Author Topic: [GB] Onyx - FRL TKL with a macro column (Read 65974 times)

funderburker · « **on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:00:24 »

Onyx - FRL TKL with a macro column

Designed by funderburker & quaddepos, PCB design by Upas!

Quaddepos (the co-designer behind GMK Minimal and Perestroika, to name a couple) reached out to me about a layout he had wanted to see so we put our heads together and came up with Onyx! Something new yet classical and designed without any compromises!

If you'd like to discuss Onyx, you're welcome to join our Discord servers:

Quaddepo's OC Lab Discord server to follow Onyx updates and discussion.
funderburker's house Discord server to discuss Onyx and also follow my upcoming projects!

Features

Gasket mounted plate
Seamless, internally screwed case design
7 degree typing angle
VIA-compatible PCB with USB-C daugtherboard, designed by Upas
ANSI & ISO layout support, WK & WKL
Internally screwed minimal weight design

GB date and time, Vendors and Quantities

Group buy is already scheduled to happen Feb 20th - 26th!

We are happy to announce that we've partnered with 6 vendors to offer Onyx worldwide!

Case, Colour and Material options

Onyx will be offered in both WK and WKL top variants, with aluminium top/bottom & brass weight. Designed by Europeans,
Onyx also supports both ANSI and ISO layouts with their own separate plates (ISO plates will only be offered by ISO-centric vendors). No universal plates here!

Layout support

More

Plate options

Full plate options - Aluminium, Polycarbonate, Brass
Half-plate options - Aluminium

Case colour options (Navy Blue added!)

Regular - Silver top/Red bottom case with Red aluminium plate; Black case with Black aluminium plate; Green case with Black aluminium plate; Navy Blue case with Black aluminium plate
Premium - E-white with Bandblasted Brass plate

~~Form about case colour and plate options~~

Included in base orders, Add-ons and Extras

All base orders will come with:

Onyx FRL TKL keyboard with aluminium/brass plate & brass weight
PCB, USB-C daughterboard and JST cable
Gaskets and mounting hardware
Cannon Keys keyboard carrying case & cloth

Besides base orders, you'll have the option to purchase:

Extra PCBs
Extra plates of your choice
Gaskets

More renders and prototype photos!

More

Renders

Prototypes

of_sam · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:01:40 »

Finally made it to ic. Looks very nice!!

bobgr8 · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:02:17 »

Love the 4 artisan holder on the left

dimo · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:08:04 »

mmmmmm.

tngpq · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:27:01 »

Please tell me it was a mistake omitting blue in the color option. Why make a proto then drop it from production..

victorpre · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:32:04 »

Yes for the WKL. Good job

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Zeelobby · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:34:09 »

Funder the man! Love it.

VXQN · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:38:33 »

Oh mama, this is nice! What's the projected manufacturing time? I know it's almost impossible to guess right now but a rough ballpark would be good. That green is lovely, I wish I had a set that would go on it, and I do hope that the Navy is available!

paperassgasket · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:48:31 »

Interest? Check.

Bunn3y · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 08:57:27 »

This looks very clean. GLWIC

Full · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 09:11:56 »

whew

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 09:19:38 »

I like when things are designed by Europeans

dantambok · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 09:38:45 »

ooooh v cute

Bachoo · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:10:34 »

Very clean and minimal. Great job done here

tratnula · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:13:09 »

Love it! Happy to see it out in the world! Such an awesome looking board

Chippy · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:29:46 »

P*ggers

Kokaloo · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:30:46 »

tmo just keeps getting longer and longer

keeganzero · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:38:38 »

This checks all the boxes. Well done. Hope the group buy goes smooth.

synthtastic · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:48:49 »

Suuuuper nice.

nathanchere · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 11:33:12 »

"ANSI & ISO layout support, WK & WKL"

I guess it's useless at this point to hope for a HHKB blocker option like the TMO50?

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 12:13:08 »

Quote from: Kokaloo on Tue, 09 February 2021, 10:30:46

tmo just keeps getting longer and longer

Shut

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fropsie · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 13:37:24 »

Nice.

Que7797 · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 13:53:01 »

Cool design, I like the unique layout.

glwgb!

Chippy · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 14:00:12 »

Can we see pictures of the internals, including mounting style?

technical_cofounder · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 16:05:47 »

That extra row is genius to showcase novelties - love it!

lunr · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 16:09:05 »

might be blind but is there a time frame for this?

tempo · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 17:08:58 »

Will the pcb color be green as shown in prototype?

