[IC] KIRA TKL

[beamingrobot]

First, some photos.




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KIRA80 or KIRA TKL is a continuation of the KIRA series of keyboards designed by thesiscamper. We are looking to offer this board for GB in the coming weeks, time and date tbc.

So far here are some possible details:

1. Colours:

Same as EXS offerings, namely black, space grey etc. We might reduce the number of colours but that's tbc.

2. What's included:

PCB by TGR Keyboards, case by thesiscamper, possible numpad included as a set. Maybe a TKL carry bag, depending on supplier's price.

3. Price:

TBC, we're working out the details on this one.

4. WILL THERE BE WKL?

of course lol

4. ISO ISO ISO?

Yes, separate ANSI and ISO plates

5. Plate material?

Same as EXS, brass/poly/alu IIRC

6. Payment?

Still Shopify unfortunately, PayPal has not released my funds since Sept of 2017

7. How can I get it?

Probably raffle, or FCFS tbc.

8. Degree

Well 8 degrees

I'll update this OP as we get closer to GB date and have more details, for now, feel free to ask questions and express your hype for THIS AWESOME TKLLLLLLLLLLLLL 

Just another form: https://goo.gl/forms/00ZLTTUDOPM5ZGHO2

[schmoktopus]

why not?

[dantambok]

Looks good! Will there also be a WKL option? Also, pic of the bottom too please!

[sroop]

Is there a WKL option for this GB? Looks great!

[giangpn]

oh god, I don't need this but I want this

[enrique.aliaga]

What about a Winkeyless case option? It’d be great for covering with nice BSP Keycaps.


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[beamingrobot]

Looks good! Will there also be a WKL option? Also, pic of the bottom too please!

Is there a WKL option for this GB? Looks great!

What about a Winkeyless case option? It’d be great for covering with nice BSP Keycaps.


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WKL and BSP what is this, the 80s?


















yes of course, there will be WKL.

[idlemao]

Everyone already asked the question that was on my mind.   

I guess I'll say I like the design, especially that logo on the front. 

[rowie]

Purple case please. 

ETA: purple cause of the recent SA Troubled Minds set.

[Photoelectric]

You already know, I'm a fan of your designs, including this one!  Not filling out the IC form, because no money!  But will be following the progress along with interest.
How about doing the logo engraving between Esc and F1 instead of above the arrow cluster?

[thelaughingman]

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

[Jhors2]

What plate options did you have in mind?  Any chance of a fixed plate?

[Oblotzky]

No thanks, already got one 

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

near invisible on my unit 

You already know, I'm a fan of your designs, including this one!  Not filling out the IC form, because no money!  But will be following the progress along with interest.
How about doing the logo engraving between Esc and F1 instead of above the arrow cluster?

I think the logo placement is fine as it is. Also not to downplay the fantastic work beaming is doing on GH recently, but the design is by thesiscamper

[YisSerL]

Oh, I like this.   

Is it same as other KIRA, raffle style?

[JSaintS]

Heck yes!

Does the PCB support ISO?

[Peppermint216]

Super hyped, my only concern is the limited qty. Will this be another 25 limit KIRA?

[fcoury]

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

Taste is a funny thing, that's what I like about it!

[SolidCactus]

Heck yes!

Does the PCB support ISO?

Would love to grab one of these if it supported ISO.

[bball2]

In depending on the price! Those sides look awesome :-)

[bciamny]

each time i say i'm done with keebs, something like this pops up. .

even if renders only i'd love to see numpad. i think the combo would be amazing as a set. numpad would almost guarantee my want. aldoe when oblotzky shared his board before it already caught my eye.

[M]

Why did this have to come so soon  it's so good but I just won't have the money for it

[rainb1ood]

submitted!

[thelaughingman]

No thanks, already got one 

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

near invisible on my unit 

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now this is a photo that should be on the first post. not that protype album shot with that massive gap  :eek:

[kokugatsu]

Yes please. I'd love to use this beauty as my daily driver.

[Photoelectric]

No thanks, already got one 

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

near invisible on my unit 

Show Image

You already know, I'm a fan of your designs, including this one!  Not filling out the IC form, because no money!  But will be following the progress along with interest.
How about doing the logo engraving between Esc and F1 instead of above the arrow cluster?

