[GB] XENO | 75% Custom Keyboard

[Zeal]

A meticulously crafted PVD plate designed hand-in-hand with the tasteful black & copper PCB for increased flex lends itself to an experience so , that you will get even more #feelios from your V2 Zealios and Zilents.
Enter Xeno.

Do you fancy half plates, or prefer a more traditional full plate? The choice is yours, simply click below two images to view the product page.

Early Bird Special: $40 off your XENO order with discount code "EARLYBIRD". Valid until Dec 2, 2018, 23:59PST.

Half Plate | Silver | Rose Gold PVD - Starting from $460


Full Plate | Purple | Silver PVD - Starting from $460


Renders with Keycaps on





Contents:
- XENO Black & Silver Storage Box
- XENO 75% Aluminum Keyboard Kit
- XENO Special Edition Black & Copper PCB for increased feelios
- 1.5mm PVD & Hand Polished Brass Plate
- PVD & Hand Polished Brass Weight
- 1x 6.25u OR 7u, 3x 2u Zeal Screw-in Stabilizers (mention preference in checkout notes). Default is 6.25u if no comment.
- Custom 3M Bumpons
- Matching accent screws to your PVD Brass Plate / Weight
- You have the option to add 85x Zealios/Zilents/Tealios/Healios to your order for +$60 (Zealios V2 & Tealios), or +$70 (Zilents V2 & Healios).

Specs:

- USB C
- QMK Compatible
- Black & Copper Aesthetics PCB by Wilba
- Factory Soldered SMD Parts
- ANSI Full Plate. WK & WKL Only
(1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/gap/1/1/1) OR (1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/gap/1/1/1)
Regular/Stepped Caps Lock Support
Split Backspace Support
Total kit weight before PCB: ~2.4kg


Case Color Options:
Black
Silver
Purple

Brass Color Options:
Rose Gold PVD
Silver PVD
Black PVD

GB Open:November 26, 2018 to February 15, 2019, 23:59 PST.
Estimated shipping time frame is April-May, 2019 due to Chinese New Year Holidays during February. This also allows customers to recover from the Christmas Holiday spending.



Please note that any order changes to the XENO will require a full cancellation of the kit in order to properly keep track of inventory. Any applicable early bird discounts will be forfeited.

[Zeal]

July 3 update:
Xeno acrylic logo for the singular RGB LED (top right) received.

July 10 update:

Manufacturer has informed us that Xenos with Silver and black PVD parts will be packed and shipping to us around Saturday (7/13). Rose gold pieces are being redone as we feel it wasn't "rose" enough. Video of rejected rose gold plate: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/520952745612673024/598185992557690900/1562689018757.mp4


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https://zealpc.net/discord

[Photoelectric]

Approval bump.

[ItsAllen]

I’m in for a black+rose gold combo.

[clickityClackity]

Love the layout! Couple questions: is there a split spacebar option for this PCB, and do the three holes in top have LED's that can be utilized?

[LightningXI]

Love the layout! Couple questions: is there a split spacebar option for this PCB, and do the three holes in top have LED's that can be utilized?

From my understanding:
- no split spacebars
- top right has an RGB LED.

[Poblopuablo]

Please note that any order changes to the XENO will require a full cancellation of the kit in order to properly keep track of inventory. Any applicable early bird discounts will be forfeited.

What if I am waiting on my sample of zealios v2 to come? I'd liketo try them out before I go ham and order them w/o trying but I'd also like to get Early bird discount.

[Starston3]

Please note that any order changes to the XENO will require a full cancellation of the kit in order to properly keep track of inventory. Any applicable early bird discounts will be forfeited.

What if I am waiting on my sample of zealios v2 to come? I'd liketo try them out before I go ham and order them w/o trying but I'd also like to get Early bird discount.

You can order now with switches and get the discount. If you don’t like the V2 you can always just resell them.

[HotRoderX]

whats peoples thoughts on the half plate vs full plate? I am thinking of selling off one or two of my other board's to try and get this one. Kinda a end game be all end all board for me.

[amnesia0287]

No way to get a extra plate in the other style?

[Windeh]

Any way to get extra PCB? Cus PCBs die.

[Zeal]

No way to get a extra plate in the other style?

Any way to get extra PCB? Cus PCBs die.

Since the box is custom designed to fit one XENO each, there's no other room to fit other accessories in order to keep the volumetric / actual weight down for shipping.

Like the Zephyr, the XENO will be screwed together in the box, with the PCB on the top layer.

For time being, extras won't be offered.

[donut_sauce]

It's here! 
Can I ask how tall the front is?

[hervuli]

No way to get a extra plate in the other style?

Any way to get extra PCB? Cus PCBs die.

Since the box is custom designed to fit one XENO each, there's no other room to fit other accessories in order to keep the volumetric / actual weight down for shipping.

Like the Zephyr, the XENO will be screwed together in the box, with the PCB on the top layer.

For time being, extras won't be offered.

I'll buy this anyway because I love the layout, but I really, really dislike this - it's so common for buyers of high-end customs to buy multiple PCBs and plates for a variety of reasons (if a PCB dies, if you want to build with different switch types, etc). I can't think of any GBs other than this and the Zephyr that didn't make this an option. I think "but it has a nice box" is a silly reason if purely aesthetic - perhaps more reasonable if it keeps things simple in terms of a single shipping box size, but it seems like enough people would buy an extra plate+PCB combo to make it worth it.

Even Rama's board GBs, where there's a similar zeal (ahem) for aesthetics in the packaging etc, allow for the purchase of extras.

