2018.09.13 Update
Actually I am a bit depressed because it seems that only a few people are interested in this. But if nothing unexpected happens, I will still start this groupbuy and try my best make sure this GB success.The price will also the lowest I can offer, may around $130 less.
Anyone interested in this can join ALF discord for the latest update of groupbuy info: https://discord.gg/NHYnp8g (https://discord.gg/NHYnp8g)
More detail Pics of prototype in black.
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2018.09.07 Update
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Just got a new prototype in BLACK.
2018.09.03 Update
I feel ashamed because I contacted the manufacturer(Both PCB's and Case's) recently, and the price may need to be a little adjusted.
If the price will go up a lot, it will against my will of make a simple 40% Bluetooth keyboard kits, I'll close this IC post at that time.
2018.08.28 Update
This Keyboard kit's price will definite down below $120.
Include:
- Chicory PCB with MDBT40 BLE Module, support both MX and Alps switch
- Hollow silvery carbon fiber switch plate,will distinguish among MX+PCB mount stabilizers,MX+Costar,Alps+PCB mount stabilizers and Alps+Alps Costar.So it will have four kinds of switch plate
- 6061 ALU case(9+1colors for selection),tray mount, manufactured by ALF
1250mAh Li-polymer bettary(MAYBE) The size of bettary slot is 155*40*4mm- Screws, tiny clear rubber bump pads, MSS-12D16 power switch, PH-2AW pin header and other accessories if necessary
- Ability to purchase an extra PCB/Plate
NOT Include:
- Switches
- Keycaps
- Type-C cable
- Stabilizers or Costar
More PCB info:
- Atmega32u4, MDBT40 BLE Module etc.(BLE mode can work under macOS or Windows)
- TMK firmware(YDKB.io (http://YDKB.io))
- USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to USB-C
- Split-space
- Ledmap(https://help.ydkb.io/features/ledmap.html (https://help.ydkb.io/features/ledmap.html))
- Charging indicator lights
- Three optional footprints for power switch(MSS-12D16)
- Two footprints for battery plug(PH-2AW), can working together, but this case can use only one
About effective Bluetooth range and batterylife:
- According to my experience, with the 1250mAh Li-polymer bettary, the bettary life can be one months at least every day use.
- According to the test, the effective Bluetooth range is about 3~4 meters in open area
If you are interested, please join ALF discord for the discussions: https://discord.gg/NHYnp8g (https://discord.gg/NHYnp8g)
Hey guys, here is a simple wireless 40% keyboard kit,with BLE/USB dual mode.
I'm a crazy 40% keyboards user and collector. I always want to have a simple wireless 40% keyboards, just for typing and easy take outside, with no any other features like RGB or complex shape case.
So here it is. Thanks for the help from my friends.
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Actually, "Chicory" is a name of this PCB(the "菊苣" print on PCB means chicory in Chinese), not the keyboard kit. I'm too lazy to give a name to this kit.;D
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The PCB desgin by u/yangdigi, use the MDBT40 BLE Module, firmware is TMK(use YDKB.io (http://YDKB.io) to program).
According to my experience, with the 1250mAh Li-polymer bettary, the bettary life can be one months at least every day use.
Support different layout below
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Fot the "simple", I degsin this matching CNC aluminum case with no desgin, no logo, no sign, no weight, just have the battery slot and 4 rubber feet slot,also a little fillet at edge.
This case is manufactured by ALF, and it will provided nine base colors at least.
It also has a special color called Everest White can be choose.
Here is more detail photos, this protoype case is Everest White:
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Thanks for your reading.More info will update soon.
3~4 meters away is fine.
I use hollow carbon fiber switch plate instead the common aluminum switch plate to make sure the effective Bluetooth range.
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Awesome, count me in!
I use hollow carbon fiber switch plate instead the common aluminum switch plate to make sure the effective Bluetooth range.
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Hi prod, I'm interested in the ALPS support. Will there be an ALPS plate option?