[IC]Kyūbi Keyboard Kit / Color Render Updated

[Aregs Keyboard]

Mod Edit: OP posted GB links within this IC post, which have since been removed. The remainder of the listing will stay up for posterity.

Kyūbi Keyboard Kits



Hello! I'm Aregs from NLandkeys.
We look forward to seeing your suggestions for Kyūbi!

The kit includes:
One Tented Alice-like Keyboard
One 75% Keyboard
One Numpad
5 Unique Switches
For only $239!

The tented Alice keyboard and 500 switches will also be sold together for $219.
Numpad and 75% will not be sold separately.

Switches can be purchased individually, but not in the 500pcs bundle in order to preserve the kit price.

Each keyboard can be configured with its own color.



Layered Weight Design
Nowadays, many budget keyboard backs tend to lack exciting designs, often appearing dull. We believe that design should not be compromised for affordability. As shown below, we have incorporated a layered treatment into the body and tail of the nine-tailed fox, allowing for a very unique effect. The process of achieving this design is notably complex; during field testing, we discovered that creating such a pattern using CNC technology takes much more machine time. Despite this, we have successfully maintained a very low price!

Kyūbi Alice Keyboard
Spray Coating Colours: Light Pink/Paris Pink/Deep Blue/Milky White/Lilac Purple/White
Anodized Colours: Black/Silver/Red/Yellow/Grey
Connectivity: Wired, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4G Wireless
Plate: 1.5mm or 4mm, Polycarbonate or Aluminum
Mounting Style: Gasket Mount
Front height: 19.5mm
Material: Aluminum
Tenting Angle: 7°
Mounting: Gasket
VIA and QMK Compatible Alice PCB
Hotswap included, solder available separately
No flex cuts!
Layout:




Kyūbi Switch Details:
Switches in the Kyūbi Kit:
Clacky switches by Keygeek x 100pcs
Poppy switches by BSUN x 100pcs
Thocky switches by JWK x 100pcs
Tactile switches by Haimu x 100pcs
Silent switches by Huano x 100pcs
More details:

More

Clacky Keygeek:
-UPE stem
-PBT bottom
-Nylon Top
-3.5mm travel
-53g 22mm springs
-Prelubed
-Brand new proprietary mold
-Color: Black

Poppy Bsun:
-POK stem
-LY housing
-3.2mm travel
-58g 22mm springs
-Prelubed


Thocky JWK:
-New P3 stem
-Nylon housing
-3.9mm travel
-45g 22mm springs
-Prelubed
-Color: Black

Tactile Haimu:
-UPE stem
-POM housing
-3.4mm travel
-66g 20mm springs
-Prelubed


Silent Huano:
-POM stem
-POK top
-Nylon bottom
-3.8mm total travel
-45g 22mm springs
-Prelubed

Why are the prices so low?

1. We own an excellent processing factory called Krytex, who manufactured Molly60 previously.

2. Initially, we aimed to use Die casting techniques to reduce costs. However, Die casting parts could not be anodized to our standards. To address the issue, we redesigned the parts. Specifically, we split the "tent-shaped" section at the bottom of Alice, allowing the bottom pieces distinct sets of aluminum extrusion dies. This ensures high quality anodization. To facilitate high quality production, we have already invested $30,000 in tooling costs.

Process Interpretations

keyboard addition process is divided into four kinds


1.Full CNC

2.Aluminum extrusion die + finishing CNC

3.die casting, die casting products can not be anodized, because the product contains silicon this element

4.forging, forging can be anodized, and is not affected, but the forging mold is very expensive

Kyubi Alice's top case is forged, And the other parts are aluminum extrusion + finishing CNC(75% and Pad all are extrusion + finishing CNC), so it can also be called Full CNC

Cycle 7 also are aluminum extrusion + finishing CNC, so the quality is very good, this is not a die-cast cheap keyboard


3. We have procured a substantial quantity of materials to accommodate the production demands expected from the scale of orders. This proactive approach ensures our ability to fulfill a large number of orders efficiently.

I emphasize the aforementioned points to convey that we will not compromise on quality to achieve a low price. As a testament to our commitment to quality, we will be dispatching 25 prototypes for review. Stay tuned for the results!



The second batch of samples is almost done and will be sent out for reviews around 12/10.


