[IC]Helix Lab - Aaru TKL -Update 5 Dec20- Global gb soon

[rmendis]

Just the other day I was wondering, "When is someone going to do an engraved case?" And here we are. =)

Count me in.

[rmendis]

BTW, a tan/sand color would be perfect for this board. 

[ddrfraser1]

Wow. This is some next level ****. Imhotep approves. 

[Anthixious]

When this gets made and shipped out, be very cautious all you buyers. Dr. Chamberlain is gonna spawn from out of nowhere and scream "NOOOOOO! You must not read from the keyboard!"  ) )

[JMims]

Really awesome design!

[synmuffin]

This is really nice man! <3

[maximize]

Holy moly. This one is a stunner. How was the manufacturer physically able to do the hieroglyph embossing so accurately? I have never seen anything like it in the keyboard world. Special details like logos have always been engraved, as far as I know!

[kimchijody]

Love this theme. I'm in.

[d00deitsnik]

This looks hella nice. I'm a really big fan of the weight and back design.

[willdenham]

Count me in on this, really loving the matte black look. Hopefully this will be available in decent numbers, too!

[Eastji]

This is an absolute must for me, so cool to see!

[Anthixious]

Is there an IC form we could fill out? I have an amazing color scheme I'd love if this goes live as a GB.

[TofuOrganic]

I’m curious how the hieroglyphs feel to the touch? Also notice that the protos have different hieroglyphic layouts, is that something that is going to be a thing, no one board is exactly the same?

[WhiteSakura]

This in gold + GMK Sandstorm

Oh man, I'm gonna need this.

[Anthixious]

This in gold + GMK Sandstorm

Oh man, I'm gonna need this.

Either one of these:

100% gold for top and bottom case + black caps with gold lettering.
Gold top case, black bottom case + black caps/gold lettering or gold caps/black lettering.
 

[Anthixious]

If it hasn't been said already, I think it'd be important for the allowance of changing the color of the USB C outlet along with the bar that runs along the center encasing it. I think if I'm going to buy a kit, would love to go for a matte black/shimmering gold color scheme.

[R L]

Holy moly. This one is a stunner. How was the manufacturer physically able to do the hieroglyph embossing so accurately? I have never seen anything like it in the keyboard world. Special details like logos have always been engraved, as far as I know!

It's drawn on 3d file directly then transcribed to cnc routing, not a font or AI file, it's just another milling project, on a larger area so to speak. Takes longer, and have more risks of failure lol.

I’m curious how the hieroglyphs feel to the touch? Also notice that the protos have different hieroglyphic layouts, is that something that is going to be a thing, no one board is exactly the same?

You have a keen observation, the hieroglyphs did change from proto 1 (gold) to proto 2 (black anodized, and the silver unfinished), it's just a design switch. And no, it's not going to be a thing, (and it'd be way more crazy logistically speaking to do that), every top will be exactly the same as the proto 2.

[Anthixious]

Wait prototype 1 was gold? Is gold not going to be a final color? 

[R L]

Count me in on this, really loving the matte black look. Hopefully this will be available in decent numbers, too!

Thanks, it should be, though it takes time for us to flesh out everything before launching the gb.

Wow. This is some next level ****. Imhotep approves. 

Thanks for approval ddrfraser1. Stay tuned.

This in gold + GMK Sandstorm

Oh man, I'm gonna need this.

I love the sandstorm color scheme too.

This is so incredibly great, we definitely need more of this type of revolutionary design in this community, I'll definitely try to get my hands onto this once it comes out

I've came to realize, reluctantly, that it's a design ppl either really dig or hate. I'm really happy to see you like it : )

This is really nice man! <3

Thanks synmuffin

Love this theme. I'm in.

Thank you, stay tuned.

BTW, a tan/sand color would be perfect for this board. 

Yeah, trying out on a few on protos.

This is an absolute must for me, so cool to see!

XD I'm glad you like it Eastji.

This looks hella nice. I'm a really big fan of the weight and back design.

Thank you! eye of horus yay!

Really awesome design!

Thanks JMims, welcome to our discord.

If it hasn't been said already, I think it'd be important for the allowance of changing the color of the USB C outlet along with the bar that runs along the center encasing it. I think if I'm going to buy a kit, would love to go for a matte black/shimmering gold color scheme.

Yeah, you'll have that option, its a custom keyboard after all, though the customization part is somewhat limited than average.

[Anthixious]

Yeah, you'll have that option, its a custom keyboard after all, though the customization part is somewhat limited than average.

If customizing this piece of treasure is wrong, I don't want to be right!  )

[hong@RebultKeyboards]

Looks great, Good luck man!

[TofuOrganic]

You have a keen observation, the hieroglyphs did change from proto 1 (gold) to proto 2 (black anodized, and the silver unfinished), it's just a design switch. And no, it's not going to be a thing, (and it'd be way more crazy logistically speaking to do that), every top will be exactly the same as the proto 2.

Yeah that makes sense. I can only imagine the logistics behind all different layouts!

Weight and bottom case engraving look great too!

[Space_Case88]

As a descendant of the Anunaki and cloud people I must have this. Will there by chance be one available without the hieroglyphs?

[grimis]

I told myself no more keyboards this year but this is one I have to make an exception for. This thing is incredible.

[mechatron.prime]

this is on my list

[HoodrowThrillson]

Quickly glanced over the IC so please forgive me if you've answered these questions or if I missed it

1) Will a solderable PCB be available
2) Will it come in either WKL or Tsangan layout (I see Tsangan in one render but wondering)

I look forward to this going into GB, thanks.

[koenoe]

This looks mad! I love it.

[CallMeCac]

This looks amazing! Very interested and will be waiting patiently for the GB

[Surefoot]

This is very impressive. Milling the hieroglyphs will cost a fortune though, it cant be cheap, can it ? Quite impressive if you manage to keep it below $500..

[R L]

As a descendant of the Anunaki and cloud people I must have this. Will there by chance be one available without the hieroglyphs?

Sorry Space_Case88, we haven't considered an "Aaru-lite" yet.

[R L]

Quickly glanced over the IC so please forgive me if you've answered these questions or if I missed it

1) Will a solderable PCB be available
2) Will it come in either WKL or Tsangan layout (I see Tsangan in one render but wondering)



I look forward to this going into GB, thanks.

Hi there, thank you for your interest.
Yes, there will be a soldering pcb and 1.5mm plate for choice, however, unfortunately we don't full support Tsangan in this design due to mounting and wiring schematics, while stepped caps, 7u space bar are supported.

I told myself no more keyboards this year but this is one I have to make an exception for. This thing is incredible.

Thank you for making the exception grimis : )

[MajorKoos]

I'm so hyped for this keyboard.

[tempo]

man, that's some insane engravings

[R L]

I'm so hyped for this keyboard.

Thanks MajorKoos, updates coming soon.

man, that's some insane engravings

Yeah man, totally.

this is on my list

Pleasure to be on it.

This is very impressive. Milling the hieroglyphs will cost a fortune though, it cant be cheap, can it ? Quite impressive if you manage to keep it below $500..

No, it can't. We're just brute forcing it. lol

This looks amazing! Very interested and will be waiting patiently for the GB

Thank you for your patience, CallMeCac, i hope we won't let you down.

[mrboxturtle]

I love the idea behind this keyboard. The English alphabet encased within one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts really strikes me. It also makes me think about how our alphabet has developed from ancient Hieroglyphics. With some quick googling I found out how our language developed, and it looked like this: Egyptian hieroglyphics -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Etruscan alphabet -> Latin alphabet -> English alphabet. Having the seemingly earliest written language represented in a keyboard which is a vessel for communicating in our modern language is just super cool to me. I'm also a sucker for ancient Egyptian aesthetic in general so this keyboard is really exciting. Good luck with everything, I'm excited to see what colors you end up choosing.

[dibstern]

Outstanding. I'm keen!

[JSaintS]

Absolutely gorgeous! definitely in! going to put KAT Oasis on there!

[HaX]

Gold Top, Black or Dark Purple Bottom, and Gold weight please. I want to put gmk phantom on it. Egyptian Royalty or Millennium Item

[R L]

Outstanding. I'm keen!

Thanks dibstern.

I love the idea behind this keyboard. The English alphabet encased within one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts really strikes me. It also makes me think about how our alphabet has developed from ancient Hieroglyphics. With some quick googling I found out how our language developed, and it looked like this: Egyptian hieroglyphics -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Etruscan alphabet -> Latin alphabet -> English alphabet. Having the seemingly earliest written language represented in a keyboard which is a vessel for communicating in our modern language is just super cool to me. I'm also a sucker for ancient Egyptian aesthetic in general so this keyboard is really exciting. Good luck with everything, I'm excited to see what colors you end up choosing.

wow, I think you enriched the meaningfulness of this keyboard. Tks boxturtle. I really enjoyed reading your thought on the design.

