[IC]Nasu - A premium Alice layout keyboard - Extras on Sunday 23/10

[devilDesignsKB]

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

[Scriba]

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

second that, why not 6063? Don't get me wrong, I rather spend few dollars more, but have high end quality.

[njrobb]

This board looks really nice. These types of designs are what really drew me to this community. I'd totally be down to purchase.

[hpkb]

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

second that, why not 6063? Don't get me wrong, I rather spend few dollars more, but have high end quality.

Curious to see why they went down to 6061 as well

[Milky_Mooncake]

this looks so clean
i'm 100% in

[menuhin]

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

second that, why not 6063? Don't get me wrong, I rather spend few dollars more, but have high end quality.

Curious to see why they went down to 6061 as well

Is being 6063 (instead of 6061) the actual property that makes this Alice-like design among other CNC Alice-like design a "premium" one?

[voelzmo]

I'd be really interested to understand why people seem to think that aluminium 6063 should be a "better" material for a keyboard than 6061. Could you help me understand the criteria which you're applying here to measure "better"?

In my world, there are a few good reasons to choose 6063 over 6061, but having a CNC machined piece of aluminium built for use indoors isn't one of them.

[Scriba]

I'd be really interested to understand why people seem to think that aluminium 6063 should be a "better" material for a keyboard than 6061. Could you help me understand the criteria which you're applying here to measure "better"?

In my world, there are a few good reasons to choose 6063 over 6061, but having a CNC machined piece of aluminium built for use indoors isn't one of them.

[Scriba]

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

second that, why not 6063? Don't get me wrong, I rather spend few dollars more, but have high end quality.

Curious to see why they went down to 6061 as well

Is being 6063 (instead of 6061) the actual property that makes this Alice-like design among other CNC Alice-like design a "premium" one?

I wouldn't say premium. There are plenty Alice-like Keyboards with 6063 (like the "bear" which wasn't more expensive).

[HephaestusWorks]

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

It wasn't downgraded at all, it was 6061 all along. But we will get some new quotes with 6063 and potentially some new prototypes and compare!

This board looks really nice. These types of designs are what really drew me to this community. I'd totally be down to purchase.

Thank you for your kind words!

Dang,.. when i saw this a few months ago I was super excited.. But was it silently downgraded from 6063 aluminum to 6061? I really wanted my endgame board to be 6063 for psychological reasons 

second that, why not 6063? Don't get me wrong, I rather spend few dollars more, but have high end quality.

Well all the samples and prototypes we have from the manufacturer are in 6061 and the end result is really quite good but if it's important to people we can also inquire about 6063.

this looks so clean
i'm 100% in

Thank you very much!

[HephaestusWorks]

The first prototype has arrived! There are a couple of issues which have been resolved. Mainly the gasket system is being redone since the gaskets at the moment are a little bit too small thus not resulting in the best gasket keyboard experience. In addition to that some more space has been added below the pcb to ensure that the keyboard has ample room to flex and work well even with softer plate materials like polycarbonate or POM.

Here are some prototype pictures for you to enjoy,we will be taking better pictures of many different angles sometime in the next days!

[ThirdPartyCrap]

Damn I need this, any update on groupbuy date? Also is silver the only color for the screws?

[Neveller]

Prototype looks great! Looking forward to _hopefully getting my hands on this board

[voelzmo]

I'd be really interested to understand why people seem to think that aluminium 6063 should be a "better" material for a keyboard than 6061. Could you help me understand the criteria which you're applying here to measure "better"?

In my world, there are a few good reasons to choose 6063 over 6061, but having a CNC machined piece of aluminium built for use indoors isn't one of them.

Again, which of these properties do you care about for your keyboard? Corrosion is important when it’s for outdoors. Extrudability doesn’t really matter here. So what is it that makes you care about 6063?

[ButDutWut]

I'd love some more pictures of the sides where the bottom peeks through. The red top and the black top red bottom are looking really nice from the renders.

Edit: I just saw you mentioned more angles coming soon. Nice.

