Crin
Hi Geekhack, I'm Bachoo. I've made a rectangle. Please consider, and thank you for taking time out of your day to take a look.
IC Thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115355)
Bachoo Discord (https://discord.gg/D4a3anR)
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Group Buy Information
The group buy will begin on:
Cannonkeys - December 18th @ 11am EST https://hype.cannonkeys.com/
Deskhero - December 18th
mykeyboard.eu - December 18th
iLumkb - December 18th
prototypist - December 18th
DailyClack - December 18th
Extra addons will be available for the whole duration even if the base kits sell out sooner.
There will be 300 units TOTAL.
This will be a RAFFLE FORMAT for the majority of the vendors, Cannonkeys is using their own checkout system for this buy (https://docs.cannonkeys.com/raffle-queue/). Prototypist will be doing FCFS and for the first few minutes it will be region locked. The raffle once it begins will stay open for 1 WEEK.
PRICING (USD)
Base kit - $395 + shipping
The base kit includes:
-Case top (WK or WKL) and bottom (Anodized Aluminum -- Black, Rose Gold, Wine Red, Navy)
-Plate (Anodized aluminum - Silver)
-PCB (Designed by Aeternus, QMK/VIA compatible, SOLDER ONLY)
-UDB with JST cable
-All screws needed to assemble the keyboard
-Bumpons
-Hard carrying case
EXTRA PARTS
PCB (No UDB) - $50
Aluminum Plate (5052 Anodized Silver) - $50
Polycarbonate Plate (Sandblasted) - $50
Carbon Fiber Plate - $50
Daughterboard + JST Cable - $6
Extra feet - $4
VENDORS
Cannonkeys- US, Central & South America
Deskhero - Canada
Prototypist - UK
Mykeyboard.eu - Europe
iLumkb - SEA/Asia
DailyClack - Australia
TIMELINE
The current ETA of fulfillment is ~Q4 2022
This is subject to change as the unexpected can always happen.
I will keep everyone up to date on the status of things as we go.
That said, if you have questions please consider joining my discord server, as I tend to post new information there before I can get to GH because it's a bit easier.
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CASE SPECS
- Case: 6063 Alu
- Colors: Black, Rose Gold, Wine Red, Navy
- Layout: FRLTKL OR WKLFRLTKL
- Typing angle: 7°
- Width: 362.23mm
- Height: 20.53mm (front), 34.7mm (back)
- Weight: Approximately 1.519kg, depending on configuration
- Plate mounting style: Top Mount
Click to view renders of color options:
More
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If you're not a fan of the flower design, you will have an option to remove it.
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PCB INFO
The PCB for this kit was designed by Aeternus
ARM MCU, STM32 based
QMK/VIA compatibility
ESD protection
Daughterboard: Unified C3 (USB C – Centered)
No hotswap avail
Note: Underglow is not supported as all units will be aluminum
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Plate files will be released once the GB is completed for anyone who wants other materials
PROTOTYPES
I have made some changes from the proto I have vs the final production board, the changes made are purely aesthetic (flower size adjustment). I will also be sending my v2 prototypes to these streamers:
- Blacksimon
- Shoobs
- Alexotos
- Lulzthax
Here is a typing test of the v1 proto for those that are interested:
Here are some photos of the v2 prototype, please note that there are small aesthetic changes that I've made since this proto.
More
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For updates, continue to follow this thread or join my discord server: https://discord.gg/D4a3anR
SPECIAL THANKS
My vendors for taking this project on!
Cardinal for designing the engraving, you always do great work bro.
Taylor/Aeternus for designing the pcb like always, wizardry.
Snomo for design input and bouncing ideas off of
Nathanalphaman for existing