Chippy · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 17:15:53 »

Quote from: lunr on Tue, 09 February 2021, 16:09:05

might be blind but is there a time frame for this?

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GB date and time, Vendors and Quantities

Group buy is already scheduled to happen on February 20/21 worldwide! Specific time and date for each vendor will be announced soon!

We are happy to announce that we've partnered with 6 vendors to offer Onyx worldwide!

lunr · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 17:31:24 »

I meant production time. sorry for not being specific.

Quote from: Chippy on Tue, 09 February 2021, 17:15:53

Quote from: lunr on Tue, 09 February 2021, 16:09:05
might be blind but is there a time frame for this?

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GB date and time, Vendors and Quantities

Group buy is already scheduled to happen on February 20/21 worldwide! Specific time and date for each vendor will be announced soon!

We are happy to announce that we've partnered with 6 vendors to offer Onyx worldwide!

Quriosity · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 18:35:26 »

Love the design but why no Navy option like the proto?

tngpq · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 19:00:43 »

Quote from: Quriosity on Tue, 09 February 2021, 18:35:26

Love the design but why no Navy option like the proto?

Yes, we need navy!!!

zoo · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 19:26:52 »

really liking the balance of the 4-row macro cluster. bigpog

Moabee · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 20:06:02 »

Excited for this keyboard, and like others have said I hope that the omitting of the blue colorway is an error.

sacklunch · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 20:12:00 »

This is a beautiful board, but I have to ask: why in god's sweet boobies does it cost so much?? How is it that Drop can sell the same kind of board, using the same kind of materials, for 1/3 of the proposed price? Seriously, I am curious.

totalemon · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 21:13:06 »

yeahhhhh man!! looks clean. how much does it weigh?

paperassgasket · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 22:49:37 »

Quote from: sacklunch on Tue, 09 February 2021, 20:12:00

This is a beautiful board, but I have to ask: why in god's sweet boobies does it cost so much?? How is it that Drop can sell the same kind of board, using the same kind of materials, for 1/3 of the proposed price? Seriously, I am curious.

Well, I guarantee that anything Drop sells isn't even in the same ballpark with regards to material cost or quality as this.
Saying "it's the same kind of materials" is like comparing a soda can to an engine block because they both contain aluminum.
There's no Drop boards with a brass weight or plate.
There's no Drop boards that are gasket mounted.
There's no Drop boards with a layout like this.
Drop boards are mass manufactured to reduce costs. This board is very limited in quantity and as such costs more to produce per unit solely based on volume not even considering material costs, machining costs, etc.

This is a nice design and pretty on point with regards to pricing vs other GB boards in it's class.

e: like this as a comparison https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109608.0

Ustinj · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 23:16:02 »

Crisp and clean, I like it a lot.

skrunk · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 23:28:33 »

Very nice. excited for the release

Bamboo238 · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 00:17:52 »

I'm digging this, good job! I would have loved that navy case though!

MayberryMech · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 12:06:19 »

I'm vibing! Looking forward to following

Nvr_Smile · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:22:28 »

Quote from: paperassgasket on Tue, 09 February 2021, 22:49:37

e: like this as a comparison https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109608.0

Calliope is similar, I just wouldn't call it a great comparison personally as it is $100 cheaper. With the only real difference being gasket mount vs top mount. Still, you are spot on about the comparison with Drop

funderburker · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:43:52 »

Firstly, thank you for the warm welcome and the nice comments. For those saying it's a long boi - it is and we are not ashamed of it!

For people that mentioned Navy Blue as their choice - prove it by filling out a form!
Form not only is about a possible colour options change but also to see about the potential addition of PC half-plates, default plate option for base orders and ISO plate demand!

FORM ABOUT CASE COLOURS & PLATE OPTIONS HERE

Quote from: Chippy on Tue, 09 February 2021, 14:00:12

Can we see pictures of the internals, including mounting style?

Yes, of course. This is a prototype unit so there have been some slight internal changes but it's mostly around the case screws and everything else has stayed as you see here. Gasket mounted from top and bottom.

Quote from: nathanchere on Tue, 09 February 2021, 11:33:12

"ANSI & ISO layout support, WK & WKL"

I guess it's useless at this point to hope for a HHKB blocker option like the TMO50?

