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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #100 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 12:06:32 »
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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #101 on: Mon, 23 October 2017, 23:45:18 »
Hey, I just have a suggestion for your 75% keyboard's option.
Few weeks ago, I saw some keyboards that are including white color(MAO?) option.
All colors of your keyboards are awesome, but I'll absolutely fall in love with yours if it provides white color :D
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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #102 on: Tue, 24 October 2017, 08:12:49 »
Hey, I just have a suggestion for your 75% keyboard's option.
Few weeks ago, I saw some keyboards that is including white color(MAO?) option.
All colors of your keyboards are awesome, but I'll absolutely fall in love with yours if it provides white color :D

There is a local cerakote shop where I am, but I will ask around for MAO.


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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #103 on: Tue, 24 October 2017, 20:29:28 »
Hey, I just have a suggestion for your 75% keyboard's option.
Few weeks ago, I saw some keyboards that is including white color(MAO?) option.
All colors of your keyboards are awesome, but I'll absolutely fall in love with yours if it provides white color :D

There is a local cerakote shop where I am, but I will ask around for MAO.

Wooo, would love cerakote if available!

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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #104 on: Tue, 24 October 2017, 22:32:15 »
Hey, I just have a suggestion for your 75% keyboard's option.
Few weeks ago, I saw some keyboards that is including white color(MAO?) option.
All colors of your keyboards are awesome, but I'll absolutely fall in love with yours if it provides white color :D

There is a local cerakote shop where I am, but I will ask around for MAO.

By local you mean in SG?

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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #105 on: Tue, 24 October 2017, 22:34:32 »
Hey, I just have a suggestion for your 75% keyboard's option.
Few weeks ago, I saw some keyboards that is including white color(MAO?) option.
All colors of your keyboards are awesome, but I'll absolutely fall in love with yours if it provides white color :D

There is a local cerakote shop where I am, but I will ask around for MAO.

By local you mean in SG?
Yep.


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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #106 on: Tue, 24 October 2017, 22:37:46 »
Yep.

Thanks man. Need to check that out. Wanted to do it for my Norbatouch R1.

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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #107 on: Sat, 04 November 2017, 13:15:51 »
Hey :D Just want to know about the news of your 75% keyboard. I'm really looking forward to see some more rendering... or something!

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« Reply #108 on: Mon, 06 November 2017, 17:26:43 »
Hey :D Just want to know about the news of your 75% keyboard. I'm really looking forward to see some more rendering... or something!

Waiting news on the PCB  :)


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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #109 on: Mon, 06 November 2017, 23:18:02 »
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MEEEEEEE TOOOOOOO!!!

Sad to hear you are no longer in control of the 96, but This could be a better option.

So, Is this project still in the works my dude? Love to see this come in to fruition!? And by this I mean the EX. It is absolutely beautiful !!!
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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #110 on: Wed, 08 November 2017, 20:15:57 »
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i need dis

MEEEEEEE TOOOOOOO!!!

Sad to hear you are no longer in control of the 96, but This could be a better option.

So, Is this project still in the works my dude? Love to see this come in to fruition!? And by this I mean the EX. It is absolutely beautiful !!!
Thanks man. It's still in the works, just need to save some funds for another protoype :)


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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #111 on: Wed, 08 November 2017, 20:46:30 »
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i need dis

MEEEEEEE TOOOOOOO!!!

Sad to hear you are no longer in control of the 96, but This could be a better option.

So, Is this project still in the works my dude? Love to see this come in to fruition!? And by this I mean the EX. It is absolutely beautiful !!!
Thanks man. It's still in the works, just need to save some funds for another protoype :)

Take my money !!! Im all in!!!
            

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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #112 on: Wed, 08 November 2017, 21:25:30 »
That works for me maybe even better than the 96. Count me in!  :thumb:
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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #113 on: Thu, 09 November 2017, 15:09:46 »
Hey :D Just want to know about the news of your 75% keyboard. I'm really looking forward to see some more rendering... or something!

Waiting news on the PCB  :)

Coooool XD So excited!

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« Reply #114 on: Sat, 20 January 2018, 01:55:51 »
Boards made/planned:

KIRA : 96-key being developed by Input Club, 1st prototype done

KIRA EX : 96-key layout with spacing between arrow keys and numpad, 2nd prototype under production

KIRA EXS : KIRA EX with Slimmer bezels, prototypes finished

KIRA75: 75% keyboard, prototype under production and PCB prototype done.

