[IC] love tkl - GB INFO POSTED https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102775.0

[elli]

love tkl lv80

https://forms.gle/vgRG167w8KvSUxv46

https://discord.gg/3jKPs6g

gb info

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102775.0
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design
corsa based case. clean and soft filleted bezels of top case, with interior chamfer surronding the keys. sides are flat and minimal. polypropylene fixing plate is top mounted by 7 nylon screws. the boards front starts at 18mm and inclines at a low angle to allow for a more comfortable typing experience.

weight sits into the case and has a fitting shape of a heart engraved on the back. weight will be uncoated to let patina and have character.

details
case: case is 6063 alu, weight is sand-blasted brass left uncoated
plate: 1.5mm polypropylene fixed wkl plate ( support for stepped and unstepped caps lock, plate files will be provided after gb )
weight: unbuilt ≈ 1.8kg
angle: 3.7°
pcb: uses h87a pcb, not included to save on price and shorten timeframe for shipping ( please be aware of this, reminder look out for hiney's gb that will be happening soon )
unit count: 25-30
colors:

• pink ( 1895u )
• silver
• black

price:

• base = 350$
• extra plate = 35$

shipping price:

• us ≈ 30$
• rest of na ≈ 50$
• eu ≈ 65$
• asia ≈ 75$
• oceania ≈ 85$

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updates

sep 3rd 2019: proto ordered

sep 16th 2019: updated plate with fillets and actual non meme relief cuts, as well as updated image of plate and added side and back views of the board

sep 18th 2019: picture of blue color chip added. board more so back to original design, 6.7 -> 3.7 degrees. plate back to original, weight redesigned to be reasonable. update estimated board price. no longer selling with pcb to save on costs.

sep 20th 2019: picture of pink proto added as a link on the color. linked my discord i created for updates and random chat etc.

sep 23rd 2019: added photos of proto.

sep 26th 2019: proto has been shipped will be receiving sometime in the following days.

sep 27th 2019: the proto has been received and built. typing video added.

[zekkin]

tips:

- nix the .475mm gap between the plate and top piece (you can offset the plate diameter by another .75mm or so and have no gap)
- leave the 1u switch cutouts between the 1.5u modifiers on the bottom row
- use https://kbplate.ai03.me instead of swillkb for plate generation
- the spacebar cutouts are ridiculous lol

that's all i can see at a glance, hope everything goes well

[elli]

tips:

- nix the .475mm gap between the plate and top piece (you can offset the plate diameter by another .75mm or so and have no gap)
- leave the 1u switch cutouts between the 1.5u modifiers on the bottom row
- use https://kbplate.ai03.me instead of swillkb for plate generation
- the spacebar cutouts are ridiculous lol

that's all i can see at a glance, hope everything goes well

I used ai's plate gen just removed fillets when generating it as its easier to work with that way, but will fillet switches and stab cutouts for final and will add the 1u switch cutouts again. Spacebar cutouts are ridiculous on purpose to meme the Korean spacebar relief cutouts lmao.

[MoarCoffeePlzzz]

Would like to see some profile and back angle shots.

[elli]

Would like to see some profile and back angle shots.

Ill get some renders for those shots going once I am done editing the plate design.

[sleepy]

Will wait for the proto to see how those sharp looking interior corners come out, but otherwise looks really nice!

[elli]

Will wait for the proto to see how those sharp looking interior corners come out, but otherwise looks really nice!

[eniigma]

I dig this. Interested! FCFS or...?

[elli]

I dig this. Interested! FCFS or...?

indeed fcfs

[Myoth]

I dig it !! yes, please

[elli]

I dig it !! yes, please

 

[rrsurmeier]

Like the idea. Adding an e-white version would sell it for me tbh.

[bonk]

Love it. Just here to show my support!

[elli]

Like the idea. Adding an e-white version would sell it for me tbh.

Ye I am fairly set in stone with the colors I am using.

[Tommicorn]

I really love the blue color! I am very interested

[SUB01]

I think I like the design, but the super harsh lighting on the renders make it hard to actually make out any details of the board. Are there better renders available?

[elli]

I think I like the design, but the super harsh lighting on the renders make it hard to actually make out any details of the board. Are there better renders available?

Yeah the renders I did for the back and the side are fairly harsh. I have better renders for a side profile and should post that instead and will get a better render for the back side.

[montereysamuel]

Will it be Alps compatible?

[elli]

Will it be Alps compatible?

I will be releasing the plate file once GB has completed, will provide after all invoices have been paid, which means you will be able to make an Alps plate but you'll have to source hiney's Alps PCB yourself.

[zekkin]

[julianquack]

Will there be a shipping option for Australia ???

[Honey]

very much a fan of this, been waiting for a TKL groupbuy to pop up after the U80A but none interested me until now.

[elli]

Will there be a shipping option for Australia ???

yeah kinda didnt think about aus/nz when making this post lmao

[nathanchere]

Too bad about the WKL only. Looks great otherwise

[eniigma]

estimated timeframe?

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[elli]

estimated timeframe?

