Author Topic: [IC] Angle from VERTEX | GB orders shipped (Read 113106 times)

ClickClack.io · « **on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 00:37:14 »

Hi everyone, Angle's GB post is live at Geekhack GB Post. And we will stop updating this post.

For questions and latest updates, please join our Discord:

To join Vertex Angle groupbuy:

Index

- Introduction
- Keyboard Build
- Typing Sound Test
- About “Angle”
- Form Factor
- Case Design
- Mounting Structure
- PCB Design
- Colorways
- IC Forms and Discord
- Q&A
- Latest Status

Introduction

Hi all, this is ClickClack!

We are thrilled to announce our first collaboration with the beloved Chinese custom keyboard studio - Vertex. And today, we are introducing Vertex’s new keyboard — Angle. Vertex studio has spent the past 12 months polishing the product, to perfect every single aspect of Angle. Now, without further ado, let’s check out what Vertex has to say in Angle.

Keyboard Build

Typing Sound

Angle TKL with lubed Cream MX

Angle TKL with Tangerine

Angle TKL with Wild

About Angle - "Play the angles, Know the angles."

Good design is open to interpretation and perspective is everything. Applying this philosophy, Vertex wanted to design a keyboard that is full of intentions yet subtle and inclusive. Angle aims to capture the very essence of a typing machine with precision and simplicity.

Form Factor

As Vertex’s founding project, TKL was chosen instead of other form factors. The meaning behind TKL/80% outweighs the potential structural design challenges.

Angle supports both ANSI and ISO Layout. Both layouts have options for Tsangan/WKL and stepped. To minimize the impact on typing sound and potential loosen stabilizers/switch installation introduced by bigger openings on Left Shift and Enter keys, Angle will have ANSI and ISO as different options.

Case Design

Vertex believes in simplistic design and values ease of use above everything else.

Right above the arrow keys, a moonstone is embedded. Moonstone is a sodium potassium aluminium silicate of the feldspar group that displays a pearly and opalescent schiller.

The visual effect of a moonstone is very subtle and will only reveal from a particular angle. It is a symbol of Angle design. Because Vertex believes your typing experience should not be disturbed.

Weight was arranged to be close to the lower edge in order to balance the angled bottom case. Angled bottom case made the lower edge thinner, which introduced challenges to add weight. This was overcomed by adding visual compensation on the bottom of weight with Vertex Logo on the lower right of weight.

Design is in the details. Vertex was founded on 03/05/2020, 庚子惊蛰 in Chinese Solar Calendar, which is engraved on the inner weight.

Side view is progressive and dynamic.

Dynamic sculpture with harmonious proportions.

8 degrees, based on experiments and research, is the most ergonomic angle for typing on average.

Mounting Structure

Clicky yet comfortable, firm but gentle, is what you would feel when typing with Angle’s Leaf Spring Structure.

Special Foams are added to absorb the vibrations from the Leaf Spring and improve the stability of the keyboard while typing fast.

Silicon Pad is added to make PCB better fit in the space and more tightly aligned with surrounding parts. Silicon Pad also helps balance out the structural differences between central area and corners, so the typing experience is more consistent overall.

In order to provide uniform softness, Flex Cuts are introduced throughout the inner parts from Plates, Silicon Pad to PCB.

Custom designed PET-Coated Poron Foams are added to prevent damages from leaf spring overload.

More vertical space is reserved for leaf spring.
Overall, with all the trials and errors, Vertex and we are confident to give keyboard lovers a brand-new typing experience.
We will also showcase how Vertex Studio designed Angle’s Structure in a follow up post. Stay tuned!

PCB Design

- Soldering only
- USB Type-C Port
- No built-in RGB Leds (however there are slots for Led for Caps Lock and Scroll Lock)
- 1.2mm Thickness
- QMK & VIA Support

Colorways

We have following 5 color themes to choose from:

1. Crow - 鸦

2. Lunar - 月

3. Chainmail - 铠

4. Bianco - 皑

5. Fog - 雾

Groupbuy Coming Soon

GB Time: 1/26/2022 - 02/27/2022

GB Website:

GB Format: Unlimited

Streams for R2 protos: 1. Andy (Monday 1/24 6:00PM PT); 2. Taeha (Tue 1/26 3:00PM ET)

Discord

Join our Discord for more updates.

FAQ

1. Is RGB supported?
No. You can only add Leds on Caps Lock and Scroll Lock. Vertex believes that RGB lighting is not a good companion for Angle.

2. Will there be choices of material for Plates?
During the prototyping phase, Vertex had tested plates Aluminum, Brass, PC, POM, FR4 and Carbon Fiber. Only Aluminum and Brass met expectations.

3. Hot-swap support?
No. Because Angle is using Leaf Spring Structure. Hot-swap will not be able to provide enough structural support for holding PCB.

