Author Topic: [IC] TMOv2 50% keyboard (Read 56721 times)

funderburker · « **on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:08:15 »

TMOv2 INTEREST CHECK

Hi everyone!

It's been bit over a year since TMO50 group buy happened. Ever since that time I've been thinking about running it again. I couldn't but I really wanted to.
People have asked me privately and publicly about if and when R2 would be happening and the only real answer was that something WILL happen! So here it is!
TMOv2

Design choices

Year in our community is a long time in terms of design trends. Mounting types, material options for cases and plates, colourways, switches, even layouts.
TMOv2 was inspired by both older boards and newer trends alike to accompany the current design language yet still paying homage to those keyboards that started it all.
Keeping the same signature layout, thin bezels and front lip from TMO50 was a priority since the start.

Features

100% base kit compatible (*)
QMK compatible USB-C PCB, designed by Upas
22(!) underglow RGB LEDs
Top mount construction
7 degree typing angle
Brass weight

(*) - Most GMK and EPBT keyset base kits

Layout & key mapping

Thinking about TMO50s huge cutout in the middle row, we knew there must be a better way. Looking over the idea that TMO50 is a "base kit compatible" sub60% I must admit it was only 96% true.
Either you go with off-stagger and have two 1.5u mods in the middle that aren't the correct profile or you go with regular stagger and still have a 1.25u mod that's not the right profile.
By making TMOv2 layout only 0.5u wider it becomes a 100% "base kit compatible" sub60% with regular stagger and correct profile keycaps on all 50 keys!

TMO is all about YOU making it your own. From keysets to artisans to keymapping. With QMK you're encouraged to make TMOv2 fit your typing style. Stock keymapping is only there to be a sane "default" and it's the one I've been using daily.

Included in the base kit

Keyboard case (Aluminium OR Polycarbonate)
Keyboard plate (Sandblasted brass)
Weight (Sandblasted brass)
TMOv2 USB-C PCB, designed by Upas
Plate and case screws
3M rubber bumpon feet
TMO stickers
"Frog on a log" artisan by SPARKLE PONY (Exclusive to US Polycarbonate case orders)

Add-ons

You'll have the option to order:

extra PCBs,
plates (Sandblasted brass & tranlsucent clear polycarbonate),
translucent clear bottoms

Case colours

Going with "what's in" right now we think that these colours fit most keysets out there. Please keep in mind that a photo/render/Pantone code won't be 100% exact IRL colormatch and there can be slight difference.

(*) - Smoky PC will be darker
** - For some aluminium colour (red, blue gray) examples refer to Equinox.

Some more shots of the board

All renders
All CAD screenshots

Information about group buy

GB date: November
Pricing: TBA

Vendors:
USA - CannonKeys > FCFS (100 units, 65 Aluminium/35 Polycarbonate)
EU - MyKeyboard > TBD

Thanks to

Upas for being the initial push to re-start this project, the amazing work on PCB design and being my "partner-in-crime"
Abec13 for all the renders and great case/keyset combos
RealLaugh and Vegs for being the best bros I could ask for
SPARKLE PONY for the wonderful artisans
BunnyLake for the logo and the support way way back in 2017/2018
Everyone who's shared their TMO50 build logs and photos with me or has shown interest in owning one

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ChrisSwires · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:09:06 »

:eyes:

funderburker · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:09:35 »

UPDATES

07.10.2019

Started IC
Waiting on case/plate/weight prototypes from the factory
Testing prototype PCB
Added photos of "Frog on a log" artisan by SPARKLE PONY

08.10.2019

Change to "Add-ons" section - included translucent clear polycarbonate bottom as an option

09.10.2019

Prototypes arrived! Photo session over the weekend. Minor case changes will be made for production units
PCB tested & everything works, we good to go

13.10.2019

Prototype photoshoot happened. Check here

22.10.2019

GB date announcement - November 2nd! Check here

FAQ

Is TMOv2 compatible with TMO50? > No, they're completely different boards.
Plate files? > Yes, plate DXF files will be open-sourced during the GB phase.
Weight files? > Yes, weight DXF files will be open-sourced during the GB phase.
Please add indicator lights! > Sorry but given time-frame till GB there's no way to add that in.
Alps support? > No, TMOv2 is not Alps switch compatible.

xondat · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:09:53 »

