Post by: Pwner on Thu, 26 September 2019, 08:09:28
Date: September 28th, 5PM EST
Interest Check Thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101303.0)
Pricing & Availability:
- Cannonkeys (https://cannonkeys.com/collections/group-buy/products/gb-equinox-keyboard): 100 units - $270 + shipping
- Mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/ion-x-ai03-equinox-keyboard_1249/): 30 units - €297 (vat included) + shipping
- Yushakobo (https://yushakobo.jp/shop/gb-equinox/) - Unlimited - ¥29500 (including shipping, excluding tax of 10%)
- Extra PCB's will be $30 (or equivalent based on chosen vendor)
ETA: Late January 2020
Specs & Features:
- 6° typing angle
- 6063 aluminium
- 17.25mm front height
- QMK PCB designed by ai03 with VIA support
- Gasket PCB mount (https://i.imgur.com/LEH3w4o.png)
- Backlight LED support
- Brass internal weight (Sandblasted & Coated)
- Weight: 740g fully assembled
- Case colors: Black, Blue Grey (Pantone 8181c), Rose Gold (Pantone 7520c), Dark Grey (RAL 7016), Japan Blue (Pantone 7700c) [Japan Exclusive]
- Render Gallery (https://imgur.com/a/n13eqkV) courtesy of ai03
- Case options: With or without wkl blocker options (https://i.imgur.com/er5jNWA.png) available
- Compatible with most standard keyset base kits!
Layout support:
(https://i.imgur.com/L5aNwYT.png)
FAQ:
- "What happened to the option for a plate?" - There wasn't much demand during the Interest Check phase for a plate although a file will be made available after the group buy.
- "I don't live in Japan, can I get the blue case?" - The Japan blue is an exclusive to Japan.
- "Can I use a proxy to buy from another vendor?" - Do so at your own risk.
More pics:
(https://i.imgur.com/bz2gGmG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0x0G18O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bruLyVl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rEP0XYc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kPRMCz4.jpg)
Build stream & typing test courtesy of Jae from Top Clack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asHe4EGUCd0)
Hang out with us:
- Ion Keyboards Discord (https://discord.gg/jyFVCaA)
- ai03 Design Studio Discord (https://discord.gg/qA5JD9y)
- Cannonkeys Discord (http://discord.gg/gAy6sqp)
Special thanks:
- ai03 - For being a bad influence and always encouraging and supporting my bad ideas
- Wilba & Olivia - For the VIA support! <2
- Upas - For all his help and support in making this group buy happen
- Mykeyboard & Yushakobo - For helping out with proxy services
- Chris Swires - For the beautiful photos
- And to the prototype purchasers who helped support bad ideas
Post by: Pwner on Thu, 26 September 2019, 08:09:53
Dec 5th, 2019 - Everything is currently in production and on track to meet the estimated ship date.
Dec 17th, 2019 - Boards are currently being anodized.
Dec 26th, 2019 - PCB's have finished production and have been shipped to vendors.
Jan 6th, 2020 - All vendors have received the PCB's. Cases are still finishing up being anodized, goal still remains to have them done and shipped to vendors before CNY. (~Jan. 25th)
Feb 15th, 2020 - Orders are currently preparing for shipping, some people have received tracking info already. Depending on region, order #/color, etc., the exact shipment date may differ. Please bare with us.
March 8th, 2020 - Cannonkeys extras on sale Saturday March 14th @ 10am EST.
April 3rd, 2020 - EU boards have been shipped to MYKB.
May 20th, 2020 - Cannonkeys and Yushakobo both 100% complete. Few replacements currently being sent out by MyKb.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 27 September 2019, 08:44:25
Post by: Wilba on Fri, 27 September 2019, 08:52:40
Post by: hughtrue on Fri, 27 September 2019, 08:55:46
Post by: mrpetrov on Fri, 27 September 2019, 08:55:54
Had the chance to feel and type on a proto in Japan recently and it felt and sounded wonderful, so I'll be going in on it!
Post by: wholypantalones on Fri, 27 September 2019, 10:47:56
Post by: cuongcan2020 on Fri, 27 September 2019, 11:11:59
Post by: Pwner on Fri, 27 September 2019, 19:42:10
Any estimate on the shipping date?
Sorry for not listing this, I have now added it to the OP but we are estimating a late January shipping date.
Post by: Prelim on Sat, 28 September 2019, 05:58:01
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 28 September 2019, 16:06:52
Mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/ion-x-ai03-equinox-keyboard_1249/)
Yushakobo (https://yushakobo.jp/shop/gb-equinox/)
Post by: pino38 on Sat, 28 September 2019, 20:29:36
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Post by: Pwner on Sat, 28 September 2019, 20:52:17
damn. i was really hoping for a plate option. Going to have to pass and settle for a neuron
The plate file will be available. I have no problem organizing something if people need help sourcing one.
Post by: mrpetrov on Sat, 28 September 2019, 21:32:22
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 29 September 2019, 02:51:14
Post by: Lil on Sun, 29 September 2019, 03:11:07
That would be helpful tydamn. i was really hoping for a plate option. Going to have to pass and settle for a neuron
The plate file will be available. I have no problem organizing something if people need help sourcing one.