4. How long will Angle production take?
Depends on the amount of Group Buy orders we receive. We will provide weekly production updates after the Group Buy conclusion.

5. Will there be more choices of colorway?
Vertex may consider more colorways if manufacturing technologies for new colors meet quality and design expectations.

6. Pricing?
We haven't set the international pricing yet. FYI, CN GB run's pricing is 2850 CNY (441.04 USD) for Anodizing version (other colorways) and 2950 CNY (456.52 USD) for Electrophoresis version (Bianco). It might be slightly more expensive than CN GB, because of the price hike of raw material and yield rate of CN GB.

Latest Status
(10/26)
- Mid layer: Silicon Pad will no longer be required. Instead PORON pad will be offered as an optional part. “Silicon Corner Pieces” will be provided as individual parts.
- Daughter Board: Angle International GB will replace its own design with ai03’s Unified-Daughterboard.
- Plates: In addition to ALU, plate using new materials will be provided. Vertex is experimenting with FR4, steel, PC and POM.
- Color options: Introduced new coloring process. Will have much more color options in GB.
- Vertex is working on optimizing typing sound of Angle.

(Before:)
- Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
- Angle International GB will be starting around begining of December instead of Nov. Sorry about the delay! This delay was because new international GB options and optimizations need to be sampled and validated (base on feedbacks from Chinese GB). This sample making process is affected by the power shortage across China.
- Angle has been through 6 rounds of sampling to ensure quality.
- Samples are being mailed out to respected members in our keyboard community and please expect more thorough reviews coming out!
- Options in the International GB will include choice of different weight material, choice of F13, choice of WKL/WK.
- First round of GB orders are being fulfilled. There will be reviews from different content creators soon.
- We don't know the International pricing from Vertex yet, but soon.
- Reworked our website with brand new UI, focusing on featuring new products.
- GB will support both Shopify Payment and Paypal. We also added Shopify Installment Option.

would? · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 00:53:04 »

Looks wonderful. Mounting is considerd, side profile is fantastic! I love that transition. Keen!

lalostad98 · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 00:58:32 »

Interesting design, please make foam an add on rather than something included with the keyboard kit.

Sissy · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 01:00:30 »

Super clean looking board and the moonstone adds a nice change from a logo or blank space.

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 01:40:07 »

Looks awesome, definitely interested

OmoideAeternum · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 01:45:32 »

Definitely going to keep an eye on this. GLWIC!

Ustinj · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 02:01:36 »

mega clean

JohnYYZ · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 02:28:21 »

Nice board and all.....but is your site a flipper site? It looks like you are flipping GMK sets on there...

vi0till · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 03:14:40 »

Do we have the expected GB date and price?

darthcapn · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 03:57:00 »

I really love the way the board looks, and the shots are just oommpphhhh! definitely interested in getting to know this board better!

AstralYT · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 07:08:55 »

A TKL that's actually exciting, hoping that the price wouldn't be too high. Around 500$ would be amazing. Please consider F13 WKL layout.

HappyB0T · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 07:13:47 »

Quote from: JohnYYZ on Fri, 30 July 2021, 02:28:21

Nice board and all.....but is your site a flipper site? It looks like you are flipping GMK sets on there...

oof - and boards

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 08:12:08 »

Quote from: vi0till on Fri, 30 July 2021, 03:14:40

Do we have the expected GB date and price?

We haven't set the international pricing yet. FYI, CN GB run's pricing is 2850 CNY (441.04 USD) for Anodizing version (other colorways) and 2950 CNY (456.52 USD) for Electrophoresis version (Bianco). It might be slightly more expensive than CN GB, because of the price hike of raw material and yield rate of CN GB.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 08:18:15 »

Quote from: JohnYYZ on Fri, 30 July 2021, 02:28:21

Nice board and all.....but is your site a flipper site? It looks like you are flipping GMK sets on there...

Thank you for bringing up your concern!

Like we mentioned:

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Group Buy will be conducted on our drop & resell platform clickclack.io. Not only you can join new GB on clickclack, you can also sell your own boards on our platform with zero fee and enjoy free buyer/seller protections. Please find IC form link on the product page.

Like we mentioned, clickclack.io is not only carrying out GBs but also a marketplace for keyboard lovers to trade their own keyboards. We work as a middle man to protect both parties. Listing on the website is not owned by us. We don't flip anything.

Jan02 · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 08:36:02 »

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Dunne · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 10:00:46 »

Can you write the target/estimated price in your IC instead of in comments to gauge interest a bit better?

mr_foggy · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 10:01:54 »

beautiful concept. hope the price stays within the $500 range.

Lenux · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 10:21:03 »

A lovely keyboard ! GLWIC !

7empest · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 10:37:45 »

this looks super nice! those green traces on the pcb look amazing - i love little details like that.