[samisles10]

Im very interested in this. i have two questions

• would i be able to join GB if im in the US?
• is the GB unlimited?

[Ustinj]

I'd be really interested to understand why people seem to think that aluminium 6063 should be a "better" material for a keyboard than 6061. Could you help me understand the criteria which you're applying here to measure "better"?

In my world, there are a few good reasons to choose 6063 over 6061, but having a CNC machined piece of aluminium built for use indoors isn't one of them.

Again, which of these properties do you care about for your keyboard? Corrosion is important when it’s for outdoors. Extrudability doesn’t really matter here. So what is it that makes you care about 6063?

Some factories don't work with 6061 at all because it doesn't anodize as nicely as 6063, that may be one example

[Scriba]

I'd be really interested to understand why people seem to think that aluminium 6063 should be a "better" material for a keyboard than 6061. Could you help me understand the criteria which you're applying here to measure "better"?

In my world, there are a few good reasons to choose 6063 over 6061, but having a CNC machined piece of aluminium built for use indoors isn't one of them.

Again, which of these properties do you care about for your keyboard? Corrosion is important when it’s for outdoors. Extrudability doesn’t really matter here. So what is it that makes you care about 6063?

dude, I didn't say that 6061 alu wouldn't be a nice keyboard. but it's just a fact, that the surface and the anodize is better / higher quality. just compare a 6061 and 6063 by yourself at a keeb community meeting.

It's cool that HephaestusWorks will check out 6063 and look out for the difference, then we will see what he thinks about it.

[rt_es]

Do you think we could get a typing test of the prototype?

[thestrayed]

Hype!

[ctrl.alt.deee]

Looks great! Would love to see a bit more of the side profile on the proto

[voelzmo]

I'd be really interested to understand why people seem to think that aluminium 6063 should be a "better" material for a keyboard than 6061. Could you help me understand the criteria which you're applying here to measure "better"?

In my world, there are a few good reasons to choose 6063 over 6061, but having a CNC machined piece of aluminium built for use indoors isn't one of them.

Again, which of these properties do you care about for your keyboard? Corrosion is important when it’s for outdoors. Extrudability doesn’t really matter here. So what is it that makes you care about 6063?

dude, I didn't say that 6061 alu wouldn't be a nice keyboard. but it's just a fact, that the surface and the anodize is better / higher quality. just compare a 6061 and 6063 by yourself at a keeb community meeting.

It's cool that HephaestusWorks will check out 6063 and look out for the difference, then we will see what he thinks about it.

Thanks for educating me on why you’re preferring 6063. I saw people asking for Alu 6063 in a few places and really wanted to understand what they were looking for.

[fakedSkill]

The first prototype has arrived! There are a couple of issues which have been resolved. Mainly the gasket system is being redone since the gaskets at the moment are a little bit too small thus not resulting in the best gasket keyboard experience. In addition to that some more space has been added below the pcb to ensure that the keyboard has ample room to flex and work well even with softer plate materials like polycarbonate or POM.

Here are some prototype pictures for you to enjoy, we will be taking better pictures of many different angles sometime in the next days!

Thank you for sharing the photos of the prototype! Looks great!

[Toady01]

This is sexy.
No blue colors?

[hottrout]

Very interested.

[maximize]

Stunning. Love the work going into this.
Do you think this will make it to GB this year?
Also, please do a raffle, not FCFS!

[mattling9]

You think we're can change the bottom weight and rubber feet to be something like this? It would look as beautiful on the bottom as it does on the top.

Right now i think the current weight, weight logo and rubber feet let the beautiful aesthetic of the board down.

[Arithmetics]

annoying request: possible to have an option for no engraving on the weight?

[ramnes]

Interested

[HephaestusWorks]

Very interested.

Thank you very much!

This is sexy.
No blue colors?

Appreciate the kind words! There will be a navy blue available, we will be releasing the pantones by the end of the week!

annoying request: possible to have an option for no engraving on the weight?

Unfortunately that will not be an option during the group buy however we may consider taking custom requests afterwards.

