[IC] Pixelspace Capsule (65%) | large update: sale info and final product photos

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Index

- Introduction
- Design
- Structure
- PCB and Layout
- What's Included
- Prototype
- Colorways
- FAQ
- Interested?

Introduction

Hi all, this is ClickClack!

We are here with our second keyboard collaboration project with another Chinese design studio - Pixelspace.

Out of fascination with science fiction, Pixelspace incorporated lots of the related symbols into their designs. Endless, a sci-fi themed 80%/TKL keyboard, is their first project and has been loved and well-supported by enthusiasts.

On behalf of founder of Pixelspace, young777, please allow us to introduce Pixelspace's new sci-fi themed project, Capsule. (Kudos to York for support with renders here.)




Design

Capsule has been designed in the popular 65% layout, which is both compact and practical, and the overall style continues the sci-fi theme from Endless. The top right of the kit is adorned with a translucent power indicator LED nameplate to enhance the Capsule's recognizability and detail from the top. The sides feature a curved design that allows a smoother connection between the top and bottom, combined with a weightless bottom design, preserving the fluidity and consistency of the kit's look, contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. On the connector-side of the kit, we used a copper PVD mirror side strip with a recessed USB-C port module, which sets the tone of the kit to a more restrained, minimalistic style.

With the curved design and futuristic vibe, this project left the word "space capsule" deep inside my heart to be the name of this creation - thus, the "Capsule" was born.





Structure

The Capsule follows a 65% layout, and utilizes gasket mounting. We have chosen three different materials for the plate: FR4, PC, and POM. After giving serious consideration to the hardness of the plate and the gasket's material, thickness, density and compression ratio, we chose soft silicone as the gasket material, which not only creates a light feel and good flex, but also makes it easier to install. For the plate foam, we have chosen a 3.5mm high density Poron® foam, with a 0.5mm PE switch muting sheet.

For the case foam, we have two options:
1.   2.5mm high density Poron® foam, for a crisp and bright tone.
2.   1.5mm high density Poron® foam, which together provides a more muted sound.

Both options guarantee a soft and bouncy feel as well as making each keypress feel effortlessly powerful. In addition, to ensure the whole kit is beautiful and comfortable to use, we set the typing angle to 5°, to accommodate most enthusiasts' typing preferences.



PCB and Layout

Due to the constraints of the internal structure, the kit cannot be screw-free on the base. Thus, the kit uses stickers to conceal the screws on the bottom, which will be cleaner in terms of visual experience. However, the disassembly of the base still requires removing the foot stickers first (extra foot stickers will be provided). That being said, the kit will provide a hot swappable PCB with per-key RGB to reduce the chances of having to take apart the kit. Considering this advantage of hot swappable PCBs, as well as the convenience for enthusiasts to assemble it, we decided to sacrifice soldered PCBs and the greater range of layouts. The PCB will be 1.2mm thick; the thinner design will give the PCB more of a poppy feel to the overall kit. Stabilizer shims will be provided to compensate for the thinner PCB. PCB support QMK+VIA.



Product Photos

Prototype Photos from Pixelspace:



E-yellow Colorway photoed by Budianzai:







Black Anodized version:












What's Included

►Top and bottom case: Aluminum
►Curved front strip: PVD Brass
►Nameplate module: Aluminium
►USB-C port module: Aluminium



►Plate choices: PC, FR4, POM
►Plate foam: 3.5mm Poron® Foam
►Switch muting sheet: 0.5mm PE Foam
►Case foams: 2.5mm and 1.5mm
►1.2mm Hotswap PCB: with per-key RGB Stripe Indicator Light
►USB-C daughterboard

Colorways



Some colors in render picture are for illustration only. ThreeFour colors will be available.

From top to bottom:
►Ice Blue
►Ivory
►Black
►E-Yellow

Sale Plan

Please note this is a sale plan and subject to change. Will be finalized when GB happens.

Sale format

Pixelspace's current plan is to offer Capsule in two rounds:
► R1 (In-stock): FCFS, around 200 in-stock units ready to ship
► R2 (Groupbuy): regular GB format with more configurable options and 18mm front height & 6 degree typing angle, including more layouts, soldering PCB, ai03 C3 Unified DB's Circuit and ESD Protection Solution

Estimate Pricing

► R1 (In-stock): Anodized version: ~$410, Electrophoresis: ~$430
► R2 (Groupbuy): not finalized yet, but target to get them under $400

Interested?

Upholding our enthusiasm for custom keyboards, we are always willing to explore and work with everyone in the community!

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[Plurrkeebs]

This looks really nice.
I loved the Vertex and cant wait for mine to ship!!!

