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Offline holtenc

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[IC] Meridian
« on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:43:44 »



Meridian
Ergonomic 60% Keyboard

Tradition and Revolution
A seamless design combined with sharp angles constructs a centerpiece fit for your modern desk.
The three LED indicators and identical alphanumeric bend angles carry on the legacy from the Prime_E.





Trustworthy Typing Experience
An aluminum top-mounted plate offers typing comfort and a middle-ground rigidity which pairs well with various switch types.
The internal brass weight adds enough heft to keep the board stable during heavy use.





The Ergonomic Factor
Based on the Prime_E, the alphas bend in at a soft 8 degree angle rather than the aggressive 12 degree bend of most Alice-esque boards.
The layout is built around common keycap sizes for maximized compatibility with existing keysets.





Specifications
PCB: Soldered, USB-C, ESD protected
Indicators: RGB LED indicators, in-switch caps lock LED
Plate: Aluminum, top mount
Typing angle: 7 degrees
Alphanumerics bend angle: 8 degrees
Weight: Brass, bead blasted
Likely Colors: Black, Dark Gray, Deep Blue





Layout





Typing Sounds



Other Info
Designed by: ai03
Produced and fulfilled by: Prime Keyboards
Availability: In stock. ETA is before the end of January 2021
Price: TBD


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« Last Edit: Thu, 07 January 2021, 21:45:38 by holtenc »

Offline yoot

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:44:41 »
Yes.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:45:07 »
Mega hype

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:51:29 »
Wish this was hot swap

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Offline holtenc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:52:18 »
just realized the capslock key on the blue case is messed up.... oops. (no PCB underneath)

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:52:56 »
🤤🤤🤤

Offline X_point

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 22:58:52 »
hype train...  :cool: hopefully this will be my first ergo board...

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:01:53 »
what happened to the stepped caps on the navy board

Offline heyimpanda

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:03:24 »
in stock  :eek:

Offline holtenc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:07:49 »
in stock  :eek:

It slipped. Didn’t notice until I posted this.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:13:09 »
Holten x ai03 the best duo to bring this to us

Offline HRB

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:21:12 »
reserved.

Offline GaNeBaL

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:30:30 »
gib
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Offline Macmutant

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:35:36 »
100% in.

Offline aaronlau

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:39:09 »
Definitely Interested :)

Offline Leyva

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:49:27 »
yes pls

Offline pott

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:56:09 »
I absolutely adore this. I always wondered why Alice had these huge gaps on the bottom row. Adding the keys there (and keeping them all 1.25, so that one could keep a kit's 1.5 bottom row for another board, potentially) seems like a no-brainer. Awesome!

I was worried that the spacebar would be too far to the left... Then I ran a test on my own board and it seems I hit the spacebar between V and B anyway. So I guess this is just perfect.

Offline DaddyPhill

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:58:49 »
Just got finished putting together my Prime_ e! In for this

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 23:59:38 »
 :thumb:
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 00:23:56 »
Looking forward to the Deep Blue.

Offline Arcitan

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 00:35:07 »
> Designed by ai03

Say no more.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 00:47:30 »
bring on the new accounts

Offline Drakenocas

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 00:57:39 »
When and where can you buy this at? Call me enthusiastic! I guess I thought it was out of the IC phase after reading everything.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 00:58:44 »
I want this

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 00:58:44 »
When and where can you buy this at? Call me enthusiastic! I guess I thought it was out of the IC phase after reading everything.
In the post:
Availability: In stock. ETA is Q4 2020 / Q1 2021

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Offline vaf1en

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 01:04:35 »
There is a compact feel to this compared to other Alice style layouts.
I am more than interested in this.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 02:53:42 »
Nice.

Offline maharuto

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 03:06:08 »
very nice indeed!

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 03:25:22 »
Any ai03 board is a nice board.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 03:41:01 »
Noice

Offline dmatx1

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #30 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 03:41:55 »
Really nice and clean design. It is always great to see prototypes in such an early IC phase (and even in multiple colors).

Just one layout question: could you add split left Shift support?

Offline VXQN

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 05:07:00 »
This ticks boxes I didn't even know I had. Love the dark grey colour especially.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 08:51:23 »
this nice

Offline Dubsadan

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 09:21:21 »
Looks great, might be the first ergo that doesn't scare me away with the sharp angle.  Can't wait for the in-stock bloodbath.

Offline Kyru

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 10:14:07 »
Definitely interested in this. Any chance of doing it in purple?

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 10:14:50 »
Yes.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 10:21:41 »
Yes please

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 10:21:50 »
v nice

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #38 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 10:44:15 »
Heck yeah!

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #39 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 11:12:27 »
Noice

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #40 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 11:12:48 »
As a primarily macOS user, after using the Alice layout for some time, the bottom row here looks really good. Looking forward to this!
« Last Edit: Fri, 07 August 2020, 11:36:11 by zoo »

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #41 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 11:21:51 »
Very sexy.
Expensive plastic makes me sigh.

Offline holtenc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #42 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 11:56:27 »
Definitely interested in this. Any chance of doing it in purple?


