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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: Yellow bird on Sat, 15 June 2019, 02:57:28
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Hi, everyone!
I am very excited to bring our latest project, Half-feather, to the Geekhack community.
The logo engraved on the upper case comes from the ancient Qin Variant of Seal Script which is the symbol of left-half of the word ‘Feather’ (https://i.imgur.com/HdbLtS4.png)written in Seal Script.
The design of the weight on the back is inspired from the art form of traditional Chinese paper cutting, which shows the contour of a vividly depicted butterfly. (https://i.imgur.com/HzKpTWY.jpg)
Details
Case option: Full anodized aluminum
Angle: 6°
Plate option: anodized aluminum or multicolor gradient PVD brass
PCB: running through C³-LDN firmware (not open source this time) with diver (about the diver, there gonna be a English version of it, but the manual is still being translated at this moment. It will take some time.)
QMK firmware will be optional.
Mounting Method: Burger mount with O-rings (simplified gasket mount)
Others: 3mm&3.5mm silicone dampener (after testing I decide to remove the 3.5mm dampener between plate and PCB. and keep the 3mm dampener under the PCB )
Price range: around $300→from $220
Typing sound testing vidio:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWFWmMir-IY&feature=youtu.be
Layout support:
(https://i.imgur.com/dGloL8L.png)
Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/GwuePiw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uDHYT6F.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wLPCy3Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ElqSqF5.jpg)
Prototypes(more pictures and typing sound testing video coming on the way)
(https://i.imgur.com/4oluyqK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ay5HKSX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OOXLuIy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gXjka1x.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MP8ypY8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fykPGUK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yHBIYyl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Axkmgh7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5mVKrWl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/m5yfTj1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9BGhWmo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OCYh76X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tB7vkqb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AjKEIGV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3DEMV42.jpg)
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I'm new here,sorry for the misspelling. :D
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I'll post more pictures later
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Awesome design plate, pcb and etc.
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like it. but the non open-source firmware kills it for me. good luck.
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very nice! can I ask how much the prototyped cost for manufacturing?
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PCB: running through C³-LDN firmware (not open source this time) with diver
Is there a reason why you are using this firmware? What are the advantages? Sorry, I am not familiar with the firmware. ;D
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PCB: running through C³-LDN firmware (not open source this time) with diver
Is there a reason why you are using this firmware? What are the advantages? Sorry, I am not familiar with the firmware. ;D
I have Maze from Percent Studio and ONE from Equalz Studio. It's the same firmware with those. It's much more simple compare with others. and, It's fully programmable by using the diver (https://i.imgur.com/7oRAB8o.png)
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very nice! can I ask how much the prototyped cost for manufacturing?
there was some prepayments. It costs me more than 1500 USD for all(Including PCB).
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very nice! can I ask how much the prototyped cost for manufacturing?
there was some prepayments. It costs me more than 1500 USD for all(Including PCB).
For just 1 prototype? :eek:
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very nice! can I ask how much the prototyped cost for manufacturing?
there was some prepayments. It costs me more than 1500 USD for all(Including PCB).
For just 1 prototype? :eek:
750 each
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very nice! can I ask how much the prototyped cost for manufacturing?
there was some prepayments. It costs me more than 1500 USD for all(Including PCB).
For just 1 prototype? :eek:
750 each
Ohhh.. There are 2 prototypes. Didn't notice the black one. For $300, I'm interested...
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very nice! can I ask how much the prototyped cost for manufacturing?
there was some prepayments. It costs me more than 1500 USD for all(Including PCB).
For just 1 prototype? :eek:
Sounds about right. Prototypes cost significantly more than production run. I wouldn't be surprised if OP ends up paying a few grands until he's satisfied with the final version readily submitted for group buy's run.
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Interested in the design, do you have a timeline for the GB if IC goes well? How many do you want to run? And where will it be shipped from?
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This looks really cool, I like the format. I am looking for unique color cases so if there is one with a good color, I will be interested.
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I like the layout. Really interested to get one. Hope to see more details.
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Beautiful board but I can't seem to wrap my head around the logos :( :(
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What made you decide to put a mounting tab directly under the spacebar?
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I really like the overall design of the case, but this layout is not doing it for me.
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What made you decide to put a mounting tab directly under the spacebar?
I noticed that and changed it in to 4x4 already.
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Interested in the design, do you have a timeline for the GB if IC goes well? How many do you want to run? And where will it be shipped from?
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If it goes well the GB will start in July, and it will be shipped from China or Japan
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Very much interested!
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Interesting, will keep an eye on this project.
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Yes!
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Multicolour plate is cool and I like the layout, but not feeling badge and weight design.
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love the name
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The pcb will maintain usb-mini as per C³-LDN rgb 80% pcb?
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The pcb will maintain usb-mini as per C³-LDN rgb 80% pcb?
It will be usb-c, and there is no rgb on this pcb.
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Interesting, not that many Varmilo layouts out there, I love it! Very unique, definitely a buy-in for me.
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I'll be interested if you can keep the price down since the lack of qmk support and USB mini are bothering me a little.