Unfortunately yes, we skipped HHKB blocker option as we felt it doesn't quite fit with the layout.

sleepy · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:54:03 »

this looks so nice! best of luck with the group buy funderburker.

funderburker · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:55:26 »

Quote from: sleepy on Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:54:03

this looks so nice! best of luck with the group buy funderburker.

Thank you, sleepy!

Zeelobby · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 16:20:17 »

Quote from: funderburker on Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:43:52

Firstly, thank you for the warm welcome and the nice comments. For those saying it's a long boi - it is and we are not ashamed of it!

For people that mentioned Navy Blue as their choice - prove it by filling out a form!
Form not only is about a possible colour options change but also to see about the potential addition of PC half-plates, default plate option for base orders and ISO plate demand!

FORM ABOUT CASE COLOURS & PLATE OPTIONS HERE

Quote from: Chippy on Tue, 09 February 2021, 14:00:12
Can we see pictures of the internals, including mounting style?

Yes, of course. This is a prototype unit so there have been some slight internal changes but it's mostly around the case screws and everything else has stayed as you see here. Gasket mounted from top and bottom.

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Quote from: nathanchere on Tue, 09 February 2021, 11:33:12
"ANSI & ISO layout support, WK & WKL"

I guess it's useless at this point to hope for a HHKB blocker option like the TMO50?

Unfortunately yes, we skipped HHKB blocker option as we felt it doesn't quite fit with the layout.

A pic of PCB would complete my fantasy ;)

Moabee · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 19:06:06 »

Making a request for the Discord to be posted.

paperassgasket · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 19:51:03 »

I'm assuming there's no option for a split space?

tngpq · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 21:52:14 »

Can we get the dimensions including the front height?

Kinesiologist · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 22:29:17 »

Good to see the WKL option in there, tasteful design overall. Kudos

Chippy · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 23:50:56 »

Is there encoder support on the pcb at all?

whirlwind · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 00:26:59 »

So nice

vegs · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 03:05:56 »

🙏🙏🙏

Cubic // esc lab · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 03:45:01 »

Oh this is really nice with Minimal. Oh my

samaniego · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 14:50:34 »

Quote from: bobgr8 on Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:02:17

Love the 4 artisan holder on the left

Quote from: funderburker on Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:00:24

Onyx - FRL TKL with a macro column

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Designed by funderburker & quaddepos, PCB design by Upas!

Quaddepos (the co-designer behind GMK Minimal and Perestroika, to name a couple) reached out to me about a layout he had wanted to see so we put our heads together and came up with Onyx! Something new yet classical and designed without any compromises!

I'll add my own Discord server aka "funderburker's house" later today so you can follow real-time updates and discussion there! Also please join Vendor servers for more GB specific info for their region!

Features
Gasket mounted plate
Seamless, internally screwed case design
7 degree typing angle
VIA-compatible PCB with USB-C daugtherboard, designed by Upas
ANSI & ISO layout support, WK & WKL
Internally screwed minimal weight design
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GB date and time, Vendors and Quantities

Group buy is already scheduled to happen on February 20/21 worldwide! Specific time and date for each vendor will be announced soon!

We are happy to announce that we've partnered with 6 vendors to offer Onyx worldwide!
Cannon Keys - US
DeskHero - Canada
Oblotzky Industries - EU
proto[Typist] - UK
iLumkb - Asia
Daily Clack - Oceania

Quantities and specific pricing per vendor will be announced soon but "ball park" is a $520 for the regular ones.

Case, Colour and Material options

Onyx will be offered in both WK and WKL top variants, with aluminium top/bottom & brass weight. Designed by Europeans,
Onyx also supports both ANSI and ISO layouts with their own separate plates (ISO plates will only be offered by ISO-centric vendors). No universal plates here!

Plate options
Full plate options - Aluminium, Polycarbonate, Brass
Half-plate options - Aluminium

Case colour options
Regular - Silver top/Red bottom case with Red aluminium plate; Black case with Black aluminium plate; Green case with Black aluminium plate
Premium - E-white with Bandblasted Brass plate

FORM ABOUT CASE COLOUR AND PLATE OPTIONS

Included in base orders, Add-ons and Extras

All base orders will come with:
Onyx FRL TKL keyboard with aluminium/brass plate & brass weight
PCB, USB-C daughterboard and JST cable
Gaskets and mounting hardware
Cannon Keys keyboard carrying case & cloth

Besides base orders, you'll have the option to purchase:
Extra PCBs
Extra plates of your choice

More renders and prototype photos!
More
Renders
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Prototypes
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Quote from: funderburker on Tue, 09 February 2021, 07:00:24

Onyx - FRL TKL with a macro column

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Designed by funderburker & quaddepos, PCB design by Upas!

