[IC] Doppio - 80% Custom Keyboard Kit (white color sample pics updated)

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hi guys! As CA66 is also having an IC, we would like to bring you our first TKL design to TKL lovers which we already held a GB in TW and CN. Doppio.


Doppio is Italian, which shares the same meaning of "Double" in English. Refers to the top dual layers visual effect we want to perform.
We tried to make Doppio simple, but look exquisite with neat lines and rounded corners. No brass weight or anything else which is luxury.

We came up with this design first on March: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEFFRMBCDI
And then our first prototype was out in a month later: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149475414@N03/albums/72157667528136238


This version with name plate was made for modding with a stock membrane wireless keyboard.
Now we give it some changes, to make it a wire version.

Here are some renders:




We put indicators in and made a trick of them, according to the concept "layer by layer".
And removed the name plate, engraved the Doppio name above arrow keys.

Case Features:

• 6063 aluminum
• Top housing (WK & WKL)
• Bottom firm plate (PC bot plate would be an option for RGB underglows. Will make it thicker than alu one for visible from bottom)
• Switch plate (brass plate option prob)

Color Options:

• Case colors: dark grey, white, grey blue, dark red, rose gold, army green
• Switch plate colors: black, silver, red, blue, gold

PCB Features:

• White pcb, gold pads
• South facing led orientation
• USB C interface
• QMK firmware
• WKL 7u layout (would add ISO in if needed)
• RGB underglow
• indicators between ESC and F1

Price:

• 245USD for all colors
• (other parts options to be decided)

We already have a schedule to make some (probably 20) for first round. If someone is interested in it, shipping would be quite fast as it's only anodizing left.
Price won't be too high since we were not aiming on that but try to make it more affordable. But still need some time to make a conclusion.

Color options are still holding (CA66 colors can be references). Just want to show this one to you guys first to have some feedbacks.
But we really hope that we can bring white color to Doppio by using electrophoresis, here's a sample of it:


As always, feel free to ask anything!
Thanks.
2018.7.5 updates some renders without logo and moves it to bot plate.

2018.7.6 Polycarbonate bot plate renders update, for the RGB underglow.
              It would be 2mm thicker than alu plate for capable of seeing the RGB effects.

2018.7.7 Put in ISO layout. WK and WKL version renders both been remade.

2018.7.27 White color pics updated, by electrophoresis. The case was a failed CA66 case.

2018.8.2 New renders are up. You will be able to see all case colors and plate colors. Brass plate and PC bot plate are also available.

2018.8.11 Sample pics of white color updated. Shot by factory and a mobile phone.

[dimo]

Looks dopeo

The elevated front face reminds me of the F&T 1916, which is also being IC'd atm.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looks dopeo

The elevated front face reminds me of the F&T 1916, which is also being IC'd atm.

Thanks. I've check it and it also looks nice.
We might came up with this idea a bit quicker, but no bothers.

[Oscar2177]

Looks nice, is there a price estimate of around how much it's going to cost?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looks nice, is there a price estimate of around how much it's going to cost?

Probably around 240USD, then piles up with additional parts options if you need them. 

[oh_chesteroni]

Looks nice, is there a price estimate of around how much it's going to cost?

Probably around 240USD, then piles up with additional parts options if you need them. 

Wow, very nice price. What's the angle on the board?

[eyedrop]

Looking good.  Any plan to offer the wireless version here?

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[bball2]

Looks interesting! Is the logo on the top right mandatory, or can we get the print screen / scroll lock / pause keys there instead?

[MatchstickMan]

I'm curious why you chose 6063 AL vs the more common 6061?


EDIT: More common for machining purposes, to clarify.

[SolidCactus]

I would probably pick this up if it was offered with the Winkey (like in the prototype)

[Techno Trousers]

I like the price and the angle and the design. I'd also vote for win keys and the upper right key cluster rather than a logo.

[The_judge_168]

Looks good! For the first round of boards what color options will be offered?

[audax989]

do you have pictures of the proto pcb?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looking good.  Any plan to offer the wireless version here?

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Probably not. We prefer to come up with a new design if we want to bring wireless up again.

Looks nice, is there a price estimate of around how much it's going to cost?

Probably around 240USD, then piles up with additional parts options if you need them. 

Wow, very nice price. What's the angle on the board?

