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Title: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45: Isla

Discord for updates: https://discord.gg/eGnjxGx (https://discord.gg/eGnjxGx)

(https://i.imgur.com/UaeMVme.jpg)

The design: 

As the Isla is my first foray into keyboard design, I’ve tried to keep things externally as simple and classy as possible. The design is heavily inspired by the OTD Koala as some of you may notice, featuring its signature side profile and uniform bezels. As for the name, there’s not really a story; it’s named after someone I knew when I was younger.

Status:

Final prototyping round on hand. Awaiting a few components for testing before proceeding to group buy phase, tentatively late July.

Images:

(https://i.imgur.com/6MadpGT.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/Nazcg4h.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/mX7RoUh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kk6Lxkv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XnY95Kl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/joqewvm.jpg)
* weight will be blank for production units

more pics to be added closer to GB

Changelog between final prototype and production:

- slightly larger JST channel
- slightly larger tolerances with plate and PCB against case
- tighter bump-on cutouts
- minor internal tweaks

Details:

Vendor: prototypist.net (http://prototypist.net)
Mounting: o-ring tray
Typing angle: 4.5 degrees 
Front height: ~18mm
Colours: wine red, black, silver
Plate options: copper, aluminium, CF
Layout compatibility: https://imgur.com/8VuqNPV
Sale format: FCFS
Units: probably around 200, open to increasing should they sell out fast
Price: TBD, based on factory quote closer to GB
GB date: late July

The kit:

- aluminium 6063 case
- plate(s)
- copper weight
- h60 PCB by hineybush (QMK/VIA support)
- USB-C daughterboard
- JST cable
- various screws (torx)
- 50A nitrile rubber o-ring
- custom bump-ons

Questions:

Q: Poly?
A: No

Q: ISO?
A: No Yes

Q: WKL? HHKB? 
A: No, the design isn't able to accommodate these

Q: Will this be compatible with other PCBs? 
A: The design is based around the h60, and the design requires some of the cuts seen on there

Special thank-yous to:

Jae: for agreeing to help me with this project back in May and bearing with my endless questions
Elaine: for the design advice
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Post by: of_sam on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:59:52: Very excited for this!!
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Post by: ilikerustoo on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:01:06: I'll take it
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Post by: self on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:03:25: Great work, Tom!
Really hope to grab one!

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Post by: Zeelobby on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:03:55: From the maker of keyset of the year Deep Navy. Seems like a nobrainer ;). Looks great tom!
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Post by: [Lewynlight] on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:04:04: this is cute owo
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Post by: Poesjuh on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:04:35: Poggers, looks lovely :)

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Post by: TheMilkmen on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:06:13: O-ring gasket is a yes.
I really look forward to seeing what comes of this
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Post by: LightningXI on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:07:05: Neat -- how far recessed is the USB port?
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Post by: Bachoo on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:09:30: Clean, minimal, love it. ♥
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Post by: NotFai on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:13:46: Looks very clean, definitely looking forward to this one
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Post by: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:16:44: Quote from: LightningXI on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:07:05
Neat -- how far recessed is the USB port?

1.25mm from the end of the daughterboard to the case edge, and a further 5mm from there to the outer face of the case
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: 3ambutter on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:19:09: 4.5 degree typing angle, very interesting. I wish the curve was a little steeper like the Koala but probly not possible without the extra row. GL
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Post by: Kyosurai on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:20:12: Yes please :3
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Post by: Ulliam on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:25:24: That low angle and adorable weight, what more could you want.
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Post by: chriszhu on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:35:23: Following!
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Post by: NoxNoxNox on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:44:49: I'm a fan of this design!
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Post by: Suli on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:51:44: Looking forward to this. Will you do a sound test in the future?
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Post by: treeleaf64 on Sat, 15 August 2020, 12:55:56: Good
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Post by: blank++ on Sat, 15 August 2020, 13:02:48: Yes please!
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Post by: Solus on Sat, 15 August 2020, 13:03:10: :eyes:

Looking forward to a sound test!
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Post by: Tyson on Sat, 15 August 2020, 13:43:02: Very Hot! Nice clean design! I like it!
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Post by: break on Sat, 15 August 2020, 14:00:24: This looks like a winner, especially the wine red ano you chose. GLWGB!
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Post by: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 15:29:33: Thank you for all the support everyone <3

Regarding a sound test, I won’t be recording any with this proto. However, with the final proto I’ll do one myself or perhaps ask Jae (who has far superior recording equipment) to do a build stream.
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Post by: whitemamba on Sat, 15 August 2020, 15:38:46: this is nice, will be looking forward to sound test, photos of final proto and finally the gb.
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Post by: skrunk on Sat, 15 August 2020, 15:53:46: very nice looking board with a great angle

very hyped for this board!
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Post by: logo4poop on Sat, 15 August 2020, 17:35:18: One piece poggers :p
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Post by: L-Ron on Sat, 15 August 2020, 17:43:29: Very much interested, will be watching this closely
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Post by: 002_GT on Sat, 15 August 2020, 18:00:22: :eek: :eek:
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Post by: Visionaire on Sat, 15 August 2020, 18:40:50: Very clean. Love the look and approach. Looking forward to more information.
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Post by: Mcnos on Sat, 15 August 2020, 21:44:53: Nice
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Post by: Hdjekso on Sun, 16 August 2020, 01:57:06: will there be NA/Asia vendors?
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Post by: sirieous on Sun, 16 August 2020, 06:37:54: Really liking that wine red in the first proto. Might end up picking this up in that colour if the price is justifiable to me.
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Post by: BIG_BUCKNUT on Sun, 16 August 2020, 10:00:05: Clean. I’m interested.
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Post by: ttom on Sun, 16 August 2020, 16:31:46: Quote from: whitemamba on Sat, 15 August 2020, 15:38:46
this is nice, will be looking forward to sound test, photos of final proto and finally the gb.
Quote from: skrunk on Sat, 15 August 2020, 15:53:46
very nice looking board with a great angle

very hyped for this board!
Quote from: logo4poop on Sat, 15 August 2020, 17:35:18
One piece poggers :p
Quote from: L-Ron on Sat, 15 August 2020, 17:43:29
Very much interested, will be watching this closely
Quote from: Visionaire on Sat, 15 August 2020, 18:40:50
Very clean. Love the look and approach. Looking forward to more information.
Quote from: sirieous on Sun, 16 August 2020, 06:37:54
Really liking that wine red in the first proto. Might end up picking this up in that colour if the price is justifiable to me.
Quote from: BIG_BUCKNUT on Sun, 16 August 2020, 10:00:05
Clean. I’m interested.

Thank you all for the kind words! I'll update when the second prototype has been ordered. As for pricing, I've had a lot of people ask but I'd rather not give an estimate right now until quotes are received and we figure out logistics.

Quote from: Hdjekso on Sun, 16 August 2020, 01:57:06
will there be NA/Asia vendors?

Though I appreciate the interest, unfortunately not.
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Post by: tr0yr0x on Mon, 17 August 2020, 03:10:19: Nice and clean board. I like the aesthetics. I'll hop in on one if price is right!
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Post by: VXQN on Mon, 17 August 2020, 06:59:36: Very classy, and UK-based! I'm in.
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Post by: victorpre on Thu, 20 August 2020, 05:44:13: Interested to see some color samples. Good luck with IC :)
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Post by: gunth on Thu, 20 August 2020, 08:07:26: very nice and UK based so i am in
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Post by: gordonderp on Thu, 20 August 2020, 10:19:33: Will there be other plate options like half plates or poly plates? Very interested.
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Post by: ttom on Thu, 20 August 2020, 10:59:51: Quote from: gordonderp on Thu, 20 August 2020, 10:19:33
Will there be other plate options like half plates or poly plates? Very interested.