KIRA60: group buy kits nearing manufacturing completion

KIRA TKL : WIP

KIRA EXS PHOTOS:










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« Reply #115 on: Sun, 21 January 2018, 16:03:32 »
Boards made/planned:

KIRA : 96-key being developed by Input Club, 1sst prototype done

KIRA EX : 96-key layout with spacing between arrow keys and numpad, 2nd prototype under production

KIRA EXS : KIRA EX with Slimmer bezels, prototypes finished

KIRA75: 75% keyboard, prototype under production and PCB prototype done.

KIRA60: group buy kits under nearing manufacturing completion

KIRA TKL : WIP

KIRA EXS PHOTOS:


I love the slim version! Keep up the progress, it looks great.

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« Reply #116 on: Sun, 21 January 2018, 18:01:56 »
I love the slim version! Keep up the progress, it looks great.

Thanks!

Some renders of the other projects I'm currently doing. The 75% prototype is under production and I expect the sample before CNY, the TKL prototype will probably be ordered after CNY.

KIRA75:







KIRA87:





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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #117 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 04:35:55 »
Any plans for a WKL version of that sweet looking TKL?


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« Reply #118 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 08:30:13 »
Any plans for a WKL version of that sweet looking TKL?


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Absolutely  :thumb:


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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #119 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 18:54:11 »
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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #120 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 05:40:25 »
Big fan of the new KIRA weight design. Will the Kira EXS have this new weight also?

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« Reply #121 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 07:05:17 »
Big fan of the new KIRA weight design. Will the Kira EXS have this new weight also?

They will, I am in the process of updating the CAD files. Glad to know you like them  :)

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« Reply #122 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 13:12:06 »
Will the kira 75 support iso? Really love the design!

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« Reply #123 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 15:34:02 »
I'd be in for a Kira-84. Currently just waiting for the Kira96 to drop.

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« Reply #124 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:03:18 »
Will the kira 75 support iso? Really love the design!

I think you're the first one who asked for it, I will have to think about it. As an ANSI user I dislike the lack of stability a universal plate has, I'll have to check how feasible offering two plates will be (ANSI and UNIVERSAL). I'm expecting a prototype soon. Thank you!

I'd be in for a Kira-84. Currently just waiting for the Kira96 to drop.

The KIRA96 should be coming soon™, and the latest prototype will be at the Phoenix meetup AFAIK.



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« Reply #125 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 16:18:34 »
I would like to see a non centered usb port in the kira 75, just a personal preference and I think it looks better that way. Also usb c would be nice.

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« Reply #126 on: Wed, 31 January 2018, 18:38:21 »
The KIRA96 should be coming soon™, and the latest prototype will be at the Phoenix meetup AFAIK.

pls tell me it will have an all-poly bottom with inset weight like the original renders.

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this is the keyboard i have been waiting for...

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« Reply #127 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 04:50:25 »
Will the kira 75 support iso? Really love the design!

I think you're the first one who asked for it, I will have to think about it. As an ANSI user I dislike the lack of stability a universal plate has, I'll have to check how feasible offering two plates will be (ANSI and UNIVERSAL). I'm expecting a prototype soon. Thank you!

I'd be in for a Kira-84. Currently just waiting for the Kira96 to drop.

The KIRA96 should be coming soon™, and the latest prototype will be at the Phoenix meetup AFAIK.


regarding the lack of thought put into ISO support, will the 96 support ISO?


ISO market is growing and will miss out on customers wanting ISO... as a mainly ISO user I'd be willing to pay a few bucks extra for ISO specific (or universal) plate

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« Reply #128 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 22:16:42 »
Got the black Kira60 last night. Here's a link to an imgur album:

https://imgur.com/a/0ccfg

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« Reply #129 on: Wed, 07 February 2018, 04:54:58 »
looks really good. I like to the brass insert it gives the case a really nice finish

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« Reply #130 on: Wed, 07 February 2018, 05:24:56 »
So sad I missed the Kira69 GB but your other designs look stunning keep it up I hope I can join for the next one!
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« Reply #131 on: Sat, 10 February 2018, 06:52:09 »
Here are some photos of the Kira 75 prototype with SP Calm Depths. Some info:

- top mounted plate (aluminum, but brass might be offered as an option)
- aluminum or acrylic accent strip/layer
- 3 LEDs on the upper left (provisions on the custom PCB)
- big-ass brass weight makes this thing really heavy for its size
- bootmapper client to program the custom PCB











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« Reply #132 on: Sat, 10 February 2018, 10:19:47 »
What kind of typing angle will the kira75 have? would love a usb c on the pcb as well.

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« Reply #133 on: Sat, 10 February 2018, 21:37:54 »
Will the kira 75 support iso? Really love the design!

I think you're the first one who asked for it, I will have to think about it. As an ANSI user I dislike the lack of stability a universal plate has, I'll have to check how feasible offering two plates will be (ANSI and UNIVERSAL). I'm expecting a prototype soon. Thank you!

