[IC] A.87W TKL : PCB+Plate+Case : Full LED + Macro < GB Today !>

[sprit]

Group Buy Started!!

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  87%    TKL   ANSI + ISO                        
                                               
                                                The Cutting-Edge Technology and Design



                         
Hello, Everyone !   I am sprit ,   a member of GeekHack  &  KBDmania.  ...   Spamming Colors  ... From The Back Space
my articles on 60% mini :    http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49405.0 
my  articles on KBDmania :  http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/tipandtechhttp://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/?_filter=search&act=&mid=photo&category=&search_target=nick_name&search_keyword=sprit


 

The Design  :  Full LED and HW Macro


-  Cutting-Edge Technology Design and QC  by THE CREATOR  of A.87 and MX-mini.
-  He is the Famous Independent PCB Designer, Mr. BeastMask  From Korea.
-  The Creator himself developed the top-of-the-line :  A.87  A.87 ps2avr,   MX-mini W,  A.87 W  TKL 
-  ANSI + ISO in one PCB. (concept design by sprit  in GH  for ISO users)
-  USB and PS2 Auto-detect.  3rd generation.  Open Source based. 
-  Designer's Page :  http://winkeyless.kr/71



Full LED Control

-  Full LED control, latest LED modes, regularly updated.   Open Source based.
-  LED modes at present : 1. Off   2. On   3. fading, breathing   4. getting brighter   5. getting darker  6. Typing Reactive on  : off     7. etc
-  New LED  modes under development among the User groups.  Everybody Invited.
-  LED modes  :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srmb0-WnFws     (Jan.31  2013)
                                         
-  LED modes  :  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KaZKv8lTzHM    (Oct.12 : Firmware Upgraded)
                                         


Features

-  ANSI + ISO in one PCB.
-  All keys Programmable, Hardware Key mapping, HW Macro support. ATmega32A-AU controller. Open Source based.
-  Programming Source has been opened -  supports cherry Stabilizers, both PCB mount and Plate mount type.
-  supports both plate mount and PCB mount for cherry SW  (Designed by sprit  for Systematic reasons)
-  Extra 10 Support holes for direct PCB mount with the case (Designed by sprit  for Oscillatory Kinetic reasons) 
-  All  SMD parts are pre-soldered and tested.  Ready to kick !
-  supports FN key almost at any position You like.   
-  supports the Standard 6.25x Winkey,   1.5x1x1.5x 7x Winkeyless,   1.25x1x1.25x 7x 1.25x1x1.25x1 Winkeyless   etc....


International GB

-  PCB Color options :  White,  Red,  Blue, Black
- 1.6T (1.6mm) Heavy Duty PCB  (suggested by sprit, for W Special Edition)
-  Case Compatibility : All A.87 compatible Alu, Acrylic Cases, etc...
-  Price Policy  :  Fixed Price  55 USD  /  1pcb   (MoQ = 100 PCBs,  1.6T PCB, ANSI+ISO, All  SMD parts are pre-soldered And Tested = A.87 W  Special Edition)
                                                              (Non pre-soldered, 1.2T PCB + some main bulk parts, ANSI only =  45 USD in Korea)
-   This new A.87 W PCB under Tests this WeeK,  in the A.87 Factory, Seoul, Korea.
-   Delivery : Production in Two Weeks, Delivery in two Weeks
-   Manufactured in Seoul, Korea, shipped from Seoul.


* Case : Release Candidate will be ready in a week.  under machining Now. 
1.    Acryl Case : Clear, White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Black.    ~ 80 USD
2.    Carbon Case (Polycarbornate)  : Clear Only                            ~110 USD
3.    Metal Case  : lots of Colors        * pics will show with GB start in a week.     ~ 200 USD 

Last edited : Oct. 31th  01:00 AST



http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/7557450

     
A.87U   3rd  generation  :   ANSI Only, 1.2T PCB, Self-Assemble version.

[sprit]

" You can Vote as this :

A.87W  / Color / 1 pcb  / 1 plate / 1 Acryl Case ..