HERE WE GO BOYS TMO50 layout is the greatest thing ever let me tell you sir. First of all class ic inspirations on the HHKB blocker style IT also has the ; and ' kjeys unless other competitors in the 40% space which I find completely unreplaceable in layers it also has extra keys for macros (read: artisans- I absolutely love the layout where you have numbers/!@#$%^ that replace qwerty it means i can type for long periods of time wihtout twisting my hands at all whereas on a normal board you ahve to twist your wrists sometimes to type for me I just have to hold down left space and click asdf to get to numbers It's also just gorgeous IMO Ano quality is good, engraving is good, I like how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized board/layout but not need to buy 40% sized modifiers for your keyboard so you can use base kits and uh yeah that's it That's why TMO50 is my every day board I literally am typing on it right now and have used it every single day at work for the last 4 months 0 inftention to ever stop

I mean it's happening

qriousgabriel · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:11:33 »

I’M IN!

Quriosity · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:11:50 »

Same

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HoodrowThrillson · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:12:42 »

Oh yes

Visionaire · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:12:52 »

Acereconkeys · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:13:48 »

AHHHHHH **** HERE WE GO BOYS

Veiox · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:14:39 »

HERE WE GO BOYS TMO50 layout is the greatest thing ever let me tell you sir. First of all class ic inspirations on the HHKB blocker style IT also has the ; and ' kjeys unless other competitors in the 40% space which I find completely unreplaceable in layers it also has extra keys for macros (read: artisans- I absolutely love the layout where you have numbers/!@#$%^ that replace qwerty it means i can type for long periods of time wihtout twisting my hands at all whereas on a normal board you ahve to twist your wrists sometimes to type for me I just have to hold down left space and click asdf to get to numbers It's also just gorgeous IMO Ano quality is good, engraving is good, I like how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized board/layout but not need to buy 40% sized modifiers for your keyboard so you can use base kits and uh yeah that's it That's why TMO50 is my every day board I literally am typing on it right now and have used it every single day at work for the last 4 months 0 inftention to ever stop

I am so in

Uryftw · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:15:04 »

Definitely interested

Slash Emperor · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:15:15 »

Missed the first time around, hoping I can get on it this time. That smoky PC looks HOT.

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trg1234 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:16:01 »

HEWE WE GO BOYS TMO50 wayout is the gweatest thing evew wet me teww you siw. Fiwst of aww cwass ic inspiwations on the HHKB bwockew stywe IT awso has the ; and ‘ kjeys unwess othew competitows in the 40% space which I find compwetewy unwepwaceabwe in wayews it awso has extwa keys fow macwos (wead: awtisans- I absowutewy wuv the wayout whewe you have nyumbews/ owo @#$%^ that wepwace qwewty it means i can type fow wong pewiods of time wihtout twisting my hands at aww wheweas on a nyowmaw boawd you ahve to twist youw wwists sometimes to type fow me I just have to howd down weft space and cwick asdf to get to nyumbews It’s awso just gowgeous IMO Anyo quawity is good, engwaving is good, I wike how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized boawd/wayout but nyot nyeed to buy 40% sized modifiews fow youw keyboawd so you can use base kits and uh yeah that’s it That’s why TMO50 is my evewy day boawd I witewawwy am typing on it wight nyow and have used it evewy singwe day at wowk fow the wast 4 months 0 inftention to evew stop.

bisoromi · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:16:20 »

HERE WE GO BOYS

Lormania · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:16:43 »

Been waiting for this!

janglad · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:16:56 »

click clack jack · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:17:19 »

Oh **** this is hype

Mcnos · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:18:27 »

Yes please.

Zambumon · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:18:28 »

HERE WE GO BOYS TMO50 layout is the greatest thing ever let me tell you sir. First of all class ic inspirations on the HHKB blocker style IT also has the ; and ' kjeys unless other competitors in the 40% space which I find completely unreplaceable in layers it also has extra keys for macros (read: artisans- I absolutely love the layout where you have numbers/!@#$%^ that replace qwerty it means i can type for long periods of time wihtout twisting my hands at all whereas on a normal board you ahve to twist your wrists sometimes to type for me I just have to hold down left space and click asdf to get to numbers It's also just gorgeous IMO Ano quality is good, engraving is good, I like how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized board/layout but not need to buy 40% sized modifiers for your keyboard so you can use base kits and uh yeah that's it That's why TMO50 is my every day board I literally am typing on it right now and have used it every single day at work for the last 4 months 0 inftention to ever stop

XtReeM1337n355 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:19:02 »

Awesome, but that really sucks to see there’s only 100 available.. I feel like someone is going to bot purchase these boards

orim23 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:19:09 »

finally a 40% board with all the bracket keys. that way its actually useable.

