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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: JCraftCables on Sun, 23 May 2021, 00:24:46
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Duo-S by Duo Foundry
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Hello mechanical keyboard enthusiasts! 1 IC and 2 prototype streams later, the GB is finally in sight! The GB is by no means the end but the start of a journey with the community and the most exciting part will be to finally have the Duo-S in the hands of all GB participants :)
IC thread: HERE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112076)
Duo-S
Please refer to the IC thread for more details
Case Angle: 7.0°
Materials: Aluminium top, brass acoustic frame, PC bottom
Colours: Anodised black, navy & e-white
Mounting method: Duo isolation mount
Plate: 1.5mm FR4 / sandblasted brass (only available as an extra)
PCB: Hotswap 65% by DZ
Weight: ~1kg (FR4 plate) / ~1.2kg (brass plate) fully built
GB Details
Platform: www.duofoundry.com
GB start date: 30th May, Sunday, 11pm SGT (GMT+8) / 11am EST (GMT-4)
GB end date: When slots are sold out or 5th Jun, Saturday, 11pm SGT (GMT+8) / 11am EST (GMT-4)
Price: SGD$499 / ~USD$385
Availability: 300 units FCFS
Estimated shipping date: Q1 2022
Extras: PCB, sandblasted brass plate
Duo Peg
Please refer to the IC thread for more details
(https://i.imgur.com/NUzFyxC.jpg)
A redesigned switch puller made of 3D printed carbon fiber PETG.
Platform: www.duofoundry.com
In-stock sales: 29th May, Saturday, 11pm SGT (GMT+8) / 11am EST (GMT-4)
Price: SGD$25 / ~USD$20
Availability: 60 units (more to be produced in the future)
Estimated shipping date: Within 2 weeks of order
Build Streams / Sound Tests
Minterly: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1029799193 (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1029799193)
Fatboychard: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1031334637 (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1031334637)
FR4 Plate vs Brass Plate Comparison (lubed and filmed Lilacs, EPBT keycaps)
GB Updates
Follow @duofoundry on Instagram / check duofoundry.com for future updates.
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Updates:
6th Jun 2021:
- GB ended
Please check IG @duofoundry / www.duofoundry.com for future updates.
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NIce
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NIce
Thanks Jacky :)
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New sound test video comparing FR4 plate and brass plate has been uploaded! Less than 12 hours to the GB :)
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QMK?
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QMK?
PCB will be Via compatible.
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Any discord plans for those of us in the GB?
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That switch puller tho
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Any discord plans for those of us in the GB?
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The current plan is to provide future updates on the progress via instagram, GH thread and email (for those who have participated). We will consider discord as an option though.
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Duo-S GB extra kits and brass plates are now available for sale at www.duofoundry.com (http://www.duofoundry.com)! :)