Absolutely gorgeous! definitely in! going to put KAT Oasis on there!

Thanks JSaintS, I've been having trouble finding cap set on my black prototype.

Gold Top, Black or Dark Purple Bottom, and Gold weight please. I want to put gmk phantom on it. Egyptian Royalty or Millennium Item

Black and Gold, timeless classic.

[hottrout]

Very unique design, I am interested.

[stein3]

I love the idea behind this keyboard. The English alphabet encased within one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts really strikes me. It also makes me think about how our alphabet has developed from ancient Hieroglyphics. With some quick googling I found out how our language developed, and it looked like this: Egyptian hieroglyphics -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Etruscan alphabet -> Latin alphabet -> English alphabet. Having the seemingly earliest written language represented in a keyboard which is a vessel for communicating in our modern language is just super cool to me. I'm also a sucker for ancient Egyptian aesthetic in general so this keyboard is really exciting. Good luck with everything, I'm excited to see what colors you end up choosing.

wow, I think you enriched the meaningfulness of this keyboard. Tks boxturtle. I really enjoyed reading your thought on the design.

This is a great way of looking at it. Thanks from me as well!

[babygirlweep]

Looks absolutely insane, especially on the more pastel colors. Consider me very interested.

[boonz]

definitely interested as it is particularly unique design

[R L]

Looks absolutely insane, especially on the more pastel colors. Consider me very interested.

Thank you, welcome to our server for more info.

[outerspace]

OMG, the sphinx themed arrow cluster looks so cool! Is that the sand color featured in the picture with sphinx arrows? Also, is it the milk white color in the picture right below it?

[R L]

OMG, the sphinx themed arrow cluster looks so cool! Is that the sand color featured in the picture with sphinx arrows? Also, is it the milk white color in the picture right below it?

Hi Outerspace, yeah, it is of the two sand colors there with sphinx arrows.  The actual milk white color should be updated soon, stay tuned : )

[taiminhle4920]

I am in if there is a matte light pink.

[Lastpadawan]

Count me in for this for sure!

[mrboxturtle]

Those are some big updates! It's been a pleasure following the project development. The new machining process makes the hieroglyphics look so much cleaner.

I love the idea behind this keyboard. The English alphabet encased within one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts really strikes me. It also makes me think about how our alphabet has developed from ancient Hieroglyphics. With some quick googling I found out how our language developed, and it looked like this: Egyptian hieroglyphics -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Etruscan alphabet -> Latin alphabet -> English alphabet. Having the seemingly earliest written language represented in a keyboard which is a vessel for communicating in our modern language is just super cool to me. I'm also a sucker for ancient Egyptian aesthetic in general so this keyboard is really exciting. Good luck with everything, I'm excited to see what colors you end up choosing.

wow, I think you enriched the meaningfulness of this keyboard. Tks boxturtle. I really enjoyed reading your thought on the design.

This is a great way of looking at it. Thanks from me as well!

You're welcome!

[R L]

Count me in for this for sure!

Excited to see your mat's final design for our collaboration.

I am in if there is a matte light pink.

There is this

Those are some big updates! It's been a pleasure following the project development. The new machining process makes the hieroglyphics look so much cleaner.

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I love the idea behind this keyboard. The English alphabet encased within one of the most important ancient Egyptian texts really strikes me. It also makes me think about how our alphabet has developed from ancient Hieroglyphics. With some quick googling I found out how our language developed, and it looked like this: Egyptian hieroglyphics -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Etruscan alphabet -> Latin alphabet -> English alphabet. Having the seemingly earliest written language represented in a keyboard which is a vessel for communicating in our modern language is just super cool to me. I'm also a sucker for ancient Egyptian aesthetic in general so this keyboard is really exciting. Good luck with everything, I'm excited to see what colors you end up choosing.

wow, I think you enriched the meaningfulness of this keyboard. Tks boxturtle. I really enjoyed reading your thought on the design.

This is a great way of looking at it. Thanks from me as well!

You're welcome!

really appreciate you reading my wall of texts. It's rare and precious these days.