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Title: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs (Updated with In-Stock Sale Information)
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:43:26
"This is my favorite 60% that I have typed on, to date. I've typed on an OTD Mini, I've typed on a Unikorn, I've typed on various Duck boards, I've typed on a Keycult... Anyway, this is, for me, a fantastic 60%." - Blacksimon, in his Augur Review (https://youtu.be/_9jc6jkeLWE?t=2078)

Augur
By JLabs


(https://i.imgur.com/95Sv0EG.jpg)



In-Stock Sale Details:

Design Philosophy:
Augur is a 60% keyboard which brings premium elements to a less-premium price. Augur features isolation gasket mounting and leaf spring plates. Minimalistic front and sides give way to a striking backside and an elegant bottom. Augur uses a Type-C daughterboard to remain immobile while the plate and PCB flex. While the plate is strictly 7u for cleaner acoustics, the PCB supports both 6.25u and 7u layouts. Augur is held together by case screws of two different lengths, so that the screw heads are equidistant from the bottom of the case.

(https://i.imgur.com/psDNL7v.jpg)

Design Process and Testing:
Multiple gasket materials, compression ratios, and plate configurations were tested to reach the amount of flex I was looking for in this board. In fact, I designed a test bench with adjustable compression to test the various gasket and plate designs.

(https://i.imgur.com/X06vB1H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DQOiuyD.jpg)

Board Details:

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

Plate and PCB Details:

(https://i.imgur.com/e2HuXIN.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EGIKevX.jpeg)

Soldered Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/kxbVGNK.png)

Hotswap Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/ma0vVeW.png)
https://i.imgur.com/ma0vVeW.png

Included Components:

Soundtests:

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

Sales Info:

Links:

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Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Ponker on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:47:54
ponker bless
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:50:16
Quote from: Ponker on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:47:54
ponker bless

Thank you Ponker
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: wahfuhls on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:56:18
this literally checked every single one of my boxes. Will definitely consider this one.
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:01:06
Quote from: wahfuhls on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:56:18
this literally checked every single one of my boxes. Will definitely consider this one.

Thank you! Please consider filling out the interest check form when you get a chance!
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Baka Bot on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:04:06
Looks nice. glwic is there a pic of the pcb and leafspring plate?
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:06:58
Quote from: Baka Bot on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:04:06
Looks nice. glwic

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Visionaire on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:22:42
Interesting board. Love that you've put thought into the seamless approach and large weight... I can't help but feel like its just a Tofu when you're looking at the sides / top.
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:48:30
Looks really good!

Would it be possible to screw the weight from the top instead of the bottom? Ie) so the look of the weight is a bit cleaner without the screw holes.
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 15:15:12
Quote from: bball2 on Sun, 01 August 2021, 13:48:30
Looks really good!

Would it be possible to screw the weight from the top instead of the bottom? Ie) so the look of the weight is a bit cleaner without the screw holes.

Thank you for the suggestion! I have considered internal screws for the accent piece, but the accent piece isn't think enough to tap threaded holes in.
Title: Re: Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 01 August 2021, 15:34:45
Makes sense!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Nevermore012 on Sun, 01 August 2021, 16:25:35
i am interested


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Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Lenux on Sun, 01 August 2021, 17:17:37
Lovely keeb, in-stock big thumb up !!!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: DJ Clicks on Sun, 01 August 2021, 18:18:17
Would gb price be expected to be lower than in-stock price?
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 18:25:29
Quote from: DJ Clicks on Sun, 01 August 2021, 18:18:17
Would gb price be expected to be lower than in-stock price?