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[Lyle88]

Are you saying that the GB price includes 2 boards, 1 numpad & switches for $229-229?

What GBs have you completed previously?
(Sorry I should check your profile, just on mobile at the moment)

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[Poesjuh]

I'll second the person above me.

Also, please remove the blocker above the right arrow on the 75%.

[twitchytheinsideman]

wut

[Lyle88]

Are you saying that the GB price includes 2 boards, 1 numpad & switches for $229-229?

What GBs have you completed previously?
(Sorry I should check your profile, just on mobile at the moment)

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Edit: $219-229*

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[Aregs Keyboard]

Are you saying that the GB price includes 2 boards, 1 numpad & switches for $229-229?

What GBs have you completed previously?
(Sorry I should check your profile, just on mobile at the moment)

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Yes, also we have molly60 GB,mirror98 gb,delta50stock selling before

[BlivionIaG]

Are you saying that the GB price includes 2 boards, 1 numpad & switches for $229-229?

What GBs have you completed previously?
(Sorry I should check your profile, just on mobile at the moment)

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Yes, also we have molly60 GB,mirror98 gb,delta50stock selling before

What's the current status of those GB's? They haven't been delivered yet, is that correct?

[Agilr]

GLWIC

Game changer for sure

[Furki]

this sounds too good to be true - and most of the time it is.

if this is real tho glwic!

[takuto]

I'm sorry, WHAT? 3 board kits and switches for $249?? I will be watching this, but only because of how sus it feels...

[Adqam64]

This is incredible, in the original meaning - I don't believe it.

[LMarci]

Extremely skeptical about this not gonna lie.

[Aregs Keyboard]

this sounds too good to be true - and most of the time it is.

if this is real tho glwic!

Its TRUE!!!

[Aregs Keyboard]

Extremely skeptical about this not gonna lie.

Let's wait for the review！！

[Adqam64]

Keen to hear the status of your previous GBs.

[IMZO]

Wow too good to be true

[EdgeOfInfinity]

sounds like the boards are cast & not CNC'd, is that correct?

[Ted778]

sounds like the boards are cast & not CNC'd, is that correct?

If according to Wuque Studio's definition of "Fully CNC", "CNC after casting also counts as fully CNC", yes they can still claim the boards are CNC'd. Gotta wait and see if anodized color ways are available.

[NeonThunderX]

Are you saying that the GB price includes 2 boards, 1 numpad & switches for $229-229?

What GBs have you completed previously?
(Sorry I should check your profile, just on mobile at the moment)

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Yes, also we have molly60 GB,mirror98 gb,delta50stock selling before

What's the current status of those GB's? They haven't been delivered yet, is that correct?

molly60 is shipping right now (3 months from gb), mirror98 happened very recently. delta50 is a in stock board.

[NeonThunderX]

sounds like the boards are cast & not CNC'd, is that correct?

If according to Wuque Studio's definition of "Fully CNC", "CNC after casting also counts as fully CNC", yes they can still claim the boards are CNC'd. Gotta wait and see if anodized color ways are available.

5 anodized colours are planned for now, Black/sliver/red/yellow/Grey

[Kokaloo]

so lit in for a kit

[Niqu]

Would be really interesting just seems sus because of the price and what you get

[vhaarr]

molly60 is shipping right now (3 months from gb), mirror98 happened very recently. delta50 is a in stock board.

I don't mean to be picky but you did say "right now", and on https://nlandkeys.com/account/orders/ it says "Awaiting Shipping" on my molly60 order.

Did you mean something more like "we begun shipping orders, we expect all orders to be shipped within a week" or something like that?

[Aregs Keyboard]

molly60 is shipping right now (3 months from gb), mirror98 happened very recently. delta50 is a in stock board.

I don't mean to be picky but you did say "right now", and on https://nlandkeys.com/account/orders/ it says "Awaiting Shipping" on my molly60 order.

Did you mean something more like "we begun shipping orders, we expect all orders to be shipped within a week" or something like that?

Yes! If you follow the discord update you will know that we said today that we will start shipping in three days because it is already in packaging.

[aicyborg]

When you next try to run an exit scam, please consider being a little more subtle. Don't feed us too many lies that we start to think it's too good to be true.

There is no way that we'd actually receive three keyboards and 500 switches for 250USD. One or two boards and 100/200 switches may be slightly more believable for your next scam.

