[IC] 7V - 75% Keyboard (GB Live!)

[FrostyBoi]

calm depths on grey or blue your choice.

[bill.choi]

Im interested in the progress of this keyboard.
Would be a cool first dive into the custom keyboard world, if it's below 400 USD.

Props for the beautiful renders!

[mrkantz]

I'll definitely join this one if it's public. Beautiful board.

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[Shadowhunter9782]

I'm definitely keeping my eyes on this board. Hoping for a white and around 400 dollar price tag.

[gok_nz]

Taro, Modern Dolch, Red Alert, Mizu and Striker renders added.

I'll be getting the sets with legends that I've already made out of the way first and then do the ones with special legends such as SA Bliss and GMK Dots after.
Also having trouble finding codes for Black Lotus and there aren't any renders of it in normal lighting that I can easily pull codes from with photoshop.

EDIT: Added Violet on Cream as well.

[vision-quest]

Taro, Modern Dolch, Red Alert, Mizu and Striker renders added.

I'll be getting the sets with legends that I've already made out of the way first and then do the ones with special legends such as SA Bliss and GMK Dots after.
Also having trouble finding codes for Black Lotus and there aren't any renders of it in normal lighting that I can easily pull codes from with photoshop.

This is all just a massive tease until a vendor gets on board haha. Appreciate the work you are putting into this though!

[gok_nz]

Taro, Modern Dolch, Red Alert, Mizu and Striker renders added.

I'll be getting the sets with legends that I've already made out of the way first and then do the ones with special legends such as SA Bliss and GMK Dots after.
Also having trouble finding codes for Black Lotus and there aren't any renders of it in normal lighting that I can easily pull codes from with photoshop.

This is all just a massive tease until a vendor gets on board haha. Appreciate the work you are putting into this though!

It gives me something to do while I wait and helps me solidify the colours that I want to run. Red is probably out of consideration now.

[vision-quest]

Taro, Modern Dolch, Red Alert, Mizu and Striker renders added.

I'll be getting the sets with legends that I've already made out of the way first and then do the ones with special legends such as SA Bliss and GMK Dots after.
Also having trouble finding codes for Black Lotus and there aren't any renders of it in normal lighting that I can easily pull codes from with photoshop.

This is all just a massive tease until a vendor gets on board haha. Appreciate the work you are putting into this though!

It gives me something to do while I wait and helps me solidify the colours that I want to run. Red is probably out of consideration now.

Haha fair. I'm boring and like good old black and grey, so I'm easy to please.

[sirieous]

Yo if this is sub $400 this case is looking to be insane

[Evo_Spec]

Is the 7V on the front part of the weight? or is it a separate piece?
Are the color combo's of your renders the only combo's available (black/black weight, blue/SS weight) or will it be available in other/any combination? Will the 7V colors be tied to the same color as the weight?

I posted previously but I'm really interested in this board now.

[jani80k]

Will you offer a second option for an ISO PCB?

The keyboard looks pretty endgame to me and I would definitely be interested...

[tenny]

Would it be okay if I requested violet tendencies on white?

[steezkeez]

I've been looking for a new TKL but this board seems like an aesthetic improvement while keeping most of the usual TKL functionality. Love how the nav cluster is 3 keys and is it's own physically separate cluster.

I'm 100% in (really hoping this doesn't go the private GB route). Also, fingers crossed for a white option 

[gok_nz]

Is the 7V on the front part of the weight? or is it a separate piece?
Are the color combo's of your renders the only combo's available (black/black weight, blue/SS weight) or will it be available in other/any combination? Will the 7V colors be tied to the same color as the weight?

I posted previously but I'm really interested in this board now.

Haven't fully decided yet but that may be case. At the moment, I'm thinking about funding the run myself rather than as a GB so I'd just order set combinations.

Would it be okay if I requested violet tendencies on white?

Added to the queue

Will you offer a second option for an ISO PCB?

The keyboard looks pretty endgame to me and I would definitely be interested...

There won't be an ISO pcb.

[Robean]

Would love to see a render of gmk Bento on the anodized blue

[mta]

Looking good!

[rondg]

GMK Striker on blue looks awesome! 

[lady_renari]

If there are going to be set combos, personally would prefer black with silver weight vs. black-on-black, just for the contrast (but that's just me!).

[kgorin]

I think black anodized case + black glossy weight would look dope as well

[tex_live_utility]

Will you offer a second option for an ISO PCB?

The keyboard looks pretty endgame to me and I would definitely be interested...

There won't be an ISO pcb.

I'm not an ISO user, but I hope the PCB at least will have ISO support. Even if the plate is fixed and ISO users have to make their own plates, taking it out of the PCB seems like an unfair and arbitrary restriction.

[gok_nz]

If there are going to be set combos, personally would prefer black with silver weight vs. black-on-black, just for the contrast (but that's just me!).