Pricing is still tentative, but feel free to join the Discord server to get notified of updates faster!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 18:25:47
Also, seperate plate renders have been added!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Dunne on Sun, 01 August 2021, 20:32:50
looks like a premium Tofu, nicesu
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Lhviola on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:57:54
Looks good, rare to see gasket mounted/seamless 60 boards around this price point
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Mon, 02 August 2021, 22:58:55
Quote from: Lhviola on Mon, 02 August 2021, 21:57:54
Looks good, rare to see gasket mounted/seamless 60 boards around this price point

Thank you!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: space cowboy on Tue, 03 August 2021, 07:55:20
a purple wkl has my name on it... :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: kbye on Tue, 03 August 2021, 17:30:01
1mm PCB... interesting! curious how it affects the half plate feel.
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Lfgberg on Tue, 03 August 2021, 18:11:38
Quote from: kbye on Tue, 03 August 2021, 17:30:01
1mm PCB... interesting! curious how it affects the half plate feel.
I doubt .6mm makes that much of a difference?
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Altain on Tue, 03 August 2021, 22:35:55
Clean yet outstanding design! GLWIC and really looking forward to joining this if possible.
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: kbye on Wed, 04 August 2021, 01:18:25
Quote from: Lfgberg on Tue, 03 August 2021, 18:11:38
Quote from: kbye on Tue, 03 August 2021, 17:30:01
1mm PCB... interesting! curious how it affects the half plate feel.
I doubt .6mm makes that much of a difference?

You'd be surprised. Going from 1.6mm to 1.2mm already makes a meaningful difference.
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Wed, 04 August 2021, 10:59:57
Hi everyone, quick update, it appears I accidentally stated the PCB thickness would be 1mm, which was a typo. The actual thickness is 1.2mm. Sorry for any confusion!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Neely_12 on Wed, 04 August 2021, 11:26:51
I definitely want to try for that purple. Love the look of this.
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: steebs on Wed, 04 August 2021, 18:55:35
I'm guessing the answer is no, but would there be an option for split space?
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Thu, 05 August 2021, 00:50:30
Quote from: steebs on Wed, 04 August 2021, 18:55:35
I'm guessing the answer is no, but would there be an option for split space?

No, split space will not be an option.
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 08 August 2021, 23:22:44
Update: The board was originally meant to enjoyed without bumpons, but due to popular request, bumpons are being added! Expect new renders soon!
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: lakeboredom on Mon, 09 August 2021, 00:43:54
Do long strips running side to side and I'm in. Bumpons are so 2017. 
Should the pcb compatibility show stepped caps?
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: MentalistPTS on Mon, 28 March 2022, 17:06:57
Ever heard love on first sight? This is the keyboard!
Brought to here from 3ildcat’s video. Will GB start soon?
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: lyric on Mon, 23 May 2022, 16:57:52
definitely will try to get the instock
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: rossi94 on Tue, 24 May 2022, 03:48:11
Any chance for iso layout support?
Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
Post by: Jefff on Sat, 23 July 2022, 02:17:10
Quote from: Jefff on Sun, 01 August 2021, 12:43:26
    Augur
    By JLabs

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/95Sv0EG.jpg)


    Updates 7/23/2022:
    • Updated Pricing (details below)
    • Blacksimon will be building the Purple WK prototype with Aged Hyperglide MX Clears (669,000 actuations) on 7/25!

    Design Philosophy:
    Augur is a 60% keyboard which brings premium elements to a less-premium price. Augur features isolation gasket mounting and leaf spring plates. Minimalistic front and sides give way to a striking backside and an elegant bottom. Augur uses a Type-C daughterboard to remain immobile while the plate and PCB flex. While the plate is strictly 7u for cleaner acoustics, the PCB supports both 6.25u and 7u layouts. Augur is held together by case screws of two different lengths, so that the screw heads are equidistant from the bottom of the case.

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/psDNL7v.jpg)

    Design Process and Testing:
    Multiple gasket materials, compression ratios, and plate configurations were tested to reach the amount of flex I was looking for in this board. In fact, I designed a test bench with adjustable compression to test the various gasket and plate designs.