If, in the unlikely event, this is not a scam then I wish you luck with this but won't be participating in this nor any future Aregs project. Very sus.

[Lyle88]

When you next try to run an exit scam, please consider being a little more subtle. Don't feed us too many lies that we start to think it's too good to be true.

There is no way that we'd actually receive three keyboards and 500 switches for 250USD. One or two boards and 100/200 switches may be slightly more believable for your next scam.

If, in the unlikely event, this is not a scam then I wish you luck with this but won't be participating in this nor any future Aregs project. Very sus.

I think it might be a bit far to straight up accuse them of scamming.

But in terms of this particular GB I would not feel comfortable joining unless they had completed (fully) the rest of the GBs they have run

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[aicyborg]

When you next try to run an exit scam, please consider being a little more subtle. Don't feed us too many lies that we start to think it's too good to be true.

There is no way that we'd actually receive three keyboards and 500 switches for 250USD. One or two boards and 100/200 switches may be slightly more believable for your next scam.

If, in the unlikely event, this is not a scam then I wish you luck with this but won't be participating in this nor any future Aregs project. Very sus.

I think it might be a bit far to straight up accuse them of scamming.

But in terms of this particular GB I would not feel comfortable joining unless they had completed (fully) the rest of the GBs they have run

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They're offering two keyboards, a numpad, and 500-count switches for $250. To me, that absolutely feels like an exit scam.

[Aregs Keyboard]

When you next try to run an exit scam, please consider being a little more subtle. Don't feed us too many lies that we start to think it's too good to be true.

There is no way that we'd actually receive three keyboards and 500 switches for 250USD. One or two boards and 100/200 switches may be slightly more believable for your next scam.

If, in the unlikely event, this is not a scam then I wish you luck with this but won't be participating in this nor any future Aregs project. Very sus.

Hey! Totally get why you might think bundling our stuff also they are super cheap seems fishy. But If you really engaged in this industry for several years, and understand enough of the production supply chain you will know that in fact this is not a mirage, for example, you go to the supermarket to buy a bundle sold together in the family package? For example, a whole set of household products, such as laundry detergent, detergent, paper towels, etc. bundled together to the original total price of 60-70% of the price to sell, although the original for the supermarket alone to sell a laundry detergent profit and selling the entire family set of profits earned is almost the same, but because the overall order quantity increased, the scale effect appeared, and this time the supermarket's overall cost reduction, the profit is increased, the keyboard is the same. The same applies to keyboards.
Hope that clears things up a bit!

[cainzou96]

If this is real and not an exit scam (I do believe this could be real), I suggest you post this IC when you have prototype, sound tests, etc. because your whole post looks extremely sussy.
You're proposing something that looks too good to be true. How do people believe it when there're only renders? Even the switches are renders!

[vhaarr]

If this is real and not an exit scam (I do believe this could be real), I suggest you post this IC when you have prototype, sound tests, etc. because your whole post looks extremely sussy.

I agree. But to be fair his molly60 post also looked suspicious. I bit the bullet because it was so damn cheap, and if that board is delivered within the next few weeks and it performs well for its price then I will definitely consider joining this.

I recommend you guys wait with launching this until at least mid january because then people will have had time to evaluate the molly60, supposing it is delivered before 2024.

[Aregs Keyboard]

If this is real and not an exit scam (I do believe this could be real), I suggest you post this IC when you have prototype, sound tests, etc. because your whole post looks extremely sussy.
You're proposing something that looks too good to be true. How do people believe it when there're only renders? Even the switches are renders!

Thank you for your suggest!! It's a simple warm-up IC, when the prototype is made ten days later everything will be clear!

[Sashemi]

Bundles of 500pcs switches are not supported for individual purchase, but are supported for individual purchase, this is to ensure that the manufacturer's selling price is standard

What's this supposed to mean

[Aregs Keyboard]

Bundles of 500pcs switches are not supported for individual purchase, but are supported for individual purchase, this is to ensure that the manufacturer's selling price is standard

What's this supposed to mean

Sorry my mistakes， They can be purchased individually, but not with 500pcs bundled

[AstralYT]

Rush Rush

[Aregs Keyboard]

Rush Rush

Lets Go

[EdgeOfInfinity]

If according to Wuque Studio's definition of "Fully CNC", "CNC after casting also counts as fully CNC", yes they can still claim the boards are CNC'd. Gotta wait and see if anodized color ways are available.

ahh misspoke - i meant to say cast vs billet.

