Author Topic: [IC] F&T - Mars 6.5 customer keyboard (GB open ,wait to approval) (Read 24405 times)

Sylvester · « **on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 11:56:57 »

Hello geeks

After mars8.0 comes out (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93723.0)

I have been thinking about making another 'MARS member' ,so this comes :"Mars 6.5 (65%)"keyboard

Nametag version :

RGB diffsuer version:

More

Specifications:
- 6063 aluminum case
- Full kit included top / bottom /weight/nametag/switch plate
- PCB: QMK with type-c (usb back of case)
- 5 degrees slope
- two version :nametag & top strip diffsuer
- brass parts will be PVD finish
- colors :TBC
- Price :TBC

If you are interesied in this board please fill this form ,let me know what you want :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU0eRGWpvcYtlt8ll8VV-sp-TtNQroO3_1c6gz1c-xH4cBYA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Sylvester · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 11:57:37 »

Reserved

crusader_alex · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:01:45 »

If you do this I'm in fosho!!!I will have a brother for my 8.0 lol.And as far as the name tag goes i like it a lot.(the non rgb though)

TheArcticFox_27 · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:13:24 »

Pretty damn nice, but please no side usb.

Boy_314 · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:23:00 »

Looks very nice. Not a fan of the side USB as well.

lbassett21 · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:25:13 »

Looks solid! As mentioned the side usb is probably not the best idea but i bet it will look really nice if it becomes a reality!

hansichen · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:28:53 »

Maybe call it Mars 6.5

Looks nice though

Visionaire · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:31:23 »

Looks really solid. I'm interested.

mudcakehoney · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:32:49 »

I agree on Mars 6.5 and needs a black option on the form too

breckstar · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 19:33:08 »

Impressed.

LazerCat · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 04:30:51 »

Looks great! Will we be able to choose the nametag color? Also not too fond of the usb placement.

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 05:38:52 »

Love the colour combo - and it’s a board where I like the RGB. Not sure the side USB is a good idea - I’d prefer it on the back of the case.

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Sylvester · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:28:50 »

Yes ,i will change usb back of case

Sylvester · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:29:17 »

Quote from: LazerCat on Fri, 14 September 2018, 04:30:51

Looks great! Will we be able to choose the nametag color? Also not too fond of the usb placement.

Sure it can change nametag color

Sylvester · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:30:23 »

Quote from: crusader_alex on Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:01:45

If you do this I'm in fosho!!!I will have a brother for my 8.0 lol.And as far as the name tag goes i like it a lot.(the non rgb though)

Thanks

we will have both options .namtag and RGB

dantambok · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:39:31 »

interesting concept

abcgel · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 14 September 2018, 09:09:21 »

I'm in!

breckstar · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 07:12:44 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:30:23

Quote from: crusader_alex on Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:01:45
If you do this I'm in fosho!!!I will have a brother for my 8.0 lol.And as far as the name tag goes i like it a lot.(the non rgb though)
Thanks

we will have both options .namtag and RGB

What is the timeline look like?

Rubbermilitia · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 08:58:46 »

Shouldn't this be called Mars 6.5? I'm not a fan of the usb port being located on the side, and the branding is a little too in your face, but I guess it was like this on the 8.0 as well.

I would definitely like a two tone 65, there are some cool ideas here, but I would get sick of the big ass "MARS" logo

Sylvester · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 11:13:00 »

Quote from: Rubbermilitia on Sat, 15 September 2018, 08:58:46

Shouldn't this be called Mars 6.5? I'm not a fan of the usb port being located on the side, and the branding is a little too in your face, but I guess it was like this on the 8.0 as well.

I would definitely like a two tone 65, there are some cool ideas here, but I would get sick of the big ass "MARS" logo

USB changed .

Sylvester · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 11:16:38 »

Quote from: breckstar on Sat, 15 September 2018, 07:12:44

Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:30:23
Quote from: crusader_alex on Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:01:45
If you do this I'm in fosho!!!I will have a brother for my 8.0 lol.And as far as the name tag goes i like it a lot.(the non rgb though)
Thanks

we will have both options .namtag and RGB
What is the timeline look like?

