Author Topic: [IC] Type K - Tented Ergo keyboard (10/08/2023 - GB STARTING ON AUGUST 20TH)  (Read 496475 times)

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Offline dallman5

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #50 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:18:51 »
This is a really cool concept and I知 very interested!

The one thing that would keep me from buying this would be the right shift. I致e been using the Alice layout since the original GB shipped out and never thought that Fn was too far away, it works perfectly with my muscle memory from standard layout split shift boards. The renders as they currently stand look very cramped over there. I also feel like aesthetically 2.75u would look better because then you have that same stepped effect mirrored on both sides. Finally, and my eyes might be playing tricks on me so correct me if I知 wrong, but the left half of the board looks longer than the right, so maybe this would make them more even?

In spite of my grievances, I知 looking forward to more details about price and availability  :thumb:


Edit: just a minor afterthought but a lot of keysets have moved away from ISO (1.25u shift) and second 2.25u right shift in the base kit which is unfortunate for compatibility as well
« Last Edit: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:21:06 by dallman5 »
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Offline roguesystem087

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #51 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:20:54 »
now this is dope af, i can't for u to move this to gb :3 hopefully this IC won't be as long

Offline MrFixIT12

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #52 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:27:55 »
Count me in
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Offline foysauce_

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #53 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:38:00 »
COME ON THIS IS TOO MANY GOOD IC'S IN A ROW. WE HAVE WALLETS YOU KNOW.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #54 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:42:50 »
very interested in this, count me in

Offline FinalEleven

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:47:31 »
Very yes.

Offline AfroMax

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #56 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:53:36 »
i hope there will be enough units for all will there be a chance to make the run like the v7 the more people buy the more will be made ?

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #57 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 08:55:56 »
Do want

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #58 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:01:55 »
This is a really cool concept and I知 very interested!

The one thing that would keep me from buying this would be the right shift. I致e been using the Alice layout since the original GB shipped out and never thought that Fn was too far away, it works perfectly with my muscle memory from standard layout split shift boards. The renders as they currently stand look very cramped over there. I also feel like aesthetically 2.75u would look better because then you have that same stepped effect mirrored on both sides. Finally, and my eyes might be playing tricks on me so correct me if I知 wrong, but the left half of the board looks longer than the right, so maybe this would make them more even?

In spite of my grievances, I知 looking forward to more details about price and availability  :thumb:


Edit: just a minor afterthought but a lot of keysets have moved away from ISO (1.25u shift) and second 2.25u right shift in the base kit which is unfortunate for compatibility as well

Fantastic point dallman on the right shift, I didn't catch that at first. Ideally folks could obtain support for this board through GMK Noel's 40s kit - which includes both split space and ISO shift - but a base + 40s package still wouldn't provide the full shift some may want for this board.

Edit - after I wrote this someone pointed out that both GMK Masterpiece and GMK Midnight Rainbow have two 2.25u Shifts in the base kit. My bad!

That said, this board reminds me of the MS Ergo I ran into the ground before my first mechkey. I really hope to hear more about the right shift.
« Last Edit: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:13:42 by breakbeatzors »

Offline Crack85

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #59 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:05:54 »
Looks sick

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Offline NotYeMK

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #60 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:06:42 »
This would make a fine addition to my collection.

Offline Macmutant

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #61 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:11:03 »
This looks like it will be super comfortable to type on. Definitely interested to follow progress.

Offline kidpid

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #62 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:19:20 »
Interested. Any chance for black PVD on the SS weight for that full murdered-out look?

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #63 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:22:43 »
Very interested! Will the PCB has ESD protection? I'm personally a right thumb spacebar kinda guy, but would be willing to forgo not having the long bar on that side for this.

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Offline nu_types

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #64 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:28:34 »
My brain automatically read the title as k-type... But this is much better lol. Very interested!

Offline i luv chuletas

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #65 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:41:35 »
Man this is sick af.
Depending on how many seconds it takes to sell this out, would you consider running this afterwards on a more standard gb format? Just to give everyone a chance to get in on this beauty.

Offline d4vid4f

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #66 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:43:02 »
Yes please~

Offline MKBGeek

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #67 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 09:54:58 »
Gief!  ;D

Offline villagepillage

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #68 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:02:44 »
Missing the Vtec key

Offline Dafraz117

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #69 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:03:02 »
Really hope larger quantities will be done. Don稚 want to miss out on this.


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Offline Crack85

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #70 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:04:18 »
Amazing

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Offline hkhawk

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #71 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:19:14 »
I love all the design elements from the 7v being incorporated, I want this!