[avalicious]

why sell a budget bundle of a 75%, a numpad and a tented? wouldnt 2 bundles (75 + numpad and tented + numpad) make much more sense?

[Aregs Keyboard]

why sell a budget bundle of a 75%, a numpad and a tented? wouldnt 2 bundles (75 + numpad and tented + numpad) make much more sense?

But if you sell alice + 75 + pad you can mix both lol

[kylekwong1]

I want to see the two boards being offered separately. I don't think people who want a 75 want an alice, and also the other way round.

Also, please add a PCB layout option diagram.

[Dmitri]

I also would like to see only 2 boards to be offered for less

[vhaarr]

I would certainly never use the 75%, I'd give it to a friend or coworker for free if I buy this package.

[Aregs Keyboard]

I would certainly never use the 75%, I'd give it to a friend or coworker for free if I buy this package.

Good way lol

[hangul]

Start the GB right now  )

[lucidreams]

Before the real thing comes out, I will express doubts

[scorcher36]

Let me disrupt the market. Oops sorry I mean dominate it.

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[Tom noy]

how can we know this is real? like how can I trust this enough that if I join it I will know I will receive what I paid for?

[codecoffeecode]

how can we know this is real? like how can I trust this enough that if I join it I will know I will receive what I paid for?

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

[jawneewin]

I already lost out 600 something bucks from the Hubble GB as well as other keycap sets with Mechs&Co. So this makes me so so skeptical. I've always wanted a tented alice. I hope you guys run more after this first GB. I guess I feel like I have to see it all come to fruition before I take that risk. glwic

[iwobobul]

Simon made a video about it, released yesterday. There are some clips of the unit being CnC'd. Price still does not make sense, but you can always wait and get extras.

[HorizonPika]

Hi, for the alice+75+numpad+switches bundle, you said 5 unique switches. Do you mean like literally 5 unique switches for test, or you mean 5x100 unique switches like the alice+500 switches bundle.

[medusainlove]

Oh how I want this to be real. If this actually is and is sustainable, this would be an absolute game changer.

[alper_maestro]

Hi, for the alice+75+numpad+switches bundle, you said 5 unique switches. Do you mean like literally 5 unique switches for test, or you mean 5x100 unique switches like the alice+500 switches bundle.

Switches in the Kyūbi Kit:
Clacky switches by Keygeek x 100pcs
Poppy switches by BSUN x 100pcs
Thocky switches by JWK x 100pcs
Tactile switches by Haimu x 100pcs
Silent switches by Huano x 100pcs


so basically 500 switches from my understanding.

[Aregs Keyboard]

Hi, for the alice+75+numpad+switches bundle, you said 5 unique switches. Do you mean like literally 5 unique switches for test, or you mean 5x100 unique switches like the alice+500 switches bundle.

5x100pcs switches

[Aregs Keyboard]

Hi, for the alice+75+numpad+switches bundle, you said 5 unique switches. Do you mean like literally 5 unique switches for test, or you mean 5x100 unique switches like the alice+500 switches bundle.

5x100pcs switches+keyboard bundle

[Rocket]

Will the anodization have that sparkle/speck/glitter like in the renders? Thats the only thing I dislike. At the end of the day this is insane value for money.

[soundstage]

Please tell the specification of the Aluminum that you are using for the case and the plate.

[Dewstem]

Hello,

Are there any prototype units sent out for review?

[NeonThunderX]

Will the anodization have that sparkle/speck/glitter like in the renders? Thats the only thing I dislike. At the end of the day this is insane value for money.

The rendered colour is not an anodizing colourway. It's coated.

[NeonThunderX]

Hello,

Are there any prototype units sent out for review?

Review units are currently being manufactured & will be sent to reviewers end of this month/new year.

[Cryotheking]

Are the pcbs 1.2mm or 1.6mm?

[Aregs Keyboard]

Are the pcbs 1.2mm or 1.6mm?

1.6mm PCB

[Shogubot]

Will it be possible to just buy the tented alice board?

[Aregs Keyboard]

Will it be possible to just buy the tented alice board?

Can buy alice+switches but can not only buy alice keyboard

[NumPadEnjoyer]

This is probably a dumb question but the tented alice is 60% and not a 65% right?