NeonKid · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 11:26:12 »

Minimalist, yet still has lots going on. Plus the colors are on point. Im in.

FaIIen · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 12:04:58 »

A nice sleek 8 degrees

catamscott · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 13:36:44 »

it isn't great having to scroll halfway through the ic to get to a picture showing the entire board straight on, i'd move that towards the top. board looks really nice though, classic case design but with enough flair to make it stand out. not crazy about the side mounts on the plate but i'm sure it'll feel good either way. very nice!

FaIIen · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 13:52:14 »

Board is acute.

//gainsborough · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 14:57:28 »

As a math teacher, I need this keyboard.

Even if I wasn't though - wow! This is a hell of an introduction to this board! Very well presented IC!

pool · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 15:42:38 »

This is really nice. I'll be monitoring this

Minor critique, it would be nice to have a single picture at a straight angle where I can see the keyboard with a keycap set on.

The photography is great, don't get me wrong, but they focus too much on the aesthetic of photography than being functional in which I can see what the keyboard actually looks like with the keycap set on it.

EDIT: other than the thumbnail of the build video, there actually isn't a single picture of the full keyboard with a keycap set on.. pls fix.

synthtastic · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 16:25:13 »

Very beautiful design.

alwaysbless · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 16:44:22 »

Boards looks very clean. Please move a full pic up more though it took quite a bit of scrolling to get an actual look at the board.

kuro0renji · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 18:16:31 »

I'm hyped!

Kinesiologist · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 20:57:14 »

very clean indeed.

It is possible to add an F13 top variant?

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 21:25:53 »

I love poron foam in my keyboard I dont know anything else but poron foam I live in the stuff I eat it I dream of it I AM PORON !!!!

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 21:26:26 »

Hi guys,

Thanks for your suggestion!

We will ask Vertex to take some nice picture with the keycaps on.

sup3r170va · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 21:26:52 »

Looks good! Very interested.
Just curious, why do the assembly video but stop short of a typing test?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 30 July 2021, 21:29:13 »

Quote from: Kinesiologist on Fri, 30 July 2021, 20:57:14

very clean indeed.

It is possible to add an F13 top variant?

Vertex is considering adding F13 for international GB.

fishnj · « **Reply #33 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 01:22:38 »

Quote from: sup3r170va on Fri, 30 July 2021, 21:26:52

Looks good! Very interested.
Just curious, why do the assembly video but stop short of a typing test?

Because they have a dedicated series of typing test videos. You can access them here: 【【AKS】Angle80打字音合集-哔哩哔哩】https://b23.tv/m6pk1F

Phrillis · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 02:43:21 »

Praying for unlimited GB and F13 option

sutin_ · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 06:47:25 »

Nice work, really love the details
Hope I can get one
GLWIC ＞▽＜

Mushroom · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 11:20:08 »

The moonstone struck me, I'll keep an eye on this

Looking forward to more on keycap displays

Devastator · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 11:49:39 »

An excellent design! But I do wish development would include a hotswap pcb. But nevertheless count me in

chinchilla · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 20:48:00 »

nice Keyboard,I want to get one

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 31 July 2021, 22:43:06 »

Quote from: sup3r170va on Fri, 30 July 2021, 21:26:52

Looks good! Very interested.
Just curious, why do the assembly video but stop short of a typing test?

Updated with type sound tests.

badchad · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 01:35:24 »

Lots of fancy words. I’m in

Jefff · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 01:38:46 »

Beautiful! Can't wait.

hottrout · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 04:02:03 »

I like the leaf spring design which really seems to work well. The colours are also really good. Interested even though I have too many TKL already.

audax989 · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 04:43:09 »

Fog is POG

AIRPOTTER · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 09:12:18 »

Good job！

傻子 · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 09:45:38 »

开国外团的时间里国内会有期货版本吗？
Will there an extra GB this time domestically? I am not lucky enough to buy the first round.

alwaysbless · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 14:39:55 »

True to your name that is a very clacky sounding board

misswaffle · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 20:01:29 »

Looks great! I was too slow to snag it in the China drop so I have my fingers crossed for international.

mcmcmc · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 01 August 2021, 22:25:02 »

i interested

zzkhan1996 · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 02 August 2021, 12:47:14 »

Quote from: misswaffle on Sun, 01 August 2021, 20:01:29

Looks great! I was too slow to snag it in the China drop so I have my fingers crossed for international.

What was the method in the Chinese GB? FCFS, raffle or unlimited?

lush_bunny · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 03:06:33 »

me like. watching this.