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/X06vB1H.jpg)
    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/DQOiuyD.jpg)

    Board Details:
    • Top/Bottom Case: 6063 Aluminum, sandblasted and anodized/electrophoresis coated
    • Accent Piece: Brass, sandblasted and PVD coated
    • Color options: anodized black, anodized purple, electrophoresis coated white (e-white)
    • 6 degree typing angle
    • WK and WKL layouts
    • Isolation gasket mounting system
    • Seamless design

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/xbLbUvM.jpg)

    Plate and PCB Details:
    • The kit will include both full and half FR-4 plates
    • The PCB color is tentatively white, and the thickness is 1.2mm, to promote flex

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/e2HuXIN.jpeg)

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/EGIKevX.jpeg)

    Soldered Layout
    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/ma0vVeW.png)

    Hotswap Layout
    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/kxbVGNK.png)

    Included Components:
    • Top and Bottom case, CNC machined from 6063 aluminum
    • Accent piece, CNC machined from brass
    • FR-4 Full and Half Plates
    • Augur PCB (The included PCB will be soldered)
    • Stabilizer Shims (0.4mm thick)
    • Type-C Daughterboard and JST cable
    • Gaskets
    • Various Screws

    Soundtests:
    • 3ildcat Build Video + Aged MX Black Soundtest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c74IYK3ozNM)
    • Alexotos Soundtest Clip (Aged MX Hyperglide Housings, Aura Stems) (https://clips.twitch.tv/IgnorantMiniaturePartridgePJSalt-nFZvJfXDWPLgS-HP)

    Show Image
    (https://i.imgur.com/WtpOvuu.jpg)

    Sales Info:
    • 200 units will be sold in-stock, but if there is sufficient interest, I am considering opening a groupbuy for a larger quantity with more plate materials and polycarbonate wrist rests.
    • The sale will likely be FCFS, because past experiences with raffle sales tell me that I'm going to have to chase down at least half of the people who win the raffle form.
    • Prices:
    • $278 for Black or Purple Anodized Kits
    • $288 for E-White Kits
    • Although we intended to sell Augur at a lower price, unforeseen logistics price increases force us to raise our prices.
    • There will be 50 extra soldered PCBs and 50 hotswap PCBs available for sale
    • Sales date soonTM

    Links:
    • Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/Udocwer46EF49HZr7)
    • JLabs Discord Server (https://discord.gg/5ThFUDn)
    • JLabs Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jlabs_official/)

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    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
    Post by: Darth_Austin on Sat, 23 July 2022, 02:22:02
    Looks very nice and the pricing is very tempting. :thumb:
    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
    Post by: shamb on Sat, 23 July 2022, 04:36:35
    is there a reason why the solder layout is more restrictive than the HS?

    would love to see stepped caps on solder
    other than that i love the simplistic top and sides!

    GLWIC!
    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
    Post by: Jefff on Sat, 23 July 2022, 10:15:55
    Quote from: shamb on Sat, 23 July 2022, 04:36:35
    is there a reason why the solder layout is more restrictive than the HS?

    would love to see stepped caps on solder
    other than that i love the simplistic top and sides!

    GLWIC!

    Fixed, thanks!
    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
    Post by: Jefff on Tue, 02 August 2022, 01:21:14
    Quote from: DJ Clicks on Sun, 01 August 2021, 18:18:17
    Would gb price be expected to be lower than in-stock price?

    At this time, it is unlikely.
    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs
    Post by: Jefff on Sat, 08 October 2022, 01:20:23
    In-Stock Sale Details:
    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs (Updated with In-Stock Sale Information)
    Post by: Lhviola on Sat, 08 October 2022, 11:36:04
    Looks great, can’t wait to fight for a spot this afternoon!
    Title: Re: [IC] Augur, a 60% keyboard by JLabs (Updated with In-Stock Sale Information)
    Post by: OmegaZero55 on Tue, 11 October 2022, 15:34:01
    Just saw that one purple WK went back in stock, and I couldn't resist snatching it up. This board looks and sounds so good I couldn't say no for that price.