RealLaugh · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:20:16 »

Jeeeeez am I exited for this one

victorpre · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:21:03 »

Please, bring 100 units to EU also!

Would love to have a chance to join

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Atlantic · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:22:16 »

HERE WE GO BOYS TMO50 layout is the greatest thing ever let me tell you sir. First of all class ic inspirations on the HHKB blocker style IT also has the ; and ' kjeys unless other competitors in the 40% space which I find completely unreplaceable in layers it also has extra keys for macros (read: artisans- I absolutely love the layout where you have numbers/!@#$%^ that replace qwerty it means i can type for long periods of time wihtout twisting my hands at all whereas on a normal board you ahve to twist your wrists sometimes to type for me I just have to hold down left space and click asdf to get to numbers It's also just gorgeous IMO Ano quality is good, engraving is good, I like how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized board/layout but not need to buy 40% sized modifiers for your keyboard so you can use base kits and uh yeah that's it That's why TMO50 is my every day board I literally am typing on it right now and have used it every single day at work for the last 4 months 0 inftention to ever stop

ubmit · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:23:18 »

100 EU units please!

I'd love to get one!

ABrotherThatIsUndercover · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:26:38 »

Yes, Gimme.

ttom · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:31:56 »

can't wait

gasp · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:45:01 »

I'll take ten, ty

kconfire · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:47:59 »

I'm so in.

Let's git it!

SeedyOne · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:51:42 »

Think I'm in this time around

terrad · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:59:13 »

HYPEEEE!

+1 for 100 EU units.

Kellybear · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:15:39 »

The v2 is beautiful, Emils. I'm really excited for this and I can't wait for more people to have TMOs!!

The_Royal · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:16:16 »

The Legends foretold of this sacred day.
Excited for this to come back finally!

But one thing I have to ask. If you are going for that “Base Kit Compatibility”, Why not just increase it .5u more and go for Actual “Base Kit compatibility”?

It’s a small detail but it just seems so blasphemous to have every legend be a “correct” one with A Base kit.

But You would still have to buy a 40’s kit for that 1.75u Enter.

heycheeeno · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:16:53 »

As one of those lucky enough to get one of the spares from Rnd 1, It's awesome to see this run again!

The_Royal · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:32:15 »

Also, does V2 also drop the little LED cluster?

tentboy · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:32:24 »

Me want

kiwi99 · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:43:39 »

would you consider making it fullsized and a completely different layout?

jk good luck with it!

The_Royal · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:44:22 »

Quote from: kiwi99 on Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:43:39

would you consider making it fullsized and a completely different layout?

jk good luck with it!

Classic Sub-60 IC.

KeebsAndTrees · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:47:16 »

I'll be on the lookout for this!

Colorado Mech Meets

Kellybear · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 17:52:46 »

Quote from: trg1234 on Sun, 06 October 2019, 16:16:01

HEWE WE GO BOYS TMO50 wayout is the gweatest thing evew wet me teww you siw. Fiwst of aww cwass ic inspiwations on the HHKB bwockew stywe IT awso has the ; and ‘ kjeys unwess othew competitows in the 40% space which I find compwetewy unwepwaceabwe in wayews it awso has extwa keys fow macwos (wead: awtisans- I absowutewy wuv the wayout whewe you have nyumbews/ owo @#$%^ that wepwace qwewty it means i can type fow wong pewiods of time wihtout twisting my hands at aww wheweas on a nyowmaw boawd you ahve to twist youw wwists sometimes to type fow me I just have to howd down weft space and cwick asdf to get to nyumbews It’s awso just gowgeous IMO Anyo quawity is good, engwaving is good, I wike how he made it so you can buy a 40% sized boawd/wayout but nyot nyeed to buy 40% sized modifiews fow youw keyboawd so you can use base kits and uh yeah that’s it That’s why TMO50 is my evewy day boawd I witewawwy am typing on it wight nyow and have used it evewy singwe day at wowk fow the wast 4 months 0 inftention to evew stop.

This was my favorite one LOL

walletburner · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 18:02:46 »

nice, pumped for this.

snelltrail · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 18:39:12 »

Oh hell yes! Been waiting for R2 of this! Consider me in!!

Abec13 · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 18:50:33 »

Like you even have to check interest for this.

konstantin · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 06 October 2019, 19:07:32 »

I'd like to see a 2.75u–2.25u split space option alongside the existing 2.25u–2.75u. Like a lot of people, I hit the spacebar with my left thumb and thus would like the left key to be larger.