It's pretty similar to a Leopold FC750R without those two raisers open, which is a comfortable and stressless angle imo when I type on it.

Looks interesting! Is the logo on the top right mandatory, or can we get the print screen / scroll lock / pause keys there instead?

Wire version does not have that logo plate. It's back to normal with 3keys.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

I would probably pick this up if it was offered with the Winkey (like in the prototype)

We'll see how many people is discussing it then add that option.

I'm curious why you chose 6063 AL vs the more common 6061?

EDIT: More common for machining purposes, to clarify.

6063 performs better when anodizing. I had the same doubt as you when discussing with the factory.

I like the price and the angle and the design. I'd also vote for win keys and the upper right key cluster rather than a logo.

Yeah no logo will be there. It'll be look like those new renders.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looks good! For the first round of boards what color options will be offered?

Prob dark gray, black, siver, dark red, gray blue, armygreen, and white.

do you have pictures of the proto pcb?

Not yet, but the color, pads and RGB leds will look similar to this:

[audax989]

Looks good! For the first round of boards what color options will be offered?

Prob dark gray, black, siver, dark red, gray blue, armygreen, and white.

do you have pictures of the proto pcb?

Not yet, but the color, pads and RGB leds will look similar to this:
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that actually looks promising. I may be inclined to purchase just a pcb if ever it is offered.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looks good! For the first round of boards what color options will be offered?

Prob dark gray, black, siver, dark red, gray blue, armygreen, and white.

do you have pictures of the proto pcb?

Not yet, but the color, pads and RGB leds will look similar to this:
(Attachment Link)

that actually looks promising. I may be inclined to purchase just a pcb if ever it is offered.

No problem if it fit your case.

[portbaron]

I'd be in for white and blue.

[Kasterborous]

What's the possibility of a hotswap PCB? Close to zero soldering exp myself but I really like the keebs design.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

I'd be in for white and blue.

We'll try to make a white prototype to see how good it is.

What's the possibility of a hotswap PCB? Close to zero soldering exp myself but I really like the keebs design.

Kind of hard. If you are talking about Kailh hotswappable socket, it doesn't support multi-layouts.
We might come up with a no blockers version so that makes it even more not possible.

Thanks for liking the design.
Talking about hotswap, I am sure that we'll have a project for it in the future.

[Kasterborous]

What's the possibility of a hotswap PCB? Close to zero soldering exp myself but I really like the keebs design.

Kind of hard. If you are talking about Kailh hotswappable socket, it doesn't support multi-layouts.
We might come up with a no blockers version so that makes it even more not possible.

Thanks for liking the design.
Talking about hotswap, I am sure that we'll have a project for it in the future.

Thanks for the reply! Good to know. Guess I'll start learning how to solder then xd

[portbaron]

What's the possibility of a hotswap PCB? Close to zero soldering exp myself but I really like the keebs design.

Kind of hard. If you are talking about Kailh hotswappable socket, it doesn't support multi-layouts.
We might come up with a no blockers version so that makes it even more not possible.

Thanks for liking the design.
Talking about hotswap, I am sure that we'll have a project for it in the future.

Thanks for the reply! Good to know. Guess I'll start learning how to solder then xd

Soldering is easy, I only started this year and I made no mistakes on my first board. The harder part for me honestly still is still PCB programming. If it doesn't have an easy GUI interface like for KBDfans boards/DZ60 etc, I can't really figure out flashing a custom map on QMK. Most of the tutorials out there are ridiculously obtuse.

[dimo]

White option and I’m in

[dimo]

What's the possibility of a hotswap PCB? Close to zero soldering exp myself but I really like the keebs design.

Kind of hard. If you are talking about Kailh hotswappable socket, it doesn't support multi-layouts.
We might come up with a no blockers version so that makes it even more not possible.

Thanks for liking the design.
Talking about hotswap, I am sure that we'll have a project for it in the future.

Thanks for the reply! Good to know. Guess I'll start learning how to solder then xd

Soldering is easy, I only started this year and I made no mistakes on my first board. The harder part for me honestly still is still PCB programming. If it doesn't have an easy GUI interface like for KBDfans boards/DZ60 etc, I can't really figure out flashing a custom map on QMK. Most of the tutorials out there are ridiculously obtuse.

Topclack had a special where they sat for like a 2 hour live stream and learned how to use QMK from (if I remember correctly one of the devs??). I found it useful, as with a lot of other 1-2 hour tutorials. Worth your time if you want to sit and watch!

