[IC] Treasure TYPE-9 : An Aluminum minimal Macropad (Series II coming soon)

[Treasure]

9-KEY MACROPAD MINI KEYBOARD




CURRENT PRODUCTION STATUS

PRODUCTION DONE
You can get a macropad on macropad.co
Group Buy topic : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96461.0
SOLD OUT

- PCB Assembly (DONE)
- Rubber pads (DONE)
- Preset Cards ( In PRODUCTION --> 05/08) (DONE)
- Auminum Case ( In PRODUCTION --> end of May) (DONE)



Hello to all,

I am an Industrial Designer currently designing a minimal 9-Key macropad
This kit is designed with the user in mind : Unibody, easy to use, to program, and solder.

Specifications :

• Unibody CNC case Type 6061 "Aircraft Grade" aluminum
• Pre-Assembled PCB with Microcontroller, nothing to solder
• Satin sandblasted finish + Anodized color
• PCB mount for Cherry MX keys
• USB Type B connection
• For use with the QMK Firmware builder
• "Easy to use" firmware presets (For Ableton, Windows 10 ...) and associed mini card layout (Size of a business card)

Looks great with retro SA / DSA keys, works with every shape.









In the kit, you will find :

- The CNC aluminum case
- The assembled PCB & screws
- Two preset cards

- you provide MX Keycaps and keyswitches

PROTOTYPES :

A working PCB prototype and a case prototype has been made to evaluate size and shape.
The prototype was done with a Pro Micro. The final product will have a fully assembled SMD PCB.



CARDS

Each kit will contain cards with layouts for software shortcuts
And one blank side where you can write down your own layout.



Eric

[Data]

Neat. 

This is very similar to projects done by RAMA in the last year or so.

[donutcat]

I would suggest that if you're going to go through the effort of designing a CNC'd 9keypad, at least go with fully SMD PCB. Not only does it itself look better, in volume they'll be most likely equal to or cheaper than a pro micro board, and you'll be able to lower your case profile due to the reduced height. Plus, USB Mini is a nicer keyboard connector than Micro.

Granted, my luck would be that's what you're planning and you just went with the pro micro board for prototyping

[Treasure]

Thanks Data 
Hi Donucat, the final product will be a fully assembled SMD PCB with a atmega32u4, the pro-micro was only for prototyping purposes .

[bello2185]

Looks very clean! I'd be up for a black anodized version of the slim one. 

[ChitownM2]

Definitely interested. Red, grey, silver, & black would be my choices.

Do you have a ballpark price in mind? That would really be the deciding factor for me.

[PotatoTM]

They look great, love the simplicity of type b!

[Scarhoof]

Looks awesome! I like the A look better. More minimalist. Plus I would want black or space gray. Although the red looks really good too and I'm more likely to go with a crazy color for a small pad like this.

[duynguyenle]

Case B is too similar to the Rama M4-A/M6-A, so my vote is for case style A!

[Blazestorm]

Case B is too similar to the Rama M4-A/M6-A, so my vote is for case style A!

Is that really a bad thing? =)

I prefer B, something about it makes it stand out more. I'd take a couple of either style if they're reasonably priced.

[Treasure]

Hello to all and thanks for your comments.

• I plan the price to be in the 49$ - 69$ range for the whole kit, depending of the quantity.
  
• There will be 2 or 3 colors : A light one / A dark one / And another "special" one (bronze/red/gold ... )

[Auk]

• I plan the price to be in the 49$ - 69$ range for the whole kit, depending of the quantity.

This sounds very promising   

I prefer design b. Would the side bulges be hollow? or filled to give it some weight?

If the price is low, design a wouldn't be a deal breaker.

Case B is too similar to the Rama M4-A/M6-A

I disagree. A box with rounded ends is relatively simple and ubiquitous, the detail in the execution of the design will differentiate each product.

[ChitownM2]

My preference would be design B as well.

At $49 I'd definitely be in.

[Scarhoof]

• There will be 2 or 3 colors : A light one / A dark one / And another "special" one (bronze/red/gold ... )

Ooh I like the bronze color idea! I hope we keep it sturdy and heavy if possible so it doesn't bounce around when used.

[Treasure]

I prefer design b. Would the side bulges be hollow? or filled to give it some weight?

The side bulges will be filled. The case will be machined from an aluminum block

I added a Google survey for type and color if you are interested : https://goo.gl/forms/O6u7JW13ZHr3xQby2

[Auk]

...Google survey... https://goo.gl/forms/O6u7JW13ZHr3xQby2

There are two options for blue? did you mean for one of those to be green, teal, cyan, orange, purple, pink, tan or something else?

[Chromatrope]

Red type B looks absolutely gorgeous, and I am in need of a livesplit macropad...

[Treasure]

Red type B looks absolutely gorgeous, and I am in need of a livesplit macropad...

Thanks, red is my favorite special color too

There are two options for blue? did you mean for one of those to be green, teal, cyan, orange, purple, pink, tan or something else?

Sorry, it was just a typo. The blue i intend is a bit tealish blue , like iPod mini / iPod touch blue.
I added some color render in the form so you can have a better idea.

[Calza]

I missed out on the RAMA macropad so I'll definitely be in on this

[olieatstofu]

looking forward to this one

[Treasure]

[UPDATE - 09/05/17] Hi to all !
Concerning the survey, Black/Dark grey is now far ahead for the basic color; and Red is a little bit ahead for the "special" color. But i's not over.

I am currently finishing the engineering & PCB design (Holes position)
I will 3d print a case during next week to validate the PCB assembly & Order a few non assembled PCB's.
Once this is ok, i will build the machined aluminum prototype.

[Miotch92]

Love the look of that!

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[Treasure]

[UPDATE - 11/28/17] Hi to all !
PCB and case design are FINISHED.

You can see the PCB design right here. I am awaiting for the assembled PCBs
PCB will be black in the final product.

Regards

[Treasure]

[UPDATE - 12/05/17]
PCB  : Hi !
50 pcs assembled PCB have been ordered.
There is a 20 days leadtime, so i am expecting to recieve them in the beginning of 2018.
The PCB will comes pré-assembled, so you won't need to solder anything (except the keycaps of course)

CASE : Aluminum case prototypes are in fabrication, i am expecting late december.

Regards

[olieatstofu]

[UPDATE - 12/05/17]
PCB  : Hi !
50 pcs assembled PCB have been ordered.
There is a 20 days leadtime, so i am expecting to recieve them in the beginning of 2018.
The PCB will comes pré-assembled, so you won't need to solder anything (except the keycaps of course)

CASE : Aluminum case prototypes are in fabrication, i am expecting late december.

Regards

I am looking forward to making my order!

[Treasure]

I am looking forward to making my order!

Great ! I will keep you informed then

[UPDATE - 12/08/17]

Plain board PCB is finished (50 pcs)
Next step is PCB asssembly.



 

[Treasure]

[UPDATE - 12/19/17]


Update : PCB assembly is finished !

[Draic]

no USB-C

[Koobaczech]

Super cute, great work. I see 2 designs, an oval and a box. I'm all in for a box one :] GL

[Treasure]

[UPDATE - 08/01/2018]


Hello to all;
I recieved the case prototype and it is very good, great details and finish, solid aluminum body
It is a cute little keyboard.

The case protoype is in "Apple Red" color,
I will post other pictures with Keycaps and a video ! Stay tuned

ie : The name is now "Macropad TYPE-9"

[Wetherbee]

So, basically a copy of RAMA's design? Looks great in red.

[MikeTheTiger]

I'd be in for the version that doesn't copy Rama's design. 

[DALExSNAIL]

[UPDATE - 08/01/2018]


Hello to all;
I recieved the case prototype and it is very good, great details and finish, solid aluminum body
It is a cute little keyboard.

The case protoype is in "Apple Red" color,
I will post other pictures with Keycaps and a video ! Stay tuned

ie : The name is now "Macropad TYPE-9"

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Where'd you get that cable? :thinking:

[Treasure]

So, basically a copy of RAMA's design? Looks great in red.

I'd be in for the version that doesn't copy Rama's design. 

Hi, I have to disagree,
The oval rectangle shape has been used for decades in Apple (Jony Ive - Ipod Mini), Sony, Olivetti (Mario Bellini) products.
And the execution is different even if a common shape is used (Unibody design, C2-Type continuity ...)
It is more a common inspiration for minimalist products than a copy.

Anyway the type A design (slim) has recieved more votes than the type B in the poll, so it will more likely be the A design ! 

[WHeisenberg]

Well, colour me interested. Looks awesome!

[MikeTheTiger]

So, basically a copy of RAMA's design? Looks great in red.

I'd be in for the version that doesn't copy Rama's design. 

Hi, I have to disagree,
The oval rectangle shape has been used for decades in Apple (Jony Ive - Ipod Mini), Sony, Olivetti (Mario Bellini) products.
And the execution is different even if a common shape is used (Unibody design, C2-Type continuity ...)
It is more a common inspiration for minimalist products than a copy.

Anyway the type A design (slim) has recieved more votes than the type B in the poll, so it will more likely be the A design ! 

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Good. I think we just want to see something a little different. I'm all in for type A.

[odd]

Im def in for at least 2 if the price will be in the range you posted. Regardless of the price ill at least get 1.

[hq]

Looks awesome! I'm probably in for 1, depending on the price maybe 2.
Do you have a rough ETA on the GB?

[funnystunny]

Damn. I'll probably be in for 1 if the price range stays as said. Got some spare gateron blacks all sad in a drawer

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[Starston3]

I'd be in for one of the slims if the PCB supports holtites and there is a USB -C version.

[hq]

@op any news on the topic?

[Treasure]

Hi, yes, i am building a website and a presentation.
update very soon on http://macropad.co/

[Paopawdecarabao]

This looks good! Type B and type 9 looks the same? Either way looks fine to me. Matches CA66.

[Treasure]

[funnystunny]

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10/10 aesthetic

[KaosJ]

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I like it!!! Something about the price? 

[Treasure]

Hi to all, i will inform the price as soon as i can. I must confirm the price with the case supplier first.
First run will be 50 pcs.
Quantities will be 20x Dark Grey, 20x Light Grey and 10x Red.

[amnesia0287]

Hi to all, i will inform the price as soon as i can. I must confirm the price with the case supplier first.
First run will be 50 pcs.
Quantities will be 20x Dark Grey, 20x Light Grey and 10x Red.

Oooo. Red.

[dr-slump]

Nice. Just in time for a B-Day prez for myself   

[Starston3]

Any updates on this? I still believe it should have USB-C but am definitely interested in getting one.

[Treasure]

Hi to all,
Here is the latest prototype of the Macropad Type-9 Case (This one is 3d printed, The real one will be full aluminum)

• I am expecting the recieve all the (50pcs) Aluminum cases during May
• It will finally be 25pcs Red and 25Pcs Dark Grey

I will keeping you updated.

Thanks

[sleepy]

Hi to all,
Here is the latest prototype of the Macropad Type-9 Case (This one is 3d printed, The real one will be full aluminum)

• I am expecting the recieve all the (50pcs) Aluminum cases during May
• It will finally be 25pcs Red and 25Pcs Dark Grey

I will keeping you updated.

Thanks

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Am super excited for this  :) Will definitely be trying to get my hands on one!

[indiceiris]

looking good!

[Poesjuh]

Just saw this thing, looks awesome and pretty much what I was looking for, def. gonna keep watching this one! Keep up the good work. I like the last proto more than the red one before with the sharp edges.

[MikeTheTiger]

Hi to all,
Here is the latest prototype of the Macropad Type-9 Case (This one is 3d printed, The real one will be full aluminum)

• I am expecting the recieve all the (50pcs) Aluminum cases during May
• It will finally be 25pcs Red and 25Pcs Dark Grey

I will keeping you updated.

Thanks

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Looks great!! You're waking up my macropad addiction!!

[lumpofunworth]

I’m in!

[Treasure]

Hi, Thanks to all !
100 "Preset Layout Cards" has been ordered.
Here is the definitive design - You write your layout on one side, and the name of the software on the other.

Each macropad will be sold with 2 cards.

[M]

Hi, Thanks to all !
100 "Preset Layout Cards" has been ordered.
Here is the definitive design - You write your layout on one side, and the name of the software on the other.

Each macropad will be sold with 2 cards.

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So are these just cards to help you remember what the layout is? Also thanks for doing this, I'm always trying to find cheaper but still stylish macropads than the pricey (for me at least) ones Rama sells.

[Treasure]

Hi M, yes the cards are to remind you the current layout of your macropad. I can produce some software related layout cards if there is a demand.

Concerning production, here is the status :
I will open sales once all the parts are recieved.

- PCB Assembly (DONE)
- Rubber pads (DONE)
- Preset Cards ( In PRODUCTION --> 05/08)
- Auminum Case ( In PRODUCTION --> end of May)

[Treasure]

Hi to all.
Preset cards done!
I just recieved them. Very nice quality, very thick.
I have now all parts exept the cases.

- PCB Assembly (DONE)
- Rubber pads (DONE)
- Preset Cards ( In PRODUCTION --> 05/08)
- Auminum Case ( In PRODUCTION --> end of May)

[ShrimplyPibbles69]

Hi to all.
Preset cards done!
I just recieved them. Very nice quality, very thick.
I have now all parts exept the cases.

- PCB Assembly (DONE)
- Rubber pads (DONE)
- Preset Cards ( In PRODUCTION --> 05/08)
- Auminum Case ( In PRODUCTION --> end of May)

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Yeah I’ll be all over this. Looks amazing and that price seems incredibly reasonable. Will be following this for when it eventually drops

[AuthenticDanger]

Looks awesome! Did I miss the pricing somewhere?

[ShrimplyPibbles69]

Looks awesome! Did I miss the pricing somewhere?

It was mentioned earlier in the IC. Said around $49-69 for the full kit.

[Treasure]

This was an estimation target for 100 units before the case quotations.
Price has not been fixed yet. I will keep you informed.

[Treasure]

The macropad actually works great with Ableton 9 software or any music daw (Fl Studio, Garageband ....)
You can record music without using your regular computer keyboard. I actually put it on top of my synthesizer with all the useful shortcuts (Record, Undo, Next Instrument ...)
It allows you to focus more on music and less on the tool.

Picture of another 3D printed prototype

[Poesjuh]

Just launch the GB already lol I need and want this


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[Treasure]

Hi everybody

Update:
CNC Machining done.
Parts are ready to be anodized and sandblasted

[Treasure]

Hi to all
Sandblasting and anodizing done

[Kellybear]

This is a really adorable macropad! I might be interested in a silver one depending on price. Looks so good. :3

[MyManMart]

So will there but another run after this one with silver and the other mentioned colors? Or are you looking to stick with red and grey for now?


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[Treasure]

Hello to all.
Laser logo done. I will recieve the cases very soon !
MyManMart for the other colors, nothing has been decided yet.

[Kellybear]

Ah bummer there's no silver one! I'll probably wait as well. The logos are looking nice!

[zap2oz]

Ah bummer there's no silver one! I'll probably wait as well. The logos are looking nice!

Agreed! I'd definitely be interested in one if it was available in silver

[MajorclaM]

Looking forward to a second run of this. Would make a great artisan pad and some soldering practice. Would also love to see more colors or other metals.

[dc_in_sf]

This is exactly what I have been looking for, a macropad with qmk support 

[Genosha]

I understand it's not feesible to make a ton of colors. Would love to see silver in R2. This is a great looking macro.

[aya3154]

I like the Dark Grey cw very much! Eager for the groupbuy, so far it looks very promising 

[Avalai]

This case design is super slick. If the price does end up in the $60 range, I would happily join the initial GB in dark grey, and a R2 with different colors.

Your renders are also absolutely beautiful

[Astrasa]

Wow these look really nice! For something with the look of this I'd expect it to be much more expensive but glad to hear it probably won't be. Cw aren't for me this time so I'll check back for R2.

[hyperlite218]

This would be perfect for my stream macros. Got told to check this out and i actually really like the cases design.

[ZROGST]

I love the idea of a small macro-pad like this for streaming and other work-flow tasks.  I would love to see the profile lowered as much as possible, but I'd be keen on a kit to put together at the right price range.

[Treasure]

Hello to all, i recieve all the parts, including the aluminum cases.

Sales will begin next week.
Here is a closer look of the macropad, the result is really nice :

[anatworkaccount]

Hello to all, i recieve all the parts, including the aluminum cases.

Sales will begin next week.
Here is a closer look of the macropad, the result is really nice :

Woo looks great

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[anatworkaccount]

Maybe I missed it, is this hot swap or do I solder switches in?

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[dc_in_sf]

Any update on when this will go on sale?

[phorx]

I hope this one comes out soon

[Treasure]

Hi to all,

The website is finally done : macropad.co
You can order now one of the 50 macropads now for 69USD (With the coupon : "GEEKHACK")
I will create a new [GB] thread as well.

Thanks.

[Windeh]

Hi to all,

The website is finally done : macropad.co
You can order now one of the 50 macropads now for 69USD (With the coupon : "GEEKHACK")
I will create a new [GB] thread as well.

Thanks.

Just ordered one in dark grey, however not sure what is the difference between International Small Packet and International Heavy shipping. Is there any difference in speed or tracking? Went with the Heavy just in case...

[Poesjuh]

Nice! Ordered grey one as well


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[Treasure]

Hi Windeh.
Thanks for your order.

International Heavy has a guaranteed 5 to 8 days delivery for most destinations (Including Europe and US) with international tracking. The macropad is shipped within a big box.
International Small Packet can take longer depending on the destination, but has international tracking as well.

Thanks

[Treasure]

Group Buy topic : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96461.0

[Treasure]

Hello to all,
I am Eric from Treasure.
I recieved a lot of emails the last few months for the macropad, thanks for the support.

The new version of the macropad is under development.
It will be called " Treasure Type-9 (Series II)"
Same size, USB-C port, HotSwap and much more.

It has been a challenge to put so much functions is a such small form factor
The new Interest check Topic will be open in a few days.