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Once I receive my prototype and make sure everything checks out, and once I am fairly certain of a final revision I think it will be ready. So I'm assuming 2 or so weeks after my prototype has been received.

[badboy731]

congrats! loved it when you posted it in the discord. Will def be watching

[Vaii]

Oof this is looking good. Interested to see more of it once the proto arrives!

[darko]

nemaš ISO dostupan?

[elli]

nemaš ISO dostupan?

no iso available with plate that will come with the board, but you can edit the plate files i will provide to allow for it.

[darko]

aight, thanks for the reply.

I would really like this pink one for Bliss once it arrives, but with import fees + PCB + extra plate (about 70€ for aluminium TKL) is probably too rich for my blood....

[audiosl4ve]

aight, thanks for the reply.

I would really like this pink one for Bliss once it arrives, but with import fees + PCB + extra plate (about 70€ for aluminium TKL) is probably too rich for my blood....

You can always use plateless

[elli]

aight, thanks for the reply.

I would really like this pink one for Bliss once it arrives, but with import fees + PCB + extra plate (about 70€ for aluminium TKL) is probably too rich for my blood....

You can always use plateless

um,, no ? 

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

someone just saw my screen while I was looking at these. Can I attempt to buy 2
(one pink, one blue) in the one minute that this group buy is gonna run for? I solemnly swear its not for resale.

[elli]

someone just saw my screen while I was looking at these. Can I attempt to buy 2
(one pink, one blue) in the one minute that this group buy is gonna run for? I solemnly swear its not for resale.

umm,, it really depends. if you are putting in a purchase for someone else i would expect it to be delivered to two different addresses, and if youre able to put in two different orders that are clearly going to two different people that should be fine with me. if you were going to get it shipped to the same address i wont allow that, only one board per address.

[Honey]

I assume the kanji that was planned for the plate was scrapped? Was it too font-like as you mentioned in the past?

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Copy that. She may not be interested in sitting around and F5ing but we’ll see. Thank you!

[elli]

I assume the kanji that was planned for the plate was scrapped? Was it too font-like as you mentioned in the past?

answered on the discord for you but will answer for others, scrapped as it didnt look the greatest and the person i commissioned cancelled.

Copy that. She may not be interested in sitting around and F5ing but we’ll see. Thank you!

yeah like i said you can place it for them, but clearly needs to be different addresses, name and email.

[vaughno]

Cute


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[appaboy]

very cute, i love the uncoated weight to get patina'd 

[woodruff]

nemaš ISO dostupan?

no iso available with plate that will come with the board, but you can edit the plate files i will provide to allow for it.

spends 400 usd for a keyboard
has to waste time making his own plate

[Esheu2]

nemaš ISO dostupan?

no iso available with plate that will come with the board, but you can edit the plate files i will provide to allow for it.

spends 400 usd for a keyboard
has to waste time making his own plate

It's almost as if you don't have to spend money on it if it doesn't suit you.

[eniigma]

nemaš ISO dostupan?

no iso available with plate that will come with the board, but you can edit the plate files i will provide to allow for it.

spends 400 usd for a keyboard
has to waste time making his own plate

it's all up to the GB runner, people design keyboards that suit their needs. if you need ISO, you should design one that supports it. otherwise, don't blast the runner for not supporting your needs.

[woodruff]

The whole point of interest checks, is to raise interest and suggestions. It happens in all the IC threads, exactly in this subforum, is this new for you?  ) ) ) ) )

[eniigma]

The whole point of interest checks, is to raise interest and suggestions. It happens in all the IC threads, exactly in this subforum, is this new for you?  ) ) ) ) )

there are better ways to "raise interest" than making a witty joke at the runner's expense.

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[elli]

The whole point of interest checks, is to raise interest and suggestions. It happens in all the IC threads, exactly in this subforum, is this new for you?  ) ) ) ) )

Well I have indeed gained plenty of interest and have gotten some suggestions, like from zekkin, and fixed those things. This board was designed mainly to be fixed because it's my board and also it lowers the price of machining as they don't need to program their CNC machines for both plate files, so it doesn't really make sense including when I am only doing 25 boards.

[Esheu2]

The whole point of interest checks, is to raise interest and suggestions. It happens in all the IC threads, exactly in this subforum, is this new for you?  ) ) ) ) )

What you were doing was not making a suggestion. What you were doing was being abrasive, entitled, and sarcastic towards a designer who owes you nothing
Is being a decent human a new concept to you?

[SUB01]

The whole point of interest checks, is to raise interest and suggestions. It happens in all the IC threads, exactly in this subforum, is this new for you?  ) ) ) ) )

M8 not to bash you or anything, but you aren't entitled to any changes made to the final product. What makes it in and/or doesn't is dependent on the GB runner's discretion. The runner was being nice and offered to make you a plate if you provided the designs, yet instead of doing anything productive you only made fun of his/her sincerity in making this project succeed.

[elli]

Will wait for the proto to see how those sharp looking interior corners come out, but otherwise looks really nice!

thought id mention that the corners arent a problem on the proto, they are ever so slightly rounded due to the fact the board is blasted then anodized.