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Thanks for the reply! Good to know. Guess I'll start learning how to solder then xd

It's pretty easy, you can always get some cheap parts for practicing.

Soldering is easy, I only started this year and I made no mistakes on my first board. The harder part for me honestly still is still PCB programming. If it doesn't have an easy GUI interface like for KBDfans boards/DZ60 etc, I can't really figure out flashing a custom map on QMK. Most of the tutorials out there are ridiculously obtuse.

I'll make a guide as one for CA66.

White option and I’m in

I am down for a white one myself lol.

[DasGnome]

I actually really love the the first design with the nameplate. I would love that with WKL

Is the Silver like the CA66 white-silver?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

I actually really love the the first design with the nameplate. I would love that with WKL

Is the Silver like the CA66 white-silver?

Most people need those 3 keys according to feedbacks. So we put them back.

Yeah, the silver would be similar to CA66's. If you want it whiter you can just pick up a white one.

[Darknight00z]

Very nice, please no logo above the arrow keys.

Also can we get a switch top opening place?

Thanks

[oh_chesteroni]

I'm not a big fan of logos above the arrow cluster, but I understand your desire to advertise your product. If you must keep it there then you must, but I would definitely prefer to have a clean area above the keycap cluster.

Consider me interested. I look forward to how this IC turns out.

[DasGnome]

I actually really love the the first design with the nameplate. I would love that with WKL

Is the Silver like the CA66 white-silver?

Most people need those 3 keys according to feedbacks. So we put them back.

Yeah, the silver would be similar to CA66's. If you want it whiter you can just pick up a white one.

...can I just get the old version with logo then?

[Wetherbee]

Can you please remove the engraving? It ruins an otherwise nice design.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

I'm not a big fan of logos above the arrow cluster, but I understand your desire to advertise your product. If you must keep it there then you must, but I would definitely prefer to have a clean area above the keycap cluster.

Consider me interested. I look forward to how this IC turns out.

Thanks for the understanding. We actually put a lot effort into modifying the logo and it's shape and size.
We are pretty happy of how it looks at the moment.
The engraving depth would be 0.25mm to 0.03mm which won't be not that obvious to see.

...can I just get the old version with logo then?

If we have a spare one.

Very nice, please no logo above the arrow keys.

Also can we get a switch top opening place?

Thanks

Thanks for the love!
Switch top opening plate is not stable imo. I did like it before until I found my switches crooked when soldering.

Can you please remove the engraving? It ruins an otherwise nice design.

Will think about it.
The logo font was designed to match the concept dual layer as you can see.
It would be look similar to our numpad which also shares the same engraving depth. Not so deep:

[Puddsy]

aha, the rounded wedge matrix design trend has begun in full

[PlayKeyboardTW]

aha, the rounded wedge matrix design trend has begun in full

Expected to see you here.

Matrix is one of our keyboard design idols, and I buy their keebs myself.
We like how Abel looks with it's top housing covering to the bottom, and that's the only inspiration. No other things included.
It'll be an honor for ourself to come up with some same concepts with them. (our designer like how exquisite rounded shape shows than squared shaped.)

We'll come up with other unique design in the future. Thanks for comment.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

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[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hi guys! Updated some renders without logo and moved it to the back plate.

Looks cleaner?

[portbaron]

Looks great. Are you really only making 20?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looks great. Are you really only making 20?

Would make more for no blockers version if someone needs it.

[catamscott]

Hi guys! Updated some renders without logo and moved it to the back plate.

Looks cleaner?
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looks great! gives the logo plenty of room to shine, and keeps the top nice and clean.

[rymnd6c28]

The new render is nice! Though if you want to put the logo in the top piece its fine, just mind the sizing and spacing, and of course its font. Because the previous rendition of the logo on the top too big and spacing is off, gave away the clean look

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hi guys! Updated some renders without logo and moved it to the back plate.

Looks cleaner?
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looks great! gives the logo plenty of room to shine, and keeps the top nice and clean.

Love your comment so much!

The new render is nice! Though if you want to put the logo in the top piece its fine, just mind the sizing and spacing, and of course its font. Because the previous rendition of the logo on the top too big and spacing is off, gave away the clean look

That's the old version for a GB in TW. We remove it for this upcoming one.