Luciqueii · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 07:04:37 »

Amazing sleek classy TKL... keep going, will join for sure. All the best. (:

Surefoot · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 07:14:40 »

Very nice attention to detail for the mounting system.
Will the GB run soon after the chinese one is over ?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 10:31:13 »

Quote from: AIRPOTTER on Sun, 01 August 2021, 09:12:18

Good job！

😀😀😀😀😀💪💪💪💪💪

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 10:32:16 »

Quote from: 傻子 on Sun, 01 August 2021, 09:45:38

开国外团的时间里国内会有期货版本吗？
Will there an extra GB this time domestically? I am not lucky enough to buy the first round.

We are not sure about CN region arrangement.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 10:33:51 »

Quote from: zzkhan1996 on Mon, 02 August 2021, 12:47:14

Quote from: misswaffle on Sun, 01 August 2021, 20:01:29
Looks great! I was too slow to snag it in the China drop so I have my fingers crossed for international.

What was the method in the Chinese GB? FCFS, raffle or unlimited?

170 units FCFS. International will be GB and, hopefully, unlimited.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 10:35:38 »

Quote from: Surefoot on Tue, 03 August 2021, 07:14:40

Very nice attention to detail for the mounting system.
Will the GB run soon after the chinese one is over ?

Haven’t finalized timeline for GB yet. Will definitely announce in our Discord and here when we have it. But it will be after CN orders are fulfilled.

zzkhan1996 · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 03 August 2021, 11:16:38 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Tue, 03 August 2021, 10:33:51

Quote from: zzkhan1996 on Mon, 02 August 2021, 12:47:14
Quote from: misswaffle on Sun, 01 August 2021, 20:01:29
Looks great! I was too slow to snag it in the China drop so I have my fingers crossed for international.

What was the method in the Chinese GB? FCFS, raffle or unlimited?

170 units FCFS. International will be GB and, hopefully, unlimited.

Yea hopefully, if it does I will definitely grab one, I dig the design a lot

Vulcan650 · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 04 August 2021, 01:14:59 »

Looks amazing,

black PVD always best

but how much？

Sh1zaru · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 04 August 2021, 03:10:20 »

Looks great, will be watching this

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 04 August 2021, 21:41:40 »

Quote from: Vulcan650 on Wed, 04 August 2021, 01:14:59

Looks amazing,

black PVD always best

but how much？

Black PVD. Pricing has not been finalized yet

varj17 · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 01:43:59 »

Looks great! Front height?

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 07:09:17 »

This is beautiful!

Would love to snag one in Fog.

Will this be unlimited?

Leon_TheKing · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 09:28:31 »

Please make it unlimited. It's a joke for the China FCFS. Many botted and reselling at stupid price.

dantambok · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 10:17:11 »

nice. was kind of sad i couldnt get one from the china GB

Poesjuh · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 15:42:09 »

Quote from: Leon_TheKing on Thu, 05 August 2021, 09:28:31

Please make it unlimited. It's a joke for the China FCFS. Many botted and reselling at stupid price.

This happens with every gb limited or not. People buy to flip. Nothing new.

Poesjuh · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 15:42:28 »

Quote from: Leon_TheKing on Thu, 05 August 2021, 09:28:31

Please make it unlimited. It's a joke for the China FCFS. Many botted and reselling at stupid price.

This happens with every gb limited or not. People buy to flip. Nothing new.

Poesjuh · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 15:44:28 »

Quote from: Leon_TheKing on Thu, 05 August 2021, 09:28:31

Please make it unlimited. It's a joke for the China FCFS. Many botted and reselling at stupid price.

This happens with every gb limited or not. People buy to flip. Nothing new.

ManiacMarc · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 05 August 2021, 23:23:56 »

Consider me interested

Poesjuh · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 06 August 2021, 09:23:31 »

O wow, triple post from me. My apologies apparently something bugged.

misswaffle · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 06 August 2021, 23:02:39 »

Quote from: zzkhan1996 on Mon, 02 August 2021, 12:47:14

Quote from: misswaffle on Sun, 01 August 2021, 20:01:29
Looks great! I was too slow to snag it in the China drop so I have my fingers crossed for international.

What was the method in the Chinese GB? FCFS, raffle or unlimited?

It was a FCFS drop of 170 units total and a set amount of units per colour (50 black, 20 silver, 20 fog, 25 dark grey, 45 e-white, and 10 random colours). It sold out insanely quickly.

MossG1 · « **Reply #71 on:** Sat, 07 August 2021, 23:21:57 »

Very clean design and theme for the board. Definitely considering it, hope to see more updates in the future.

vanda · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 08 August 2021, 21:54:53 »

any chance for a wrist rest with matching profile?
take my money again

namidettje · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 10 August 2021, 12:17:29 »

Any news on EU vendors?
Sorry if it was already asked but what's the expected ETA for the INT GB to happen?

Can't wait to have a "crow" on my desk

chat and team · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 10 August 2021, 12:57:51 »

Love it

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 10 August 2021, 13:37:51 »

funny the typeface chosen isn't very angular

that said, the board design is very nice!