[sirieous]

Interested to see if this will also receive matrix coating. GLWIC 

[Belled]

Matrix boop65

[treeleaf64]

The tao I appreciate your input  he is one of my friends and he hhas this Boop65  and it look like  This one


Are you making a copy cat

[ClickClack.io]

Matrix boop65

The tao I appreciate your input  he is one of my friends and he hhas this Boop65  and it look like  This one


Are you making a copy cat

Hi there,

Capsule did not borrow anything from Boop65 and in no way a copycat. This project have no connection with Matrix. The concept behind two designs are completely different.

Also, Pixelspace's Capsule started more than 1 year ago and long before Boop 65 was released. 8 rounds of prototyping are a good proof of this.

Thank you for your interest!

[Tulesto]

Man this is a dope design. I already joined the angle so I will be watching this one closely

[QWER|key]

I hate that badge. It ruins the keyboard IMO.  Not as elegant as the Boop.

[Extra Fox]

Very cool, I dig where this is going. I will be keeping an eye out for when the price is announced.

[darthcapn]

Ngl, boop did come to mind while looking at this, not sating anyone copied the designs or anything, but yeah there sure is some resemblance. Good thing about this board is no one can call it a metal rectangle (unless viewing from the top.)

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[byebye.Disco]

In my opinion, this board is not like BOOP. The styles of the two boards are completely different. The only thing that looks a little similar is the arc of the side. However, BOOP uses the extra part of the lower shell to adjust the slope, and the slope of this board seems to be adjusted by the size of the gradient before and after. If the arc of the side is similar, Then I think BOOP prefers an enlarged Rama macropad M6

[CookieFlow]

I don't see this as a Boop clone either.

It like it, but same as above, I would prefer a version without the badge (but still with the small rgb strip).
I do prefer a centered USB port, but that's very personal.

However a hotswap only fixed layout is a firm No from me.
If you insist on a hotswap PCB only, then at least provide Stepped Capslock, Split Backspace and a 6.25 and 7u bottom.
This is totally possible and it should be the minimum to support as these are very popular options.

[Young777]

I don't see this as a Boop clone either.

It like it, but same as above, I would prefer a version without the badge (but still with the small rgb strip).
I do prefer a centered USB port, but that's very personal.

However a hotswap only fixed layout is a firm No from me.
If you insist on a hotswap PCB only, then at least provide Stepped Capslock, Split Backspace and a 6.25 and 7u bottom.
This is totally possible and it should be the minimum to support as these are very popular options.

Because there is per key RGB, it is not supported

[ZavaZ86]

Matrix boop65

The tao I appreciate your input  he is one of my friends and he hhas this Boop65  and it look like  This one


Are you making a copy cat

Hi there,

Capsule did not borrow anything from Boop65 and in no way a copycat. This project have no connection with Matrix. The concept behind two designs are completely different.

Also, Pixelspace's Capsule started more than 1 year ago and long before Boop 65 was released. 8 rounds of prototyping are a good proof of this.

Thank you for your interest!

And somehow you ''don't know'' the expected price...
Might as well just write get cucked international buyers

[ClickClack.io]

Matrix boop65

The tao I appreciate your input  he is one of my friends and he hhas this Boop65  and it look like  This one


Are you making a copy cat

Hi there,

Capsule did not borrow anything from Boop65 and in no way a copycat. This project have no connection with Matrix. The concept behind two designs are completely different.

Also, Pixelspace's Capsule started more than 1 year ago and long before Boop 65 was released. 8 rounds of prototyping are a good proof of this.

Thank you for your interest!

And somehow you ''don't know'' the expected price...
Might as well just write get cucked international buyers

Thank you for your interest!

Price will be higher end of 65%. But like I mentioned, we don’t have pricing available from Pixelspace. Both CN and International pricing are not available yet. Will share it here ASAP when we have them.

[X.X.X]

dope design!

[Al3417]

very interested, hopefully the price is reasonable

[Mushroom]

good work
I ll keep an eye on it.

[dokternik]

Yes please.

[Nurseh]

My interest has been peaked 

[guzmanelmalo]

No way… I need this keyboard as it suits nicely with my Bowie LP collection


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[CrazyNun]

I saw a few renders of thios board last year, i think it was used for some keycap sets on KBDfans. I asked about it here and reddit but no one knew anything. Interested to say the least.

[Hentoys]

if this is being compared to the Boop 65 then what about all the other square rectangles looking pretty sus to each other.

[ylothar]

Due to the constraints of the internal structure, the kit cannot be screw-free on the base. Thus, the kit uses stickers to conceal the screws on the bottom, which will be cleaner in terms of visual experience. However, the disassembly of the base still requires removing the foot stickers first (extra foot stickers will be provided). That being said, the kit will provide a hot swappable PCB with per-key RGB to reduce the chances of having to take apart the kit. Considering this advantage of hot swappable PCBs, as well as the convenience for enthusiasts to assemble it, we decided to sacrifice soldered PCBs and the greater range of layouts. The PCB will be 1.2mm thick; the thinner design will give the PCB more of a poppy feel to the overall kit. Stabilizer shims will be provided to compensate for the thinner PCB.