[Zeal]

It's here! 
Can I ask how tall the front is?

20mm with bumpons applied.

[emilee12]

Can I ask the material of PCB? FR4?

[dallman5]

Would it be possible to see some better pictures of the prototype? Perhaps something showing off the side profile or weight. Not sure if this is doable before the early bird deadline closes, but if so that would be great!

Also, what is the typing angle? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

[Pwner]

Can I ask the material of PCB? FR4?

FR4

Also, what is the typing angle? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

Angle is 7

[eyedrop]

I want to see how the purple case match with the rose gold plate/weight.   

[krey]

Thank you for the GB window period. Gives me time to gather funds for it.

Can't wait!

[mrpetrov]

This is really stunning. Great layout too, and I love the little triumvirate of lights.

[xondat]

Thank you Pwner, very cool!

[DocNoc]

Would it be possible to see some better pictures of the prototype? Perhaps something showing off the side profile or weight. Not sure if this is doable before the early bird deadline closes, but if so that would be great!

Also, what is the typing angle? I don't see it mentioned anywhere.

I'd also like to see some more quality shots of your prototype if possible!

[Pwner]

Extra parts are now available:

PCB
Plate

If you have already ordered, contact Zeal or reply to your order to have parts added.

[Wilba]

Extra parts are now available:

PCB
Plate

If you have already ordered, contact Zeal or reply to your order to have parts added.

Why is there no image of the PCB on Zeal's site? Because Wilba is a fussy bastard and the renders he makes are too meh for his taste.

[Puddsy]

Extra parts are now available:

PCB
Plate

If you have already ordered, contact Zeal or reply to your order to have parts added.

Why is there no image of the PCB on Zeal's site? Because Wilba is a fussy bastard and the renders he makes are too meh for his taste.

i was ready to be like "dont talk **** on my man" and then i realized you are the man

nice

[hervuli]

Extra parts are now available:

PCB
Plate

If you have already ordered, contact Zeal or reply to your order to have parts added.

  aaand now y'all will have more of my money. Thanks!

[jizzaztartist]

oof, shame about the branding on the weight

[menuhin]

oof, shame about the branding on the weight

Xeno's original idea of branding, e.g. predator inspired logo will not be on the weight??

[Pwner]

oof, shame about the branding on the weight

ok

oof, shame about the branding on the weight

Xeno's original idea of branding, e.g. predator inspired logo will not be on the weight??

My logo on the outside to keep it relatively clean and simple, board name on the inside.

[MightyFineShindig]

Is the purple for the case aiming to match the purple of zealios? It looks quite dark and blue.
Anyway, I'm in for purple/silver

[Pwner]

Is the purple for the case aiming to match the purple of zealios? It looks quite dark and blue.
Anyway, I'm in for purple/silver

It will be the same as the purple from r2 of the zephyr gb.



There should be more images of those once people start getting them in so you can get a better idea of the color.

[menuhin]

Have to voice out my long hidden question / wish:

Does the current PCB design (which already looks great) support any type of hot sockets for make it hot swappable?

I haven't invested in one of those multi-hundred dollar desoldering setup and every time I desolder something I burned, tore, and damaged the pad and the circuit.

[Pwner]

Have to voice out my long hidden question / wish:

Does the current PCB design (which already looks great) support any type of hot sockets for make it hot swappable?

I haven't invested in one of those multi-hundred dollar desoldering setup and every time I desolder something I burned, tore, and damaged the pad and the circuit.

I have led/switch holtites and mill max sockets on the way from another user that I will be using to test that. 

[ian13]

Please show us more pictures of the prototype pretty please?
I can't decide between black with rose gold polished plate or silver with polished black plate -_-

[bobdenard]

I agree, more renders wouldn’t hurt, especially with keycaps on.


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[Zeal]

We are working on getting the other offered colours made. Once completed, we'll take new pictures. Pwner is also working on more renders as well.

[forevermadrigal]

Hopefully one of the side angle

[GrizzlyAL]

Is the Xeno pad a possibility now? I'd love to have both!

[bthezebra]

Is the Xeno pad a possibility now? I'd love to have both!

Oh god how could I forget about the pad!? I agree with GrizzlyAL 100%

[jackedhardwarejunkie]

My wife rages on me because I only have 75%s I'd grab one too just to stahp that

[cirrus82]

Really curious about the pad too. I'm torn on getting another 75%, but I'd be in for sure if I knew a pad was still in the works.

[dwmsuh]

Curious what the Purple with a Rose Gold plate would look like. I'm a sucker for gold/rose gold but not sure if the two will mesh together

[booleanjulien]

Curious what the Purple with a Rose Gold plate would look like. I'm a sucker for gold/rose gold but not sure if the two will mesh together

I would also love to see this!

[Nagato]

Any way to get extra PCB? Cus PCBs die.

I think you can get the pcb seperately here: https://zealpc.net/products/xeno-pcb

[MTXjunkie]

Curious what the Purple with a Rose Gold plate would look like. I'm a sucker for gold/rose gold but not sure if the two will mesh together

I would also love to see this!

That’s the combo I just went with.

Now for keycaps. The PBT slate has caught my eye .


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[DillonHightower]

Xeno pad would make this a must buy for me. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[dwmsuh]

Deleting my post because I figured out the answer (it was a dumb question) sorry!

[Sent]

What color do I get...

And lol Zeal, I totally forgot about that quote.  Ancient Chinese wisdom.

[Photoelectric]

What color do I get...

And lol Zeal, I totally forgot about that quote.  Ancient Chinese wisdom.

Silver/rose gold, of course!