I'd be in for a Kira-84. Currently just waiting for the Kira96 to drop.

The KIRA96 should be coming soon™, and the latest prototype will be at the Phoenix meetup AFAIK.


regarding the lack of thought put into ISO support, will the 96 support ISO?


ISO market is growing and will miss out on customers wanting ISO... as a mainly ISO user I'd be willing to pay a few bucks extra for ISO specific (or universal) plate

I will ask Andrew of Input Club.

What kind of typing angle will the kira75 have? would love a usb c on the pcb as well.

All the boards I designed and developed use 8°, the 96-key by Input Club is 8.5° last time I checked.


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« Reply #134 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 22:16:17 »
Will there be an IC for the kira 75 anytime soon? Looking forward to it!


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« Reply #136 on: Thu, 22 February 2018, 23:52:20 »
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« Reply #137 on: Mon, 26 February 2018, 00:12:13 »
I have to ask, would you be considering a matching numpad to go along with the Kira87? with the futuristic sides a numpad even as a separate unit would look gorgeous let alone alongside the TKL.

Just putting it out there in case, and as always love your work guys :)

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« Reply #138 on: Mon, 26 February 2018, 01:19:55 »
I really like the TKL weight design on the renders :thumb:  Goes well with the engraved logo.  Great case designs for all the layouts.
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« Reply #139 on: Mon, 26 February 2018, 03:25:36 »
I have to ask, would you be considering a matching numpad to go along with the Kira87? with the futuristic sides a numpad even as a separate unit would look gorgeous let alone alongside the TKL.

Just putting it out there in case, and as always love your work guys :)

Haha yeah, we haven't announced it but the TKL will have an accompanying tray-mount numpad with faceted sides. Keep it a secret, maybe?  :-X

I really like the TKL weight design on the renders :thumb:  Goes well with the engraved logo.  Great case designs for all the layouts.

Thank you, I appreciate it deeply :)


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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #140 on: Mon, 26 February 2018, 05:46:26 »
I have to ask, would you be considering a matching numpad to go along with the Kira87? with the futuristic sides a numpad even as a separate unit would look gorgeous let alone alongside the TKL.

Just putting it out there in case, and as always love your work guys :)

Haha yeah, we haven't announced it but the TKL will have an accompanying tray-mount numpad with faceted sides. Keep it a secret, maybe?  :-X

I was like 5% sure this was going to be real! I’ll try and keep it quiet but... I can’t promise anything ;)

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« Reply #141 on: Mon, 26 February 2018, 06:22:27 »
All these boards are sooo dam sexy. Great stuff man!
            

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« Reply #142 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 19:38:25 »
Just got photos of the KIRA EX in production, the version with thicker bezels.

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Re: KIRA keyboards
« Reply #143 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 19:45:44 »
Which Kira models are going to be top mount?

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« Reply #144 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 19:54:26 »
Just got photos of the KIRA EX in production, the version with thicker bezels.

Will this run after the Kira EXS is completely finished or will they overlap?

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« Reply #145 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 19:59:42 »
Which Kira models are going to be top mount?

Only the recent 60 is tray-mount ATM.

Just got photos of the KIRA EX in production, the version with thicker bezels.

Will this run after the Kira EXS is completely finished or will they overlap?

Won't overlap, or happen before the TKL and maybe the 75.


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« Reply #146 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 20:06:43 »
Which Kira models are going to be top mount?

Only the recent 60 is tray-mount ATM.

Just got photos of the KIRA EX in production, the version with thicker bezels.

Will this run after the Kira EXS is completely finished or will they overlap?

Won't overlap, or happen before the TKL and maybe the 75.

Aw man... Is there an estimated turnaround time on the Kira EXS? I'm not sure whether to wait for the EX or TKL or go for the EXS >_<

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« Reply #147 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 20:10:23 »
That side profile of the EX is divine! Definitely matches the KIRA weight better than the stars

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« Reply #148 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 20:10:50 »
Which Kira models are going to be top mount?

Only the recent 60 is tray-mount ATM.

Just got photos of the KIRA EX in production, the version with thicker bezels.

Will this run after the Kira EXS is completely finished or will they overlap?

Won't overlap, or happen before the TKL and maybe the 75.

Aw man... Is there an estimated turnaround time on the Kira EXS? I'm not sure whether to wait for the EX or TKL or go for the EXS >_<

About 3 months from launch is what we hope for. Just go with your favorite one :D

That side profile of the EX is divine! Definitely matches the KIRA weight better than the stars

Glad you like it  :thumb:
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« Reply #149 on: Tue, 27 February 2018, 20:51:39 »
Will the upcoming kira models like the kira 75 have the new weight design? really like it!