[IC] Zambumon Verne: Custom TKL

[anon23]

I've already addressed why the quantities are limited.

Yeah, and I've read it loud and clear that you designed it for yourself and you can do whatever you please. I understand and respect that.
But still, I simply wished to point out that it is sad to see such a great board being limited then. No matter what the reasons are. I'm also waiting to see the price as I may not even be able to afford it anyway if price goes sky high.
Anyway, best of luck mate. It is truly a beautiful board. Though I doubt you need people to tell you that.

[vpr]

So will the limited edition of a Nautilus Nightmares themed Verne be a seperate buy? Assuming it'll also be a raffle with limited spots (since 'limited edition' is in the title of it)? Will pricing be similar between the two versions?

[ipley]

did not White Color option?

[Zambumon]

So will the limited edition of a Nautilus Nightmares themed Verne be a seperate buy? Assuming it'll also be a raffle with limited spots (since 'limited edition' is in the title of it)? Will pricing be similar between the two versions?

Yes, it's an extra to the GMK set. It will only be made if the set gets picked up by Massdrop, so people that join the group buy could have matching keyboard and keycaps otherwise it won't be done. It's too early to discuss about it, let's go step by step and just focus on the 3 color options I'll offer.

did not White Color option?

That was a powder coat prototype, it would be extremly problematic for me to offer them because most units would be rejected.

[jihadu]

Great looking board. Sad that single layout plates are starting to regain popularity outside the hotswap crowd.

Probably one of the best looking boards out there, though there is no way i'll be able to afford it.

Good luck with the buy sir.

[Maxusy]

can't you just add the hotswap sockets yourself? I don't see the issue.

[Puddsy]

can't you just add the hotswap sockets yourself? I don't see the issue.

people don't wanna put in effort

and they're asking about kailh hotswap sockets, not holtites or whatever other solution

Great looking board. Sad that single layout plates are starting to regain popularity outside the hotswap crowd.

Probably one of the best looking boards out there, though there is no way i'll be able to afford it.

Good luck with the buy sir.

single layout plates make for a better sound and typing experience since it allows the designer to put in more specialized relief cuts and keeps the switches from twisting too much (which happens if you're using plate mount switches with a swiss cheese plate)

[Maxusy]

can't you just add the hotswap sockets yourself? I don't see the issue.

people don't wanna put in effort

and they're asking about kailh hotswap sockets, not holtites or whatever other solution

never used those but it looks like you can also install those yourself.. just takes a bit of soldering work, no? If anyone cares enough about the design, such a small thing really shouldn't be a big reason to not-buy it imo

[catamscott]

can't you just add the hotswap sockets yourself? I don't see the issue.

people don't wanna put in effort

and they're asking about kailh hotswap sockets, not holtites or whatever other solution

never used those but it looks like you can also install those yourself.. just takes a bit of soldering work, no? If anyone cares enough about the design, such a small thing really shouldn't be a big reason to not-buy it imo

pcb's have to be explicitly designed to utilize the kailh hotswap sockets. spare hotswap sockets would only be useful if you're replacing one that broke off or something, but you can't just solder them to your average pcb and get hotswap capability

[switchnollie]

I like the roundness of this

[OracleKev]

I want the Classic bottom row layout (winkeyless) with regular (versus stepped) Caps Lock.
IMO, Caps Lock position should be flexible for both layouts.  Bottom row fixed I get it, but Caps Lock fixed only has downside.

[Zambumon]

A wild Jamón Red Verne has appeared!

Looks great with Chocolatier too.

[cijanzen]

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A wild Jamón Red Verne has appeared!

Looks great with Chocolatier too.

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So gorgeous!

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I'm in (price dependent of course).

[Starston3]

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Ooo. Nioce.

Debating between trying to get into this buy or wait/hope Nautilus Nightmare comes true.

[Zambumon]

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Ooo. Nioce.

Debating between trying to get into this buy or wait/hope Nautilus Nightmare comes true.