[SpAmRaY]

awesome!!

[boost]

Nice...

[Permeability]

A.87W/ White / 1 PCB

Any chance we can get some cases to go along with these PCBs?

[Dubsgalore]

I think i'd actually like one

A.87W / White / 1

[MOZ]

If only it had 92-key support like the Phantom.

[naokira]

Now we need compatible cases for these. 

[jdcarpe]

Yes, I'm in for this one, too.

A.87W / White color / 2 pcb

[yicaoyimu]

Not sure what I will need this for without a proper case, but I would still like to grab one. Is that wrong?

[sprit]

Now we need compatible cases for these. 

User Defined keys and mappings.   Max 92 + 3 = 95 Keys  (ANSI + ISO)  : for MOZ

The Case has no problem with production and no cost rised up.

Even I love this  too  :       http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=49408.0;attach=37995;image

[sprit]

  My Place : I enjoy walk up to the hills and the views from there.

[bazemk1979]

very nice spirit and great prices, BTW correction winkeyless is 1.50 - 1 - 1.50 x7, you typed 1.25 - 1 - 1.25 x7

BTW where is the IC form?

[sprit]

very nice spirit and great prices, BTW correction winkeyless is 1.50 - 1 - 1.50 x7, you typed 1.25 - 1 - 1.25 x7

BTW where is the IC form?

THX ! Mr. !    The Bottom Row will be Quite Versatile.

WKL  :  1.5-1 -1.5- 7 -1.5-1 -1.5 (Total 15x)    and   1.25-1 -1.25- 7 -1.25-1 -1.25- 1 (Total 15x)     Both are possible.
WK   :   exactly same as ANSI and ISO Standards   

[redskull]

spirit, A87W pcb same size with older A87ps2avr pcb? this pcb will fit inside casing for the older ps2avr?

[sprit]

edited, didn't read up properly.

OK!

[sprit]

spirit, A87W pcb same size with older A87ps2avr pcb? this pcb will fit inside casing for the older ps2avr?

1000% Sure ! Mr. !    i have two old ones  WKL, WK.     I always care for backward compatibility   !

[redskull]

spirit, A87W pcb same size with older A87ps2avr pcb? this pcb will fit inside casing for the older ps2avr?

1000% Sure !! Mr. !    i have 2 old ones  WKL, WK.     And I am a Part of this New version !

great job spirit, i am in!

A.87W  / black / 1 pcb  /  (will wait for pictures of cases)

[lotus1109]

May I know does this come along with plate or the 55USD is only for the pcb?

If no, then may I know where can I get a metal plate compatible with this pcb?

[redskull]

May I know does this come along with plate or the 55USD is only for the pcb?

If no, then may I know where can I get a metal plate compatible with this pcb?

next week spirit will upload pictures of casings available along with their respective plates.

[sprit]

May I know does this come along with plate or the 55USD is only for the pcb?

If no, then may I know where can I get a metal plate compatible with this pcb?

next week spirit will upload pictures of casings available along with their respective plates.

Yes! right! 

[roadblock2thesun]

A87w / red / 1 pcb / 1 plate / 1 alu case

[whiteduck]

in!

[sprit]

(Updated for You Reference)


-  LED modes are a lot

[sprit]

(Updat for You Reference)

PCB  : Will be Ready in 5 days. The Final Release Candidate to go Production.

Case : The RC Type Will be Ready in 3 days

Plate : The RC Type Will be Ready in 3 days
 

Spamming Colors  ... From The Back Space

http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/?_filter=search&act=&mid=photo&category=&search_target=nick_name&search_keyword=sprit

[sprit]

Acrylic Case :  Release Candidate 3,  soon in a week We will get the Final Candidate!
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[justnits]

A.87W  / blue / 1 pcb

[sprit]

  Shall we Dance for a PCB  ?                                                                                                 
                                                                        *  A Vote for plate + case  will follow soon. RC design finished.

            Yes I want it !   /  No thanks!