I get you. When doing the renders, I've found that the raw steel looked better than black PVD in some cases and it would be nice to offer a choice. This will be confirmed later.

Will you offer a second option for an ISO PCB?

The keyboard looks pretty endgame to me and I would definitely be interested...

There won't be an ISO pcb.

I'm not an ISO user, but I hope the PCB at least will have ISO support. Even if the plate is fixed and ISO users have to make their own plates, taking it out of the PCB seems like an unfair and arbitrary restriction.

There is also a dampening layer that gets cut up by any stabs. I've already lost quite a lot of materials for the enter and the left shift because of it.

On another note, I've been speaking to a vendor and they are very interested. If everything goes to plan, I should be ordering the prototype this weekend and will make an announcement about the vendor after it arrives.

[tex_live_utility]

There is also a dampening layer that gets cut up by any stabs. I've already lost quite a lot of materials for the enter and the left shift because of it.

Surely users can just cut this themselves if they want ISO? It's ultimately your keyboard, but not even putting ISO footprints on the PCB seems needlessly exclusionary.

[mrkantz]

Vote no on ISO

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[vision-quest]

On another note, I've been speaking to a vendor and they a very interested. If everything goes to plan, I should be ordering the prototype this weekend and will make an announcement about the vendor after it arrives.

Nice, stoked to hear this!

[stoic-lemon]

Hope the prototype is up to gok standards.

[jaang]

On another note, I've been speaking to a vendor and they are very interested. If everything goes to plan, I should be ordering the prototype this weekend and will make an announcement about the vendor after it arrives.

This is awesome to hear! Looking forward to the progress

[FinalEleven]

Incredibly interested in this.

[diorite]

Very excited to see the prototype and vendor announcement!
The black on white with kuro shiro looks so good! Really wish I had joined now. That rama cap is sweet.

[TuCZnak]

If there are going to be set combos, personally would prefer black with silver weight vs. black-on-black, just for the contrast (but that's just me!).

I get you. When doing the renders, I've found that the raw steel looked better than black PVD in some cases and it would be nice to offer a choice. This will be confirmed later.

Will you offer a second option for an ISO PCB?

The keyboard looks pretty endgame to me and I would definitely be interested...

There won't be an ISO pcb.

I'm not an ISO user, but I hope the PCB at least will have ISO support. Even if the plate is fixed and ISO users have to make their own plates, taking it out of the PCB seems like an unfair and arbitrary restriction.

There is also a dampening layer that gets cut up by any stabs. I've already lost quite a lot of materials for the enter and the left shift because of it.

On another note, I've been speaking to a vendor and they are very interested. If everything goes to plan, I should be ordering the prototype this weekend and will make an announcement about the vendor after it arrives.

As far as reasons to not include ISO go, this is one of the most arbitrary I've seen so far. You could include the switch footprints on the PCB and we'll cut our own plates and adjust the dampener, we're used to it.

[tex_live_utility]

Vote no on ISO

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If you have a fixed plate and having ISO on the PCB bothers you, then you need some help.

There are practical reasons to not include ISO in the plate and foam. Not supporting it in the PCB is outright hostile IMO.

[mrkantz]

outright hostile

[vision-quest]

We about to start a war with the Europeans in this thread. USA! USA! Hahaha how ridiculous.. chill out people, it's Gok's board. It might not be for everyone, you can move on if it's not for you.

[dk4one]

Yea. Not an ISO user myself, but I do agree straight up not supporting ISO even on the PCB is a bit too extreme. That being said, I can see why a fix plate is beneficial tho, so totally agree if gok wants to do a fix plate with no ISO support.

[gok_nz]

There is also a dampening layer that gets cut up by any stabs. I've already lost quite a lot of materials for the enter and the left shift because of it.

If there are going to be set combos, personally would prefer black with silver weight vs. black-on-black, just for the contrast (but that's just me!).

I get you. When doing the renders, I've found that the raw steel looked better than black PVD in some cases and it would be nice to offer a choice. This will be confirmed later.

Will you offer a second option for an ISO PCB?

The keyboard looks pretty endgame to me and I would definitely be interested...

There won't be an ISO pcb.

I'm not an ISO user, but I hope the PCB at least will have ISO support. Even if the plate is fixed and ISO users have to make their own plates, taking it out of the PCB seems like an unfair and arbitrary restriction.

There is also a dampening layer that gets cut up by any stabs. I've already lost quite a lot of materials for the enter and the left shift because of it.

On another note, I've been speaking to a vendor and they are very interested. If everything goes to plan, I should be ordering the prototype this weekend and will make an announcement about the vendor after it arrives.

As far as reasons to not include ISO go, this is one of the most arbitrary I've seen so far. You could include the switch footprints on the PCB and we'll cut our own plates and adjust the dampener, we're used to it.