I think the logo placement is fine as it is. Also not to downplay the fantastic work beaming is doing on GH recently, but the design is by thesiscamper :)

Of course, I now think of them as a team :). But certainly, excellent work, thesiscamper! 
This photograph shows off the gem cut facet design so well.

[Windeh]

Looks awesome! Am interested in the color options.

Also, what is the mounting method for the TKL?

[yap68]

As I know, it will be done by EVE. Yes?

[Kevadu]

What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

[xondat]

What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

99.99% sure aluminum

Yes

Sincerely doubt it

[sroop]

What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

I think you're referring to the Kira96 - that was by the same designer but produced and ran by input club. The first Kira board (that I'm aware of) that was produced was the 60.


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[Genn]

I'm guessing not, given the design, but is there any possibility of getting a slick diffuser like the EXS has?

[beamingrobot]

I'm guessing not, given the design, but is there any possibility of getting a slick diffuser like the EXS has?

What plate options did you have in mind?  Any chance of a fixed plate?

Can you elaborate on this?

Oh, I like this.   

Is it same as other KIRA, raffle style?

Yes sir, or FCFS, still trying to see how we can accommodate more people.

Heck yes!

Does the PCB support ISO?

We will have separate ANSI and ISO plates

Looks awesome! Am interested in the color options.

Also, what is the mounting method for the TKL?

top

What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

A L U M I N I U M

As I know, it will be done by EVE. Yes?

Nope, same factory as 60 and EXS


Also, no diffusers, we both don't like diffusers generally speaking and it'll break the facet look thesis is going for.

[mudcakehoney]

You know I’m all in on this! Fingers and toes crossed for the matching numpad

[wowremy]

Raffle? So, whoever has the most duped emails addresses/IPs gets one?

[beamingrobot]

Raffle? So, whoever has the most duped emails addresses/IPs gets one?

How does this even make sense? It's 2018 I can sort and remove dupes?

You know I’m all in on this! Fingers and toes crossed for the matching numpad

We're gonna have a proto numpad done first just to make sure everything fits, the PCB for the numpad is also by TGR.

[yap68]

Hope it is FCFS. Not much luck in raffles, haha

[Bubblegum]

Purple case please. 

ETA: purple cause of the recent SA Troubled Minds set.

Agreed! Other two options I'm in favor of is burgundy and dark green, but don't think they're as universally liked.

[gutsack]

Agreed! Other two options I'm in favor of is burgundy and dark green, but don't think they're as universally liked.

Solution: Run this as a raffled FCFS. Raffle off 100 spots and then for those 100 it's FCFS for 50 boards. Everyone loses!

[wowremy]

I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

[xondat]

I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

If you're enough of a **** to buy 5 and win 5, I'm sure people will be happy to exclude you from anything in the future.

[wowremy]

I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

[oh_chesteroni]

I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

Boy scouts honour badge.

[Remsky]

I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

They commit seppuku if they break their code of honor.

[beamingrobot]

I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

I think your questions about raffle styled buys could be better posted in another thread or forum, since this IC thread is meant for the discussion and questions about the board. If you have any questions about these types of buys feel free to look through the GB section rules for more info. If someone really wants to go through the trouble to make 5 accounts, 5 ips and talk to themselves come shipping invoice it's a simple matter of refunding that order, and there are bigger problems if someone wants to drop so much money.  If this is something that irritates you greatly, you are welcome to not join the buy, since this TKL was meant to be a private buy at first and your attitude does not help any of us here.

[random0987]

Thanks Beaming and Thesis! Excited for the EXS to come out and hope to get in on the TKL.

Will there be the option to mix top and bottom case colors, or would that not look good with the geometry of the sides? I’d be down for a dark grey color like you suggested here: https://imgur.com/a/5D5Yg

[beamingrobot]

Thanks Beaming and Thesis! Excited for the EXS to come out and hope to get in on the TKL.

Will there be the option to mix top and bottom case colors, or would that not look good with the geometry of the sides? I’d be down for a dark grey color like you suggested here: https://imgur.com/a/5D5Yg

We might consider locking down colour combinations to better ensure anodizing quality from the factory, so I think that won't happen. The space grey looks pretty similar IMHO under certain light conditions so that might also be a choice here just like the EXS buy.

[yap68]

One colour throughout looks better on this design.

[Puree]

Hey

What is the angle for the keyboard please ?

[beamingrobot]

Hey

What is the angle for the keyboard please ?

8 degrees

[Puree]