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[GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB ENDED
« on: Thu, 03 November 2022, 12:01:12 »
    Ellipse by Skepur | A curvy 60% keyboard with some nice features


    Dark gray colourway - prototype unit

    >>> Skepur's House Discord server <<<
    >>> Skepur's Instagram account <<<
    >>> Ellipse IC thread (read more about Skepur & info leading up to GB) <<<


    Prototype photos below

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    Dark Gray colourway














    Disclaimer: USB cutout shape has been changed.



    Ice Blue colourway














    Product pages ARE LIVE:
    Cannon Keys for NA - >>> PRODUCT PAGE <<<
    Proto[Typist] for UK - >>> PRODUCT PAGE <<<
    Oblotzky Industries for Europe - >>> PRODUCT PAGE <<<
    ilumKB for Asia - >>> PRODUCT PAGE <<<
    Daily Clack for Oceania - >>> PRODUCT PAGE <<<


    What is Ellipse about?
    Having been in the hobby for a while (since late 2015), I’ve seen plenty of 60% designs, trends and features.
    This made me hesitant to do a standard layout design as I didn’t know what to add to the table without the design looking… like a nice rectangle.

    Ellipse is my take on the always popular and in-demand 60% keyboard layout. It also marks a new chapter in my journey in keyboard design.
    I thought about making Ellipse a bit more… different while still keeping it sleek, modern and versatile.

    My goal with Ellipse was to design a board that:
    • Kept in with that “minimal & sleek” look which so many of us like and chase.
    • Set itself apart from other 60% keyboard designs from a “top-down” view.
    • Offer true customizability within a single keyboard for the end-user to experiment and build his own preferred setup.

    Notable features
    • Lovely and unique elliptic curve to the front and back of the keyboard.
    • Compatibility: designed with long-term support in mind. Compatible with Bakeneko60-like PCBs, open-source plate file availability for all layout options.
    • Case layout options: Winkeyless (WKL) or Winkey (WK).
    • Three mounting styles for end-user to explore:
      • “Hamburger” mount - offering that “old-school” top-mount with softening the upstroke.
      • Isolation gasket mount - everybody likes a tasty sandwich, heh?
      • O-ring mount - keeping up with the trends and that o-so-nice thock.
      • Hybrid mount (Experimental) - "Hamburger" mount in the back, gasket mount in the front and vice-versa.
    • Typing angle: 6 degrees
    • Case materials: Aluminium case w/ brass accent piece.
    • Plate materials: Aluminium; FR4; POM; Carbon Fiber.

    Comment: Gaskets will come with light adhesive so they will be easily removable/re-apply-able when switching mounting styles.


    Group buy information

    Group buy will run from November 26th till December 16th 2022. Estimated ship date - late Q2 / early Q3 2023.

    Colourways

    Ice Blue


    Pure Red


    Dark Green


    Dark Gray


    Included in base kit + list of add-ons

    The base kit will contain the following:
    • Ellipse keyboard case - top piece/bottom piece/weight
    • Full aluminium plate in black - ANSI with Tsangan bottom row
    • CK carry case + microfiber cloth
    • All necessary hardware: case screws (8x), plate screws (6x), DB screws (4x), gaskets (8x), gummy O-ring (duro - 50A (1x), "hamburger" O-rings
    • PCB (1x - solderable OR hot-swap, depending on your choice) & DB with JST cable (1x)
    • Custom die-cut bumpons/feet (4x)
    Add-ons offered:
    • Extra plate options:
      • Black full & half aluminium plates
      • Full & half carbon fiber plates
      • Full POM plate
      • Full FR4 plate
    • Extra DB & JST cable kit
    • Optional foam dampening kit
    • Extra PCBs - both solderable and hot-swap variants
    • Extra bumpons/feet
    • Extra gaskets
    • Extra gummy O-rings
    • Extra "hamburger" O-rings kit

    Renders of add-ons
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    Please check layout compatibility depending on your PCB choice.
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    Solderable PCB compatibility (Ellipse plate is ANSI only with FIXED Tsagan bottom row - other plate variants will be open-sourced after GB ends)


    Hot-swap PCB compatibility (PCB also supports split BS, not only regular BS)



    Pricing


    Vendors
    • The Main vendor will be Cannon Keys.
    • Proxies:
      • UK - Proto[typist]
      • OCE - Daily Clack
      • Europe - Oblotzky Industries
      • Asia - ilumKB


    All renders done by Pontus & Cannon Keys. Photos by Cannon Keys & J. Klaučs.
    Thank you for your time. Emils.

