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DJSwayde · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 04 November 2018, 10:00:30 »

Are the renders the only colors that will be available? Would be interested in a black one...

phearboner · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 04 November 2018, 10:50:23 »

Quote from: DJSwayde on Sun, 04 November 2018, 10:00:30

Are the renders the only colors that will be available? Would be interested in a black one...

Black is on the interest check doc

DJSwayde · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 04 November 2018, 11:25:57 »

Quote from: phearboner on Sun, 04 November 2018, 10:50:23

Quote from: DJSwayde on Sun, 04 November 2018, 10:00:30
Are the renders the only colors that will be available? Would be interested in a black one...

Black is on the interest check doc

I don't know how I missed that lol, thanks man.

Nixytheria · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 13 November 2018, 23:44:55 »

Update: the prototype is ready will be assemble soon.

airlangga07 · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 15 November 2018, 04:43:13 »

Quote from: Nixytheria on Tue, 13 November 2018, 23:44:55

Update: the prototype is ready will be assemble soon.

Im excited to see!!!

dado brat · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 25 November 2018, 14:49:34 »

Looks amazing. I am definitely interested.

DJSwayde · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 28 November 2018, 06:43:25 »

Are there any updates on the proto being built? Also, will ISO be supported?

Rensuya · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 06 December 2018, 18:54:18 »

A dark green option would be cool if possible. Especially with Nautilus Nightmares coming out.

tullyvivi · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 06 December 2018, 23:13:51 »

It does have the 360 feel to it and I can see why some people are calling the design a bit 'boring'. But I like it, excited to see how the pc plate turns out.

Paddel06 · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 11 December 2018, 12:19:34 »

Is the third render what the dark blue version will look like, and if not, what will it look like?
I'd really like a blue version to go with the blue of GMK Bento

DJSwayde · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 05:10:07 »

The OP hasn't responded to any questions in nearly a month and logged in a few weeks ago. I have a feeling this project may be dead...

dado brat · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 08:05:30 »

Quote from: DJSwayde on Sun, 23 December 2018, 05:10:07

The OP hasn't responded to any questions in nearly a month and logged in a few weeks ago. I have a feeling this project may be dead...

would be a real shame. i really like the concept of this particular board. also the colors look astonishing

DJSwayde · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 08:16:35 »

Quote from: dado brat on Sun, 23 December 2018, 08:05:30

Quote from: DJSwayde on Sun, 23 December 2018, 05:10:07
The OP hasn't responded to any questions in nearly a month and logged in a few weeks ago. I have a feeling this project may be dead...

would be a real shame. i really like the concept of this particular board. also the colors look astonishing

I agree, I'm very interested in this project but it's not looking good atm, OP hasn't given us an update since announcing that the prototype came in.

Nixytheria · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 09:45:52 »

Dear all user who has been visit this thread. Thankyou for all your support.

Sorry for delay this project. I was working on my Thesis and just finish with it.

Will updates everything ASAP

dado brat · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 10:03:16 »

Quote from: Nixytheria on Sun, 23 December 2018, 09:45:52

Dear all user who has been visit this thread. Thankyou for all your support.

Sorry for delay this project. I was working on my Thesis and just finish with it.

Will updates everything ASAP

awesome news! congratulations on finishing your thesis. i am glad to hear this project is not dead

DJSwayde · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 10:05:52 »

Glad to hear the project is not dead. Just a question, will ISO layout be supported?

Paddel06 · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 10:13:13 »

Quote from: Nixytheria on Sun, 23 December 2018, 09:45:52

Dear all user who has been visit this thread. Thankyou for all your support.

Sorry for delay this project. I was working on my Thesis and just finish with it.

Will updates everything ASAP

Thank you for the update!
Looking forward to the sample and more news.

Nixytheria · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 23 December 2018, 10:27:45 »

Quote from: dado brat on Sun, 23 December 2018, 10:03:16

Quote from: Nixytheria on Sun, 23 December 2018, 09:45:52
Dear all user who has been visit this thread. Thankyou for all your support.

Sorry for delay this project. I was working on my Thesis and just finish with it.

Will updates everything ASAP

awesome news! congratulations on finishing your thesis. i am glad to hear this project is not dead

Thankyou for your support. Stay tuned for the updates

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