[ppp]

+1 to  the new render. I don't mind logos but I like the top to be generally pretty clean.

[MatchstickMan]

6063 performs better when anodizing. I had the same doubt as you when discussing with the factory.

Interesting! Today I learnt!

[PlayKeyboardTW]

+1 to  the new render. I don't mind logos but I like the top to be generally pretty clean.

We like'em as well.

6063 performs better when anodizing. I had the same doubt as you when discussing with the factory.

Interesting! Today I learnt!

You can see how CA66 shines. )

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Polycarbonate bot plate renders update. It would be 2mm thicker than alu one, for the RGB underglow.

[oumakavoula]

looks quite promising ! could be in a for a white with winkey

[Zytyx]

I'd definitely be interested in a winkey model!

[Gobluebro]

I'm interested!

[ppp]

Any idea when the gb would start?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

looks quite promising ! could be in a for a white with winkey

Hope the white prototype will be as promising as renders.

I'd definitely be interested in a winkey model!

Don't forget to come back to check again for more updates!

Any idea when the gb would start?

As soon as I get the white color prototype, then I think it's ready.

I'm interested!

Appreciate it!

[Techno Trousers]

Am I understanding right that a win key model might be produced as a round 2?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Am I understanding right that a win key model might be produced as a round 2?

Yes there will be 2 versions for top housing. WK and WKL.

[catamscott]

excited to see how the white looks, that's the color i'd want to get myself. the polycarbonate bottom looks nice too. super excited for the actual gb to start!

[cijanzen]

Wherever the logo ends up it I really like it. Very Art Deco and suits the board quite well!

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Wherever the logo ends up it I really like it. Very Art Deco and suits the board quite well!

Thanks! The font was designed specifically to match the board. Glad you found it!

excited to see how the white looks, that's the color i'd want to get myself. the polycarbonate bottom looks nice too. super excited for the actual gb to start!

We will put some prototype photos here as soon as we get it.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Put in ISO layout. WK and WKL version renders both been remade. Please check!

[portbaron]

Every one of the special colors is amazing.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Every one of the special colors is amazing.

Hope we can make all of them happen.

[SolidCactus]

The blue is incredible! Thanks for the WK render

[Dennyroxsox]

Looks great! I'd be interested in a dark grey or white.

[Muiju]

I like the price and colours.

Is there a Pantone match for the rose gold?

[konstantin]

Oh wow, deciding between this and Kbd8x R2 is going to be hard...

Will Doppio support QMK?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

The blue is incredible! Thanks for the WK render

Cheers!

Looks great! I'd be interested in a dark grey or white.

Nice choice for compatibility of all keysets.

I like the price and colours.

Is there a Pantone match for the rose gold?

Check out CA66's rose gold. Doppio will be made similar to it.

Oh wow, deciding between this and Kbd8x R2 is going to be hard...

Will Doppio support QMK?

Yes PCB is powered by QMK firmware. Please check out PCB features in main post.

[eyedrop]

Rose gold is beautiful. Is that going to be offered in the upcoming CA66 GB as well?

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[PlayKeyboardTW]

Rose gold is beautiful. Is that going to be offered in the upcoming CA66 GB as well?

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It did offer in last round. So surly we'll do it again.

[konstantin]

Yes PCB is powered by QMK firmware. Please check out PCB features in main post.

Thanks. Lol, no wonder I missed that it was QMK


One more question: Would I be correct in assuming that the final case design will not have the “DOPPIO” text embossed above the arrow keys?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Yes PCB is powered by QMK firmware. Please check out PCB features in main post.

Thanks. Lol, no wonder I missed that it was QMK

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One more question: Would I be correct in assuming that the final case design will not have the “DOPPIO” text embossed above the arrow keys?

No, we moved it to bot plate. ;D

[eyedrop]

Rose gold is beautiful. Is that going to be offered in the upcoming CA66 GB as well?

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It did offer in last round. So surly we'll do it again.

Oh, I didn't know that.  I still love the dark red CA66 I got though.   

[konstantin]

Will the Doppio GB be up around the same time as CA66 R2 (~end of month)?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Will the Doppio GB be up around the same time as CA66 R2 (~end of month)?

It will be expected quicker than CA66.
I believe I will get the white color sample soon.

[konstantin]

It will be expected quicker than CA66.
I believe I will get the white color sample soon.