Devastator · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 10 August 2021, 16:16:23 »

I will keep close attention to this one, nice aesthetic and presentation. Hoping there will be availability for UK

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 10 August 2021, 20:42:14 »

GB date is pending but it will be after China GB’s orders are fulfilled. Our logistic partner will provide shipping options internationally.

actress · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 10 August 2021, 21:01:36 »

I'm guessing the silicon pad is mandatory rather than optional for this board?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 11 August 2021, 09:24:05 »

Quote from: actress on Tue, 10 August 2021, 21:01:36

I'm guessing the silicon pad is mandatory rather than optional for this board?

Yes, Silicon Pad is an integral part of Angle’s Leaf Spring structure.

bert039 · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 12:40:39 »

Never thought I'd be interested in a TKL but here I am. Board is gorgr, hope I get a chance to score one during the GB

darthcapn · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 13:26:53 »

Love it!

joshuarubin · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 14:14:00 »

Any chance for split backspace?

zawia · « **Reply #83 on:** Mon, 16 August 2021, 03:45:36 »

Looks neat, and I'm always glad to see new ideas. I'm sold, even though TKL is not my favorite format. Some sound tests would be nice.

YXXX · « **Reply #84 on:** Mon, 16 August 2021, 04:33:15 »

Fog colour is lovely

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 16 August 2021, 21:12:59 »

Quote from: joshuarubin on Thu, 12 August 2021, 14:14:00

Any chance for split backspace?

According to Vertex, they probably will not consider split keys in Angle. Maybe for future project.

Zyrophr · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 18 August 2021, 17:23:33 »

This is absolutely incredible. I'm in, take my money!

audax989 · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 19 August 2021, 19:06:21 »

after hearing some typing tests I'm definitely interested!

proskit · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 21 August 2021, 00:47:07 »

Not normally a fan of TKL, but this looks really interesting. I really like the fog color too.gonna check this IC everyday.

FluffyWaffle · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 22 August 2021, 05:32:35 »

This looks absolutely amazing, i'm definitely interested!

interchri · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 22 August 2021, 07:14:53 »

very pretty

NightRye_ · « **Reply #91 on:** Mon, 23 August 2021, 03:18:10 »

Solid board, though side profile is a bit lacking, I do really love the looks. Looking forward to this.

MOO·OON · « **Reply #92 on:** Mon, 23 August 2021, 04:09:54 »

It looks exquisite.

FranktheTank319 · « **Reply #93 on:** Wed, 25 August 2021, 21:03:06 »

I really hope this is going to be unlimited because I really want a chainmail. This board is one of the first that actually spoke to me. Just love the design. Can't wait to get one.

IMZO · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 26 August 2021, 16:50:19 »

So pumped for this, i miss the instock CN sale, will try for this for sure!

audax989 · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 26 August 2021, 18:17:41 »

Quote from: IMZO on Thu, 26 August 2021, 16:50:19

So pumped for this, i miss the instock CN sale, will try for this for sure!

You and me both bro.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #96 on:** Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:14:40 »

09/23 Angle update:
1. Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
2. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB, because Vertex team will need to finalize some of the feature requests from you guys and GB options (these need to be sampled too).
3. Orders from first round of GB are being packaged and fulfilled. Sample units to content creators will be send out soon too.

vi0till · « **Reply #97 on:** Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:21:52 »

Great news.

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:14:40

09/23 Angle update:
1. Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
2. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB, because Vertex team will need to finalize some of the feature requests from you guys and GB options (these need to be sampled too).
3. Orders from first round of GB are being packaged and fulfilled. Sample units to content creators will be send out soon too.

zzkhan1996 · « **Reply #98 on:** Thu, 23 September 2021, 00:51:59 »

Quote from: vi0till on Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:21:52

Great news.

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:14:40
09/23 Angle update:
1. Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
2. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB, because Vertex team will need to finalize some of the feature requests from you guys and GB options (these need to be sampled too).
3. Orders from first round of GB are being packaged and fulfilled. Sample units to content creators will be send out soon too.

Very good news indeed

_rubik · « **Reply #99 on:** Fri, 24 September 2021, 03:10:08 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:14:40

09/23 Angle update:
1. Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
2. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB, because Vertex team will need to finalize some of the feature requests from you guys and GB options (these need to be sampled too).
3. Orders from first round of GB are being packaged and fulfilled. Sample units to content creators will be send out soon too.

This is really exciting!

That’s also pretty fast turn around for the local CN GB. Can we expect similar turnaround (3 months, was it?) for the intl GB, or was that only fast because it was “in-stock”?

Ensaum · « **Reply #100 on:** Sun, 26 September 2021, 11:11:05 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:14:40

09/23 Angle update:
1. Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
2. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB, because Vertex team will need to finalize some of the feature requests from you guys and GB options (these need to be sampled too).
3. Orders from first round of GB are being packaged and fulfilled. Sample units to content creators will be send out soon too.