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Post by: lanyusea on Sun, 29 September 2019, 03:13:43
Post by: octix on Sun, 29 September 2019, 07:52:15
Post by: KingOfMemes on Sun, 29 September 2019, 08:50:46
Post by: walletburner on Sun, 29 September 2019, 13:35:11
Post by: Klyback on Mon, 30 September 2019, 05:39:49
Post by: blacksimon on Mon, 30 September 2019, 05:55:44
Which vendor should I choose If I want it delivered to Dubai?
I suggest using a proxy like shopandship and choosing a US vendor (they underdeclare)
Else, whatever is the cheapest source, since shipping will be expensive to dubai anyways
Post by: aeryxz on Tue, 01 October 2019, 01:45:19
Post by: Wilba on Tue, 01 October 2019, 01:54:25
Post by: blacksimon on Wed, 02 October 2019, 06:28:50
If I buy this keyboard, will I be cool?
Post by: Lil on Wed, 02 October 2019, 06:41:26
I am strongly considering buying Enquinox
If I buy this keyboard, will I be cool?
Only if you use ISO
Post by: RETURNISO on Wed, 02 October 2019, 06:46:09
Post by: mrpetrov on Wed, 02 October 2019, 08:03:21
I am strongly considering buying Enquinox
If I buy this keyboard, will I be cool?
can't polish a turd man
Post by: blacksimon on Thu, 03 October 2019, 00:16:46
I am strongly considering buying Enquinox
If I buy this keyboard, will I be cool?
can't polish a turd man
pepehands
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 03 October 2019, 13:31:46
Don't think I've seen that one yet 🤠
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 03 October 2019, 13:33:55
Post by: itunesacc on Fri, 04 October 2019, 10:57:20
Post by: thearctican on Fri, 04 October 2019, 14:13:04
Can we get background info on the name of the keyboard?
GB started close to the autumnal equinox, and the board is roughly symmetric. But that's just me speculating.
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 05 October 2019, 01:17:14
what's the color of this sample?
That proto was supposed to be the ral 7016 but the fab that did this proto run made it quite a bit lighter than we wanted. We won't be using them for the group buy units and we have far more faith in who will be doing them to get the colors we are after.
I'm definitely interested in some plate options if you provide them
Finalizing the plate, once I have a sample and confirm it's good, I will post the file.
glws!
Same to you!
I am strongly considering buying Enquinox
If I buy this keyboard, will I be cool?
You aren't and no.
Sorry but, can anyone tell what is the name of keycap in the first picture?
Mix of 9009 and Muted.
Can we get background info on the name of the keyboard?
I wish there was a cool story here but ai and I are just fans of space related things. All credit to ai for the name.
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 05 October 2019, 23:00:28
Render Gallery of available colors courtesy of ai03
Post by: MMKB on Mon, 07 October 2019, 11:42:57
Post by: D3LTA on Wed, 09 October 2019, 12:13:38
Post by: Pwner on Tue, 15 October 2019, 05:26:09
(https://i.imgur.com/gdgQozX.png) (https://i.imgur.com/t9ixXAM.png)
Thanks to everyone who helped make this a great success! :thumb:
Post by: KingOfMemes on Tue, 15 October 2019, 08:15:51
If you have not filled/received an options form, please let myself, ai or upas know asap. The form will be locked in the next day or so [accounting for proxy/timezones], no changes after that.I never got the option for Japan Blue during the Cannonkeys buy or in the editable form. Is that colorway restricted by locale? I'm in NAShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gdgQozX.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/t9ixXAM.png)
Thanks to everyone who helped make this a great success! :thumb:
Post by: mrpetrov on Tue, 15 October 2019, 09:16:47
If you have not filled/received an options form, please let myself, ai or upas know asap. The form will be locked in the next day or so [accounting for proxy/timezones], no changes after that.I never got the option for Japan Blue during the Cannonkeys buy or in the editable form. Is that colorway restricted by locale? I'm in NAShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gdgQozX.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/t9ixXAM.png)
Thanks to everyone who helped make this a great success! :thumb:
Yeah, IIRC it was a japan-only color.
Post by: KingOfMemes on Tue, 15 October 2019, 09:54:20
LameIf you have not filled/received an options form, please let myself, ai or upas know asap. The form will be locked in the next day or so [accounting for proxy/timezones], no changes after that.I never got the option for Japan Blue during the Cannonkeys buy or in the editable form. Is that colorway restricted by locale? I'm in NAShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/gdgQozX.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/t9ixXAM.png)
Thanks to everyone who helped make this a great success! :thumb:
Yeah, IIRC it was a japan-only color.
Post by: MMKB on Fri, 06 December 2019, 17:30:40
Post by: Pwner on Sun, 29 December 2019, 01:07:53
Any updates or pictures?
I haven't bumped the thread when I post updates but I have been updating the 2nd post when I get them. I realize now that is a bit inconvenient for everyone so I will be sure to make a post as well when I have an update to give. Here is a couple quick pics as well for those that have missed the updates on either myself or ai's discords:
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593014562769338368/650910329563381761/image0.jpg)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593014562769338368/650910330217562122/image1.jpg)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593014562769338368/660027559613956107/image0.jpg)
Boards are currently in ano, I will post more when I have more images. PCB's have completed production and are on their way to the vendors.