Alright, cool, that's good to hear.
RIP wallet July 2018

[konstantin]

Will the plate (both alu and brass) support switch top removal?

Edit: Never mind, I just saw the post on the previous page:

Also can we get a switch top opening place?

Switch top opening plate is not stable imo. I did like it before until I found my switches crooked when soldering.

I still think switch top removal support should be considered.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Will the plate (both alu and brass) support switch top removal?

Edit: Never mind, I just saw the post on the previous page:

Also can we get a switch top opening place?

Switch top opening plate is not stable imo. I did like it before until I found my switches crooked when soldering.

I still think switch top removal support should be considered.

Thanks. We'll probably make an IC for that for our future products.

[Muiju]

 I would prefer no graving on the top case.

But because of its price point it balances out.

[konstantin]

I would prefer no graving on the top case.

They've confirmed that there will be no engraving/lettering on the top case.

[coffeeshopcoder]

Theres only 20 being made ? will it be FCFS or Raffle ? any ETA on when the buy starts ?

[spyruf]

Really interested in a white WK version.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Theres only 20 being made ? will it be FCFS or Raffle ? any ETA on when the buy starts ?

Looks like the interests showed would make it beyond this number. It's not going to be a problem to add more quantity to the factory.
We'll see how many purchasing you guys provide. 

Really interested in a white WK version.

Still testing the white color. We won't make it an option until it reaches our standard.

[coffeeshopcoder]

Super interested... And I'm also interested in a white WinKey version. The price seems very reasonable for a tkl... I hope I can get a polycarbonate back as well as an engraved one. Any close up shots of the white treatment would also be very welcome !!

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[coffeeshopcoder]

Any update on the GB for this ?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Any update on the GB for this ?

We are hoping to get a pic of white sample tomorrow. 

[coffeeshopcoder]

Any update on the GB for this ?

We are hoping to get a pic of white sample tomorrow. 

Nice !!! That would be the color I'd like to get ...

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[PlayKeyboardTW]

Picked up a failed CA66 case to try electrophoresis for white color.


What do you guys think?
I prefer the surface to be matte a bit more. Don't know if it's possible.
If not, I am still happy to see this result at the moment.

[Kallus]

Picked up a failed CA66 case to try electrophoresis for white color.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

What do you guys think?
I prefer the surface to be matte a bit more. Don't know if it's possible.
If not, I am still happy to see this result at the moment.

I think it looks good but I think that I am going to go for a green board to match with my nuclear data keycaps. Is the board going to support iso since I live in denmark it's a kind of a pain to use ansi

[MeloDet]

Looks pretty great! I'm good with the shine personally, although I wouldn't mind it being a little more matte.

[Eddie_Caps]

Down for a blue WK 

[SolidCactus]

I would be in for a white WK! I think the finish looks pretty great.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Picked up a failed CA66 case to try electrophoresis for white color.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

What do you guys think?
I prefer the surface to be matte a bit more. Don't know if it's possible.
If not, I am still happy to see this result at the moment.

I think it looks good but I think that I am going to go for a green board to match with my nuclear data keycaps. Is the board going to support iso since I live in denmark it's a kind of a pain to use ansi

Yes it does support iso. Please check PCB feature in the main post.

Looks pretty great! I'm good with the shine personally, although I wouldn't mind it being a little more matte.

I would be in for a white WK! I think the finish looks pretty great.

I love it myself as well.

Down for a blue WK 

With a gold color plate would be amazing.

[catamscott]

What do you guys think?
I prefer the surface to be matte a bit more. Don't know if it's possible.
If not, I am still happy to see this result at the moment.

i'd prefer a more matte surface as well, but i think it looks really nice as is. would totally get that white color to be honest 

[PlayKeyboardTW]

What do you guys think?
I prefer the surface to be matte a bit more. Don't know if it's possible.
If not, I am still happy to see this result at the moment.

i'd prefer a more matte surface as well, but i think it looks really nice as is. would totally get that white color to be honest 

Me too. Gotta check out if we can do that.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

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[Techno Trousers]

Is the space bar 7u in the win key version too?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Is the space bar 7u in the win key version too?

Sure it is!

[mkarlsson]

Man, that price...it’s too good!

[Altain]

am I safe to assume that pcb-mounted switches will still be usable along with brass switch plates?
BTW, awesome keyboard, especially the white one! I think I'm in to get a hand on one of those beauties.
Great Job! 