Quaddepos (the co-designer behind GMK Minimal and Perestroika, to name a couple) reached out to me about a layout he had wanted to see so we put our heads together and came up with Onyx! Something new yet classical and designed without any compromises!

I'll add my own Discord server aka "funderburker's house" later today so you can follow real-time updates and discussion there! Also please join Vendor servers for more GB specific info for their region!

Features
Gasket mounted plate
Seamless, internally screwed case design
7 degree typing angle
VIA-compatible PCB with USB-C daugtherboard, designed by Upas
ANSI & ISO layout support, WK & WKL
Internally screwed minimal weight design

GB date and time, Vendors and Quantities

Group buy is already scheduled to happen on February 20/21 worldwide! Specific time and date for each vendor will be announced soon!

We are happy to announce that we've partnered with 6 vendors to offer Onyx worldwide!
Cannon Keys - US
DeskHero - Canada
Oblotzky Industries - EU
proto[Typist] - UK
iLumkb - Asia
Daily Clack - Oceania

Quantities and specific pricing per vendor will be announced soon but "ball park" is a $520 for the regular ones.

Case, Colour and Material options

Onyx will be offered in both WK and WKL top variants, with aluminium top/bottom & brass weight. Designed by Europeans,
Onyx also supports both ANSI and ISO layouts with their own separate plates (ISO plates will only be offered by ISO-centric vendors). No universal plates here!

Plate options
Full plate options - Aluminium, Polycarbonate, Brass
Half-plate options - Aluminium

Case colour options
Regular - Silver top/Red bottom case with Red aluminium plate; Black case with Black aluminium plate; Green case with Black aluminium plate
Premium - E-white with Bandblasted Brass plate

FORM ABOUT CASE COLOUR AND PLATE OPTIONS

Included in base orders, Add-ons and Extras

All base orders will come with:
Onyx FRL TKL keyboard with aluminium/brass plate & brass weight
PCB, USB-C daughterboard and JST cable
Gaskets and mounting hardware
Cannon Keys keyboard carrying case & cloth

Besides base orders, you'll have the option to purchase:
Extra PCBs
Extra plates of your choice

More renders and prototype photos!
More
Renders
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Prototypes
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I think i should buy this one!

paperassgasket · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 15:51:37 »

Filled out the form expressing my love of the blue.

...but honestly that green is still my favorite.

JumpStream · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 11 February 2021, 16:54:30 »

I'm a simple person, I see macro column and I want. Looks really good, can't wait.

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lewisflude · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 03:01:27 »

Really clean work! Well done

funderburker · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 06:47:22 »

Quote from: Chippy on Wed, 10 February 2021, 23:50:56

Is there encoder support on the pcb at all?

No, there's no encoder support. If it would, we would definitely highlight such a feature.

We'll sum up the replies of IC form and update everyone over the weekend on the results...

azzipa · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 11:02:15 »

Very nice design! Wondering about layout. You mention ANSI and ISO, but more specifics would be helpful. Will ANSI allow split backspace and Tsangan bottom row (if opt for WK version)? Or, alternatively, any chance of split space bar?

EDIT: I see split backspace in one of the renders. I see Tsangan bottom row. Questions answered. I don't see split space bar (looks like plate will not accommodate). Can you please confirm it will be possible to split R Shift (looks like the plate will accommodate)?

Half plate looks

funderburker · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 16:06:47 »

Quote from: azzipa on Fri, 12 February 2021, 11:02:15

Very nice design! Wondering about layout. You mention ANSI and ISO, but more specifics would be helpful. Will ANSI allow split backspace and Tsangan bottom row (if opt for WK version)? Or, alternatively, any chance of split space bar?

EDIT: I see split backspace in one of the renders. I see Tsangan bottom row. Questions answered. I don't see split space bar (looks like plate will not accommodate). Can you please confirm it will be possible to split R Shift (looks like the plate will accommodate)?

Half plate looks

Oh, you are correct. We haven't provided a KLE with layout options. See OP under "Case, Colour and Material options" as I updated it before posting this answer.

azzipa · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 12 February 2021, 16:24:13 »

Awesome, thanks!

