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Title: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: HolySwitch on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:06:04
(https://i.imgur.com/OhPw8RG.jpg)

Southpaw75v2

A Collaboration between Bitmap Studios and HolySwitch - A Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket-Mounted 75%.


Join the discord (https://discord.gg/9KWnJMz) for the most up-to-date information!
Make sure to join Bitmap Designs' discord (https://discord.gg/WCGjMUr) as well for more the Southpaw75v2, Alpine65 and more to come.
You can also find HolySwitch's instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/holyswitchco/) and Bitmap Studios' here (https://www.instagram.com/bitmap.studio/).

IC Form: https://forms.gle/LSejBVNAA9fUNPci9 (https://forms.gle/LSejBVNAA9fUNPci9)

The Southpaw75 is back for its second version, boasting a fresh aluminum case, multiple layouts, and a sleek brass weight. (please note 0 key on numpad is incorrectly located on KLE and renders, it has since been moved to the right)

(https://i.imgur.com/zuvkY0X.png)

Colors

(https://i.imgur.com/sVl8wOo.jpg)

Navy may not be accurate - we have protos OTW for accurate colors.

Plate/Weight Options
- Brass Plate
- FR4 Plate
- Limited (25 units) First Edition stainless steel polished weights - Please see update in 1st comment.

(https://i.imgur.com/tSNylme.png)

Internal Features
The Southpaw75v2 offers a 3.5mm pcb-plate PORON foam to allow for the ultimate sound, with gaskets elevating it further.

(https://i.imgur.com/bdLSwyJ.jpg)

The PCB
- Multiple layouts (pictured below)
- ESD Protection
- USB-C
- QMK & VIA Support

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/758409143622303744/758445021988257832/unknown.png)

More Renders
More
(https://i.imgur.com/dliY9E4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/oUcS790.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/XDlpp1F.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Eu31JNl.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/knAD1Yd.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/LkrLUrv.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/M3GSHfQ.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/CVexudf.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/hgB5jZi.png)

Special Thanks
Bitmap: For doing this collab with me, the speed, beautiful design, and elegance of your work.
DrewKeys: For doing the PCB work, helping with the PCB questions and ordering.
KelvinHall05: For allowing me to vendor the USA first sp75 and obviously for you creating the first sp75, and allowing us to continue the board into its future.

Current Timeline
Ordering case, weight, PCB, prototypes today.
We will be ordering screws, foam, gasket and packaging prototypes in the upcoming days / weeks

Streamers
AndyV & MechMerlin have confirmed build streams!

Please check the 1st comment for updates / edits.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: HolySwitch on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:06:37
Edit: 10/5/20

We plan on removing the brass weight and baking the paw engraving into the aluminum backing.

Two main reasons for this - 1. board will already be heavy due to it's size,
2. We really want this to be as cheap as possible - that is what the southpaw75v1 was all about, and we want to keep that trend for this board as well.

Let us know your thoughts!

Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: NuNuDuck on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:09:10
yes plz...first hehe
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: sartori24 on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:09:27
looks really good! any chance for half plate?
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: OXY-Gen on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:10:07
Nice
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Bitmxp on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:12:39
wooot  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: bigern302 on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:13:03
Where are we supposed to get 1.75u question mark?
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: headphone_jack on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:13:38
Reserved! Any idea about a price, considering this seems to be much more high quality than v1?
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: ngud on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:29:16
Quote from: headphone_jack on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:13:38
Reserved! Any idea about a price, considering this seems to be much more high quality than v1?

per the Discord, it's TBD $300-500, but with a budget FR4 version like rev1 as an option that'll be under $75.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Bitmxp on Sat, 26 September 2020, 21:02:05
Quote from: headphone_jack on Sat, 26 September 2020, 19:13:38
Reserved! Any idea about a price, considering this seems to be much more high quality than v1?
We're still working on the price :). More details coming soon!
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: reminbee on Sat, 26 September 2020, 21:09:39
interested!
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: wawa on Sat, 26 September 2020, 21:16:31
Man, I’m still waiting for v1 to ship and you go and drop this on me?
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: SekaiJutsu on Sat, 26 September 2020, 21:22:48
Another Southpaw has joined the fray! Love that you guys are doing this board! Best Layout!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Deadlcck on Sat, 26 September 2020, 21:28:40
Looks good. The engrave on the weight is super cute. GLWIC!


