Author Topic: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with WKL/HHKB in one keyboard  (Read 13566 times)

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Offline tommyamoszhao

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Hi, Geekhack! We are introducing the market's first split-top enclosure concept, this enabling detachable blockers design to be implemented, means the options of default 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts is now available all in one keyboard. This split-top mounting mechanism not only cuts down manufacturing costs making the price for Z60 stays in a budget build region, also enabling it to have a contrast of different material textures aesthetically.

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E-White with WKL blockers

E-White with HHKB blockers

E-White with Aluminum PressBars

Color Variants with Brass/Aluminum PressBars
E-White

Anodized Black

Anodized Ruby

Anodized Navy


Dimension:
  • Length: 298.7mm, width: 109mm, front-height: 17.02mm, rear-height: 29.02mm
  • Typing angle: 6.5 deg
  • Wall thickness: 6mm
  • Brass pressbar thickness: 6.5mm
  • Weight: 1kg (Case+PCB+FR4Plate+Press-bars)



Features:
  • Split top enclosure
    • Two brass press-bar is used instead of a entire top enclosure
      • This allows detachable blocker design become practical and simple
      • Minimize the waste of material, hence retain the cost in budget build range
      • Allows color and texture contrast of overall look (with Brass PressBars)
           
  • Normal, WKL and HHKB Press-Bars (7U bottom row)Updated 18 Nov
    • Normal Press Bar: will be clean of side-screw holes
    • WKL Press Bar: will have WKL blockers integrated into the bottom Press Bar
    • HHKB Press Bar: will have HHKB blockers integrated into the bottom Press Bar


Specs:
  • Case: Gasket mount
    • Centered USB-C socket
    • 17.02mm Front-height
    • Bottom: CNC machined out of whole piece of aluminum
    • Aluminum PressBars machined out of 6061, Same anodized color as case color
    • Brass PressBars(optional) CNC machined out of H62 Brass, PVD Titanium coating, Brushed finish, Nano coating(Oxidization prove)
    • Brass press-bars and brass blocker version press-bar works as weight

           
  • Plate:
    • FR4 and Carbon Fiber plates are half-plate transformable
    • Long-stripe leaves with flex cut
    • FR4 as default, Carbon Fiber and Aluminum optional

           
  • PCB:
    • Centered Daughter board with ESD protection
    • Solder version with all layouts compatible, including 'split-backspace', 'ISO enter', 'Stepped capslock', 'split-left shift' and 'split-right shift'
    • Hotswap(optional) version1 with ANSI 60% with 7U bottom row
    • Per-Key RGB light

           
  • Firmware:
    • QMK driven and VIA enabled
    • Right-hand 'shift', 'fn', 'win' and 'ctrl' keys are arrow keys when tapped
    • Layer lights placed in middle of each row, avoiding blocking, and indecating each layers

           
  • Color options:
    • E-White
    • Anodized Black
    • Anodized Ruby
    • Anodized Navy

Base Kit Include:
  • Bottom x1
  • Aluminum PressBars x2
  • FR4 Plate x1
  • Solder PCB x1
  • Accessories:
    • Case Foam x1
    • PCB Foam x1
    • Poron Gasket stipes(3.8x114mm) x12 4 extra
    • USB-C Cable x1
    • Cap/switch puller x1
    • Screws x1 set
    • Silicone foot pads x6 2 extra


Optional Parts:
  • Brass PressBars Normal layout
  • Brass PressBars WKL layout
  • Brass PressBars HHKB layout
  • Aluminum PressBars WKL layout
  • Aluminum PressBars HHKB layout
  • Carbon Fiber plate: 1.5mm thickness, matte surface
  • Aluminum plate: 1.5mm thickness, sand blasted, Nano coating


Pricing:
    [/list]

    MOQ=100pcs
    Lead time: 90-120days depends on order quantity
    GB start time: 9:00am PST, 20th Nov
    Estimating GB lasts: 60 days

    UPDATES - 16th Oct
    Gaskets have their own walls, leaving minimum profile for eyes of the gasket chamber, keeps the integrity

    Details of the joint of press-bar and case-wall, the Un-flushed joint design is to has a better transfer of different material textures
    [/list]
    « Last Edit: Sat, 20 November 2021, 04:47:07 by tommyamoszhao »

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #1 on: Tue, 05 October 2021, 21:36:49 »
    Case: E-White
    Plate: FR4
    Switch: Durock L7 linear 62g
    Case foam: No
    PCB foam: No
    Lubing: No
    Sound Test
    « Last Edit: Tue, 05 October 2021, 22:21:30 by tommyamoszhao »

    Offline HappyB0T

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #2 on: Tue, 05 October 2021, 22:55:13 »
    Really cool idea - hey something different that brings down cost. Ok!