Post by: MMKB on Sun, 29 December 2019, 01:52:45
Post by: Pwner on Mon, 06 January 2020, 09:13:47
Post by: _PixelNinja on Mon, 06 January 2020, 11:01:15
Post by: menuhin on Mon, 06 January 2020, 15:34:30
I think the Equinox will be a top staggered 40% keyboard among all other 40% designs.
Hope I had enough cash when this GB launched so that I can join this as Pwner watches over the production by himself.
Looking forward to the final products!
Post by: MMKB on Mon, 06 January 2020, 18:04:57
Post by: Merked on Wed, 29 January 2020, 20:38:17
Post by: cuongcan2020 on Mon, 10 February 2020, 22:13:47
Post by: KingOfMemes on Mon, 10 February 2020, 22:51:16
Hi, any updates? It is almost mid Feb. :(There was an update in the Polaris thread that stated delays were happening due to the coronavirus This is most likely in the same boat.
Post by: bigapplepietart on Wed, 12 February 2020, 08:31:18
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 15 February 2020, 10:25:57
Hi, any updates? It is almost mid Feb. :(There was an update in the Polaris thread that stated delays were happening due to the coronavirus This is most likely in the same boat.
Yes, this is correct. We are currently awaiting everyone getting back to work. Work was originally scheduled to resume on Feb. 2nd but has since been pushed back twice due to the virus. We will update as soon as we have solid info on when work will resume.
Post by: KingOfMemes on Sat, 15 February 2020, 10:38:33
I just got a shipment message from cannonkeys :|Hi, any updates? It is almost mid Feb. :(There was an update in the Polaris thread that stated delays were happening due to the coronavirus This is most likely in the same boat.
Yes, this is correct. We are currently awaiting everyone getting back to work. Work was originally scheduled to resume on Feb. 2nd but has since been pushed back twice due to the virus. We will update as soon as we have solid info on when work will resume.
Post by: mrpetrov on Sat, 15 February 2020, 11:05:32
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 15 February 2020, 11:08:27
Post by: KingOfMemes on Wed, 19 February 2020, 08:09:41
Post by: NRbigfoot on Wed, 19 February 2020, 08:38:51
Post by: Pwner on Wed, 19 February 2020, 08:42:08
What's the difference between the rev0 and rev1 hex files for via? Proto vs final product pcb?
Yep
Post by: tex_live_utility on Fri, 06 March 2020, 22:31:06
Post by: That_One_Brodie on Sun, 08 March 2020, 01:03:15
Post by: kurple on Sun, 08 March 2020, 04:38:14
Possibly a stupid question, but is this 3M sticky tape stuff meant to be cut into strips and applied to the cutouts in the case?There's pre-cut notches for the tabs which are inserted below the pcb on the bottom case.
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Post by: Pwner on Mon, 09 March 2020, 16:01:18
(A & B-stock as well as both wkl & standard will be available)
https://cannonkeys.com/ (https://cannonkeys.com/)
Post by: KingOfMemes on Mon, 09 March 2020, 16:16:21
Cannonkeys extras will be live this Saturday the 14th @10am ESTThose extra's will NOT have any of the Japan blue colorway, correct?
(A & B-stock as well as both wkl & standard will be available)
https://cannonkeys.com/ (https://cannonkeys.com/)
Post by: Pwner on Tue, 10 March 2020, 05:54:05
Cannonkeys extras will be live this Saturday the 14th @10am ESTThose extra's will NOT have any of the Japan blue colorway, correct?
(A & B-stock as well as both wkl & standard will be available)
https://cannonkeys.com/ (https://cannonkeys.com/)
Correct. If there are any, those would only be from Yusha Kobo.
Post by: KuroTheCrazy on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:07:57
Post by: chits on Tue, 10 March 2020, 13:49:59
Cannonkeys extras will be live this Saturday the 14th @10am ESTWill extras be priced differently than the GB units?
(A & B-stock as well as both wkl & standard will be available)
https://cannonkeys.com/ (https://cannonkeys.com/)
Post by: bigapplepietart on Sat, 14 March 2020, 09:07:09
Post by: KuroTheCrazy on Wed, 18 March 2020, 08:35:22
Cannonkeys extras will be live this Saturday the 14th @10am EST
(A & B-stock as well as both wkl & standard will be available)
https://cannonkeys.com/ (https://cannonkeys.com/)
Are the other vendors going to be listing extras at some point?
Post by: William_S_Jones on Thu, 06 August 2020, 19:37:41
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Post by: Pwner on Sun, 09 August 2020, 00:42:05
Will their be a equinox Gb rd2?
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No plans currently for a r2.
Post by: menuhin on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:41:29
Will their be a equinox Gb rd2?
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No plans currently for a r2.
Still want to praise the ingenuity of the layout of Equinox's design as a 40%.
Post by: Codezilla on Sat, 27 February 2021, 15:20:38