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Title: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDER CLOSED)
Post by: peacdesign on Wed, 02 February 2022, 05:13:06
PLX
Gasket Mounted 60%


(https://i.imgur.com/lUFSwYL.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/8ms3G5I.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/oQ68Q1V.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/08QtGLP.jpg)


TECHNICAL SPECS

Typing Angle: 7o
Front Height: 21mm
Materials: aluminium top & middle case, brass bottom weight
Weight: 2.7kg built
Colours: anodised black | e-white | anodised red
Mounting Method: gasket (poron)
Plates: 1.5mm aluminium | 1.5mm polycarbonate | 1.5mm FR4 | 1.5mm POM
Top Case Options: WK | WKL | HHKB
PCB: variable soldered layout | designed by 2Moons (Basekeys) | USB-C daughterboard | configurable with QMK/VIA | No LED support | Includes ESD Protection or fixed hotswap layout
Solderable PCB Layout Options: locked tsangan bottom row | split BS | split RS | ISO | stepped caps
Hotswap PCB Layout: locked tsangan bottom row | splits BS | split RS

(https://i.imgur.com/bKuQ7pv.png) (https://i.imgur.com/XNBCA8J.png)

Soldered PCB Layout                                                                                                                      Hotswap PCB Layout


RELEASE INFORMATION

Vendor = Peac Design (http://peac.design)
Soft cap= 300 units
Dates = 1 February - 15 March
Expected Delivery = Q4 2022
Colour Options = Rosso (red) | Phantom (black) | Bliss (white)

Phantom
Top Case - Black Anodized Aluminium
Mid Case - Black Anodized Aluminium
Weight - Black PVD Brass
Plate - Black Anodized Aluminium

Rosso
Top Case - Red Anodized Aluminium
Mid Case - Red Anodized Aluminium
Weight - Black PVD Brass
Plate - Black Anodized Aluminium

Bliss
Top Case - White e-coated Aluminium
Mid Case - White e-coated Aluminium
Weight - Rose Gold PVD Brass
Plate - Rose Gold Anodized Aluminium


What’s in PLX keyboard kit?
1 x custom PLX carry case & cleaning cloth
1 x top case | anodised or e-coated aluminium
1 x mid case | anodised or e-coated aluminium
1 x weight | pvd brass
1 x plate | anodised aluminium
1 x plate foam | poron
1 x PCB (solderable), JST cable, usb-c daughterboard
21 x poron gasket strips
4 x bumpons | silicone
1 x screw and accessory bag

Note: extra plates, PCBs (solderable and hotswap), top cases, weights and accessories will also be available for purchase.

More information and updates available on our Discord (https://discord.gg/DSHUK9UUMc) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/peac.design/)


PRICING

PLX keyboard kit - $450USD
(+$10 for e-white, +$10 for hotswap PCB)

Extras:
Top Case - $120USD (+$10 for e-white)
PVD Weight - $180USD
Aluminium Plates (Black & Rose Gold) - $35USD
POM Plate - $30USD
PC Plate - $30USD
FR4 Plate - $30USD
PCB (Solderable) - $40USD
PCB (Hotswap) - $50USD
Plate Foam - $10USD
Gaskets - $5USD


PROTOTYPES

Rosso
(https://i.imgur.com/npRVzPw.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/oQ68Q1V.jpg)

Bliss
(https://i.imgur.com/BN4QQ2E.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/8ms3G5I.jpg)

Phantom
(https://i.imgur.com/4GNJ3uP.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/lUFSwYL.jpg)


CONTENT

The PLX will be built and reviewed by several content creators during the pre-order period, including:

- Taekeyboards (Youtube) (https://www.youtube.com/c/TaeKeyboards)
- Alexotos (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/alexotos)
- DutchmasterW (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/dutchmasterw)
- Sampakpak (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/sampakpak)
- TimKeyLess (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/timkeyless)
- ManoliVisuals (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/manolivisuals)
- Gymleadernathan (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/gymleadernathann)
- EuraPSD (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/eurapsd)
- Enomooshiki (Twitch) (https://www.twitch.tv/enomooshiki)

Streaming / Video Release dates TBC - Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/DSHUK9UUMc) and follow all the above creators for updates.


FAQ

   1. Where will the keyboards be shipped from?
       Melbourne, Australia

   2. Will there be any other vendors?
       No. All sales will occur through our website
   
   3. Do you have a sound-test?
       Sound tests will be conducted by each reviewer listed above. Check them all out on their respective platforms!


