[IC] Absolute65 | Triple Mounting System Prototype / Final Price Update!

[ftws]

Absolute 65
Updated 13/3/2023





Hi! We are FTW Studio, based in Thailand.
This is our first project that we have been working on for over a year.
We would like to share the ideal keyboard from our perspective, “Absolute 65” as follows.
It would be awesome if you share your thoughts and suggestions about Absolute 65 as well on the IC form.



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Specification

Name:	Absolute 65
Mounting:	PCB Gasket mount / O-ring Mount / Top Mount
Plate Option:	Aluminum , FR4 , POM , PC
Front Height:	20.9 mm
PCB:	1.6 mm
Weight:	Brass Mid ~ 2.2 kg Unbuild
	Aluminum Mid ~ 1.36 kg Unbuild

VIA and QMK Supported.











Sound Test

Render







Aluminum Weight

Black :	Imgur
Grey :	Imgur
White :	Imgur
Blue :	Imgur
Red :	Imgur
Purple:	Imgur

*** Chroma Weight: TBC ***

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Prototype Photos


This is the Absolute65 Purple with Red Aluminum Weight Prototype, the final design will be slightly different on the backplate (It will be the same as the render). We will shoot the video as soon as possible to give you guys more idea how it looks. Thank you everyone!







Material

Top:	Aluminum 6061
Weight:	Aluminum 6061 | Brass
Bottom:	Aluminum 6061
Bottom Plate	Aluminum 6061 | Brass

Expected Price



Aluminum Weight: ~$269
Brass Weight: ~$399

Big news! We just found the way to reduce the cost of the board itself, special thanks to everyone! We planned to run the unlimited group buy with Absolute65 with various color options, so you can mix and match your style, hope you guys enjoy it! However, at this price we still restraint our margin as same as before, about 10%












Kit includes

1.	Keyboard Kit
2.	1 PCB
3.	1 Plate
4.	Poron Gaskets
5.	30A O-Ring
6.	JST Daughter board + Wire
7.	Necessary Screws

There won't be the case foam / PE Foam / Plate foam in the kit. We designed the board the way that it doesn't really need any foam to enhance the acoustic. We make sure that the sound is sharp, full, and on the louder side to make sure that even the Hyperglide Blacks are still have the sharp, well-pronounced, and full spectrum of sound. But if you guys want to the foam in the kit, don't forget to suggest those feedback in IC form.







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For further discussion, feel free to join us on Discord

[irithyll]

Pricing seems a bit expensive for what's shown in the post. Maybe a low unit count...?
GLWIC!

[Lysol_]

what be the unit count and moq?

[RyukG]

cool Kits!!!

[Aethelberht]

Prices seem unappealing for what are shown here. Hopefully we could have some more pics in the future.

[ftws]

Pricing seems a bit expensive for what's shown in the post. Maybe a low unit count...?
GLWIC!

Hi there, thank you so much for your feedback, I will update the photo with anodized prototype asap. The price is set according to approximately 800 unit to make sure that the lead time is not too long. It's mainly the design itself which required to cut out a lot of portion of the raw material block, and the machining process is quite challenge, but if you have any further suggestion, we are truly welcome to hear your idea about cost reduction. Thank you so much for your feedback.

[ftws]

what be the unit count and moq?

Hi there, thank you for your question. We set the MOQ roughly about 800 units to make sure that the lead time is not too long. If you have any suggestion, please let us know in the IC form, it really helps us to step into the right direction. Thank you so much.

[ftws]

cool Kits!!!

Thank you so much for you compliment, we really appreciated it! Please feel free to join our Discord for further details. Thank you.

[ftws]

Prices seem unappealing for what are shown here. Hopefully we could have some more pics in the future.

Hi there, I just updated the render photos of the board, but I will upload the picture of anodized prototype asap. Thank you for your comment about the price, I also add some details about the pricing. But if you have any suggestion, please feel free to talk to us on Discord or make a suggestion in the IC form, so we can learn more and able to deduct the cost of material/machining. Thank you so much.

[ftws]

Minimum order quantity is the small number of products you must purchase in one order from a supplier.

fireboy and watergirl

Hi there, thank you for your clarification, these are the price for approximately 800 units, we decided that we will balanced the price and lead time so the price is not to high and lead time is not too long. But if the unit are exceeded, the kit will be cheaper, but I would really love to hear from your suggestion. Please feel free to comment or suggest the solution in IC form. Thank you so much.

[ftws]

Updated Final price. Massive thanks to you guys for helping on this. Hope you have an amazing day!

[ftws]

Thank you so much for all the supporting! Updated prototype photos.