I wouldn't wait for Nautilus Nightmares, for that set it will probably take a year or more to get done, if it gets done.

[Zambumon]

To those attending Mechanicon this Saturday: I will be bringing this prototype so you can try the board. 

[cijanzen]

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To those attending Mechanicon this Saturday: I will be bringing this prototype so you can try the board.  :p

Wish I could be there just to experience Verne! Have fun!

[Zambumon]

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To those attending Mechanicon this Saturday: I will be bringing this prototype so you can try the board.  :p

Wish I could be there just to experience Verne! Have fun!

There's the posibility that one of the prototypes will be at the Bay Area meetup, on November 10th.

[mrpetrov]

Very interested. It's right down the middle of the fairway for what I'm looking for.

[cijanzen]

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To those attending Mechanicon this Saturday: I will be bringing this prototype so you can try the board.  :p

Wish I could be there just to experience Verne! Have fun!

There's the posibility that one of the prototypes will be at the Bay Area meetup, on November 10th.

Want to come to Canada?

[Zambumon]

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To those attending Mechanicon this Saturday: I will be bringing this prototype so you can try the board.  :p

Wish I could be there just to experience Verne! Have fun!

There's the posibility that one of the prototypes will be at the Bay Area meetup, on November 10th.

Want to come to Canada?

I'm not the one going to the US.  :))

[Oblotzky]

Received mine on Saturday, delivery guy was an odd fella. Thanks for the smooth GB!

JK, very honored to have received one of the protos. My pictures can't do it justice, but it was a pleasure to build. Fixed layout is so nice, and I really like this one being without a weight insert. Love the ano, and spot on gray color! Shame about the PCB being hidden inside the body, it's the most beautiful PCB I've seen yet (check OP for pics of it)

I'm bringing this unit to the bay area meetup on Saturday, so you can inspect it closer there if you are attending.

[cijanzen]

Received mine on Saturday, delivery guy was an odd fella. Thanks for the smooth GB!

JK, very honored to have received one of the protos. My pictures can't do it justice, but it was a pleasure to build. Fixed layout is so nice, and I really like this one being without a weight insert. Love the ano, and spot on gray color! Shame about the PCB being hidden inside the body, it's the most beautiful PCB I've seen yet.

I'm bringing this unit to the bay area meetup on Saturday, so you can inspect it closer there if you are attending.

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[ChrisSwires]

single layout plates make for a better sound and typing experience since it allows the designer to put in more specialized relief cuts and keeps the switches from twisting too much (which happens if you're using plate mount switches with a swiss cheese plate)

To clarify on that, when you mention relief cuts: In what manner, and for flex only or also to improve sound? Personally I'd argue that fixed layout plates in fact for the most part sound worse (fixed spacebars for example without cuts between the stabiliser and switch in my opinion sound much worse having tried both on the same board - though sound is always subjective)

[Jkush463]

ugh please just sell me one already ill pay anything.

[Zambumon]

single layout plates make for a better sound and typing experience since it allows the designer to put in more specialized relief cuts and keeps the switches from twisting too much (which happens if you're using plate mount switches with a swiss cheese plate)

To clarify on that, when you mention relief cuts: In what manner, and for flex only or also to improve sound? Personally I'd argue that fixed layout plates in fact for the most part sound worse (fixed spacebars for example without cuts between the stabiliser and switch in my opinion sound much worse having tried both on the same board - though sound is always subjective)

Relief cuts on those areas that are covered by the aluminum (between the escape and F row, arrow cluster and navigation cluster... etc). These should help improving sound.

[Puddsy]

single layout plates make for a better sound and typing experience since it allows the designer to put in more specialized relief cuts and keeps the switches from twisting too much (which happens if you're using plate mount switches with a swiss cheese plate)

To clarify on that, when you mention relief cuts: In what manner, and for flex only or also to improve sound? Personally I'd argue that fixed layout plates in fact for the most part sound worse (fixed spacebars for example without cuts between the stabiliser and switch in my opinion sound much worse having tried both on the same board - though sound is always subjective)

its definitely just for sound

more material = less flex

[Zambumon]

ugh please just sell me one already ill pay anything.