Nothing confirmed quite yet (this'll happen closer to the GB) but from the poll I posted:

~ 37% PC
~ 30% Brass
~ 23% FR4
~ 10% Others (CF, various plastics)

Right now it's looking like a polycarbonate plate will be offered, though as I said this may be subject to change.
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Post by: catamscott on Thu, 20 August 2020, 15:06:11: already in for two o-ring 60% keyboards this year but if the price on this is right then i'll try and be in on this too :thumb: glad you included a navy color too, will it be the same RAL/pantone you're using for deep navy?
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Post by: Clay333 on Sun, 23 August 2020, 19:09:31: Will the tray mount posts be removable (similar to the newer rounds of Mekanisk boards) or fixed? I am really interested in this mounting style but wonder how it would work with the posts. Wouldn't the plate just sit up against those posts and keep it from flexing? Please correct me if I am wrong. I know the Unikorn also does this but it's always confused me how it would work with fixed posts.

Also will this require snap in stabs or have you found a way to use screw in stabs without interfering with the O-ring?

I am very interested in this board. This mounting style intrigues me but unfortunately I lost on the raffle for the Moontower and Ogre.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: ttom on Sun, 23 August 2020, 19:38:53: Quote from: Clay333 on Sun, 23 August 2020, 19:09:31
Will the tray mount posts be removable (similar to the newer rounds of Mekanisk boards) or fixed? I am really interested in this mounting style but wonder how it would work with the posts. Wouldn't the plate just sit up against those posts and keep it from flexing? Please correct me if I am wrong. I know the Unikorn also does this but it's always confused me how it would work with fixed posts.

Also will this require snap in stabs or have you found a way to use screw in stabs without interfering with the O-ring?

I am very interested in this board. This mounting style intrigues me but unfortunately I lost on the raffle for the Moontower and Ogre.

To answer your first question, besides the optional screws, the only contact with the case is the gasket resting on the outer posts. Instead of the PCB being directly on the tray posts, it's held in place by the gasket - the tray 'posts' barely come up off the bottom of the case. So, the tray posts are indeed fixed but it makes no difference.

You will need a snap-in stab for 2u backspace (and possibly spacebar, though I can test this with the next proto), however I believe the rest of the stabilisers can be screw-in.
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Post by: paperassgasket on Sun, 23 August 2020, 23:38:04: Any plans for a US proxy?

I like the rounded edges, looks nice :thumb:
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Post by: Cujo96 on Sun, 23 August 2020, 23:53:21: ah ****, looks like I'll be staying up until the early hours when this releases, sign me up.
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Post by: Curin Derwin on Thu, 27 August 2020, 07:30:58: In when ready
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Post by: Arcitan on Thu, 27 August 2020, 19:49:23: Can't get enough of o-ring gaskets. Will be following closely, especially if you somehow get screw-ins working on the next proto.
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Post by: The_Boom_Boy on Tue, 01 September 2020, 01:51:13: Nice!
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Post by: Heiser on Fri, 04 September 2020, 07:00:49: Ok can i have it? :-*
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Post by: dowomingo on Fri, 04 September 2020, 16:22:22: Will be watching this one closely! Very excited to possibly join this
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Post by: KFOXE on Fri, 04 September 2020, 18:02:15: The sleek design and typing angle make this keyboard such a beauty, love the wine red colour. Just curious but is there a special reason why you chose those three colours specifically over others?
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Post by: Ramen Champ on Fri, 04 September 2020, 19:23:30: Cool! Interested to see how this goes
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Post by: ttom on Fri, 04 September 2020, 19:26:38: Quote from: KFOXE on Fri, 04 September 2020, 18:02:15
The sleek design and typing angle make this keyboard such a beauty, love the wine red colour. Just curious but is there a special reason why you chose those three colours specifically over others?

No special reason, I just like those colours man. Was originally debating between an older kustom-esque red and this, but a few friends convinced me to do wine red. I think it was the right choice.