[Aregs Keyboard]

This is probably a dumb question but the tented alice is 60% and not a 65% right?

Yes

[touch]

It would be great if split left shift could be supported for the alice. This is something Type K absolutely refused to have for some reason

[paperface]

Just wondering the price on Europe vendor

[hali]

oh cool gb is in ten days. this might be a crazy idea but do you guys have a picture of a prototype

[Kokaloo]

oh cool gb is in ten days. this might be a crazy idea but do you guys have a picture of a prototype

why are you worried about it you're not buying 

[NumPadEnjoyer]

oh cool gb is in ten days. this might be a crazy idea but do you guys have a picture of a prototype

They're on discord with some videos

[argentstonecutter]

Also, please remove the blocker above the right arrow on the 75%.

I gotta say these gaps bother me too. They're like a missing tooth. A 75% really needs the whole column on the right open. At least it doesn't have a knob in the corner as well.

[Aregs Keyboard]

Updated the prototype!
They are finished the anodized

Show Image

Show Image

[jdenyc]

would you open to having the image on the weight redone, or possibly doing alternate weights (or no image) .. not to disparage, but I kinda can't tell if the kyubi is looking right, or left and if those are 9 tails or flames coming out of its butt

[Aregs Keyboard]

would you open to having the image on the weight redone, or possibly doing alternate weights (or no image) .. not to disparage, but I kinda can't tell if the kyubi is looking right, or left and if those are 9 tails or flames coming out of its butt

Yes sure, I can provide the drawing file for weight

[myanongh]

🚩

[Neongreen]

The price is crazy? I’m keeping an eye on this though

[pelfox]

I wish moderation of this site did a little better when it comes to screening deals like this before they get posted, although I wish the best for all participants this has a bunch of red flags all over it

who's the actual company behind this product design, is it registered anywhere? what guarantees people have that this designer will deliver what's promised in OP to the vendors and participants?

[Kokaloo]

I wish moderation of this site did a little better when it comes to screening deals like this before they get posted, although I wish the best for all participants this has a bunch of red flags all over it

who's the actual company behind this product design, is it registered anywhere? what guarantees people have that this designer will deliver what's promised in OP to the vendors and participants?

[myanongh]

👍

I wish moderation of this site did a little better when it comes to screening deals like this before they get posted, although I wish the best for all participants this has a bunch of red flags all over it

who's the actual company behind this product design, is it registered anywhere? what guarantees people have that this designer will deliver what's promised in OP to the vendors and participants?

[tactilesbad]

I wish moderation of this site did a little better when it comes to screening deals like this before they get posted, although I wish the best for all participants this has a bunch of red flags all over it

who's the actual company behind this product design, is it registered anywhere? what guarantees people have that this designer will deliver what's promised in OP to the vendors and participants?

lmfao

[bibione]

If this is real and not an exit scam (I do believe this could be real), I suggest you post this IC when you have prototype, sound tests, etc. because your whole post looks extremely sussy.
You're proposing something that looks too good to be true. How do people believe it when there're only renders? Even the switches are renders!

narrator voice: it was an exit scam.

No shipping happening to customers or vendors. No answers on their discord, beside the classic bull**** "we will ship"

[Louwii]

If this is real and not an exit scam (I do believe this could be real), I suggest you post this IC when you have prototype, sound tests, etc. because your whole post looks extremely sussy.
You're proposing something that looks too good to be true. How do people believe it when there're only renders? Even the switches are renders!

narrator voice: it was an exit scam.

No shipping happening to customers or vendors. No answers on their discord, beside the classic bull**** "we will ship"

I hope there was a very limited number of people who actually invested in this.

[bigmaxnonions]

narrator voice: it was an exit scam.

No shipping happening to customers or vendors. No answers on their discord, beside the classic bull**** "we will ship"

I hope there was a very limited number of people who actually invested in this.

I don't think the GB even ran yet?

[tactilesbad]

GB didn't even run, what y'all yapping about

[tuesdaygloom]

NLandkeys ice cream coming soon?

[takuto]

Did this ever happen? I never even saw any content creators get their hands on this...

[bibione]

GB didn't even run, what y'all yapping about

https://new.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1bcu8mz/nlandkeys_is_exit_scamming/

They said they sent order this week, but nothing was sent to the carrier yet