Vote no on ISO

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If you have a fixed plate and having ISO on the PCB bothers you, then you need some help.

There are practical reasons to not include ISO in the plate and foam. Not supporting it in the PCB is outright hostile IMO.

Surely users can just cut this themselves if they want ISO? It's ultimately your keyboard, but not even putting ISO footprints on the PCB seems needlessly exclusionary.

Vote no on ISO

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We about to start a war with the Europeans in this thread. USA! USA! Hahaha how ridiculous..

Yea. Not an ISO user myself, but I do agree straight up not supporting ISO even on the PCB is a bit too extreme. That being said, I can see why a fix plate is beneficial tho, so totally agree if gok wants to do a fix plate with no ISO support.

As stated from the beginning, this is a keyboard that is tailored for me first and foremost. This means that I will be min-maxing towards my preferences which I know is selfish but designing things that I want is pretty much the only thing keeping me in this hobby.

[finalarcadia]

In that note I think there should just be one single layout supported.

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[gok_nz]

In that note I think there should just be one single layout supported.

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I should say for my girlfriend and me.
I'd be going for the 6u spacebar option with split backspace but she's used to 1.25u and full backspace.
I could get rid of stepped caps though...

[vision-quest]

As stated from the beginning, this is a keyboard that is tailored for me first and foremost. This means that I will be min-maxing towards my preferences which I know is selfish but designing things that I want is pretty much the only thing keeping me in this hobby.

I actually was agreeing with you, I was more poking fun at how angry people were getting over it  My bad for not making that clear.

[gok_nz]

As stated from the beginning, this is a keyboard that is tailored for me first and foremost. This means that I will be min-maxing towards my preferences which I know is selfish but designing things that I want is pretty much the only thing keeping me in this hobby.

I actually was agreeing with you, I was more poking fun at how angry people were getting over it  My bad for not making that clear.

Ah yeah, I just did a chain reply for everybody that was debating the topic.

[jackedhardwarejunkie]

You do you, it will make moq ezpz, this isnt a mass produced board ladies an gents

[tanvir175]

"...is just outright hostile IMO." - says outright hostile person

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Since you'd like to be kept busy gok, can you do IMSTO Black on Black on the black/black 7v? Thanks 

[gok_nz]

"...is just outright hostile IMO." - says outright hostile person

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Since you'd like to be kept busy gok, can you do IMSTO Black on Black on the black/black 7v? Thanks 

To be honest, I don't think anybody was outwardly hostile.

I'll add your request to the queue. Will need to eyeball the grey colour values though.

[LouisD]

Feel free to veto this but I'd love to see a render of GMK Space Cadet on blue. Not sure if the difference in the shade of blue between the mods and the case would be distracting.

The Striker on blue render looks amazing.

[gok_nz]

Feel free to veto this but I'd love to see a render of GMK Space Cadet on blue. Not sure if the difference in the shade of blue between the mods and the case would be distracting.

The Striker on blue render looks amazing.

Do you know what the colour codes are? I can't find them on the IC or the GB pages.

[Yeoh]

If you have a fixed plate and having ISO on the PCB bothers you, then you need some help.

There are practical reasons to not include ISO in the plate and foam. Not supporting it in the PCB is outright hostile IMO.

Yea. Not an ISO user myself, but I do agree straight up not supporting ISO even on the PCB is a bit too extreme. That being said, I can see why a fix plate is beneficial tho, so totally agree if gok wants to do a fix plate with no ISO support.

Actually, iso pads overlap ansi, creating swiss cheese effect. Nobody likes swiss cheese pcb. Its (one of) the same reason wilba refuses to do ISO on most of his pcb's, if im not mistaken.

At any rate, its Gok's keyboard, and he can do what he wants. If it offends you, by all means feel free to move on to a different project.

[gok_nz]

I've ordered the prototype. It should take around 3 weeks and will then need to make its way to me.

[rondg]

I've ordered the prototype. It should take around 3 weeks and will then need to make its way to me.

So maybe an August/September GB? 

[vision-quest]

I've ordered the prototype. It should take around 3 weeks and will then need to make its way to me.

Stoked.

[nickaster1]

Will you be able to put together a price tag for the board after the prototype is good to go? I’m stoked for this but there are just so many others things to look at that are coming to us lately

[vision-quest]

Will you be able to put together a price tag for the board after the prototype is good to go? I’m stoked for this but there are just so many others things to look at that are coming to us lately

Don't worry, it couldn't possibly cost more than your first born son and a packet of oreos.

[gok_nz]

I've ordered the prototype. It should take around 3 weeks and will then need to make its way to me.

So maybe an August/September GB? 

Still uncertain

Will you be able to put together a price tag for the board after the prototype is good to go? I’m stoked for this but there are just so many others things to look at that are coming to us lately

That is up to the vendor and there is a lot of work still for things like packaging etc.