Quote from: funderburker on Fri, 12 February 2021, 16:06:47

Quote from: azzipa on Fri, 12 February 2021, 11:02:15
Very nice design! Wondering about layout. You mention ANSI and ISO, but more specifics would be helpful. Will ANSI allow split backspace and Tsangan bottom row (if opt for WK version)? Or, alternatively, any chance of split space bar?

EDIT: I see split backspace in one of the renders. I see Tsangan bottom row. Questions answered. I don't see split space bar (looks like plate will not accommodate). Can you please confirm it will be possible to split R Shift (looks like the plate will accommodate)?

Half plate looks

Oh, you are correct. We haven't provided a KLE with layout options. See OP under "Case, Colour and Material options" as I updated it before posting this answer.

goofyshnoofy · « **Reply #61 on:** Sat, 13 February 2021, 10:21:16 »

Absolutely in love with this project! Any chance we could get that discord link?

mrboli · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 13 February 2021, 10:27:03 »

So I'm absolutely getting one unit (at least).

I'm leaning towards the silver one. Two things that bother me are the red bottom and then even moreso, it being paired with the circles. Is there any chance to get a flat back with no brass peeking through?

BigRockGuy · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 13 February 2021, 15:24:59 »

This may be a stupid question, but is the PCB hot swap for solder only? I'm super new to this community, but this board seems amazing.

lysergic acid · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 13 February 2021, 19:10:57 »

any reason on 4 vs 5 for the macro column?

Neostoic · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 01:34:02 »

Soooo excited for this. Can't wait for next weekend to roll around.

vi0till · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 02:03:45 »

Mind to provide the built board weight?

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kvnlau7 · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 10:44:47 »

Patiently waiting on the discord dropping on this post. Board looks amazing sign me up!

crestia · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 11:34:32 »

Would love to have the option for blue...

azzipa · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 11:47:27 »

I’m guessing it’s for people who use F keys. Typically F1-4 are the same (base) color, 5-8 are another (accent) color, and 9-12 go back to the first color. Having only 4 would keep the look consistent. But just a guess.

Quote from: lysergic acid on Sat, 13 February 2021, 19:10:57

any reason on 4 vs 5 for the macro column?

quaddepos · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 15 February 2021, 03:25:06 »

Quote from: Moabee on Wed, 10 February 2021, 19:06:06

Making a request for the Discord to be posted.

Quote from: kvnlau7 on Sun, 14 February 2021, 10:44:47

Patiently waiting on the discord dropping on this post. Board looks amazing sign me up!

Quote from: goofyshnoofy on Sat, 13 February 2021, 10:21:16

Absolutely in love with this project! Any chance we could get that discord link?

Here ya go! https://discord.gg/WqEnW56cyc

I will let Funder update the first post once he has some free time on his hands

quaddepos · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 15 February 2021, 03:27:15 »

Quote from: azzipa on Sun, 14 February 2021, 11:47:27

I’m guessing it’s for people who use F keys. Typically F1-4 are the same (base) color, 5-8 are another (accent) color, and 9-12 go back to the first color. Having only 4 would keep the look consistent. But just a guess.

Quote from: lysergic acid on Sat, 13 February 2021, 19:10:57
any reason on 4 vs 5 for the macro column?

You guessed right, as well as not looking too cluttered.

Que7797 · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 15 February 2021, 13:40:43 »

Nice work, this is super cool!

adamjohari · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 15 February 2021, 23:48:07 »

I'm in. Just hope I can get one. Taken a lot of Ls lately

Chippy · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 16:04:23 »

Looking forward to seeing the final pricing and colors

funderburker · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 18:48:47 »

Update about Onyx FRL TKL GB

Sorry for the long wait but here's some more concrete info on the group buy.

Join Quaddepo's OC Lab Discord server to follow Onyx updates and discussion.

IC Form results

First off, we'll be adding Navy Blue as a case colour option on top of the rest! So 5 case colour options - Silver/Red, Black, Green, E-White, Navy Blue.
We'll be sticking with aluminium full plates as the default option for anodized boards and brass full plate for e-coated boards.
We're adding Polycarbonate half-plate as an extra plate option.
By the results it seems that ISO extra plate options would be beneficial for Asia, Europe and UK. Please check with appropriate region's vendor.