So.. There are some rumblings on the discord that one of the feature requests includes changing this board to an F13 layout. I posted there, but wanted to post here too for more visibility. I really hope this is not the case, or that if it is, it is offered in addition to F12. I'm not a fan of F13 aesthetics and barely any of my sets are actually compatible with it. One of the reasons I am interested in this board is because it is F12 when I feel like a lot of TKLs coming out now are F13. I suspect there are others besides me who would also prefer to keep this F12. I'm not going to ask you to not offer F13 if it was indeed highly requested. This is your project after all. But please consider offering both layouts if possible.

Exluna · « **Reply #101 on:** Sat, 02 October 2021, 00:32:01 »

Mmm verrry interesting.

Norton · « **Reply #102 on:** Sat, 02 October 2021, 14:37:50 »

Will this be available to UK buyers?

F eq ma · « **Reply #103 on:** Sat, 02 October 2021, 18:44:33 »

Following now

Unwired · « **Reply #104 on:** Sun, 03 October 2021, 22:33:22 »

I am in!

garoti · « **Reply #105 on:** Thu, 07 October 2021, 09:36:36 »

Good design. I want it

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #106 on:** Fri, 08 October 2021, 21:45:02 »

Quote from: Ensaum on Sun, 26 September 2021, 11:11:05

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:14:40
09/23 Angle update:
1. Base on the result from first round of GB, Vertex is confident to make Angle an UNLIMITED Group buy.
2. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB, because Vertex team will need to finalize some of the feature requests from you guys and GB options (these need to be sampled too).
3. Orders from first round of GB are being packaged and fulfilled. Sample units to content creators will be send out soon too.

So.. There are some rumblings on the discord that one of the feature requests includes changing this board to an F13 layout. I posted there, but wanted to post here too for more visibility. I really hope this is not the case, or that if it is, it is offered in addition to F12. I'm not a fan of F13 aesthetics and barely any of my sets are actually compatible with it. One of the reasons I am interested in this board is because it is F12 when I feel like a lot of TKLs coming out now are F13. I suspect there are others besides me who would also prefer to keep this F12. I'm not going to ask you to not offer F13 if it was indeed highly requested. This is your project after all. But please consider offering both layouts if possible.

Hi Ensaum,

You will have the option to opt out F13.

No worries!

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #107 on:** Fri, 08 October 2021, 21:47:31 »

10/4 updates about Vertex Angle:
1. Options in the International GB will include choice of different weight material, choice of F13, choice of WKL/WK.
2. First round of GB orders are being fulfilled. There will be reviews from different content creators soon.
3. We don't know the International pricing from Vertex yet, but soon.
4. Angle will be an UNLIMITED Groupbuy.
5. We are looking at around late Oct or early Nov for international GB.
6. Reworked our website with brand new UI, focusing on featuring new products.
7. GB will support both Shopify Payment and Paypal. We also added Shopify Installment Option.

For latest updates, please join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mW3vg8ee.

jabe8i · « **Reply #108 on:** Fri, 08 October 2021, 22:02:41 »

Is the chainmail color supposed to be a blue-ish grey? Or is that just the lighting?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #109 on:** Thu, 14 October 2021, 22:16:46 »

Angle International GB will be starting around begining of December instead of Nov. Sorry about the delay! This delay was because new international GB options and optimizations need to be sampled and validated (base on feedbacks from Chinese GB and International IC). This sample making process is affected by the power shortage across China.

mikestah · « **Reply #110 on:** Thu, 14 October 2021, 23:50:11 »

aesthetic design, will be following this!

Exluna · « **Reply #111 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 06:30:59 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Thu, 14 October 2021, 22:16:46

Angle International GB will be starting around begining of December instead of Nov. Sorry about the delay! This delay was because new international GB options and optimizations need to be sampled and validated (base on feedbacks from Chinese GB and International IC). This sample making process is affected by the power shortage across China.

That's fine! CL and Kage GB wiped out my wallet anyway lol.

menuhin · « **Reply #112 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 11:25:28 »

I hope more designs can take similar approach to the simple, minimalist no-BS design statement of this project.
GLWGB!

krugerlive · « **Reply #113 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 12:02:01 »

Just found this board today and whoa, what a stunning design. The work you put in shows and I love the subtle softness of the angles and curves. The mounting looks innovative and fresh too! And I especially love that one of your colors is called Fog. I'll be following!

jfc.umai · « **Reply #114 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:47:14 »

Keyboard would’ve been an insta-cop if it weren’t for that slogan on the weight. “Know the Angles. Play the Angles”

kiyoboard · « **Reply #115 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:53:04 »

Quote from: jfc.umai on Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:47:14

Keyboard would’ve been an insta-cop if it weren’t for that slogan on the weight. “Know the Angles. Play the Angles”

I also find that slogan a little cringy

, but it is internal. So, why would you worry about something you won't see.

jfc.umai · « **Reply #116 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:56:14 »

Quote from: kiyoboard on Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:53:04

Quote from: jfc.umai on Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:47:14
Keyboard would’ve been an insta-cop if it weren’t for that slogan on the weight. “Know the Angles. Play the Angles”

I also find that slogan a little cringy , but it is internal. So, why would you worry about something you won't see.