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    « Last Edit: Thu, 22 December 2022, 01:55:05 by funderburker »
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #1 on: Thu, 03 November 2022, 12:01:25 »
    Reserved for updates.
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #2 on: Thu, 03 November 2022, 13:23:16 »
    Approved, GL with the GB!
    Very busy with studies atm.

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #3 on: Thu, 03 November 2022, 19:33:09 »
    GL with GB!

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #4 on: Fri, 04 November 2022, 00:11:48 »
    Keyboard looks very clean, I wonder what influenced the design, and if it sounds any good while typing?

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #5 on: Fri, 04 November 2022, 04:17:13 »
    Approved, GL with the GB!

    Thank you, Signature!

    GL with GB!

    Thank you, Elven!

    Keyboard looks very clean, I wonder what influenced the design, and if it sounds any good while typing?

    I added a link to IC thread under title photo but there has been & will be couple of build streams leading up until GB launch so you'll be able to see, hear and contribute to the discussion about Ellipse if you want!

    Mmm, what you mean by "influenced the design"? I've mentioned my main goals behind the design feature-wise in the OP. Design language behind Ellipse is mainly a play on other geometric shapes instead of a rectangle, here it's based on an ellipse with cut sides. Ellipse is the first design behind a possible series of boards which would be called "Geometry Series". Objective for the collection will be offering a mid-tier limited quantity keyboards with multi-mount so end-user has a lot of customization options within a single board. Design is important but I believe in giving more usable features instead of just aesthetics with premium pricing. Just to not start the discussion - I am not saying Ellipse is a "budget" or "entry" but it gives people actual features, not only good looks, so, hopefully, more people are tempted to grab a unit and turn it into their daily board.

    « Last Edit: Fri, 04 November 2022, 04:20:13 by funderburker »
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #6 on: Fri, 04 November 2022, 21:03:23 »
    How many units will be available, realized I didn't put this in my GB post either : )

    I like your little attachment below the USB port. The new logo suits you!From Tree Leaf
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    This is the cat and pat!!!!!!!!

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #7 on: Wed, 09 November 2022, 10:53:44 »
    How many units will be available, realized I didn't put this in my GB post either : )

    I like your little attachment below the USB port. The new logo suits you!From Tree Leaf


    Hi, completely missed you message! :( Thank you for the compliment, I like Skepur logo as well! :)

    Group buy will be unlimited!
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #8 on: Wed, 09 November 2022, 17:44:43 »
    Ellipse build stream happening in a few hours at 5.30 PM PT by Gymleader Nathan on his Twitch channel!

    Come say hi, hear more about different mounting options Ellipse offers, and maybe even see an experimental one!
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB Nov 26th - Dec 16th
    « Reply #9 on: Wed, 23 November 2022, 03:51:27 »
    GROUP BUY GOING LIVE IN 3 DAYS!


    Sound test covering all mounting styles and most popular keycap profiles. Thanks to Tim KeyLess.
    « Last Edit: Sat, 26 November 2022, 05:49:47 by funderburker »
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB LAUNCHES TODAY!
    « Reply #10 on: Sat, 26 November 2022, 05:48:31 »
    Group buy is LIVE!

    Product pages opens:
    « Last Edit: Mon, 28 November 2022, 00:42:04 by funderburker »
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB IS LIVE UNTIL DEC 16TH!
    « Reply #11 on: Mon, 05 December 2022, 05:29:41 »
    Ellipse review by Maker Mods is live on YouTube!

    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | LAST WEEK, ENDS DEC 16TH!
    « Reply #12 on: Sun, 11 December 2022, 13:02:37 »
    Reminder Ellipse group buy ends on December 16th!

    Now is the time for those still interested but have not joined the GB!
    All product page links for vendors are in the quoted post below!

    Group buy is LIVE!

    Product pages opens:

    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

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    Re: [GB] Ellipse 60% keyboard by Skepur | GB ENDED
    « Reply #13 on: Thu, 22 December 2022, 01:55:50 »
    Ellipse GB ended last Friday! Big thanks to everyone that got one and for your support!  :thumb:
    Keyboard design by Skepur

    My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar