Author Topic: [GB] KY-01 // 75% Top-Mount Keyboard [Shipped] (Read 45108 times)

KCK · « **on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 04:35:51 »

KY-01 // 75% Top-Mount Keyboard By KCK

[GB Status]: Finished shipping out every order.

Public Plate File:
Click Here

When Does Group Buy Start?
23:59 BST [20/08/20]

How do I join the Group Buy?
https://groupbuys.mechboards.co.uk/shop/ky-01-75-top-mount-keyboard/ (Sold Out)

Price:

$275 for Aluminium Plate Kit (excluding shipping fees)
$285 for Brass Plate Kit (excluding shipping fees)
$290 for Carbon Fibre Plate Kit (excluding shipping fees)

Shipping Prices:

UK ($20)
Europe ($35)
USA & Canada ($35)
Rest of the world ($60)

When is the estimated shipping date?
Mid January 2021

Payment Method:
PayPal

Contact:
Discord - https://discord.gg/cvrfHeE
Email - KCKBoards@gmail.com

(More Pictures of colour samples in the Discord Server)

Standard Colours:

Black
Silver

Custom Colours:

Aquamarine (316C)
Blue Grey (432C)
Dark Grey (446C)

Kits include the following:

1x Top Aluminium Case
1x Bottom Aluminium Case
1x 1.5mm Plate (Aluminium or Brass or Carbon Fibre)
1x Custom Green KY-01 USB Type-C PCB (Supports QMK + ESD-Protection)
7x M2.5 Phillips pan-head screws (Plate screws)
8x M3 Torx screw (Case screws)
2x Silicone Adhesive Strips + 2x replacement strips
PCB & Plate files will be public once GB ends.

Optional Extra Parts:

Extra KY-01 PCB - ($40)

Specs:

Mounting Type: Top Mount
Typing Angle: 6 degrees
Material: 6061 aluminium sandblasted & anodized finish
Colours: Black/Silver/Dark Grey/Blue Grey/Aquamarine
Number of Units: 150 units
Layout: Supports both ANSI & ISO Layout (Supports split backspace & stepped caps lock)
Plate Material Options: Aluminium/Brass/Carbon Fibre
PCB: Custom KY-01 USB Type-C PCB (Supports QMK + ESD-Protection)
Screws: 7x M2.5 Phillips pan-head screws / 8x M3 Torx Screw (You will need a T10 torx screw driver)
Switch Support: MX style switches only

Prototype Pictures:
(The colour of this case looks a lot more black in person)

More

PCB Prototype:

More

Renders:
Please note that these renders do not represent the colours accurately. Please refer back to the colour sample pictures.

Quick Assembly & Sound Test Video:

Please note that this is the prototype version.

3D Design Gif

[Link To IC Check]

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HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 10:32:09 »

Approved

(Thread was modified by myself to add the [GB] tag to the subject line)

bisoromi · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 10:34:30 »

good price glwgb

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 10:45:14 »

I am definetly going in on this one, has been looking at it since the frist day of IC, gl with the gb

)))

anatworkaccount · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 11:14:19 »

Was curious what the weight of the board is?

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nu_types · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 11:26:58 »

Very good price, well designed. GLWGB!

KCK · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 11:45:44 »

Quote from: anatworkaccount on Thu, 30 July 2020, 11:14:19

Was curious what the weight of the board is?

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If you choose the brass plate kit, the weight is around 1.9kg with no switches and keycaps. Fully built kit is around 2.2kg.

jackedhardwarejunkie · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 14:51:01 »

That Grey kit is OP!

See everyone tommrow for some fun

mikeduran · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 05:20:13 »

Definitely participating!

Got a question, the what is the color of the prototype images?

And also, how the GB spots will work? First 100 people to fill up the form gets a spot or will be some kind of raffle?

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 05:29:55 »

Quote from: mikeduran on Fri, 31 July 2020, 05:20:13

Definitely participating!

Got a question, the what is the color of the prototype images?

And also, how the GB spots will work? First 100 people to fill up the form gets a spot or will be some kind of raffle?

Prototype is Black

And this GB is first come first served, so you just have to be quick

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gunth · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 05:53:03 »

Rather have a raffle, some use bots so we have little change of winning
Is this hotswap PCB btw?

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 06:01:03 »

Quote from: gunth on Fri, 31 July 2020, 05:53:03

Rather have a raffle, some use bots so we have little change of winning
Is this hotswap PCB btw?

Its only solder, and bot probably have no chance of filling the form since it is never reveal anywhere else first

SxM Designs · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 06:55:48 »

Where does this ship from? If I buy from Germany, do i need to pay customs tax again?

LASERman · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 07:36:17 »

Quote from: sayantanroy47 on Fri, 31 July 2020, 06:55:48

Where does this ship from? If I buy from Germany, do i need to pay customs tax again?

I believe KCK will ship from UK so it should be customs free assuming GB will meet estimated shipping date (before Brexit).

Dunne · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:54:56 »

wow, I thought I could join this GB later today, guess I was wrong haha

ever9415 · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 17:22:06 »

Are there really no LED holes?
Is this picture true?

IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 18:17:35 »

Quote from: Dunne on Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:54:56

wow, I thought I could join this GB later today, guess I was wrong haha

Limited buys (like the 100 here) are often gone in seconds. This lasted for comparative eons.

KillerkratZ · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 22:47:48 »

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 31 July 2020, 18:17:35

Quote from: Dunne on Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:54:56
wow, I thought I could join this GB later today, guess I was wrong haha

Limited buys (like the 100 here) are often gone in seconds. This lasted for comparative eons.

I think it was mainly because it was done via Google Forms. A lot of other FCFS GB is done via the shopify platform which has bots that creates unfair advantages. Either ways, got myself one although now not sure if I should change from Blue Grey to Aquamarine $:-\$

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 23:49:48 »

Quote from: KillerkratZ on Fri, 31 July 2020, 22:47:48

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 31 July 2020, 18:17:35
Quote from: Dunne on Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:54:56
wow, I thought I could join this GB later today, guess I was wrong haha

Limited buys (like the 100 here) are often gone in seconds. This lasted for comparative eons.

I think it was mainly because it was done via Google Forms. A lot of other FCFS GB is done via the shopify platform which has bots that creates unfair advantages. Either ways, got myself one although now not sure if I should change from Blue Grey to Aquamarine $:-\$

Aquamarine gang for lyfe

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anatworkaccount · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 00:01:38 »

Quote from: KillerkratZ on Fri, 31 July 2020, 22:47:48

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 31 July 2020, 18:17:35
Quote from: Dunne on Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:54:56
wow, I thought I could join this GB later today, guess I was wrong haha

Limited buys (like the 100 here) are often gone in seconds. This lasted for comparative eons.

I think it was mainly because it was done via Google Forms. A lot of other FCFS GB is done via the shopify platform which has bots that creates unfair advantages. Either ways, got myself one although now not sure if I should change from Blue Grey to Aquamarine $:-\$

Not sure why you think Google forms can't be botted. It's a huge issue for Google forms as well. It's the reason a large number of artisan raffles have some trivia or bot style question in it. https://support.google.com/docs/thread/56038733?hl=en

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KCK · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 03:34:54 »

Quote from: ever9415 on Fri, 31 July 2020, 17:22:06

Are there really no LED holes?
Is this picture true?
Show Image

The KY-01 PCB has no led holes

Suavity · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 04:55:35 »

Dang! Missed this! Any extras?

lysergic acid · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 02 August 2020, 10:35:26 »

debating what plate i should keep, whatd you guys get?

gunth · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 02 August 2020, 10:37:59 »

Quote from: lysergic acid on Sun, 02 August 2020, 10:35:26

debating what plate i should keep, whatd you guys get?

I chose brass

LASERman · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 02 August 2020, 14:15:46 »

Quote from: lysergic acid on Sun, 02 August 2020, 10:35:26

debating what plate i should keep, whatd you guys get?

