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Title: [IC] MK-06
Post by: Zlane on Sat, 23 May 2020, 16:09:14
Introductions:
Hello everyone, this is the first time I ever post on Geekhack, before getting to the keyboard, I would like to introduced myself a little:
   I'm Zlane and I've been apart of the mechanical keyboard community since early 2019 when i bought my first mechanical keyboard, the gk61 and ever since then I've been really into custom mechanical keyboards, after sometime being in the hobby, I saw that there haven't been alot of special or unique keyboard designs being put out that I like, most are just rectangle on a slope or a brick, I think theres nothing wrong in simplicity, I still love simple boards like the tofu, the60, rama, salamander,... but after a while I got bored of those repetitive designs, after being inspired by boards such as the Lynn dolphin, the cod67, matrix noah, I have decided to learn about designing keyboards, to bring something new to the table, to make a board that can differentiate itself from the other boards. After a few months of learning, I have finally made a keyboard that I really liked, so that brought us today to my new keyboard design, the MK-06
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Inspirations:
This keyboard was inspired by Sci-fi spaceships and mecha designs in movies and anime and video games, with small details carved in to the weights to add depth to the design of the board
Keyboard Specs:
Mounting: Top mount
Angle: 8 degrees
One large weight with 3 accent weights on 2 side and on the back
Optional top corner blocker
Future plans:
Currently I have no plan of making a prototype or opening a gb of this keyboard anytime soon since I'm still in school and I will have to focus on my studies for the upcoming finals exams, if everything goes well, I might make a prototype of it and open a gb for this next year
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 23 May 2020, 16:15:14
External reminds me of my Cod67 board. Overall a very cool concept! GL W the Project
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: bisoromi on Sat, 23 May 2020, 16:16:54
looks neat glwic!
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Oddstag on Sat, 23 May 2020, 16:52:51
Looks really promising. Would love to see something like this in a gasket mount. If you do pursue it, obviously colour schemes based on famous mecha like Unit 01 and classic Gundam would look great.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Zeelobby on Sat, 23 May 2020, 17:37:29
Definitely very cool looking. Might be prohibitively expensive with all the cuts but it looks pretty awesome.

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Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: fropsie on Sat, 23 May 2020, 17:37:44
Sick board, but the badge kind of ruins it.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Sat, 23 May 2020, 17:40:55
I like it, but maybe instead of Mech-06 branding you could just use 06 or something similar like some sort of code name for the keeb.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 23 May 2020, 19:26:34
watching w interest
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: thecyangiant on Sat, 23 May 2020, 19:37:42
This is a really cool concept, I do agree that all of the cuts will be pricey, but I applaud the effort. Good luck with school, and keep at this project, I hope to see it come to fruition.

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Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: steezkeez on Sat, 23 May 2020, 21:08:55
looks promising, will be following intently!
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: lush_bunny on Sat, 23 May 2020, 21:14:54
This is real pretty.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: enjoidis on Sat, 23 May 2020, 23:16:35
Mech is right, this board reminds me of Gundams 100%! Pretty sweet Zlane!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: fabijolo on Sun, 24 May 2020, 00:11:34
I'd definitely be interested in this one!
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Zlane on Sun, 24 May 2020, 00:19:20
Quote from: Zeelobby on Sat, 23 May 2020, 17:37:29
Definitely very cool looking. Might be prohibitively expensive with all the cuts but it looks pretty awesome.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not really sure about gasket mounts yet, currently I'm just trying to make sure the board works but I might look into gasket mount later
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: LordOwen on Sun, 24 May 2020, 00:48:26
This thing is gorgeous, and really speaks directly to my love of mecha... I really hope you make it to the GB stage, because I'll have my wallet out and ready!
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Romutulus on Sun, 24 May 2020, 02:11:58
I do love this design. Will be following this. Hopefully this won't make a huge dent in my wallet if it makes it to GB.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: dollhouse on Sun, 24 May 2020, 02:25:59
How can you tease then and then say its not going to be for GB  :-[
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Dazon on Sun, 24 May 2020, 02:29:26
oh I love this

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Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Zlane on Sun, 24 May 2020, 03:26:44
Quote from: dollhouse on Sun, 24 May 2020, 02:25:59
How can you tease then and then say its not going to be for GB  :-[
Well it will be in the future but not now yet
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Sepharis on Sun, 24 May 2020, 04:10:32
I'd absolutely love this, Bonus points for colour designs based on D.va's mech, The zeta gundam or Suzaku's lancelot Albion.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: elmo on Sun, 24 May 2020, 06:08:34
Is the badge supposed to be optional so it can be replaced with a switch?
If yes then I am a big fan of it.
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Zlane on Sun, 24 May 2020, 10:57:49
Quote from: elmo on Sun, 24 May 2020, 06:08:34
Is the badge supposed to be optional so it can be replaced with a switch?
If yes then I am a big fan of it.
Yes it is like the blocker on the kbdfans 5 degrees
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: interviewz on Sun, 24 May 2020, 11:35:33
nice design
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: AvoidingYou on Sun, 24 May 2020, 14:59:07
I dig it! any possible rgb?
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Solotov on Sun, 24 May 2020, 19:56:18
Excited to see the prototype  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: Shiraori on Mon, 25 May 2020, 05:49:15
That looks really good. An interesting concept. Looking forward to this keyboard coming out in the future!
Title: Re: [IC] MECH-06
Post by: ckjake on Mon, 25 May 2020, 06:35:50
Looks good, can’t wait for the renders.
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: kimchijody on Tue, 26 May 2020, 01:08:16
Mostly a lurker but had to post on this. Looks really great. Def get the mecha theme and it's very unique compared to other boards.