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
I agree. I'm in with qmk, out with proprietary
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I need to get a hold of one of these. They look rad!
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
Yes please! Doesn't matter if it's delayed and not running in July, I beg you :eek:
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
Yes please! Doesn't matter if it's delayed and not running in July, I beg you :eek:
This 100%. No need to rush. Make sure the upmost quality can be produced. The actual date of GB can come later
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
Yes please! Doesn't matter if it's delayed and not running in July, I beg you :eek:
This 100%. No need to rush. Make sure the upmost quality can be produced. The actual date of GB can come later
Thank you all guys. Here is the thing. I already made a QMK prototype before I reach out LDN. If you want it I’ll make it optional.
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
Yes please! Doesn't matter if it's delayed and not running in July, I beg you :eek:
This 100%. No need to rush. Make sure the upmost quality can be produced. The actual date of GB can come later
Thank you all guys. Here is the thing. I already made a QMK prototype before I reach out LDN. If you want it I’ll make it optional.
Thank you! I would be down for a QMK pcb.
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
Yes please! Doesn't matter if it's delayed and not running in July, I beg you :eek:
This 100%. No need to rush. Make sure the upmost quality can be produced. The actual date of GB can come later
Thank you all guys. Here is the thing. I already made a QMK prototype before I reach out LDN. If you want it I’ll make it optional.
Thank you! I would be down for a QMK pcb.
Sorry I miss understood. The QMK PCB will be optional.
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Please reconsider and make this with QMK
Yes please! Doesn't matter if it's delayed and not running in July, I beg you :eek:
This 100%. No need to rush. Make sure the upmost quality can be produced. The actual date of GB can come later
Thank you all guys. Here is the thing. I already made a QMK prototype before I reach out LDN. If you want it I’ll make it optional.
Thank you! I would be down for a QMK pcb.
I have to concern about the copyright thing. It gonna cause problems in the future.
Sorry I miss understood. The QMK PCB will be optional.
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any date yet for GB?
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Also I'm a little hesitant on the shift and left arrow key. It seems so close it looks like it scratches.
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any date yet for GB?
GB in China will start on 7/1, In GH I have to wait after testing the QMK firmware PCB
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Also I'm a little hesitant on the shift and left arrow key. It seems so close it looks like it scratches.
Don’t worry about that, I fixed that problem already.
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
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I like everything about this keyboard. I'm in.
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
Yeah, I am thinking twice because of the logo on the top. I could care less on the bottom though. I hope there is an option without the logo, at least on the top ;D
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
Yeah, I am thinking twice because of the logo on the top. I could care less on the bottom though. I hope there is an option without the logo, at least on the top ;D
ok done!
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
Yeah, I am thinking twice because of the logo on the top. I could care less on the bottom though. I hope there is an option without the logo, at least on the top ;D
ok done!
When will you take my money? :D
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
Yeah, I am thinking twice because of the logo on the top. I could care less on the bottom though. I hope there is an option without the logo, at least on the top ;D
Not to be a butt but, couldn't care less, or else you could be caring less but you aren't, showing that you do care ;D
Great board Yellow Bird! Love the inspiration.
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
Yeah, I am thinking twice because of the logo on the top. I could care less on the bottom though. I hope there is an option without the logo, at least on the top ;D
Not to be a butt but, couldn't care less, or else you could be caring less but you aren't, showing that you do care ;D
Great board Yellow Bird! Love the inspiration.
Ohhh.. Well technically I still care a bit as I am still interested, just not the logo :p
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Not a fan of the logo on the board, but I like this layout a lot. Very nice.
Yeah, I am thinking twice because of the logo on the top. I could care less on the bottom though. I hope there is an option without the logo, at least on the top ;D
Not to be a butt but, couldn't care less, or else you could be caring less but you aren't, showing that you do care ;D
Great board Yellow Bird! Love the inspiration.
Ohhh.. Well technically I still care a bit as I am still interested, just not the logo :p
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I'm in love with the design of both of the logos and the side of the case, will keep an eye out for update!
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I'm hella interested in this as it looks super cool! I love the designs and the colour choices!!!I'm keeping an eye on this
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Any update on this?
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Any update on this?
It's been redesigned and the GB will go on live on soon, but I doubt that there will be an international GB.
Check this out: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/21776
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Just saw this one. I was going to say something about the top logo placement, I was going to say something about the bottom-back corner screw placement, I was going to ask about how the right corners on plate where being supported (because it looked really flimsy in my opinion). But then I saw on zFrontier that you did a redesign on a great deal of the case thanks to Tonny950111. Once I saw those renders and updates I felt better about the case design. I miss those beautiful curves that the old base had though; they were one of my favorite design aspects of the board. I am a fan of what you did with the top logo. Still, it's a beautiful board! Nice job! :thumb:
Any update on this?
It's been redesigned and the GB will go on live on soon, but I doubt that there will be an international GB.
Check this out: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/21776
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I love it!
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Woah! That’s a nice board!
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Is there any updates on this keyboard? It looks gorgeous!