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #3 on: Tue, 05 October 2021, 23:12:37 »
    Really cool idea - hey something different that brings down cost. Ok!

    Thank you very much for the appreciation :)

    Offline zehnsechs

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #4 on: Fri, 08 October 2021, 16:21:53 »
    This looks amazing, I will definitely try to get one. The colors you mention in this threat are different than the ones listed on your homepage, I would love to see navy happening.

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #5 on: Fri, 08 October 2021, 21:15:13 »
    Hi, thx for the heads up about color difference. The update priority will be in our discord first then GeekHack(when thread is active) and finally we'll update on our website. Navy color has just pass QC yesterday, anodize perfectly executed. Stay tuned :)

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #6 on: Sat, 16 October 2021, 01:30:09 »
    16th Oct Updated with detail images

    Offline youser11

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #7 on: Sat, 16 October 2021, 01:34:08 »
    16th Oct Updated with detail images
    This looks sick! What's next on the agenda?

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    Offline stidal

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #8 on: Tue, 19 October 2021, 04:18:05 »
    the adjustable blockers are a sick idea from a functionality standpoint, but aesthetically the seams that they introduce really bother me. would definitely be more interested if there was a way to eliminate, or at least minimize, the gaps
    transition tkl // aksara ce // bully // valhalla // voyager // rs60 // adiuvare // ciel60 // jules // prime e // ut47.2 // sequence // bumper // q1 // gaff60

    Offline azulyf

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #9 on: Wed, 20 October 2021, 15:43:49 »
    Really like the design. Wonder if other color of press bar is possible?

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #10 on: Fri, 22 October 2021, 00:46:10 »
    the adjustable blockers are a sick idea from a functionality standpoint, but aesthetically the seams that they introduce really bother me. would definitely be more interested if there was a way to eliminate, or at least minimize, the gaps
    yes, Z60-Evolve is our next to the market. Will have GB time after reviews are out.

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #11 on: Fri, 22 October 2021, 00:47:54 »
    Really like the design. Wonder if other color of press bar is possible?
    thx for the advise, we are working on it. Will minimize the gap as much as possible.

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #12 on: Fri, 22 October 2021, 00:51:50 »
    Really like the design. Wonder if other color of press bar is possible?
    We are sampling some aluminum press-bars, further brings down the price and different color options are available to Evolve. The brass press-bars will still be available as an option for those who love the weight

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Re: [IC] 60% Z60-Evolve Gasket from quarkeys
    « Reply #13 on: Fri, 22 October 2021, 00:59:32 »
    New question's been added to IC form about color option of the PB(press-bar), PB-colors will be on aluminum material only, anodized. Let us know your thought and ideas :)

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    UPDATES - 29th Oct, renders with keycaps

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    Update content this time:
    • Aluminum pressbars added
    • Price settled
    • Upload with more rendered image

    Offline LunoVonFancala

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    Black one for me. This looks soooo good with brass press bars. And great there will be rgb per key :p .Please do not make holes for blockers in the top press bar. It would drive me nuts. 

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Black one for me. This looks soooo good with brass press bars. And great there will be rgb per key :p .Please do not make holes for blockers in the top press bar. It would drive me nuts.
    Thx, glad you like it! :)  and those holes in top PB will only exist in renders.

    Offline grassrice

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    only 189ish for this beautiful board? can't wait for the gb!

    Offline Clay333

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    I love the idea. I don't love the aesthetics. It does look pretty good if you just run it WK with matching press bars.

    Offline tommyamoszhao

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    Hi everyone, Update 18 Nov: Blockers are now integrated into the bottom Press-bars, leaving no side-screw hols. changing layout will requires change of the bottom Press-bar