Because I know it’s there. I guess the engraving on the cloudline was pointless if thats what your saying. If I’m paying $500+ for a board, I want to love the whole aspect of the board.

slg1993 · « **Reply #117 on:** Sun, 24 October 2021, 14:20:53 »

is this board buildable without the silicone?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #118 on:** Tue, 26 October 2021, 22:36:42 »

Hi there, new changes in Angle international GB:
1. Mid layer: Silicon Pad will no longer be required. Instead PORON pad will be offered as an optional part. “Silicon Corner Pieces” will be provided as individual parts.
2. Daughter Board: Angle International GB will replace its own design with ai03’s Unified-Daughterboard.
3. Plates: In addition to ALU, plate using new materials will be provided. Vertex is experimenting with FR4, steel, PC and POM.
4. Vertex is working on optimizing typing sound of Angle.

In the meantime, thank you so much for putting together the build stream for Angle, @alexotos @Blacksimon! For those of you who is interested watching their build recording, you can find Alex's at: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1185821494 and Blacksimon's at: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1187493196

In addition to this, we also sent first GB version Angle to: Taekeyboards, LightningXI, MechMerlin, :3ildcat and Hamaji.

You may also be interested to watch review of the actual international GB version from Taeha Type and Andy.

Stay tuned!

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #119 on:** Tue, 26 October 2021, 22:37:42 »

Quote from: slg1993 on Sun, 24 October 2021, 14:20:53

is this board buildable without the silicone?

Hope our previous update address your question! Feel free to reach out us in our Discord!

Dinerenblanc · « **Reply #120 on:** Sat, 06 November 2021, 15:29:22 »

Quote from: jfc.umai on Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:47:14

Keyboard would’ve been an insta-cop if it weren’t for that slogan on the weight. “Know the Angles. Play the Angles”

it's tacky, akin to "See the rainbow. Taste the rainbow." I can't help but think of Skittles when I read that slogan. lol

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #121 on:** Thu, 11 November 2021, 20:23:37 »

Hi guys,

Here is the recorded build stream from Lightning:

fantasyrunner · « **Reply #122 on:** Fri, 12 November 2021, 19:43:51 »

Getting very excited.

Skarekrow · « **Reply #123 on:** Sat, 20 November 2021, 20:30:56 »

Are there more colours planned? Like something red or burgundy?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #124 on:** Mon, 22 November 2021, 13:43:50 »

Quote from: Skarekrow on Sat, 20 November 2021, 20:30:56

Are there more colours planned? Like something red or burgundy?

Yeah, there will be more colors and coloring techniques available. Red will be available.

moonmaster · « **Reply #125 on:** Mon, 29 November 2021, 13:00:56 »

Quote from: Dinerenblanc on Sat, 06 November 2021, 15:29:22

Quote from: jfc.umai on Fri, 15 October 2021, 17:47:14
Keyboard would’ve been an insta-cop if it weren’t for that slogan on the weight. “Know the Angles. Play the Angles”

it's tacky, akin to "See the rainbow. Taste the rainbow." I can't help but think of Skittles when I read that slogan. lol

I have to agree. The board is so beautiful and classy. It's a shame that it has that tacky element to it. It's something I would expect to see on a $30 board on Amazon or AliExpress.

Etherealsound · « **Reply #126 on:** Thu, 09 December 2021, 12:01:41 »

Any update on when this will start?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #127 on:** Thu, 09 December 2021, 20:35:42 »

Hi guys,

Learnt from Vertex today that there is a COVID-19 outbreak in the city where Vertex office is located. Entire city went into lockdown. They told us that their local authority may stop all logistics in the city at any time. This will add delay for Vertex to get prototypes and test them (which was originally planned for next week). They are not sure whether DHL will be able to pick up packages in that area next week, which means Taeha and Andy's reviews will be delayed too.

We will keep you posted about any updates. Thank you for your patient!

CookieFlow · « **Reply #128 on:** Thu, 09 December 2021, 20:44:15 »

Is there really no option for split backspace?

I know on TKL's it's not as common as other layouts, but I still wish there was the option especially on a solder PCB.
Quite a lot of people use it.