Question results (piecharts)

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Pricing and availability
(will be updated)

Onyx will be available through 6 vendors. Here's a list of base pricing for Onyx FRL TKL, their availability per region and GB date & time. The table will be updated with specific times once everyone's awake.

Bonus stuff

There's going to be 3 build streams in the near future with Onyx prototypes by Apiary, Minterly and LightningXI.
Plate files for all variants will be shared sometime after GB ends.
Thank you for all the support, friends!

Chippy · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 18:56:21 »

is the navy board going to be by navy top + bottom?

funderburker · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 18:57:06 »

Quote from: Chippy on Tue, 16 February 2021, 18:56:21

is the navy board going to be by navy top + bottom?

Yes. Only two-tone colourway is Silver/Red.

olivavek · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 20:06:28 »

Oh man, the hype is real

funderburker · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 17 February 2021, 14:45:21 »

Updated OP with more detailed pricing on extras and more time of vendor GB launch times.

hkiri · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 17 February 2021, 15:41:54 »

Only 60 in EU? That's gonna be a fight...

Bamboo238 · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 01:31:13 »

Quote from: hkiri on Wed, 17 February 2021, 15:41:54

Only 60 in EU? That's gonna be a fight...

Haha, we got done dirty

funderburker · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 15:29:38 »

There's actually some build streams by Apiary and Minterly that went low-key and there's even a sound test by Minterly!

For people still deciding on if they're getting an Onyx, please give build streams a look and remember - GB is happening this weekend!
Check OP for the launch times at your region and pricing for Onyx base kit and extras.

What do you think about the sound, do you like it?

RealLaugh · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 16:15:34 »

Looks good, I'm in. Hopefully don't have too much competition getting one from the EU vendor

Rob27shred · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 17:37:46 »

Quote from: funderburker on Thu, 18 February 2021, 15:29:38

There's actually some build streams by Apiary and Minterly that went low-key and there's even a sound test by Minterly!

Minterly's build stream
Sound test with different keycap profiles by Minterly
Apiary's build stream

For people still deciding on if they're getting an Onyx, please give build streams a look and remember - GB is happening this weekend!
Check OP for the launch times at your region and pricing for Onyx base kit and extras.

What do you think about the sound, do you like it?

Sounds very good to me! Awesome job with this board & GLWGB!

pixelpusher · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 18:38:50 »

Quote from: funderburker on Thu, 18 February 2021, 15:29:38

There's actually some build streams by Apiary and Minterly that went low-key and there's even a sound test by Minterly!

Minterly's build stream
Sound test with different keycap profiles by Minterly
Apiary's build stream

For people still deciding on if they're getting an Onyx, please give build streams a look and remember - GB is happening this weekend!
Check OP for the launch times at your region and pricing for Onyx base kit and extras.

What do you think about the sound, do you like it?

The MT3 caps sounded 😘 to me

zuggykeys · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 18 February 2021, 21:09:41 »

Glwgb. I checked out Minterly’s stream. The board looks and sounds fantastic!

funderburker · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 03:26:12 »

One last update on the GB launch times and then I think I'll update after the weekend. (This content is visible 3x on this one page

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Please follow vendor channels and visit their website for more information about how it's going to happen (raffle, FCFS, hybrid raffle, etc.). If there's no content on Onyx, they're probably already prepping everything so just wait a bit.

Good luck and thank you for the interest and support!

thor_r · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 11:23:21 »

GL with GB!

hkiri · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 11:47:10 »

~~There‘s nothing to be found about the Onyx on Oblotzky's Discord or on his site 🤔~~
I should read posts completely before posting...
(Still a little short-termed since it already starts tomorrow at 13:00)

long_qt_pie · « **Reply #90 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 00:05:46 »

Will it be possible to solely pick up a PCB without the base kit?

hottrout · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 04:54:54 »

Going to try for one of these this morning. Good luck guys.

ddrfraser1 · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 08:12:13 »

Lol, Sold out before I could even get to it. That makes that decision easier

quaddepos · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 09:45:59 »

Quote from: ddrfraser1 on Sat, 20 February 2021, 08:12:13

Lol, Sold out before I could even get to it. That makes that decision easier

Just checked but none should be sold out already, whats your vendor?

Fyi Not all vendor are live yet.

Mr_BeastQuake · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 10:09:18 »

Who takin’ so long at the front of this queue?

