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Offline DALExSNAIL

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[IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:22:47 »

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I'm happy to finally present the Dalco 959 Mini:
A High-end Porsche 959 inspired 60  

We've worked to capture the brilliant industrial aesthetic of the Porche 959, while staying true to the iconic simplicity of keyboard designers before us.
The side profile is inspired by the elegant curves of the 959, bringing elements of this classic style into a modern keyboard.
The weight and rear accent are exaggerated but tasteful, scratching that itch for more brass and steel most of us have. We hope you enjoy!


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Brand: Dalco
Design: Hand Engineering x Dalesnail
Series: 959
Model: Mini

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2 build options: O-ring gasket or top mount
Colors: Silver w/ Red plate.
Materials: Anodized aluminum body, Large internal brass weight, Polished Stainless steel accent weight
Typing Angle: 7deg
Front Height: 17.6mm
Layout: Tsangan or WKL (w/ only split backspace and split right shift options), Semi-Fixed ISO option
• 1950g weight unbuilt
• Custom PCB and Daughterboard by Hiney


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Price: $650

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Typing Video by Koenromers


Plate: Aluminium
Sound dampening: 1mm neoprene foam
Switches: H1 (TX films, SPRiT 60g Slow springs)
Lube: Krytox 205g0 (springs with Krytox 106)
Stabilisers: OG Cherry clip-in with Everglide wires (lubed with Krytox 205g0)
Keycaps: CRP Desko R2
Mount: Gasket

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Beautiful photos by the wonderful Koenromers
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1. Whats up with the naming scheme?

The naming is structured like so:
Brand: Dalco
Series: 959
Model: Mini

So to clarify, the board is named "Mini", and is part of the 959 series.


1. Does this mean the 959 series will have other layouts in the future?
Yes.

2. What colour options will there be?
Silver w/ Red plate.

3. Do you have a discord?
Yes: Join here!

4. How many units will there be?
TBD - Join our discord for this information sooner.

5. Will you consider other color options?
No.

6. HHKB?
Not this time.............


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Offline noricon

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:23:28 »
i love dalco

Offline Visionaire

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:24:21 »
Yes, take my money.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:24:23 »
Aww yeah, been waiting for this one

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:25:31 »
I love Dalco and Dalco accessories

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:25:42 »
Gib


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Offline Deadlcck

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:26:07 »
This is too nice, I love it

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:26:35 »
Cool

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:26:50 »
Board of the year.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:27:55 »
Oh baby. This is a nice 60%

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:28:18 »
Love it. I'm in.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:28:20 »
Niiiiice


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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | High-end 60
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:28:52 »
kinda lit
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:29:26 »
This is definitely a cop

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:29:53 »
This is too good to look at

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:30:31 »
I'd let you beat me to death with that board.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:31:48 »
Lovely curves!

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:32:59 »
Dalco is such a beautiful board.


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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:33:13 »
This is insane guys. So excited for this.
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:34:39 »
nice

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:38:37 »
woof, this is rad.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:40:22 »
gorgeous design - love the bezels and side profile - but I think I'll wait for a 65. good luck!

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #22 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:41:19 »
Yessssssss, been following this on Instagram, looks amazing!

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:44:55 »
*Cries in no hhkb*

So hyped for this series and how it turns out. Wishing you the best of luck for your interest check! This is the start of something amazing, I can feel it :D
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:48:10 »
Looks very refined, hoping I can get lucky enough to nab one  :thumb:
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:51:07 »
ooooh yea, this is a must buy

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« Reply #26 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:51:35 »
such a banger..

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:01:13 »
dalco so lit...

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:06:00 »
*Cries in no hhkb*

Looks fancy enough that I don't mind the lack of HHKB.

I don't think I'll be pursuing this. I'm quite interested in the benefits of ortholinear and splits now.

But again, for the name.

Dalco 959 mini So nice .. . . V nice sound
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:15:22 »
I don't need another silver 60% but I am in
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:16:14 »
In. That brass weight looks amazing.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:31:35 »
side profile is insane

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #32 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:33:13 »
Alps support pls  :cool:

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #33 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:38:58 »
Lets hope I can get my hands on this. I don't think I've ever been this excited about a keyboard.
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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #34 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:39:11 »
Really love the look of this.  100% in for this.

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #35 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 21:39:24 »
p lit

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #36 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 22:03:55 »
where do I send my money

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #37 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 22:28:43 »
"show me on the wallet where this keyboard touched you."

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Re: DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #38 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 22:41:16 »
I’m in!🙂 great concept!

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« Reply #39 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 22:57:26 »
Dale I love it

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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #40 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 23:04:35 »
i love dale
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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #41 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 23:14:49 »
Looks good!
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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #42 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 23:16:53 »
want one.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 23:51:04 »
Dalco just hits different. Very down.

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« Reply #44 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 23:52:05 »
just wow.

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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 08 October 2020, 23:58:06 »
Another ****ing knock out man, as per. Been beautiful watching this develop <3

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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #46 on: Fri, 09 October 2020, 01:12:49 »
Have I ever said I love you dale
Great design, glwic

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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #47 on: Fri, 09 October 2020, 01:45:53 »
Yes. Yes.
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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #48 on: Fri, 09 October 2020, 01:47:29 »
Excited for the WKL option. Might join depending on the price. Good luck with the project!

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Re: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60
« Reply #49 on: Fri, 09 October 2020, 02:04:07 »
I’m so moist right now


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