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Man, that price...it’s too good!

LOL. Hope you like it!

am I safe to assume that pcb-mounted switches will still be usable along with brass switch plates?
BTW, awesome keyboard, especially the white one! I think I'm in to get a hand on one of those beauties.
Great Job! 

The plate doesn't matter, it's the PCB. And surly the all support PCB-mounted switches.
Thanks for the love.

[Altain]

am I safe to assume that pcb-mounted switches will still be usable along with brass switch plates?
BTW, awesome keyboard, especially the white one! I think I'm in to get a hand on one of those beauties.
Great Job! 

The plate doesn't matter, it's the PCB. And surly the all support PCB-mounted switches.
Thanks for the love.

Thx for the reply! Also another question, this might sound dumb since I am a keeb newb, but you mentioned
that the pcb's LED is south-oriented. This means the switches' led are at the bottom-side of the switches (closer to the user), right?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

am I safe to assume that pcb-mounted switches will still be usable along with brass switch plates?
BTW, awesome keyboard, especially the white one! I think I'm in to get a hand on one of those beauties.
Great Job! 

The plate doesn't matter, it's the PCB. And surly the all support PCB-mounted switches.
Thanks for the love.

Thx for the reply! Also another question, this might sound dumb since I am a keeb newb, but you mentioned
that the pcb's LED is south-oriented. This means the switches' led are at the bottom-side of the switches (closer to the user), right?

Yes. It performs better typing feeling. Especially for Cherry profile keycaps.

[spyruf]

White looks great but I would also be interested in a more matte finish.

Also quick question on the design, is the case/plate is a top mount and is it a high profile where the bottom of the keycaps are hidden? The initial renders make it seem as if they are exposed.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

White looks great but I would also be interested in a more matte finish.

Also quick question on the design, is the case/plate is a top mount and is it a high profile where the bottom of the keycaps are hidden? The initial renders make it seem as if they are exposed.

Top mounting is right.
The bottom of keycaps are a bit exposed as you can check photos in prototype album.
We limited the height of front edge to be around 20mm. If it's too high, it might be a bit uncomfortable when typing.

[floris]

How scratch resistant is the white finish?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

How scratch resistant is the white finish?

Normal hand nail won't do damage on it. I don't know about other sharp stuffs but you certainly won't want to make them near your keyboard.
We all do a impact test to see how it goes comparing to anodize finish.

[darthzero]

I saw this thread when the first renders were up and i felt it was kinda "meh", now as i come by just by accident (browsing gh that is^^) it went up to "must buy". Good job!
May i ask what color is presented in the first picture, the link says silver so i'm unsure what to select. 
Also, may i suggest an option to add on the Polycarbonate bottom plate (instead of only being able to choose between Aluminum and Polycarbonate), extra switch plates and extra PCBs?
Thank you for your time.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

I saw this thread when the first renders were up and i felt it was kinda "meh", now as i come by just by accident (browsing gh that is^^) it went up to "must buy". Good job!
May i ask what color is presented in the first picture, the link says silver so i'm unsure what to select. 
Also, may i suggest an option to add on the Polycarbonate bottom plate (instead of only being able to choose between Aluminum and Polycarbonate), extra switch plates and extra PCBs?
Thank you for your time.

Hi. The pic you mentioned is silver which we set it as a color option till white came up.
The case with a gold plate is white I think (can't really recall it).
We'll put some new renders in product page when the GB is about to start.
Surly you will be able to buy extra parts. It's just a bit complicated to put them all in the same page.
We are still doing a research for it.

Thanks for seeing our improvement.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Guys, more renders are up.
You will be able to see all case others and all plate colors in these pics.
Brass plate and PC bot plate are also been made for having a look.





We are still waiting for a payment provider to activate credit card payment at the moment.
And a new white prototype is in progress while waiting for it to be proved. We hope they both will be ready soon!

[Shockion]

Will there be an assembly option?

[Kitley]

Looks gorgeous. I've been looking for a new ISO TKL for a little while, so really excited I found this!

I would absolutely be down for a blue, and maybe a white depending how matte it ends up looking. I suppose I'll finally have to learn how to solder as well. 

The page mentions south-facing LEDs -- does this have keycap lighting as well as the underglow, or did I misunderstand?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Looks gorgeous. I've been looking for a new ISO TKL for a little while, so really excited I found this!