Also just a general update:

Looking to order the proto next week. Sorry for the slight delay - we've been waiting for a couple different o-rings to ship to us here in the UK. Once I've tested them in the proto I have on hand right now and decided which to go for, we'll go ahead and order the next prototype. It will be black, and I've asked for an anodisation sample of the navy I want to do at the same time.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: ttom on Thu, 01 October 2020, 09:26:30: Hello all,

The second prototype has been ordered. It will be aluminium 6063, anodised black, have a brass plate, and be mine.

There are a number of changes between first prototype and what hopefully will be the design used in the GB, which I'll roughly disclose here for the sake of transparency:

- plate external radius increased marginally (may add some additional cuts to this too before ordering a bit more locally)
- front height lowered marginally
- USB height raised even more marginally
- cable routing changed slightly into having two levels
- added some engraving beneath the weight
- internal top chamfer decreased
- USB hole chamfer decreased
- bottom chamfer increased to be consistent with the top
- gasket mounting points changed

Regarding the last change, the previous mounting points led to some problems with the 50A o-ring towards the top-left and top-right corners, as the points in those corners were significantly further away from the left/right case edges than the ones on the bottom. I discussed this with Elaine and she kindly let me use the Unikorn's mounting points as well as giving some very valuable design advice which I am very grateful for.
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Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Thu, 01 October 2020, 09:52:34: what keycaps are on the first proto? look great
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Post by: pRoDeeD on Thu, 01 October 2020, 10:30:53: Looks great!
Really hope to grab one!
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Post by: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33: Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)
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Post by: KingOfMemes on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:57:58: Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)

Oh man... now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it.

I'm down for a **** on my weight though lol
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Post by: beigeandbrown on Thu, 01 October 2020, 15:26:57: Quote from: KingOfMemes on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:57:58
Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)

Oh man... now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it.

I'm down for a **** on my weight though lol
OP did say it's name was based on a childhood friend... Perhaps this is an homage to that friend haha. All jokes aside I wanted to ask if there's a possibility of half plate, I want a flexy baby, nothing too stiff... like that logo.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: Cujo96 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:56:45: Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)

I see this as an absolute win
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Post by: CustomerSupport on Fri, 02 October 2020, 03:06:20: Not sure how I let this IC pass by; love the layout capabilities, chamfering, and unique typing angle.

Very interested in this. Will be eager to hear about pricing and shipping charges to the States.
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Post by: Suli on Fri, 02 October 2020, 06:53:59: Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

GG
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: KingOfMemes on Fri, 02 October 2020, 08:56:40: Quote from: Cujo96 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:56:45
Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)

I see this as an absolute win
I agree, please keep the penis logo
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Post by: Fael on Mon, 05 October 2020, 19:38:59: Looking forward to the wine red! A little sad wkl isn't available, but this might be one of my first keyboards where I solder.
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Post by: treeleaf64 on Mon, 05 October 2020, 22:21:04: Quote from: KingOfMemes on Fri, 02 October 2020, 08:56:40
Quote from: Cujo96 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:56:45
Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)

I see this as an absolute win
I agree, please keep the penis logo

limited edition weights .. . . . :-X
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: nick779 on Thu, 22 October 2020, 07:45:04: This is probably a stupid question, but will the pcb fall out of the keyboard gets flipped over using the gasket mount?
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Post by: ttom on Thu, 22 October 2020, 18:58:21: Quote from: nick779 on Thu, 22 October 2020, 07:45:04
This is probably a stupid question, but will the pcb fall out of the keyboard gets flipped over using the gasket mount?

not a stupid question - the fit with the o-ring is tight and the friction of the rubber against the case keeps it in

also the weight won't be changing lmao
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Post by: heyimpanda on Thu, 22 October 2020, 19:46:51: Quote from: ttom on Thu, 22 October 2020, 18:58:21
also the weight won't be changing lmao

god bless
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Post by: dstaar on Thu, 22 October 2020, 21:07:54: would love to see prototype deep navy!
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Post by: Ztox on Fri, 23 October 2020, 01:56:01: UK + ANSI, noice.