Stunning. Love the work going into this.
Do you think this will make it to GB this year?
Also, please do a raffle, not FCFS!

Thank you very much for your support! As things currently stand we're probably not going to be able to start the sale within the year, however it will be very early next year. As far as the sale is concerned we are still figuring out how it will be but we'll consider all options!

[HephaestusWorks]

Looks great! Would love to see a bit more of the side profile on the proto

Thank you! We have posted some new pictures that showcase the sides a bit better as well, feel free to check those out.

[Bloo Blah Blay]

Is there a default top and bottom casing or will be have the choice of choosing each of the color.
If it is preset, can you tell us what they are please?

Thank you,

[I.Hiyori]

Definitely looking forward to this, also custom orders on an alice layout would be nice.

[xef]

In if PC is an option

[Steelbloo]

Is there an estimated lead time yet for when the gb ends?

[bkinsman]

any chance of an AU proxy?

[iamtienng]

Please give me a slot ;-;

[Vhawk]

Still watching this and still praying I get a slot in the gb

[Qwapa]

This is a really nice board the bottom weight is really nice and the price is good all around good board!

[hottrout]

Looking forward to this board in 2021

[Futz_]

Looking forward to more future GB! Is there an estimate for which month it will occur?

[bert039]

Really love how the side profile looks with the curve and the contrast in color!

[alspdx]

Been following since the initial post, glad to see this is still in progress. Any updates to the timeline?

[mariocs]

I'm so into this! Any updates?

[Frilllan]

I need this!

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[HephaestusWorks]

Is there an estimated lead time yet for when the gb ends?

The GB will be open for about a month or until the maximum number of units is reached.

Looking forward to more future GB! Is there an estimate for which month it will occur?

We are aiming for the sale to start before the end of Q1

Is there a default top and bottom casing or will be have the choice of choosing each of the color.
If it is preset, can you tell us what they are please?

Thank you,

You will be able to choose different colors for all the parts if you want to!

any chance of an AU proxy?

No such plans currently. Keebwerk will be handling everything!

Been following since the initial post, glad to see this is still in progress. Any updates to the timeline?

Yes, we are aiming to start the sale by the end of Q1

I'm so into this! Any updates?

Final prototype is done, waiting on it. We will build it, record sound tests and then set up the sale. The pcb's are also done and confirmed functional!

[anon_swe]

awesome, thanks so much for the updates.  I'm beyond excited now.  The suspense is killing me.

Is there an estimated lead time yet for when the gb ends?

The GB will be open for about a month or until the maximum number of units is reached.

Looking forward to more future GB! Is there an estimate for which month it will occur?

We are aiming for the sale to start before the end of Q1

Is there a default top and bottom casing or will be have the choice of choosing each of the color.
If it is preset, can you tell us what they are please?

Thank you,

You will be able to choose different colors for all the parts if you want to!

any chance of an AU proxy?

No such plans currently. Keebwerk will be handling everything!

Been following since the initial post, glad to see this is still in progress. Any updates to the timeline?

Yes, we are aiming to start the sale by the end of Q1

I'm so into this! Any updates?

Final prototype is done, waiting on it. We will build it, record sound tests and then set up the sale. The pcb's are also done and confirmed functional!

[fakedSkill]

Lurking for a long time for this and still lurking! Q1 pls go by quickly! xD

[De1ux]

Awesome work on the keyboard an Im excited to hear that the GB will happen soon . Have you decided how many units will be available? you say the GB will be open for a month or until the limit is hit, so does this mean there is a High soft cap on how many keebs there will be, and that the keyboard wont be sold out in the first 10 seconds?

[anon_swe]

This is a great question.  Hopefully its long enough for me to get it.

Awesome work on the keyboard an Im excited to hear that the GB will happen soon . Have you decided how many units will be available? you say the GB will be open for a month or until the limit is hit, so does this mean there is a High soft cap on how many keebs there will be, and that the keyboard wont be sold out in the first 10 seconds?