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[GB] Navi60 - "Serial Experiments Lain" themed 60% Keyboard - #lainttl | LIVE
psychetype:
Navi60
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Hi everyone,
We are psychetype and we would like to introduce our first project, the Navi60.
The Navi60 is a 60% top mount/o-ring mount with a full CNC aluminum case and brass weight.
This project is a part of the #lainttl (time to live) program. We aim to provide a high quality keyboard for both keyboard and Lain enthusiasts. https://www.nbcuni.co.jp/rondorobe/anime/lain/ttl/
Design:
Its design is inspired by Abe’s original design of Lain’s personal Navi computer/keyboard. The kit comes with a two-piece case with a brass weight that is engraved with the Copland OS logo.
Navi60 Specifications
(Case + PCB designed by Neil from DeskDaily)•7° typing angle
•Effective Keyboard Height (EKH) = 22.94mm
•Case weight (including Brass weight) = 914g
•Case material: 6063 Aluminum w/ Brass Weight
•Brass weight sandblasted + anti-fingerprint/anti-tarnish coating
•Hardware Materials: 18-8 Stainless Steel (case screws/daughterboard screws)
•Mounting support: Top mount/O-ring mount
•Plate Material: FR4, Aluminum, POM
PCB Specifications:
•PCB Thickness: 1.6mm
•Unified Daughterboard includes ESD protection + fuse: https://github.com/Unified-Daughterboard/UDB-C-Legacy
•QMK/VIA supported
•PCB-mount stabilizer support
Case color options:
Red Anode
Green Anode
Silver Anode
Black Anode
E-Beige
PCB options:
•ANSI hotswap
•ISO hotswap
•Solder
Layout options:
Hotswap ANSI/ISO (not inclusive)
Solder (Supports ANSI/ISO/JIS, split backspace, split shifts, Tsangan bottom row, split 3u-1u-3u space, 7u space, stepped caps lock)
New plate design on the left, old design on the right. Both files will be available in the Discord during GB. Split-spaces and Minila space will require clip-in stabs
What's Included:
•Two-Piece CNC Aluminum case w/ Brass weight•
•PCB
•Plate
•Unified Daughterboard w/ JST Cable
•Plate foam
•USB-C cable
•Medium size O-ring from Graveshift (40A stiffness)
•Keycap/Switch puller
•3M Rubber feet + Screws
•2mm hex key + 1.5mm hex key
•Durock v2 stabilizers (smokey black kit with 2 additional 3u wires)
•psychetype pin
•psychetype sticker pack (art from Orange of OranArt Studio)
Box art by mitiminami777
Pricing:
Base price with FR4 plate = 210 USD
+8 USD for FR4 add-on
+8 USD for POM plate (16 USD if add-on)
+20 USD for Alu plate (31 USD if add-on)
+15 USD for E-Beige
+28 USD for extra Solder PCB (Add-on)
+32 USD for extra Hotswap PCB (Add-on)
Vendor List:
UK: Proto[Typist]: https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-navi60
CA: Ashkeebs: https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/navi60-keyboard/
JP: Basekeys: https://basekeys.jp/en/products/navi60
US: KeebsForAll: https://keebsforall.com/products/navi-60
EU: KEYGEM: https://keygem.com/products/navi60-keyboard-kit-group-buy
OCE: ALL CAPS: https://allcaps.store/products/gb-navi60
Asia: PantheonKeys: https://pantheonkeys.com/collections/ongoing-group-buys/products/gb-psychetype-navi60
VN: The Keebs Store: https://thekeebs.store/products/groupbuy-navi60-keyboard-kit
PH: DeskDaily (Designer): https://navi60.deskdaily.design/
GB Time:
Timeline:
• Oct 9th-Nov 8th
• Runs for 30 days
• Expected delivery in Q2 2024 (rough estimate, holidays may affect delivery slightly)
Reviews:
Alexotos (Sep 1st) - Watch review here
(PCB movement is now removed by switching to Medium size O-ring)
Photos by alexotos
Socials
*Updates will be posted on Geekhack and Discord*
Discord
Twitter
Instagram
THANK YOU
Thank you to our artists:
mitiminami
visualmemoryunit
mr_jackio
carlosbehrens
archipics
****in96og (f word lol)
sonachine69
pisca
Thank you to Kiru for showing our project to your fans
Thank you to the vendors for giving us a chance
Thank you to Alexotos for providing a fun stream and beautiful photos
Thank you to DeskDaily for being an awesome designer and mentor
Thank you to Mr. Ueda for the #lainttl program
And lastly, thank you to all of our supporters who showed interest, engaged with us, and provided helpful suggestions/feedback. The final product would have been very different if it weren't for everyone's help
Please show your support with our signature:
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HoffmanMyster:
Approval bump :thumb:
PSA to prospective buyers:
Group Buys are inherently risky endeavors. There is an element of risk involved with collecting payment before the item has been produced and resulting uncertainty during manufacturing / subsequent operations. We urge all GB organizers to consider (and document) these risks, and want to make it clear to all who consider purchasing that these risks are present.
If you are unfamiliar with the Group Buy model, please read this primer - Group Buy FAQ / Buying Guidelines
This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.
psychetype:
--- Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 03 October 2023, 11:26:32 ---Approval bump :thumb:
PSA to prospective buyers:
Group Buys are inherently risky endeavors. There is an element of risk involved with collecting payment before the item has been produced and resulting uncertainty during manufacturing / subsequent operations. We urge all GB organizers to consider (and document) these risks, and want to make it clear to all who consider purchasing that these risks are present.
If you are unfamiliar with the Group Buy model, please read this primer - Group Buy FAQ / Buying Guidelines
This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.
--- End quote ---
Thank you for approving HoffmanMyster!! :D And thank you for the PSA, this GB will be some people's first GB that they participate in. This is helpful since some of them are not too familiar with the GB model and its inherent risks. Although this is our first project, we spent a lot of time studying other projects' successes/failures to help refine our own kit. We've also been closely monitoring what has happened in the hobby this past year. All of our vendors are also aware of the recent events and are proceeding with new projects such as ours with more caution. We are in a group chat with all of the vendors for better communication and accountability. Since this is a fan project based on our love for Lain and keyboards, we want nothing more than our supporters successfully receiving a Lain-themed keeb :thumb:
monstermandude:
Excited for the GB. Can’t wait for next week.
Rhienfo:
Do you have photos of the finalised plates rn as they said that they would be on the gb post.
GLWGB
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