My main concern for this would be cost. I'm by no means a keyboard designer, manufacturer , or whatever so take my word with a grain of salt. But with so may chamfered edges and recessed areas this looks like it would be difficult and expensive to make. Additionally, the brass accents, while very very nice and I love them, would add to the cost. And more pieces means more potential logistical manufacturing problems. I see this easily being at least a $600+ board on the low end. Might want to consider either smoothing out the recessed areas (like the grills on the back and sides) or possibly integrating them in the case itself already. Just my two cents.

Also a question: Why name it Mech-06? Just curious as to the numbering. Also I read "MK-06" as "Mark-06" as in the 6th iteration.

Love the design. Good luck with the ic!
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 26 May 2020, 02:42:20
Make sure it has a fast PCB so that I can use it as a gaming board and I am in.  The design looks great.  Also please add ISO, obviously.
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: OtherAndrew on Mon, 01 June 2020, 01:35:25
neat
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: V0X3L on Mon, 01 June 2020, 03:46:57
Love the concept ! Hope to see it comes together one day !
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: elmo on Mon, 01 June 2020, 05:58:52
Quote from: hottrout on Tue, 26 May 2020, 02:42:20
Make sure it has a fast PCB so that I can use it as a gaming board and I am in.  The design looks great.  Also please add ISO, obviously.
there is no such thing as a "fast pcb for gaming". that stuff is marketing bs that companies like razer and corsair make up.
if it's going to use a basic qmk powered atmega based pcb it will be fine.
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: Zeelobby on Mon, 01 June 2020, 14:11:19
Quote from: elmo on Mon, 01 June 2020, 05:58:52
Quote from: hottrout on Tue, 26 May 2020, 02:42:20
Make sure it has a fast PCB so that I can use it as a gaming board and I am in.  The design looks great.  Also please add ISO, obviously.
there is no such thing as a "fast pcb for gaming". that stuff is marketing bs that companies like razer and corsair make up.
if it's going to use a basic qmk powered atmega based pcb it will be fine.
Woa woa woa. I heard if the PCB was red in color it goes faster?

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Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: Jacki on Mon, 01 June 2020, 15:03:16
Looks really cool, it has a star wars ship look to it.
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: OtherAndrew on Mon, 01 June 2020, 22:28:32
Quote from: Zeelobby on Mon, 01 June 2020, 14:11:19
Quote from: elmo on Mon, 01 June 2020, 05:58:52
Quote from: hottrout on Tue, 26 May 2020, 02:42:20
Make sure it has a fast PCB so that I can use it as a gaming board and I am in.  The design looks great.  Also please add ISO, obviously.
there is no such thing as a "fast pcb for gaming". that stuff is marketing bs that companies like razer and corsair make up.
if it's going to use a basic qmk powered atmega based pcb it will be fine.
Woa woa woa. I heard if the PCB was red in color it goes faster?

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three times faster in fact
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: iZac02 on Mon, 01 June 2020, 23:08:46
Damn shame this aint being made cause its unique and fun
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 02 June 2020, 02:37:16
Quote from: elmo on Mon, 01 June 2020, 05:58:52
Quote from: hottrout on Tue, 26 May 2020, 02:42:20
Make sure it has a fast PCB so that I can use it as a gaming board and I am in.  The design looks great.  Also please add ISO, obviously.
there is no such thing as a "fast pcb for gaming". that stuff is marketing bs that companies like razer and corsair make up.
if it's going to use a basic qmk powered atmega based pcb it will be fine.


Yeah but make sure it's fast :)
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: Onnimar on Tue, 02 June 2020, 08:49:09
I love the design and I hope you decide to go ahead and get a prototype made in the future. I do see a few machining issues though if this were to be made which would need to be addressed beforehand.

Good luck with your exams!
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: damsenviet on Thu, 11 February 2021, 05:36:01
Any progress on this board so far?
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: kk73715 on Thu, 11 February 2021, 06:40:10
If I could make a suggestion, consider making the USB port flush - closer to the back so it is easier to connect the USB cable. The current cutout is quite recessed which can cause scratches when connecting the cable from the back without looking.
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: Havattack on Thu, 11 February 2021, 10:21:20
The name fits the design very well. Definitely reminds be of a well done gundam model or something. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: lycantivis on Thu, 11 February 2021, 10:38:44
interested in seeing other colorways
Title: Re: [IC] MK-06
Post by: c0d3r on Thu, 11 February 2021, 10:52:51
like the concept, very cool.