Offline NRbigfoot

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #72 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:22:28 »
This looks awesome, hope I get a chance to buy one. Really liking the 2.75u on the left as well
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Offline leexy

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #73 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:26:25 »
just like 7v, the general reaction after price reveal:

 

Offline MMMike

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #74 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:28:06 »
Love the idea, but the layout changes are horrible imo.  You should at least offer compatibility for the standard layout people are used to.

Good thing no one is forcing you to buy

Offline Zeelobby

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:28:13 »
just like 7v, the general reaction after price reveal:

 
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Really. Feel like a lot of people still got on 7V. Don't think numbers were ever announced.

That said I'd pay more for this. Pretty novel take honestly.

Offline i luv chuletas

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #76 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:44:21 »
just like 7v, the general reaction after price reveal:

 
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Really? Outside of PVD, I didn't think the price was bad on it given what it was?

Regardless, I just hope we get a good amount of these to be able to get one. I always thought Alices should be tented in the middle, so this is a sort of dream board for me.

Offline takehiro

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #77 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:57:52 »
gb plzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #78 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 10:58:31 »
I didn't know I needed this until now  :eek:

Do want!

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Offline mr.bean

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #79 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 11:07:53 »
take my money

Offline ITAPurplerain

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #80 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 11:09:41 »
Good stuff! Definitely interested.

Offline sctang

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #81 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 11:25:03 »
Perfection... make sure to order about 500 units please  ;D

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #82 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 11:25:17 »
Im really liking the sharp angle case design. Can't speak to the layout though as im not too fond of alice style layouts, but this looks really nice.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #83 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 11:32:02 »
I need this

Offline bobdenard

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #84 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 12:08:36 »
This looks so good! Like a stealth bomber... I had to pass on 7V unfortunately but I値l be there for this one!

Offline ITSme_STAR

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #85 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 12:58:37 »
I am really interested in this keyboard, hope to get my hands on one of them 🤞🏻

Offline Vadurr

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #86 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 13:02:27 »
Love this. Also have never typed on a tented keeb. What are the chances that it might have a hollow sound due to the empty space?

Offline planccck

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #87 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 13:09:54 »
Very much interested. Looks amazing

Offline 7osh

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #88 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:00:30 »
That's exactly what I was looking for. :eek: I want this so much!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #89 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:15:12 »
real nice. glwic.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #90 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:20:48 »
Good I like it :)
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Offline Hadi

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #91 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:42:08 »
I knew 7V was a distraction.

Real talk, I agree with others regarding the weird Right Shift/FN configuration, and don't see a reason to not support Left Spacebar/GUI other than personal preference.
« Last Edit: Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:43:42 by Hadi »

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #92 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 14:49:01 »
This is a really cool concept and I知 very interested!

The one thing that would keep me from buying this would be the right shift. I致e been using the Alice layout since the original GB shipped out and never thought that Fn was too far away, it works perfectly with my muscle memory from standard layout split shift boards. The renders as they currently stand look very cramped over there. I also feel like aesthetically 2.75u would look better because then you have that same stepped effect mirrored on both sides. Finally, and my eyes might be playing tricks on me so correct me if I知 wrong, but the left half of the board looks longer than the right, so maybe this would make them more even?

In spite of my grievances, I知 looking forward to more details about price and availability  :thumb:


Edit: just a minor afterthought but a lot of keysets have moved away from ISO (1.25u shift) and second 2.25u right shift in the base kit which is unfortunate for compatibility as well
Maybe my hands are tiny but I still find the fn too far away. I prefer it the wys I currently have it because it brings the control closer as well.
Regarding keycap compatibility, there are still a lot of base kits that provide ISO shifts and in sets like Nautilus R2, there is a short shift in the 40s kit which has the spacebars and the extra B key that you'd want.

Offline synthtastic

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Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #93 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 15:00:52 »
Morning Wood Alice

Looks real nice!!!
Expensive plastic makes me sigh.

Offline Peiweisgreat

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #94 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 15:02:36 »
Honestly probably my favorite board I've seen go into IC this year. I have high hopes in this project.

Offline alphabirth

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #95 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 16:15:21 »
Yowza!  So many hot boards coming out in recent days--it's not fair for my wallet!

Offline keys

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #96 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 16:18:02 »
This is the board I've been waiting for! cant wait

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #97 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 16:21:21 »
Yes

Offline Poesjuh

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #98 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 17:07:43 »
Just imagine if keycap sets would all still include short 1.25u shift, all questions about keycap compatibility would be a non-issue.

Nice project! Interesting design for sure and I applaud your choice to move the left spacebar because that痴 where you hit it.


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Offline CodeMayhem

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #99 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 19:15:30 »
dammit. i had this idea but i can't render or 3d model ****. looks dope as ****. nice work.