Lots of want.
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Post by: azzipa on Fri, 23 October 2020, 07:57:27: First effort? Super clean. Interested and watching, looking forward to your next proto.
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Post by: dennisbrochill on Sun, 06 December 2020, 03:55:23: Neat! Really looking forward to this board and praying I'll be able to get one!
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Post by: Sup on Sun, 06 December 2020, 12:04:36: Looks very nice. Will be following this IC. :)
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Post by: clonetropboi on Sun, 06 December 2020, 12:15:25: I like the o-ring gasket mounting style, pretty cool and simple design as well.
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Post by: Cujo96 on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:21:44: Can people stop being interested in this so I can get one in GB? Thanks.
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Post by: Ireris on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:24:59: Quote from: Cujo96 on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:21:44
Can people stop being interested in this so I can get one in GB? Thanks.
No one comment and we let the thread sink so no one else will find this

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Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: Sup on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:43:01: Quote from: Ireris on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:24:59
Quote from: Cujo96 on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:21:44
Can people stop being interested in this so I can get one in GB? Thanks.
No one comment and we let the thread sink so no one else will find this

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Smart thinking there :)
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: nick779 on Mon, 07 December 2020, 06:53:40: I really like the low key, clean and elegant look of this board. This might be my first higher end case provided I can get in on it, love low angle boards too.

Any chance we can get more pics of the assembly process or an "exploded view" per say of the prototype?
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: ttom on Mon, 07 December 2020, 07:17:49: Quote from: nick779 on Mon, 07 December 2020, 06:53:40
I really like the low key, clean and elegant look of this board. This might be my first higher end case provided I can get in on it, love low angle boards too.

Any chance we can get more pics of the assembly process or an "exploded view" per say of the prototype?

I can for sure try something like this for the next prototype - I’ve actually just gotten a manu pic of it this morning, as it’s finished anodising.

As a general update, it’s been slightly delayed as this is really the 3rd prototype now, since the 2nd one had some issues that were only discovered before anodising. We’re hoping to have the new prototype early next week, and once it’s built I can try make either a very comprehensive album or a video illustrating how to put the board together.
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Post by: iinko_mk on Tue, 08 December 2020, 17:48:36: damn, this is cleaaaaaaan
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Post by: fastertypes69 on Sat, 06 February 2021, 16:13:29: Let's rockkkkk
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Post by: pnw-g on Fri, 19 February 2021, 12:17:42: :pepeevilman:
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Post by: katasup on Fri, 11 June 2021, 16:15:37: You have no plan to run hhkb layout, but have it on the layout compatibility picture. It is confusing.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: skrunk on Fri, 11 June 2021, 18:20:02: Quote from: katasup on Fri, 11 June 2021, 16:15:37
You have no plan to run hhkb layout, but have it on the layout compatibility picture. It is confusing.

It's probably because the PCB supports that layout. Since the case is mounted using either a friction fit or tray mount, it's made with a unibody design, so it can't have a top case which will provide the blockers.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: LunoVonFancala on Sat, 12 June 2021, 13:17:13: I would be interested but can't find the IC form and on the discord channel getting Messages failed to load :(.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: ttom on Sat, 12 June 2021, 14:30:20: I'll shortly be updating the thread with some updated info and pictures, as we expect to have a small round (~10) of prototypes on hand next week. Provided all is well, we'll proceed with a GB in the near future.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: AstralYT on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:48:51: Looking forward to see real pics of the board. Is the red gonna be the only colour in public GB? Consider other colours like silver, navy, etc

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Post by: Neely_12 on Sun, 13 June 2021, 11:10:12: No wkl damn :(
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: IMZO on Sun, 13 June 2021, 12:04:33: Fits right in , i need more 60% in my collection!
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: ttom on Sun, 13 June 2021, 15:25:02: Quote from: AstralYT on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:48:51
Looking forward to see real pics of the board. Is the red gonna be the only colour in public GB? Consider other colours like silver, navy, etc