Cool got one. Almost $700 with an extra plate/pcb tho.

TheAmishPilot · « **Reply #95 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 10:21:13 »

Just ordered one in white! this is going to be my first custom keyboard. Im very excited for the build!

zuggykeys · « **Reply #96 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 14:50:16 »

Ordered e-white, though minterly's video made me 2nd guess that decision. I'm surprised CannonKeys hasn't sold out yet. I thought for sure the allocations would be gone within the first hour.

tonyjones · « **Reply #97 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 15:13:31 »

Quote from: zuggykeys on Sat, 20 February 2021, 14:50:16

Ordered e-white, though minterly's video made me 2nd guess that decision. I'm surprised CannonKeys hasn't sold out yet. I thought for sure the allocations would be gone within the first hour.

You should get navy and silver also.

Mr_BeastQuake · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 15:54:51 »

Quote from: zuggykeys on Sat, 20 February 2021, 14:50:16

Ordered e-white, though minterly's video made me 2nd guess that decision. I'm surprised CannonKeys hasn't sold out yet. I thought for sure the allocations would be gone within the first hour.

Odd layouts often sell slower (unless by Yuktsi or some other demi-god). Then in a couple years you start seeing regret posts. I had a Black Bird which had a similar style to this keyboard, same deal. I don't need 30 TKL keyboards in my life.

Cubic // esc lab · « **Reply #99 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 17:05:31 »

Ah man I was going to get in on this but at $600+ for everything, that's outside my budget

But GLWGB I know this is going to do well.

hejog · « **Reply #100 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:17:40 »

green with brass plate ftw

MS85 · « **Reply #101 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:23:50 »

Form sent on Oblotzky, fingers crossed

I already have KAT Refined coming in anyway, so a black Onyx has clearly to be considered as a form of budget optimization. Right?

MS85 · « **Reply #102 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:26:24 »

Quote from: hejog on Sat, 20 February 2021, 18:17:40

green with brass plate ftw

I was really tempted, that green looks stunning and with GMK Dandy running now...

Capone1423 · « **Reply #103 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 13:44:41 »

does the pcb has esd protection?

dirtegg · « **Reply #104 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 15:25:37 »

Quote from: Capone1423 on Sun, 21 February 2021, 13:44:41

does the pcb has esd protection?

confirmed by funder in the OC Labs discord!

hottrout · « **Reply #105 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 04:13:09 »

Ordered

funderburker · « **Reply #106 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 08:12:28 »

Onyx GB sales numbers and my own Discord server announcement

First, thank you all for the activity on various Discord servers, it's nice to hear what everyone's getting and such!

As of today, there are 300+ units sold WORLDWIDE! That's a big accomplishment on its own, and we are very happy for the interest and support!
Once GB ends and we gather all sales data on colours etc., we will provide information about that as well!

Onyx base kits are still available at all vendors so if you're still on the fence, be quick as GB is live until Feb 26th (please check in with your regional vendor so you're not late!).

If you'd like to discuss Onyx, you're welcome to join our Discord servers:

Quaddepo's OC Lab Discord server to follow Onyx updates and discussion.
funderburker's house Discord server to discuss Onyx and also follow my upcoming projects!

Onyx is still available through all 6 vendors!

Re9456 · « **Reply #107 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 10:36:36 »

I just realized the keyboard that Minterly built was not black, it looks more like graphite grey which I love the most~
I thought it's black so I ordered the black…shame that prototype color is not in the option T-T

busytimmy · « **Reply #108 on:** Wed, 24 February 2021, 22:32:21 »

I want to get in on this because it looks fantastic, but alas slightly outside of my budget. Rama Thermal seq 2 makes more fiscal sense to me at this point.

funderburker · « **Reply #109 on:** Thu, 25 February 2021, 05:31:41 »

Quote from: busytimmy on Wed, 24 February 2021, 22:32:21

I want to get in on this because it looks fantastic, but alas slightly outside of my budget. Rama Thermal seq 2 makes more fiscal sense to me at this point.

Yeah, Onyx is priced higher for sure so go for the board you can afford. Thermal Seq2 seems like a great board!