More information can be found in the PLX Interest Check. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111971.0)


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Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: clickpig on Sun, 06 February 2022, 00:45:35
ez cop
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: well_cooper on Sun, 06 February 2022, 00:51:54
I second that, also RESERVED  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: nordhelle on Sun, 06 February 2022, 03:48:24
How good! Counting down the days until I get my hands on mine  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: snikeron on Tue, 08 February 2022, 06:11:03
Totally new to this hobby, am hugely surprised to find a local keeb I can get with *gasp* free shipping! Easy cop for sure. Loving the sound tests so far!
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: peacdesign on Fri, 11 February 2022, 03:29:39
Quote from: snikeron on Tue, 08 February 2022, 06:11:03
Totally new to this hobby, am hugely surprised to find a local keeb I can get with *gasp* free shipping! Easy cop for sure. Loving the sound tests so far!

Thanks for the support!
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: scoopbb on Fri, 11 February 2022, 14:27:47
will plate files be released after gb? would make for a nice plexus75 case
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: peacdesign on Fri, 11 February 2022, 21:52:05
Quote from: scoopbb on Fri, 11 February 2022, 14:27:47
will plate files be released after gb? would make for a nice plexus75 case

We might release the FR4 and PC/POM plate files, but probably won't release the aluminium plate file.
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: Cujo26 on Sat, 12 February 2022, 11:57:35
Hullo delibbery pls
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: Narf on Wed, 16 February 2022, 23:52:52
Beautiful board. Offering extra top cases is a neat idea for those that might want to try different layouts.

I'm a little confused by the extra weights and color combo system. Why wouldn't you just offer the three PVD colors as an option for the standard kit? Having to buy an extra $180 weight just to get specific color combo seems crazy to me. What am I supposed to do with an extra $180 weight?
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: Seoulcialite on Thu, 17 February 2022, 09:23:23
I suggest adding a pic or render of the bottom to the GB post. I had to go the IC page to find one.
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: JackPikatea on Thu, 17 February 2022, 12:54:50
Do you have plans for adding different anodization in the future?
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: vyzedd on Wed, 23 February 2022, 22:19:12
Such a tease! When would be the approx. shipping date? :)
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: peacdesign on Mon, 28 February 2022, 02:13:39
Quote from: JackPikatea on Thu, 17 February 2022, 12:54:50
Do you have plans for adding different anodization in the future?

Yes - if there are future runs of the PLX we will add new colours. The top cases would be compatible with R1, so if you have purchased a PLX you will be able to just buy a new top case later on.
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: peacdesign on Mon, 28 February 2022, 02:14:49
Quote from: vyzedd on Wed, 23 February 2022, 22:19:12
Such a tease! When would be the approx. shipping date? :)

Approx. shipping is Q4 2022, although the date will vary slightly depending on how many units are sold. We will update customers once the order has been placed with the manufacturer.
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDERS OPEN)
Post by: peacdesign on Mon, 28 February 2022, 02:18:16
Quote from: Narf on Wed, 16 February 2022, 23:52:52
Beautiful board. Offering extra top cases is a neat idea for those that might want to try different layouts.

I'm a little confused by the extra weights and color combo system. Why wouldn't you just offer the three PVD colors as an option for the standard kit? Having to buy an extra $180 weight just to get specific color combo seems crazy to me. What am I supposed to do with an extra $180 weight?

Thanks for the feedback!
The colour combinations on offer are what we thought paired nicely together. The extra weight are on offer for buyers who want to mix up the aesthetic without the expense of buying an entire board, much like the extra top cases.
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDER EXTENDED)
Post by: Cujo26 on Mon, 28 February 2022, 07:41:18
Damn with this extension I'm really considering getting another top case when I get paid.
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDER EXTENDED)
Post by: cloudburst on Mon, 07 March 2022, 04:08:27
Quote from: Cujo26 on Mon, 28 February 2022, 07:41:18
Damn with this extension I'm really considering getting another top case when I get paid.

the Bliss looked absolutely stunning in TaeKeyboard's video
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDER EXTENDED)
Post by: whyjay03 on Fri, 11 March 2022, 23:11:27
Are the weights mirror finish or matte finish?
Title: Re: [GB] PLX | 60% Keyboard (PRE-ORDER EXTENDED)
Post by: peacdesign on Sat, 12 March 2022, 07:52:28
Quote from: whyjay03 on Fri, 11 March 2022, 23:11:27
Are the weights mirror finish or matte finish?

The weights are mirror PVD finish!