I would absolutely be down for a blue, and maybe a white depending how matte it ends up looking. I suppose I'll finally have to learn how to solder as well. 

The page mentions south-facing LEDs -- does this have keycap lighting as well as the underglow, or did I misunderstand?

Cheers!
Yes the board supports both in-switch LEDs and RGB underglow. But as in-swich LEDs are facing south, you'll need to find shinethrough keycaps which alphas are on the bottom side of surface. That way the light will be able to go through.
If you are not looking for that effect, then don't worry about keycap choice.

[Darknight00z]

The renders look fantastic. I pray Doppio GB and CA66 GB doesn't clash in the same period.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Rough pics shot by factory after CNC. It's been sent to another place for doing eletrophoresis.
Hope it'll be finished soon!

[DasGnome]

@playKeyboardTW did white completely replace the white-silver then?

[Kallus]

Yeah i wanted a silver finish too.... 

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Yeah i wanted a silver finish too.... 

@playKeyboardTW did white completely replace the white-silver then?

You guys all expected to have silver? I though most people prefer white to silver.

[breckstar]

Yeah i wanted a silver finish too.... 

@playKeyboardTW did white completely replace the white-silver then?

You guys all expected to have silver? I though most people prefer white to silver.

I think a real white, not fake mao white, it's a great option. Whether it is electrophoresis, cerakote, or powder coat doesn't matter too much to me, as long as it is white white white. Not the bamboozle grey that is mao white.

[DasGnome]

Yeah i wanted a silver finish too.... 

@playKeyboardTW did white completely replace the white-silver then?

You guys all expected to have silver? I though most people prefer white to silver.

From last month...

I actually really love the the first design with the nameplate. I would love that with WKL

Is the Silver like the CA66 white-silver?

Most people need those 3 keys according to feedbacks. So we put them back.

Yeah, the silver would be similar to CA66's. If you want it whiter you can just pick up a white one.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Yeah i wanted a silver finish too.... 

@playKeyboardTW did white completely replace the white-silver then?

You guys all expected to have silver? I though most people prefer white to silver.

I think a real white, not fake mao white, it's a great option. Whether it is electrophoresis, cerakote, or powder coat doesn't matter too much to me, as long as it is white white white. Not the bamboozle grey that is mao white.

Yeah i wanted a silver finish too.... 

@playKeyboardTW did white completely replace the white-silver then?

You guys all expected to have silver? I though most people prefer white to silver.

From last month...

I actually really love the the first design with the nameplate. I would love that with WKL

Is the Silver like the CA66 white-silver?

Most people need those 3 keys according to feedbacks. So we put them back.

Yeah, the silver would be similar to CA66's. If you want it whiter you can just pick up a white one.

Surly we can put Silver back into a option. No problem.

Just thought that most guys want silver to be as white as possible, so why don't we make a white color directly?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hi guys!

We are taking orders for TW buyers for the first 20 sets at the moment. Think some of you guys might wanting to get one.
If anyone is interested in a WKL(only WKL) version, please let us know by sending a pm.
Thanks!

The official Doppio GB will be hold after CA66 GB is done.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Just finished a white color sample with matte finish.
Pics were shot by factory, and mobile phone. Glad to see the result.

[stoic-lemon]

CA66 photobombing

[SolidCactus]

The new matte white looks incredible! I'm ready to rock and roll whenever it's available.

[cijanzen]

The new matte white looks incredible! I'm ready to rock and roll whenever it's available.

It’s already on their store. They only have 10 spots left so get in fast. They will be running an open gb after CA66 if you can wait.

[clik_clak]

The new matte white looks incredible! I'm ready to rock and roll whenever it's available.

It’s already on their store. They only have 10 spots left so get in fast. They will be running an open gb after CA66 if you can wait.

I can't find it anywhere on the store. The only thing they have is a link to the IC that links back to this thread.

[SolidCactus]

The new matte white looks incredible! I'm ready to rock and roll whenever it's available.

It’s already on their store. They only have 10 spots left so get in fast. They will be running an open gb after CA66 if you can wait.

Yeah tried that. Purchased it and got refunded so not sure what the deal is?

Can you please share the link you can see the 10 spots left on?

[coffeeshopcoder]

He said they are on taking orders for the first 20 from Taiwan. The full international the will run after ca66. He also mentioned that if any wanted just a WKL version, to pm him.