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Thinking of doing wine red, silver and black as the 3 options.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Sun, 13 June 2021, 16:37:00: what plate materials (if any) are currently planned on being ran? would love to see cf and pc along with the normal alu, or any of the three really :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: Visionaire on Sun, 13 June 2021, 16:41:11: Interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: AstralYT on Mon, 14 June 2021, 06:39:16: Quote from: ttom on Sun, 13 June 2021, 15:25:02
Quote from: AstralYT on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:48:51
Looking forward to see real pics of the board. Is the red gonna be the only colour in public GB? Consider other colours like silver, navy, etc

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Thinking of doing wine red, silver and black as the 3 options.
Yesss, will look out for silver. Would be dope if this board comes around 300$.

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Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: AstralYT on Mon, 14 June 2021, 06:44:43: Quote from: beigeandbrown on Thu, 01 October 2020, 15:26:57
Quote from: KingOfMemes on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:57:58
Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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(https://i.imgur.com/y28CgYz.png)

Oh man... now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it.

I'm down for a **** on my weight though lol
OP did say it's name was based on a childhood friend... Perhaps this is an homage to that friend haha. All jokes aside I wanted to ask if there's a possibility of half plate, I want a flexy baby, nothing too stiff... like that logo.
*bonk*

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Title: Re: [IC] Isla - 60% gasket mount
Post by: Slayer77 on Mon, 14 June 2021, 07:01:59: No regional vendors?

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Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: ttom on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:08:09: Gave the thread a long overdue update, let me know your thoughts ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: Friendship on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:25:01: Super stoked for this!!!

~~Will the weight engraving still be the debossed script Isla?~~

don't mind me, saw the little note on under the pictures.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: Bub on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:26:49: Quote from: ttom on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:08:09
Gave the thread a long overdue update, let me know your thoughts ;)

Looks good, Tom. Provided shipping isn't bonkers from prototypist, I'm in. Will you have any youtubers/streamers do a build before group buy? July is coming up fast! Always like to see it in action before committing. Lamenting not going in on Carolina Mech's palmetto, so nice to know I have options.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: ttom on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:31:34: Quote from: Bub on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:26:49
Quote from: ttom on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:08:09
Gave the thread a long overdue update, let me know your thoughts ;)

Looks good, Tom. Provided shipping isn't bonkers from prototypist, I'm in. Will you have any youtubers/streamers do a build before group buy? July is coming up fast! Always like to see it in action before committing. Lamenting not going in on Carolina Mech's palmetto, so nice to know I have options.

Lulzthax and Jae will both have prototypes to build, though when that is is dependent on when we receive prototype PCBs - I already had an h60 on hand so I was able to build mine when it came in. I do understand this sentiment so should we not have those in by some point mid-July we'll delay the GB a little.
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: AstralYT on Tue, 22 June 2021, 14:42:03: Aw man he just said weight will be blank for production units

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Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: catamscott on Tue, 22 June 2021, 15:01:21: man, that dark green proto looks SO damn good. looking to be shaping up nicely!
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: dado brat on Wed, 23 June 2021, 07:35:42: Glad the project is almost here, very stoked for this!
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: Dyto69 on Wed, 23 June 2021, 09:46:27: Wow, that looks very good for your first design. Good luck with this project, I hope you have a successful GB!
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: thestrayed on Fri, 25 June 2021, 11:39:15: Hype for this. Can't wait for GB
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: EnlargedCrouton on Sun, 04 July 2021, 18:10:38: looks great, love the design. What are your thoughts on including half plates?
Title: Re: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021
Post by: ttom on Fri, 06 August 2021, 06:12:34: Thought I’d give this thread a little update since we have of course missed the original July date. We have been waiting on PCBs for the prototype round (my personal unit is built with an older one I had on hand), so once we have those in and everyone has received their unit we can proceed. Thanks for your patience.