What do you mean? Did you some how managed to get more than one?

lysergic acid · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 02 August 2020, 18:44:53 »

Quote from: LASERman on Sun, 02 August 2020, 14:15:46

Quote from: lysergic acid on Sun, 02 August 2020, 10:35:26
debating what plate i should keep, whatd you guys get?
What do you mean? Did you some how managed to get more than one?

Currently inquiring about that. <- access denied
I worded that wrong, now the question is "which one should I choose?" before paying the invoice

LASERman · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 04 August 2020, 05:35:02 »

Your choice (made when filling GB) should be already on the invoice.

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$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 04 August 2020, 05:39:37 »

Quote from: LASERman on Tue, 04 August 2020, 05:35:02

Your choice (made when filling GB) should be already on the invoice.

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You can massage KCK for a change if you wanted

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lysergic acid · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 05 August 2020, 10:46:54 »

Quote from: $W4GK!NG on Tue, 04 August 2020, 05:39:37

Quote from: LASERman on Tue, 04 August 2020, 05:35:02
Your choice (made when filling GB) should be already on the invoice.

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You can massage KCK for a change if you wanted

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With the whole payment issue we are given a (longer) chance to change our choice

K33bN00B · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 05 August 2020, 12:23:34 »

So to those who hadn't paid the invoice yet but had secured a keyboard will they have to once again fight for a spot in the GB when you re-open or are they still secured for a keyboard from your first run? Because I was just about to pay today but then checked the GB page once I saw it wasn't giving me the option to pay and found out you had issues with square. I hope everything turns out alright on your end though, really hoping to get this keyboard, very good looking and would be my first keyboard

thanks again for your hard work!

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 05 August 2020, 12:26:58 »

Quote from: K33bN00B on Wed, 05 August 2020, 12:23:34

So to those who hadn't paid the invoice yet but had secured a keyboard will they have to once again fight for a spot in the GB when you re-open or are they still secured for a keyboard from your first run? Because I was just about to pay today but then checked the GB page once I saw it wasn't giving me the option to pay and found out you had issues with square. I hope everything turns out alright on your end though, really hoping to get this keyboard, very good looking and would be my first keyboard thanks again for your hard work!

You will still get to keep the spot

K33bN00B · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 06 August 2020, 00:43:10 »

Quote from: $W4GK!NG on Wed, 05 August 2020, 12:26:58

Quote from: K33bN00B on Wed, 05 August 2020, 12:23:34
So to those who hadn't paid the invoice yet but had secured a keyboard will they have to once again fight for a spot in the GB when you re-open or are they still secured for a keyboard from your first run? Because I was just about to pay today but then checked the GB page once I saw it wasn't giving me the option to pay and found out you had issues with square. I hope everything turns out alright on your end though, really hoping to get this keyboard, very good looking and would be my first keyboard thanks again for your hard work!

You will still get to keep the spot

Thank you, I appreciate your reply!

Anthixious · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 09 August 2020, 03:29:46 »

Can newcomers still join in on the GB? 🙁

LASERman · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 09 August 2020, 05:06:54 »

Quote from: Anthixious on Sun, 09 August 2020, 03:29:46

Can newcomers still join in on the GB? 🙁

Going from above that all current spots are secured and GB quantity was exhausted I think you are out of luck.

KCK · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 17 August 2020, 07:51:20 »

Quote from: Anthixious on Sun, 09 August 2020, 03:29:46

Can newcomers still join in on the GB? 🙁

Yeah, i'm going to say there's going to be around 50 units available to purchase for newcomers. I doubt everyone that filled out the GB form will actually end up purchasing the keyboard.

hottrout · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 17 August 2020, 12:15:48 »

Looking forward to it.

OnNitrous · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 05:25:30 »

if there is any left please send me an invoice. i would love one please.

LASERman · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 05:41:03 »

Quote from: OnNitrous on Tue, 18 August 2020, 05:25:30

if there is any left please send me an invoice. i would love one please.

Please read latest update in very first post about GB re-run on 20th and where to go to buy.