I don't have a Jamón Red prototype yet. It shouldn't take a lot of time to get it.

[ChrisSwires]

single layout plates make for a better sound and typing experience since it allows the designer to put in more specialized relief cuts and keeps the switches from twisting too much (which happens if you're using plate mount switches with a swiss cheese plate)

To clarify on that, when you mention relief cuts: In what manner, and for flex only or also to improve sound? Personally I'd argue that fixed layout plates in fact for the most part sound worse (fixed spacebars for example without cuts between the stabiliser and switch in my opinion sound much worse having tried both on the same board - though sound is always subjective)

its definitely just for sound

more material = less flex

Sorry when I mentioned flex or sound I meant the reasoning for the relief cuts, not for fixed over universal.

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[Puddsy]

single layout plates make for a better sound and typing experience since it allows the designer to put in more specialized relief cuts and keeps the switches from twisting too much (which happens if you're using plate mount switches with a swiss cheese plate)

To clarify on that, when you mention relief cuts: In what manner, and for flex only or also to improve sound? Personally I'd argue that fixed layout plates in fact for the most part sound worse (fixed spacebars for example without cuts between the stabiliser and switch in my opinion sound much worse having tried both on the same board - though sound is always subjective)

its definitely just for sound

more material = less flex

Sorry when I mentioned flex or sound I meant the reasoning for the relief cuts, not for fixed over universal.

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relief cuts are a sound thing

but also they're kind of a meme, i love em but i don't think they actually do anything

[Zambumon]

Verne at the Bay Area meetup last Saturday!


Credit goes to /u/plebtheturtle

[Rumblehotep]

those rounded edges 

[toby]

the blue for this is very much like the nautilus blue!

[Zambumon]

the blue for this is very much like the nautilus blue!

Goos observation.

[maximize]

What a beautiful board. I fully plan to throw my hat in the ring! I haven't noticed any details on GB timing in the thread, though it seems like you have most details fleshed out already. What does your timeline look like, if you can share your thoughts? I understand that once you mention any dates, people will latch on to them, but I promise I won't!

[Puddsy]

What a beautiful board. I fully plan to throw my hat in the ring! I haven't noticed any details on GB timing in the thread, though it seems like you have most details fleshed out already. What does your timeline look like, if you can share your thoughts? I understand that once you mention any dates, people will latch on to them, but I promise I won't!

i can tell you that once it goes to gb the lead time will be very fast

so stay in the loop on this

[maximize]

I certainly will! Thanks for the advice.

[Zambumon]

I certainly will! Thanks for the advice.

Please, do not forget to fill out the form!

[gbchk]

Any updates?

[Zambumon]

Any updates?

[Techno Trousers]

Smooooooth

[Rumblehotep]

Hot

[Puddsy]

Any updates?

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yes please

[monkt]

Any updates?

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Oh, my. That is....
Please post a photo from the front. I really need to see more of Serika with that red body. Really stunning.

[Zambumon]

Any updates?

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Oh, my. That is....
Please post a photo from the front. I really need to see more of Serika with that red body. Really stunning.

I've already done that

[zeusinthesheets]

Any updates?

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Oh, my. That is....
Please post a photo from the front. I really need to see more of Serika with that red body. Really stunning.

I've already done that

That's quite beautiful!

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[zizard]

Bit odd to have a tight spacing between the number row and function row, with a large unused margin above the function row.

[Zambumon]

Bit odd to have a tight spacing between the number row and function row, with a large unused margin above the function row.

But I like it that way.

[Maxusy]

I think it's nice to see you are putting so many 'unusual' features in this board that are new. It's not just some 10degree angle, few standard ano options, big brass weight and a cheesegrate plate with some ****ty logo on it.

It's got many unusual features which seem to reflect what you think of as important, such as having a fixed plate and slightly different gaps. Good stuff