KevenKeys · « **Reply #110 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 11:02:35 »

Quote from: Re9456 on Wed, 24 February 2021, 10:36:36

I just realized the keyboard that Minterly built was not black, it looks more like graphite grey which I love the most~
I thought it's black so I ordered the black…shame that prototype color is not in the option T-T

Wait is that true!?!? I still havent decided on color but really was leaning towards the black bc of Minterly's stream. Where did you get confirmation of it? Thanks in advance!

funderburker · « **Reply #111 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 15:00:17 »

Quote from: KevenKeys on Fri, 26 February 2021, 11:02:35

Quote from: Re9456 on Wed, 24 February 2021, 10:36:36
I just realized the keyboard that Minterly built was not black, it looks more like graphite grey which I love the most~
I thought it's black so I ordered the black…shame that prototype color is not in the option T-T

Wait is that true!?!? I still havent decided on color but really was leaning towards the black bc of Minterly's stream. Where did you get confirmation of it? Thanks in advance!

Yes, it's true. That's dark gray but you can see the black prototype on Apiary's stream. I think I've linked to it in one of my posts in this thread.

funderburker · « **Reply #112 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 14:30:43 »

Ok, so there's not much going on here. Maybe GH is on it's way out for GB promotion and discussion?

I just wanted to share some cool facts for anyone that does follow Onyx GB here.

GB ended on Feb 26th, all orders have been paid for and we gathered all orders. Total units sold - 370.
All data has been past on to the manufacturer so the wheel starts rolling. THERE IS NO INFO ON DELIVERY DATE, PLS DO NOT ASK.

Here's also some interesting charts for colourway, top piece and ANSI/ISO shares. That's for base kit orders, of course.

Red = ISO, Blue = ANSI

Red = WKL, Blue = WK

AuthenticDanger · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 15:05:48 »

Quote from: funderburker on Wed, 03 March 2021, 14:30:43

THERE IS NO INFO ON DELIVERY DATE, PLS DO NOT ASK.

But on the downlow... when's this shipping?
(just kidding)

Congrats on 370 units sold!

hottrout · « **Reply #114 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 18:43:20 »

Quote from: funderburker on Wed, 03 March 2021, 14:30:43

Ok, so there's not much going on here. Maybe GH is on it's way out for GB promotion and discussion?

Geekhack is still my preferred way to find out about and discuss everything keeb. I follow dozens of Discord channels but to be honest it is difficult to keep up with them all. Here I get to see it all with ease.

azzipa · « **Reply #115 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 20:13:45 »

This. I “watch” many threads here and read all new posts for those threads. I do not always comment and lurk many of those threads. Discord is a fun distraction but it is not feasible for me to track 20+ servers, even with dedicated channels. I don’t watch tv but I think of discord as an equivalent: lots of noise with snippets of information I might find useful and/or interesting. It’s not usually worth my bandwidth in terms of ROI on my time. Please keep posting here.

Quote from: hottrout on Wed, 03 March 2021, 18:43:20

Quote from: funderburker on Wed, 03 March 2021, 14:30:43
Ok, so there's not much going on here. Maybe GH is on it's way out for GB promotion and discussion?

Geekhack is still my preferred way to find out about and discuss everything keeb. I follow dozens of Discord channels but to be honest it is difficult to keep up with them all. Here I get to see it all with ease.

bball2 · « **Reply #116 on:** Wed, 03 March 2021, 20:32:26 »

Thanks for posting the purchase stats!

hottrout · « **Reply #117 on:** Thu, 04 March 2021, 02:32:20 »

Quote from: bball2 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 20:32:26

Thanks for posting the purchase stats!

Yes, agreed, very interesting.

funderburker · « **Reply #118 on:** Tue, 11 April 2023, 14:15:55 »

Apologies for resurrecting an older thread but to any Onyx owners interested in getting a PCB or some softer gaskets now is the time to speak up!

There's been a discussion on my server [Skepur's house] about a need for spare PCBs due to reports of chattering and even a couple of "bricked" PCBs after some use. Also, production gaskets are slightly firmer than I originally tested and approved. So we're gathering interest about re-running extras only that would enable people to:

Stock up on reserves for your favourite board!
Fix those small issues for people that have been left with the most beautiful paperweight

Please fill out our [interest check poll] and join my server for more up-to-date announcements and discussions!

hzh0525 · « **Reply #119 on:** Wed, 19 April 2023, 20:47:13 »

Looks interesting!

funderburker · « **Reply #120 on:** Thu, 11 May 2023, 03:40:35 »

IC form for extras will be open until May 19th so those who have not filled out the form, please do!

All updates about Onyx and discussion about other projects is going on in my Discord server so join if you're interested in up-to-date announcements!

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