                      Jin Bora, my princessa

[Elrick]

I just saw one of your pics showing a corner edge of a clear frosted finished, acrylic material case.  NOW that's what I'm talking about.

If you could offer a finished keyboard case that is frosted (non-shiny) coating to it then they would be superb.  Plus you could apply that same treatment to any colour like Red, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange, Grey and Black (if those colours are available).

You need to put up a selection for a frosted finish (don't know what else to call it) because it will be far more suitable as a 24/7 keyboard sitting in dusty environs.

[redskull]

  Shall we Vote for PCB  ?                                                                                                 
                                                                        *  A Vote for plate + case  will follow soon. RC design finished.

 Yes I need !   / No thanks!

when will the proper GB start? and will you make a casing with blockers for 84 winkeyless layout?

[sprit]

  Shall we Vote for PCB  ?                                                                                                 
                                                                        *  A Vote for plate + case  will follow soon. RC design finished.

 Yes I need !   / No thanks!

when will the proper GB start? and will you make a casing with blockers for 84 winkeyless layout?

A dedicated 84 WKL  Top Panel !    Mr. Redskull   

[Chemisery]

A.87W  / Blue or black / 1 pcb

I still cannot decide if I want the 60% or TKL.. 

[roadblock2thesun]

yes, i want one... so much voting, when is this going to get off the ground?

[redskull]

  Shall we Vote for PCB  ?                                                                                                 
                                                                        *  A Vote for plate + case  will follow soon. RC design finished.

 Yes I need !   / No thanks!

when will the proper GB start? and will you make a casing with blockers for 84 winkeyless layout?

A dedicated 84 WKL  Top Panel !    Mr. Redskull   

this is very good sprit. can't wait for the GB to start. 

[sprit]

yes, i want one... so much voting, when is this going to get off the ground?

In this Week !  Sir !    probably on Thursday.

[redskull]

yes, i want one... so much voting, when is this going to get off the ground?

In this Week !  Sir !    probably on Thursday.

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what about metal casings?

[sprit]

yes, i want one... so much voting, when is this going to get off the ground?

In this Week !  Sir !    probably on Thursday.

(Attachment Link)

what about metal casings?

Metal cases are prepared, but i am doing some more experiments for the NexT Level with Quality and Cost, Availability, Creativity (? he..).....

I dont like something similar to something for over 400 USD.

[Permeability]

sprit, what type of case is this one?

[sprit]

sprit, what type of case is this one?

Show Image

A Friend of mine, a korean Programmer's board. 4-layer case...  Acryl... etc.

you can see him and the board  here   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOqzWgTRjo&feature=player_embedded

[Elrick]

sprit, what type of case is this one?

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A korean Programmer's board. 3- layer case...  Acryl... etc.

Very nice keyboard.  I keep referring to it as a Frosted Finish Keyboard, due to the top layer being/having that rough type finish.

If you could make something similar then I will place an order with you.  But I also need to see the METAL version as well.  So much choice, it's unbelievable  ??? .

[sprit]

At this Moment, I want to tell My Design Concept Officially.

100% Interchangeable,   100% Interoperable,   100% Mix n Match !

All 60% Cases of Mine will do.  All 75% Cases of Mine will do.  and All 87 TKL will do.


All Poly models will 'Mix n Match' with Metallic models.  They share all the basic Designs.

SPRiT   Model 1A     :   Acrylic, Poly models ;   PolyAcrylic, PolyCarbon, etc  (Color, Clear, Smooth, hairlined, rough, sanding,etc.. finished)
SPRiT   Model 1M    :   Metal models ;   Dura-Alu, Chrome-Plated Metals, etc  (Color, Smooth, hairlined, rough, sanding,Chrome etc.. finished)

[Chemisery]

sprit, what type of case is this one?

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A korean Programmer's board. 3- layer case...  Acryl... etc.

Very nice keyboard.  I keep referring to it as a Frosted Finish Keyboard, due to the top layer being/having that rough type finish.

If you could make something similar then I will place an order with you.  But I also need to see the METAL version as well.  So much choice, it's unbelievable  ??? .

Totally agree with you!  ;D

[sprit]

A.87  PCB Pics  :  in  Kmac,  Acryl  Cases 



 http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/6114976


http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/6114976

[sprit]

A.87 PCB  + PolyAcryl   Cases


http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/7353949

[AKmalamute]

Some impressive casework there, sir.

[justnits]

sprit, the metal case's plate is it like kmac's plate or some other custom plate where removing switch housing is possible without desoldering?

[redskull]

sprit, the metal case's plate is it like kmac's plate or some other custom plate where removing switch housing is possible without desoldering?

if the switch has LEDs, there is no use for custom plates as you still need to de-solder the LEDs before you can remove the switch top. so if you plan to assemble switches with LEDs, especially with all of them, it does not matter whether the plate allows for switch top removal or not.

[justnits]

ahh...make sense

[CalmB4tehPwn]

sprit, what type of case is this one?

Show Image

A Friend of mine, a korean Programmer's board. 4-layer case...  Acryl... etc.

you can see him and the board  here   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOqzWgTRjo&feature=player_embedded

God, that case is gorgeous. I would drop all of my projects for one of those.

[sprit]

 

     

[sprit]

당분간 한국내 공제계획은 없습니다.   긱핵을 통해  정식으로 관심도 조사에 응해주시면 됩니다 ~ 

감사합니다

[redskull]

당분간 한국내 공제계획은 없습니다.   긱핵을 통해  정식으로 관심도 조사에 응해주시면 됩니다 ~ 

감사합니다

i don't understand korean sprit. whats up?

[justnits]

당분간 한국내 공제계획은 없습니다.   긱핵을 통해  정식으로 관심도 조사에 응해주시면 됩니다 ~ 

감사합니다

i don't understand korean sprit. whats up?
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From Google Translate:
There are no plans for the time being deducted in Korea. Through gikhaek ones to respond to a formal investigation will be interest-

Thank you

[redskull]

당분간 한국내 공제계획은 없습니다.   긱핵을 통해  정식으로 관심도 조사에 응해주시면 됩니다 ~ 

감사합니다

i don't understand korean sprit. whats up?
[/quote

From Google Translate:
There are no plans for the time being deducted in Korea. Through gikhaek ones to respond to a formal investigation will be interest-

Thank you

can't even understand what the translation is about, captain.  )

[sprit]

My Fellow GH members!
I put a Note for Non GH Koreans to Join IC after the registration to GH. 
Because I have no plan to open GB in Korea for now, maybe after GH GB, After I got relaxed. I may open a GB for domestic Koreans.
 
I Love You Guys.  Everything goes alright and Steady. !!    
The GB will start On Monday, after I consult the proper procedure to the Modertors. You Know I want start a really good GB.

[sprit]

..

i don't understand korean sprit. whats up?
[/quote
From Google Translate:
There are no plans for the time being deducted in Korea. Through gikhaek ones to respond to a formal investigation will be interest-

Thank you

Thx !!  Quite a good Translation!   Sorry for the Inconveniences!  !!

 

[BlueWhale]

is there any dateline for this GB?

[justnits]

My Fellow GH members!
I put a Note for Non GH Koreans to Join IC after the registration to GH. 
Because I have no plan to open GB in Korea for now, maybe after GH GB, After I got relaxed. I may open a GB for domestic Koreans.
 
I Love You Guys.  Everything goes alright and Steady. !!

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The GB will start On Monday, after I consult the proper procedure to the Modertors. You Know I want start a really good GB.

woo, the man has spoken, Monday will be less blue now...hopefully :D

[sprit]

Yes right!   I need to consult to our Moderators for the details on the GB procedure.
I would like to  put  Two GB Topics.

1.   PCBs           :  60%,   75%,   87 TKL 

2.   Cases + Plates   for :  60%,   75%,   87 TKL 

[justnits]

sprit, i'm new to building custom boards.
for this a87 board, what are the things we need to solder onto it?
for all i know, switches and LEDs are to be soldered by us, but what about diodes and resistors?

[redskull]

sprit, i'm new to building custom boards.
for this a87 board, what are the things we need to solder onto it?
for all i know, switches and LEDs are to be soldered by us, but what about diodes and resistors?

diodes already soldered. need to solder resistors for switches that you put LEDs.

[sprit]

sprit, i'm new to building custom boards.
for this a87 board, what are the things we need to solder onto it?
for all i know, switches and LEDs are to be soldered by us, but what about diodes and resistors?

diodes already soldered. need to solder resistors for switches that you put LEDs.

Actually I am trying All parts Factory pre-soldered!!   Lets Forget the MOQ !   Just Make It better!

[sprit]

I mean All  !   
The Controller, capacitors, resistors, diodes, Regulators, all SMD parts will be Factory pre-soldered.

[justnits]

All?
which means all we need to solder is switch and LED? no need extra resistors for LED?

[sprit]

All?
which means all we need to solder is switch and LED? no need extra resistors for LED?

Yes!   Mr.       All =  Alles!   SMDs

And I'd like to provide some more extra resistors for the further private custom!

[justnits]

nice...looking forward to your groupbuy post

[Chemisery]

2.    Carbon Case (Polycarbornate)  : Clear Only                            ~110 USD


A.87 PCB  + PolyAcryl   Cases

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So does that mean that you won't be doing the frosted case like your friend's keyboard in the video?     :-\

Another qn, will the clear case be difficult to maintain?  It looks really good though..    :p

[sprit]

Hello! If You are refer Frost as Clear(transparent) and frost-like finish  :  As I love that so much,  I have written like this ;
clear & rough finish = half shinny = half rough = sanding =  half frost finish = astel finish ... among Acryl Industry in Korea.

[Chemisery]

2.    Carbon Case (Polycarbornate)  : Clear Only                            ~110 USD


A.87 PCB  + PolyAcryl   Cases

Show Image

So does that mean that you won't be doing the frosted case like your friend's keyboard in the video?     :-\

Another qn, will the clear case be difficult to maintain?  It looks really good though..    :p

Hello! If You are refer Frost as Clear(transparent) and forst-like finish  :  As I love that so much,  I have wrote like this ;
clear, rough finish = half shinny = half rough = sanding = frost finish = astel finish ... among Acryl Industry in Korea.

Yes, that's the one, half frosted and half transparent! I see, I am learning new things every time I come to this forum!  :))
Looking forward to your GB, I can see your effort in putting this up!  :thumb:

[sprit]

Frosty  = Clear Half Rough = Half Shinny   Cherry 300 Mouse

[justnits]

Frosty  = Clear Half Rough = Half Shinny   Cherry 300 Mouse

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sprit and his picture tease
when is the A87 groupbuy going to start?

[redskull]

Frosty  = Clear Half Rough = Half Shinny   Cherry 300 Mouse

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sprit, where is sample pictures of metal casing?

[sprit]

sprit, where is sample pictures of metal casing?

Sorry!  the Realease Candidate Metal Cases are delayed because the Factory busy last week.   
May I start the PCBs and Acryl Cases first?   They are Full Ready!

[AKmalamute]

If you're talking days to get the metal cases, then my vote is yes, start the GB now. Only, warn people than "next week" you hope to have a separate GB for just the metal cases, that are intended for the PCBs you're selling now.

[redskull]

sprit, where is sample pictures of metal casing?

Sorry!  the Realease Candidate Metal Cases are delayed because the Factory busy last week.   
May I start the PCBs and Acryl Cases first?   They are Full Ready!

so next week will be metal casing + pcb or metal casing only?

[sprit]

It's Raining in Seoul Today.   
I'd like to go on Spammimg Colors ..... From The Dark BackSpace  ..... 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTY8H7zjdtc


GB Starts From Today!

 


 


 

[sprit]

< GB Today !    From 09:00 AST>

[justnits]

thanks for updating this, now i shall let go of my F5 key...for the next 4 hours or less

< GB Today !    From 09:00 AST>

[sprit]

Group Buy Started!!


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