I will do prototype next week

Jkush463 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 15 September 2018, 13:55:27 »

i like the looks a lot esp red on white

8six753o9 · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 18 September 2018, 01:49:15 »

I love the two tone. One suggestion - can you have the logo to the side instead of the middle? Like

|—————-MARS-|

instead of

|———MARS—-—-|

breckstar · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 18 September 2018, 06:48:04 »

Quote from: 8six753o9 on Tue, 18 September 2018, 01:49:15

I love the two tone. One suggestion - can you have the logo to the side instead of the middle? Like

|—————-MARS-|

instead of

|———MARS—-—-|

That's how the TKL was. Think they are trying to do something new especially with the arc, center fits the asthetic

ramblinrose · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 18 September 2018, 08:02:08 »

Nice looking board! Hoping for some nice colors - Will there be support for a 1.5 mod / 7u spacebar layout? Hoping to utilize my og cherry goodies

Sylvester · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 18 September 2018, 10:07:53 »

Quote from: ramblinrose on Tue, 18 September 2018, 08:02:08

Nice looking board! Hoping for some nice colors - Will there be support for a 1.5 mod / 7u spacebar layout? Hoping to utilize my og cherry goodies

Support

Poesjuh · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 18 September 2018, 13:30:03 »

Are you planning to only have different top and bottom colors or would the same top and bottom color also be an option? (Personally not a big fan of the 50/50)

Sylvester · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 19 September 2018, 10:26:32 »

Quote from: Poesjuh on Tue, 18 September 2018, 13:30:03

Are you planning to only have different top and bottom colors or would the same top and bottom color also be an option? (Personally not a big fan of the 50/50)

also can be the same color

Kawamashi · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 23 September 2018, 03:06:03 »

Nice board ! Is it possible to have a render with keycaps, plz ?

Is white color MAO or cerakote ?

breckstar · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 04 October 2018, 16:23:52 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Sat, 15 September 2018, 11:16:38

Quote from: breckstar on Sat, 15 September 2018, 07:12:44
Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:30:23
Quote from: crusader_alex on Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:01:45
If you do this I'm in fosho!!!I will have a brother for my 8.0 lol.And as far as the name tag goes i like it a lot.(the non rgb though)
Thanks

we will have both options .namtag and RGB
What is the timeline look like?

I will do prototype next week

Any news on the prototype?

Sylvester · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 06 October 2018, 07:59:41 »

Quote from: breckstar on Thu, 04 October 2018, 16:23:52

Quote from: Sylvester on Sat, 15 September 2018, 11:16:38
Quote from: breckstar on Sat, 15 September 2018, 07:12:44
Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 14 September 2018, 08:30:23
Quote from: crusader_alex on Thu, 13 September 2018, 12:01:45
If you do this I'm in fosho!!!I will have a brother for my 8.0 lol.And as far as the name tag goes i like it a lot.(the non rgb though)
Thanks

we will have both options .namtag and RGB
What is the timeline look like?

I will do prototype next week
Any news on the prototype?

It will come next week

Sylvester · « **Reply #31 on:** Sat, 06 October 2018, 08:00:43 »

Quote from: Kawamashi on Sun, 23 September 2018, 03:06:03

Nice board ! Is it possible to have a render with keycaps, plz ?

Is white color MAO or cerakote ?

Mao or electrophoresis white color

Kawamashi · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 06 October 2018, 11:59:54 »

Thank you.

If the teal is light like the render, I'm in !

Would silver be an option ?

Boy_314 · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 17 October 2018, 18:39:56 »

Any updates on the prototype?

Sylvester · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 08:03:15 »

prototype comes

wait to anodizing,and pcb design

breckstar · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 08:42:33 »

Nice!

cyyz · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 16:41:41 »

Looks great, cant wait!