The Fog color is awesome

Grandmasternoob · « **Reply #129 on:** Sun, 12 December 2021, 13:41:01 »

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ClickClack.io · « **Reply #130 on:** Sat, 08 January 2022, 22:40:12 »

Covid-19 lockdown has eased. Vertex team is free now 😆 . They just received the international version prototypes. Next step will be testing and taking product photos for GB. Protos for rest of reviewers will be shipped out and we will know when we can start GB right after. A spoiler: the typing sound has been adjusted.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #131 on:** Sun, 09 January 2022, 00:53:33 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Sat, 08 January 2022, 22:40:12

Covid-19 lockdown has eased. Vertex team is free now 😆 . They just received the international version prototypes. Next step will be testing and taking product photos for GB. Protos for rest of reviewers will be shipped out and we will know when we can start GB right after. A spoiler: the typing sound has been adjusted.

CLAP_STUDIO · « **Reply #132 on:** Sun, 09 January 2022, 01:40:07 »

reserved good sir

Grandmasternoob · « **Reply #133 on:** Mon, 10 January 2022, 10:36:00 »

What is special about the construction of this board that only aluminum plate is available?

audax989 · « **Reply #134 on:** Tue, 11 January 2022, 04:44:51 »

Quote from: Grandmasternoob on Mon, 10 January 2022, 10:36:00

What is special about the construction of this board that only aluminum plate is available?

from what I understood they are testing out new materials.

AutumnsFall · « **Reply #135 on:** Wed, 12 January 2022, 20:11:35 »

Have been following this board for a long time, hopefully the international GB can start soon.

gloomycloud · « **Reply #136 on:** Sat, 15 January 2022, 09:11:49 »

Happy to hear about the updates and changes, really looking forward to this board.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #137 on:** Wed, 19 January 2022, 23:55:21 »

Hi guys,

Angle's GB is coming soon!

GB Time: 1/26/2022 - 02/01/2022
GB Website: clickclack.io and Angle's product page will be ready soon
GB Format: Unlimited
Streams: 1. Andy (1/24 or 1/26 night); 2. Taeha (sometime before 1/26)

It's finally coming! Thank you for your support and feedbacks to make Angle better!

AutumnsFall · « **Reply #138 on:** Thu, 20 January 2022, 00:12:49 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 19 January 2022, 23:55:21

Hi guys,

Angle's GB is coming soon!

GB Time: 1/26/2022 - 02/01/2022
GB Website: clickclack.io and Angle's product page will be ready soon
GB Format: Unlimited
Streams: 1. Andy (1/24 or 1/26 night); 2. Taeha (sometime before 1/26)

It's finally coming! Thank you for your support and feedbacks to make Angle better!

It's happening!!!!

xef · « **Reply #139 on:** Thu, 20 January 2022, 19:53:35 »

praying for f13. hope the sound tweaks make it a little deeper sounding!

Nqrwhql · « **Reply #140 on:** Thu, 20 January 2022, 20:07:39 »

The box on its own is so well designed, looks super cool, and great job on the board too lol

gloomycloud · « **Reply #141 on:** Thu, 20 January 2022, 22:37:35 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 19 January 2022, 23:55:21

Hi guys,

Angle's GB is coming soon!

GB Time: 1/26/2022 - 02/01/2022
GB Website: clickclack.io and Angle's product page will be ready soon
GB Format: Unlimited
Streams: 1. Andy (1/24 or 1/26 night); 2. Taeha (sometime before 1/26)

It's finally coming! Thank you for your support and feedbacks to make Angle better!

Nice to hear! Please update the topic title and the main post so people don't have to scroll down here

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #142 on:** Sun, 23 January 2022, 23:02:43 »

Hi everyone,

Base on the feedback, we have extended out GB time. Here are our updated groupbuy details:

GB Time: 1/26/2022 - 02/27/2022
GB Website: https://clickclack.io/collections/angle-group-buy
GB Format: Unlimited
Streams for R2 protos: 1. Andy (Monday 1/24 6:00PM PT); 2. Taeha (Tue 1/26 3:00PM ET)

Join our Discord if you have any other questions!

DaaDaa · « **Reply #143 on:** Sun, 23 January 2022, 23:09:56 »

all colors looks great.

//gainsborough · « **Reply #144 on:** Sun, 23 January 2022, 23:17:33 »

There are too many good colors! Love the updates!

Ensaum · « **Reply #145 on:** Sun, 23 January 2022, 23:27:30 »

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if there is any difference in sound between brass and sus weights since there will be the option for both? I would assume that if there is any difference, brass would sound a bit deeper kind of like how plates work?

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #146 on:** Mon, 24 January 2022, 11:30:49 »

Hi everyone, Angle's GB post is live at Geekhack GB Post. And we will stop updating this post.

For questions and latest updates, please join our Discord:

To join Vertex Angle groupbuy:

hzh0525 · « **Reply #147 on:** Sat, 08 April 2023, 19:39:23 »

I finally got the R2!


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