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[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hi!

The small pre-sale is only for WKL version.

SolidCactus ordered a WK Doppio which is not available right now. So we refunded the order.
We wrote down the note on the invoice, but seeming like it didn't show up for SolidCactus.

Please send me a pm if you want to get an early ticket for a WKL Doppio.
Invoice will be sent via shop for the receiver to pay.

Thanks!

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

[cijanzen]

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

If I hadn’t sworn to myself that I’d only buy a TKL if I designed it myself I would buy this! It’s a great looking design.

[DasGnome]

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

Do we have an estimated ship date for this early round?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

If I hadn’t sworn to myself that I’d only buy a TKL if I designed it myself I would buy this! It’s a great looking design.

Haha give Doppio a chance

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

Do we have an estimated ship date for this early round?

1 to 1.5 month approximately if everything goes smoothly.

[cijanzen]

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

If I hadn’t sworn to myself that I’d only buy a TKL if I designed it myself I would buy this! It’s a great looking design.

Haha give Doppio a chance

Final 5 spots for WKL Doppio. PM me soon if you wanna get one!

Do we have an estimated ship date for this early round?

1 to 1.5 month approximately if everything goes smoothly.

I’ll be in for CA66 at least!

[switchnollie]

Vinegar Doppio, I like it.

Custom name plates are always cool.

[LeoZ]

Very interested in this kit!

[rymnd6c28]

How thick is the plate will be? i heard thick plates are what cool kids play with these days. Im 100% in if there's thick steel/polcarb plate, brass maybe too expensive.

[Chowboi]

Is it possible to add a gold anodized colour? I'm sure other people would like the option.

[rymnd6c28]

Is this still gonna happen?

[eyedrop]

Instagram just now:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoiuN6IDvID/

[p_blaze]

any chance for a brighter red case color (like the plate)?

[BserLarry]

Noob question, looking to pick up custom Keebs and soldering. are stabilizers usually included for custom keebs or must I buy separately?

[BserLarry]

Looking forward to purchasing a Dope-io when the GB starts

[eyedrop]

Noob question, looking to pick up custom Keebs and soldering. are stabilizers usually included for custom keebs or must I buy separately?

Usually they are not included in the kit.

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[BserLarry]

Aye thanks my man

[LoneWolf6]

Definitely want the WK version!

[darthzero]

Any news about the pre-sale boards? Last update is from 3 month ago.

[DasGnome]

Any news about the pre-sale boards? Last update is from 3 month ago.

Afaik they were all sold, made, and delivered.  I've had one for a while.

[darthzero]

I ordered one but didn’t receive it so far. I assumed they weren’t ready yet. To be precisely, last update I’ve got was 13. of November.

[DasGnome]

I ordered one but didn’t receive it so far. I assumed they weren’t ready yet. To be precisely, last update I’ve got was 13. of November.

You should definitely bother them about it, just shoot em an email.

[darthzero]

I ordered one but didn’t receive it so far. I assumed they weren’t ready yet. To be precisely, last update I’ve got was 13. of November.

You should definitely bother them about it, just shoot em an email.

feelsbadman
How do you like it? Didn’t see any pictures out in the wild (here and reddit) and what colour did you choose?

[glubazoid]

Are the qmk files on the repo?

[Luciqueii]

• Estimated price?
  
  Weight total if you can guess?
  
  Will it sound good and compact or hallow?
  
  No brass weight option... to keep the price down?
  
  Where do you guys ship from, possible to declare lower value so people have not to pay 1/3 of the price to customs?
  

Looks interested might join

[darthzero]

• Where do you guys ship from, possible to declare lower value so people have not to pay 1/3 of the price to customs?
  

^^

[skaloola]

I'll likely buy one.  Love that it's affordable, hope that doesn't mean it sacrifices something for that price though

[TheMastermind]

Will there be a public GB with the option of having it WKL?

[kilobravo898]

I'm currently having issues with QMK flashing with the PCB.
Seems that the default flashing had some issues and i'm unable to find a default hex file for the 80% playkeyboardtw pcb online or in qmkconfig.
If anyone has had this problem and solved it, would you mind sharing your solution and maybe a copy of the hex file that worked for you?

Thank you!

[BlueBoy]

Did this group buy already happen? and also did you remove the badge?