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Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Suavity on Sat, 26 September 2020, 21:54:16
If this were to ever come with a split space bar design, this would be the most end game southpaw board!! Nevertheless, great job on the design  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: KeebOnMe on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:02:23
Looks great!
Will the pcb from V1 be compatible with V2? https://holyswitch.co/products/southpaw75

If so, I would be down for an option just for the case and internal gasket system!
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Deadlcck on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:04:28
Quote from: KeebOnMe on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:02:23
Looks great!
Will the pcb from V1 be compatible with V2? https://holyswitch.co/products/southpaw75

If so, I would be down for an option just for the case and internal gasket system!
No, the v1 PCB won’t be compatible, unfortunately.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: wawa on Sat, 26 September 2020, 23:01:43
Quote from: Deadlcck on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:04:28
Quote from: KeebOnMe on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:02:23
Looks great!
Will the pcb from V1 be compatible with V2? https://holyswitch.co/products/southpaw75

If so, I would be down for an option just for the case and internal gasket system!
No, the v1 PCB won’t be compatible, unfortunately.
That’s super disappointing. I can only hope that v2 is relatively cheap to justify buying it after already buying v1
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: HolySwitch on Sat, 26 September 2020, 23:21:41
The reason this is, is just for a better board.. It supports multiple layouts, has an added blocker, a daughter board, and different dimensions to fit.

The v2 is supposed to be different, having the same PCB limits us. However, the v1 is open source and people are already making 3d printable cases for it in the southpaw75 discord.

Quote from: wawa on Sat, 26 September 2020, 23:01:43
Quote from: Deadlcck on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:04:28
Quote from: KeebOnMe on Sat, 26 September 2020, 22:02:23
Looks great!
Will the pcb from V1 be compatible with V2? https://holyswitch.co/products/southpaw75

If so, I would be down for an option just for the case and internal gasket system!
No, the v1 PCB won’t be compatible, unfortunately.
That’s super disappointing. I can only hope that v2 is relatively cheap to justify buying it after already buying v1
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Dubsadan on Sun, 27 September 2020, 19:01:29
Was a pleasure to be in the southpaw75v1 GB - good team behind this.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: R4UDO on Mon, 28 September 2020, 10:21:21
Wow nice surely interested and following this!
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Bitmxp on Tue, 29 September 2020, 16:02:33
Quote from: R4UDO on Mon, 28 September 2020, 10:21:21
Wow nice surely interested and following this!

Be sure to join our discord :)
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: soombody on Wed, 30 September 2020, 18:14:43
Great to be able to catch this one
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Wyant93 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 21:21:18
Can't wait, been drooling for a southpaw. Getting in on my first gb for this one.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: badabingbadaboop on Mon, 12 October 2020, 22:53:13
100% interested! This is quite literally my dream keeb.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: nihonjam on Fri, 16 October 2020, 20:39:20
Love my V1 and in for this V2.

Great that you are trying to keep the price low and have also added some angle. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: Donosir on Fri, 23 October 2020, 10:47:16
I had no idea this was even possible. But as someone who has never used their numpad due to lack of dexterity I am super excited to get this set.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: oilpapers on Fri, 22 January 2021, 19:37:24
Would love to see an F-row on something like this.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: genevatypes on Fri, 26 February 2021, 23:12:07
Really interested in this. Any updates?
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: rowie on Sat, 27 February 2021, 12:54:53
Love this. Would love to see a Winkeyless with blocker version. I’ve yet to see one for southpaw boards.
Title: Re: [IC] Southpaw75v2 - Seamless, Southpaw, Gasket
Post by: theomaniacal on Wed, 10 March 2021, 10:02:57
Per the HolySwitch Discord, there was a delay on this project but it's apparently very much alive! Really excited.  :D