Let me tell you that I don't really agree with this approach. Soldered PCBs are not an "advantage", they are rather a "choice": and everyone should have the opportunity to make their own.
Offer both options and let everyone choose as much as they like.
I hope this decision is changed and there is room for other layouts, and I hope ISO support is included.

[Akele]

Let me tell you that I don't really agree with this approach. Soldered PCBs are not an "advantage", they are rather a "choice": and everyone should have the opportunity to make their own.
Offer both options and let everyone choose as much as they like.
I hope this decision is changed and there is room for other layouts, and I hope ISO support is included.

The lack of an ISO compatible solder PCB is a disappointment to me too. It's a shame as it's such a nice design, but lack of ISO is a deal-breaker for me.

[ClickClack.io]

We plan to have a 2-stage GB. In-stock sale will have ANSI Hotswap version only. Pre-order will support both Hotswap/Soldered and ANSI/ISO.

Also, would like to share some pictures of new E-yellow color.

[Neely_12]

Could you please add 7u support with two 1.5us and a 1u on the left and one 1.5u on the right

[superjackie]

cool board. interested!

[DuellM]

Really cool design to bad it has all that off putting branding all over it


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[Krhosyn]

Love this design, wallet isnt ready for it but i think it looks awesome and really unique. Definitely will be watching this one when i'm ready to commit to a more luxurious board 

[Akele]

We plan to have a 2-stage GB. In-stock sale will have ANSI Hotswap version only. Pre-order will support both Hotswap/Soldered and ANSI/ISO.

Thanks for the response: great to hear that the board will support ISO layouts on the soldered PCB. I look forward to the pre-order GB!

[lowercaselena]

this is really cool, watching this in case i become a millionaire in the meantime lmao

[granola bar enthusiast]

e-yellow looks like it would be great on gmk fenglisu

[neoknob]

Wow it looks amazing and sturdy

[Neely_12]

Please add alu plate

[ClickClack.io]

this is really cool, watching this in case i become a millionaire in the meantime lmao

We will have very affordable versions for international GB and review samples will be sent out soon.

[keebsalad]

looks sick

[ClickClack.io]

Some updates, first batch of production Capsule units will be ready soon. We will send them for review! Stay tuned!

[ClickClack.io]

Hi guys,

We plan to send review units to following youtubers/streamers:

Taeha, 3ildcat, MechMerlin, LightningXi, Alexotos, Switch and Click, Kwerty, DBOKey, Clickbait

Feel free to join our Discord for more notification about when the stream will happen!

[DirtyGingy]

This project looks pretty good. Though, I am worried about when it runs versus my budget

[ClickClack.io]

This project looks pretty good. Though, I am worried about when it runs versus my budget

Price will be announced and shared here in the next few days, during or after all the reviews come out on Twitch and YouTube.

[ClickClack.io]

Review units are coming to our warehouse soon and will be forward to reviewers ASAP.

[ClickClack.io]

Hi everyone,

Would like to share more detail about Capsule's package:

[ClickClack.io]

Updates about samples:

Our warehouse has received them. Will be shipped out to reviewers soon!

[ClickClack.io]

PVD Brass decoration stripe of final product:

[ClickClack.io]

Hi everyone,

We updated post with Pixelspace's Sale Plan and many more product photos, please check main post:

Sale Plan

Please note this is a sale plan and subject to change. Will be finalized when GB happens.

Sale format

Pixelspace's current plan is to offer Capsule in two rounds:
► R1 (In-stock): FCFS, around 200 in-stock units ready to ship
► R2 (Groupbuy): regular GB format with more configurable options and minor design changes, including more layouts, soldering PCB, ai03 Daughterboard

Estimate Pricing

► R1 (In-stock): Anodized version: ~$410, Electrophoresis: ~$430
► R2 (Groupbuy): not finalized yet, but target to get them under $400

[ClickClack.io]

Hi everyone,

Review units has been shipped and many of them have received them already. We will share stream date once we have them. In the meantime, you can also follow them to watch unboxing and learn about build stream time there. 

[ClickClack.io]

Hi everyone,

LightningXi will be streaming Pixelspace Capsule build on Saturday May 21st at 9PM ET. Stay tuned at https://www.twitch.tv/lightningkeyboards/!

[Wonton]

Does this keyboard have ESD protection?

[ClickClack.io]

Does this keyboard have ESD protection?

Yes, the main PCB has ESD protection.