Hello everyone,
First, we want to start off by thanking you for all the interest you’ve shown in our upcoming Zoom65V3. Our final IC today will share a few new details and also offer a new Google Form for voting on weight and badge designs.
Before we move on we just wanted to highlight a few things regarding questions and what is in this IC:
●Each board will include all 7 mounting options in the kit - you don't have to simply pick one, you can switch each mounting style at any time
●We've upgraded the stabilizers to our easy-to-install [WS Stupid Stabilizers]
●Our Badge and Weight design contest has now ended, please take a moment to vote and let us know which designs you'd like to have featured in the GB.
●GB Date - Around end of May
●Price - Starting at US$160
●Current stage - Assembling keyboards for content creators and photos
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Zoom65V3 Landing page Community Weight & Badge Designs Vote Partial colorways with community weight & badge design rendersWeight Designs Renders Badge Designs Renders Magnetic Weight Installation Partial new colorways renders updateCase with red tail light accents Original Classic Zoom65 case Special Panda version Zoom65 V3 X Cupid ---------
Vote for Your Favorite Community Weight & Badge Designs! We're thrilled by the overwhelming response to our contest. Every design submitted has been fantastic, making it incredibly challenging for us to narrow down our selection to just some weights & badges for the IC. Now, we want to put the power in your hands! But that's not all – we also want to hear your thoughts on colors!
Please take a moment to vote and let us know which designs you'd like to have featured in the GB!
No screw or lube needed for stabilizers any more After making our quick assembly design for Zoom65 V3, we discovered we still don't want to spend time on installing stabilizers (most of you should know the pain...).
So...to make sure Zoom65 V3 has a painless installation for ALL STEPS, we've upgraded the stabilizers to our brand new
WS Stupid Stabilizers It features:
Clip-in Design, no screws needed
Silicon around wire holder, TPU Silicone in stem, no more friction with wires
We will send them out with Zoom65V3 for content creators, so you will see how they performs very soon
Screwless Quick Assembly System & Magnetic Connection Design Catchball system GIFThe top and bottom cases can be assembled and disasembled with catchball, there are so many catchballs on the market but most of their elastic will decay after some time.
We spent over 2 months on sourcing a professional manufacturers and finally find one from the 8 we tried. They adjusted the elasticity and gap we needed, making a very good balance to fit into our design.
Magnetic connection systemNormal plug connectors are too big, and we must make sure it can fit our keyboard seamless for the perfect typing feel and sound we want. It's very uneasy for us to find existing one, we tried about 5, but the whole team felt that we should not compromise on this one. We really don't want to see it imperfect because of this, so we go deep into the rabbit hole (yes, product development is another rabit hole!!!!) and... CUSTOM IT AGAIN! Result was, 3 more weeks spent...
Magnetic weight for easy changes Thanks to this updated design, we've modified the round weight on the bottom case for easier installation. Additionally, we offer numerous color options, and we've ensured the 2.4G receiver can be conveniently hidden and stored.
Curious to see how it works? Check out the video demonstration below!
Curious to see how it works? Check out the video demonstration! 5 New colors this year, added to old Zoom series: Aquamarine, Klein Blue, Peach Fuzz, Viva Magenta, Cafe Brown All 16 colors: SE Lavender, SE Black, E-White, Black, White, Sky Blue, Aquamarine, Klein Blue, Blush Pink, Milk Tea, Strawberry Ice Cream, Milky Green, Peach Fuzz, Scarlet Red, Viva Magenta, Cafe Brown Prototype ProgressCheck out the latest progress on our prototype! View the images here to see how we're advancing with our design.
Seven Mounting System - All provide in kit, change mounting style at any timeMount One – Short-Arm Spring MountingShort-Arm Spring MountingNon-Load Bearing Spring MountingSplit O-Ring MountingMagnetic Leviatation MountingSilica Gel Particle MountingTop MountFloating Pogo Pin MountingDetailed mounting system introduction please check our last IC post from here----------
ModulesZoom65V3 also supports four modulars options: Screen/Knob/Badge/2-key
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Different Backplate DesignsThis time, in addition to the 16 colors matching the top case, the Backplate also provides other options for everyone.
In addition, there will be a special RAW version of the backplate. The knife pattern matches different lights and shines making this simple keyboard very domineering at the same time.
Aluminium Alloy CaseThe aluminium alloy case made for the Zoom65v3. The material of the case consists of a mixture of aluminum, silicon, copper, magnesium, and zinc. The Zinc alloy case is fully recyclable.
HE ModuleWe will also provide HE module compatible with Zoom65V3 to bring you a different experience.
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SpecificationBelow are the detailed parameters and exploded view of the product.
1.Size: 65%
2.Material: Aluminum
3.Process: Full CNC
4.Bearing mount:
•Short arm spring mount
•Non-load-bearing spring mount
•Split-O-RING mount
•Magnetic levitation mount
•Silica gel particle mount
•TOP mount
•Floating Pogo Pin Mounting
5.PCB: three options
•Tri-mode flex-cut 1.2mm
•Tri-mode non-flex 1.6mm
•Single mode non-flex 1.6mm
6.Typing angle: 6.5°
7.Forehead height: 22.33mm
8.Connection method:
•Tri-mode
•Wired
9.Electrostatic protection
10.VIA and QMK Support
11.Rate of return for each connection method: 1kHz
12.Installation structure: bead quick-release connection
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