OnNitrous · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 06:20:10 »

Thanks I have joined the discord for the GB
The4eyedmadman is my user name on there.

K33bN00B · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 17:01:49 »

Have the passwords for those who got into the initial GB been sent yet? I've been checking my email and messages here periodically to make sure I don't miss it. But it seems like I haven't received anything at all yet. Would hate to miss out on this, I've been looking forward to this purchase for a while.

LASERman · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 17:19:49 »

We all still wait those emails and it's better to keep an eye on Discord with faster updates.

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 02:44:10 »

I made quick supporting signature - hopefully Kenny don't mind the ®:

Code: [Select]

[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107809.0;topicseen][img width=205 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/4s8jgay.png[/img]

gunth · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 02:49:05 »

Nice one 👍

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 03:16:37 »

Quote from: gunth on Fri, 21 August 2020, 02:49:05

Nice one

Thanks! And I did it before breakfast

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$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 03:17:48 »

Quote from: LASERman Projects on Fri, 21 August 2020, 03:16:37

Quote from: gunth on Fri, 21 August 2020, 02:49:05
Nice one
Thanks! And I did it before breakfast

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What if hes talking about the keyboard tho lol

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LASERman Projects · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 03:28:19 »

Quote from: $W4GK!NG on Fri, 21 August 2020, 03:17:48

What if hes talking about the keyboard tho lol

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Busted!I I stole some credit but I pledge not guilty!
I hereby place myself for severe punishment in the form of painstaking switch lubing, anyone who is feeling offended please just provide the cradle for my suffering

Please note this would be my first offense to this art.

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Darthbaggins · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 09:57:44 »

That Aquamarine looks on point,

marshskitow · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 15:45:46 »

Is it still open ? It says out of stock but we can enter in the groupbuy ?

Didn't see SOULD OUT beside the groupbuy link

Ahah.

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 22:56:31 »

Quote from: marshskitow on Fri, 18 September 2020, 15:45:46

Is it still open ? It says out of stock but we can enter in the groupbuy ?

Didn't see SOULD OUT beside the groupbuy link Ahah.

Group buy already ended almost a month ago

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OnNitrous · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 20 September 2020, 03:56:51 »

it legit ended in 4 mins
i missed out and i was trying to checkout. rip

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #50 on:** Sun, 20 September 2020, 04:48:55 »

Quote from: OnNitrous on Sun, 20 September 2020, 03:56:51

it legit ended in 4 mins
i missed out and i was trying to checkout. rip

The original GB (before the need of vendor help) lasted for an hour and a half

OnNitrous · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 22 September 2020, 03:30:48 »

nope no chance i tried my hardest to nab a spot in many ways and with no avail
I'm sure the select few that got in in time wouldn't have felt the frustration.

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 22 September 2020, 04:45:26 »

Quote from: OnNitrous on Tue, 22 September 2020, 03:30:48

nope no chance i tried my hardest to nab a spot in many ways and with no avail
I'm sure the select few that got in in time wouldn't have felt the frustration.

No offense but you are wrong and this needs clarifying:
1- Original GB was run by KCK himself through Google form and there was plenty of time to get on for those who followed IC - you have obviously missed that entirely
2- Due to payment processor issue the GB was not completed.
3- Mechboard processed GB payments for those who secured spots in original GB through password protected checkout - you obviously wasn't there cos we had 24hrs to do so.
4- There was a short window (maybe even 4 min as you are claiming) but it was ONLY for EXTRAS left for grabs after some original GB members gave up.

Everything I am writing above was clearly announced through multiple channels.
Therefore it is very unfair to claim the whole GB ended in 4min and cry now.
You can only be frustrated for not paying attention.

OnNitrous · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 22 September 2020, 05:07:49 »

well to clairfy i wasn't saying the whole GB lasted 4 min that just absurd.
the window to purchase defiantly was 4 mins long.
including the fact i was active in the discord At the time.. i just missed out is all

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 22 September 2020, 05:23:25 »

Quote from: OnNitrous on Tue, 22 September 2020, 05:07:49

well to clairfy i wasn't saying the whole GB lasted 4 min that just absurd.
the window to purchase defiantly was 4 mins long.
including the fact i was active in the discord At the time.. i just missed out is all

Thanks for admitting the fact you missed this, but why you keep bragging INTENTIONALLY MISLEADING from the fact it was NOT MAIN GB purchase window.
What matter is that clearly YOU WERE NOT on Discord during MAIN GB two weeks prior to what are you talking about when the window was comfortable long and for over TWO HOURS.
Do not bother with another reply - I have no time for this kind of altitude and you have earned ignore from me. Goodbye.

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 22 September 2020, 06:11:21 »

Had some freetime so I went back and check, the original GB was live at 31/07 8:00PM my time, and it ended at 31/07 10:26PM my time, so yeah. Also sidenote, I finished filling up my form within a 1 minute lol
ps. this was the first person to finished filling up form
https://pasteboard.co/Jsfxk3r.png
https://pasteboard.co/JsfxytD.png

tngpq · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 00:09:44 »

I'll just add. 4 minutes is eternity in limited item release whether it's keebs, sneakers, jewelry or whatever commodity. If you can't manage to cop in 4 minutes that's completely on you as others were more than capable to purchase/fill in within that time frame. And I'm pretty sure KY-01 didn't get botted. So who is to blame?

OnNitrous · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 04:20:02 »

yes I was on discord. my discord uses a different user name.
for the average jo like myself that work 12 to 14 hr. to find a GB on a forum such as this then join a Dc then wait to release the website to then check the discord to get a private code is a hassle.

I missed the main ordering you are talking about. So I guess my experience must have been for the second part of the GB for the people that missed out.

anyways I'm sharing my experience. SO for my part it defiantly lasted 4 mins.

take from this what you will.

fingers crossed i get in on another

good day or night

and enjoy your keeb's

$W4GK!NG · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 04:30:37 »

Quote from: OnNitrous on Wed, 23 September 2020, 04:20:02

yes I was on discord. my discord uses a different user name.
for the average jo like myself that work 12 to 14 hr. to find a GB on a forum such as this then join a Dc then wait to release the website to then check the discord to get a private code is a hassle.

I missed the main ordering you are talking about. So I guess my experience must have been for the second part of the GB for the people that missed out.

anyways I'm sharing my experience. SO for my part it defiantly lasted 4 mins.

take from this what you will.

fingers crossed i get in on another

good day or night

and enjoy your keeb's

Just to be clear, I did cancel my order so no KY-01 for me, but for you, worry not since KCK has already confirm he has something else cooking up

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 04:51:03 »

There are other similar 75% boards worth attention coming soon i.e.:
Another UK based board KZ75 .
KBDFans will drop Bella by the end of the month.
BOX 75 is quite interesting project.
And of course The Evolv 75%.

Unfortunately they all require keeping close eye on Discord etc. to catch the train.

OnNitrous · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 05:26:13 »

I do try my hardest to check in. on here and various Discords
but yes I am keeping an eye on the bella as it is due very soon.
i will have a look at the other you mentioned
thanks for that

hottrout · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 20 January 2021, 10:22:41 »

I got an invoice for shipping. Looks like this might be on its way really soon.

hottrout · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 04:08:30 »

My Aquamarine with CF plate arrived today. Beautiful finish and colour. This is a little gem of a 75%. Very well done. I will post pictures soon.

pRoDeeD · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 17:35:16 »

Clean!

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 10:55:13 »

Boards are arriving, here is my take on KY-01 (Blue-Grey):

K33bN00B · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 13:51:29 »

What size stabilizers do I need for this PCB?

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 13:59:24 »

Quote from: K33bN00B on Tue, 16 February 2021, 13:51:29

What size stabilizers do I need for this PCB?

Depending to chosen layout of bottom row either 6.25U or 7U for spacebar and 3x 2U for ANSI or 2x 2U for ISO.

solomonshv · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 15:32:02 »

KY-01 blue grey against a white background, next to GMK nautilus nightmares novelties for reference.

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 25 April 2021, 06:08:48 »

Bellow is an unofficial VIA enabling solution for KY-01:

Disclaimer:
This information is provided without any warranty and neither solution author, me or board designer/maker will be liable for any malfunctioning or damage caused by taking actions described below.
!!! YOU ARE DOING IT ON YOUR OWN RISK WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER !!!

How to flash the VIA firmware onto KY-01:

Download the hex file
(Alternatively, you can build the firmware yourself with the source code used for this build)
Get the QMK Toolbox up and running
Short the Reset pins to put your PCB in boot mode (short, then plug the USB, then remove the short). The pins are located near the Esc switch, shown here
(You can also hold both Shift keys and B while the keyboard is connected to go into boot mode. This might be easier if the keyboard is already assembled)
The keyboard should show up in the QMK Toolbox (yellow line "Atmel DFU device connected")
Open the "ky01_via.hex" firmware you just downloaded, and click Flash.
That should write the firmware on the PCB and automatically exit the boot mode (yellow line saying: disconnected..)
(if you have trouble flashing, make sure you have the proper driver installed. See this Discord conversation for more details.)

How to use VIA to set your layers/keymap on KY-01:

Get the VIA up and running
Enable "Show design tab" in the Settings
Load this json file In the Design tab
Now you should see KY-01 keyboard map in the Configure tab
(To learn how to use VIA watch YT turtorial)
Have fun setting up your keymaps!
Keep in mind that, until the KY01 is fully supported in VIA, you will have to load the json file every time you want to edit your keymap

Hopefully these steps are clear (maybe a bit too verbose for those already familiar with flashing).
We are happy to help you through KY-01 Discord channel if someone is struggling.

All credits to Yornn for creating this solution - I am just posting his (edited) info here.

hottrout · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 25 April 2021, 09:53:56 »

Thank you. I have not got around to building mine yet but the update is appreciated.

Iksion · « **Reply #70 on:** Sun, 25 April 2021, 15:55:51 »

Quote from: LASERman Projects on Sun, 25 April 2021, 06:08:48

Bellow is an unofficial VIA enabling solution for KY-01:

Disclaimer:
This information is provided without any warranty and neither solution author, me or board designer/maker will be liable for any malfunctioning or damage caused by taking actions described below.
!!! YOU ARE DOING IT ON YOUR OWN RISK WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER !!!

How to flash the VIA firmware onto KY-01:
Download the hex file
(Alternatively, you can build the firmware yourself with the source code used for this build)
Get the QMK Toolbox up and running
Short the Reset pins to put your PCB in boot mode (short, then plug the USB, then remove the short). The pins are located near the Esc switch, shown here
(You can also hold both Shift keys and B while the keyboard is connected to go into boot mode. This might be easier if the keyboard is already assembled)
The keyboard should show up in the QMK Toolbox (yellow line "Atmel DFU device connected")
Open the "ky01_via.hex" firmware you just downloaded, and click Flash.
That should write the firmware on the PCB and automatically exit the boot mode (yellow line saying: disconnected..)
(if you have trouble flashing, make sure you have the proper driver installed. See this Discord conversation for more details.)

How to use VIA to set your layers/keymap on KY-01:
Get the VIA up and running
Enable "Show design tab" in the Settings
Load this json file In the Design tab
Now you should see KY-01 keyboard map in the Configure tab
(To learn how to use VIA watch YT turtorial)
Have fun setting up your keymaps!
Keep in mind that, until the KY01 is fully supported in VIA, you will have to load the json file every time you want to edit your keymap

Hopefully these steps are clear (maybe a bit too verbose for those already familiar with flashing).
We are happy to help you through KY-01 Discord channel if someone is struggling.

All credits to Yornn for creating this solution - I am just posting his (edited) info here.

Worked for me, thanks

LASERman Projects · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 14 June 2021, 02:13:32 »

I have bundle of extras: PCB, plate (blue-grey alu), PCB and case foam for sale, if anyone is interested.

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