Zilleon · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 25 October 2018, 20:56:58 »

Any chance it gets split spacebar support?

beekey · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 26 October 2018, 00:46:09 »

Quote from: Zilleon on Thu, 25 October 2018, 20:56:58

Any chance it gets split spacebar support?

+1

CrazyNun · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 26 October 2018, 01:54:36 »

Looks great...keeping an eye on the progress here.

indiceiris · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 21:10:50 »

in - would rgb/nametag be interchangeable? and center usb would be nice

switchnollie · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 27 October 2018, 23:23:46 »

How accurate would you say the renders are to what the actual board colors would be?

Sylvester · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 07:36:10 »

Get it from factory

ohter color still waiting.

indiceiris · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 08:50:16 »

Colours looking good - I assume that the plate on the pink top is a proto? (Blocker over switch hole)

OmegaZero55 · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:14:17 »

I'm loving the white and teal option. I might have to get one of these!

dimo · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:50:34 »

Any idea on if the buy will be limited?

breckstar · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:53:49 »

Quote from: indiceiris on Thu, 01 November 2018, 08:50:16

Colours looking good - I assume that the plate on the pink top is a proto? (Blocker over switch hole)

It's on backwards my dude.

phatty · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 14:56:56 »

Colours remind me of the Canoe. But it's top mount.

So, how do I get in on this buy?

indiceiris · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 01 November 2018, 18:57:16 »

Quote from: breckstar on Thu, 01 November 2018, 09:53:49

Quote from: indiceiris on Thu, 01 November 2018, 08:50:16
Colours looking good - I assume that the plate on the pink top is a proto? (Blocker over switch hole)
It's on backwards my dude.

true

cldskt · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 02 November 2018, 01:27:34 »

Have the color options been decided yet?

ramblinrose · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 12 November 2018, 12:08:18 »

Proto looks nice! Hoping that green stays in the mix.

Vireca · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 12 November 2018, 16:34:57 »

If the price is reasonable for me maybe this is a great option for GMK Wavez

breckstar · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 12 November 2018, 16:38:26 »

Quote from: Vireca on Mon, 12 November 2018, 16:34:57

If the price is reasonable for me maybe this is a great option for GMK Wavez

Depends on your definition of reasonable is. I think the Mars 8.0 went for upper 300 to low 400. Would expect this to go for the same. Looking for something lower, the Space65 is quoted at $225 right now during it's IC. Could work for Wavez as well.

toby · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 15 November 2018, 08:45:43 »

wanna know details of color options and limit or order

breckstar · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 18 November 2018, 06:54:27 »

Quote from: toby on Thu, 15 November 2018, 08:45:43

wanna know details of color options and limit or order

If same quotes used for Mars 8.0 are used on the Mars 6.5, no limit. Color choice should be what's available in the render if what holds true from the 8.0 GB as well.

Source: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93723.0

Sylvester · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 11 December 2018, 07:25:13 »

Quote from: cldskt on Fri, 02 November 2018, 01:27:34

Have the color options been decided yet?

Yes .we have 9 colors

more details will post on groupbuy thread

Sylvester · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 11 December 2018, 07:31:46 »

prototype finished .i have already post the pictures

Groupbuy will coming next few days .

breckstar · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 11 December 2018, 09:04:02 »

Quote from: ramblinrose on Mon, 12 November 2018, 12:08:18

Proto looks nice! Hoping that green stays in the mix.

Quote from: Sylvester on Tue, 11 December 2018, 07:31:46

prototype finished .i have already post the pictures

Groupbuy will coming next few days .

Great update. Looking forward to it!

LuiKang · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 11 December 2018, 13:19:52 »

Quote from: beekey on Fri, 26 October 2018, 00:46:09

Quote from: Zilleon on Thu, 25 October 2018, 20:56:58
Any chance it gets split spacebar support?
+1

+1

Sylvester · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 14 December 2018, 06:54:55 »

GB open : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98601.0

News:

Author Topic: [IC] F&T - Mars 6.5 customer keyboard (GB open ,wait to approval) (Read 24405 times)