The colors will likely stay as they are seen here. At least for the first round. Future rounds may see a change in colors.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #43 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 12:05:05 »
Looks really clean, I like the changes you have made from the standard fare alice layout. Looking forward to hearing more  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #44 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 12:06:43 »
Looking 👌

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #45 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 12:11:26 »
Cant wait!  :eek:

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #46 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 12:30:41 »
Following

Offline myflowsocold

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #47 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 12:38:22 »
this is hype. Nice work on the IC!
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Offline HypeSloth

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #48 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 12:55:37 »
Finally an alice layout without the nav cluster, also a more traditional bottom row so I don't have to relearn mac shortcuts and in stock? Looks like a really solid board, great work guys.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #49 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 13:11:17 »
o god This is kinda sick bro
« Last Edit: Fri, 07 August 2020, 13:20:56 by landosike »
yoo yoooo yooo

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #50 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 14:15:33 »
Any ballpark ranges on price?

There is a compact feel to this compared to other Alice style layouts.
I am more than interested in this.
Feel the same.

Offline dabbaranks

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #51 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 14:38:38 »
100% in, I loved how the prime E looked but couldn't daily a 40%, this design is definitely up my alley.

Offline xungc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #52 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 15:31:34 »
Very Interested,  :D.

Just wondering would we be able to switch the position of the right shift and FN? Think that bottom row maybe become arrows key and the FN key can be up key. Just curious if that even possible.

Offline holtenc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #53 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 17:09:46 »
Any ballpark ranges on price?

Not yet. Sorry.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #54 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 18:58:26 »
A fitted wooden wrist rest would be amazing!
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 07 August 2020, 23:16:20 »
Looks amazing

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #56 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 02:29:11 »
Nice job, Holten! Looking forward to seeing this come to fruition.

Offline Drakenocas

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #57 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 02:42:07 »
When and where can you buy this at? Call me enthusiastic! I guess I thought it was out of the IC phase after reading everything.
In the post:
Availability: In stock. ETA is Q4 2020 / Q1 2021

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Thanks. I overlooked it.  It was the last IC I looked at out of dozens yesterday morning.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #58 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 10:16:59 »
:chefskiss:

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #59 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 11:07:55 »
nice

Offline holtenc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #60 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 15:17:33 »
Very Interested,  :D.

Just wondering would we be able to switch the position of the right shift and FN? Think that bottom row maybe become arrows key and the FN key can be up key. Just curious if that even possible.

The layout is pretty much set. Since this won't be a group buy, the ultimate goal with this IC is to attempt to get an idea of how many kits to have made. I've created a very simple form that I invite anyone that is truely interested in this keyboard to fill out.

Meridian IC Form

that link has also been added to the top of the thread.
« Last Edit: Sat, 08 August 2020, 15:22:56 by holtenc »

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #61 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 18:32:45 »
Very Interested,  :D.

Just wondering would we be able to switch the position of the right shift and FN? Think that bottom row maybe become arrows key and the FN key can be up key. Just curious if that even possible.

The layout is pretty much set. Since this won't be a group buy, the ultimate goal with this IC is to attempt to get an idea of how many kits to have made. I've created a very simple form that I invite anyone that is truely interested in this keyboard to fill out.

Meridian IC Form

that link has also been added to the top of the thread.

Thank you for repsonsing. Still love the layout even if it set. I have finish filling out the form. Hope I am able to get one keyboard when this is in stock.
« Last Edit: Sat, 08 August 2020, 18:35:23 by xungc »

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #62 on: Sat, 08 August 2020, 20:10:54 »
absolutely love this

totally in for one :D

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #63 on: Fri, 14 August 2020, 04:52:06 »
lovely

Offline SuddenlyDonkey

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #64 on: Fri, 14 August 2020, 18:18:57 »
I'll do one.  :))

I dig most boards ai03 designs so will be following this.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #65 on: Fri, 14 August 2020, 18:20:19 »
Clean design  :p yes

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #66 on: Sun, 23 August 2020, 00:07:18 »
Interested, filled IC form.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #67 on: Sun, 23 August 2020, 23:00:12 »
Hnnnnggggg. Also agree with other OSX users that this is quite exciting.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #68 on: Mon, 24 August 2020, 01:00:48 »
I see that this is going to be an in-stock item, which raises a few questions. How much supply are you looking at for a single drop, or is there a different system for making it available? I assume that the sale will be FCFS style, which means it would be less accessible for some folks, so I am concerned. Anyways, I like the clean aesthetic of the board, plus it is a ergo board, so regardless of the sales method I am interested.

Offline uxxsam

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #69 on: Mon, 24 August 2020, 01:03:35 »
I’m in!

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #70 on: Mon, 24 August 2020, 02:24:31 »
Wooww this is amazing!

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #71 on: Mon, 24 August 2020, 05:50:41 »
int

Offline gilbert

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #72 on: Mon, 24 August 2020, 07:16:40 »
I'm so in!
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #73 on: Mon, 24 August 2020, 07:31:28 »
Very interested. Any plans to have vendors in other regions?



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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #74 on: Wed, 02 September 2020, 17:20:16 »
I noticed the screws on the inner weight are Philips head, is that only for the prototype? I'd vastly prefer something that is less likely to strip like hex or Torx.
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Offline jmsp0511

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #75 on: Wed, 02 September 2020, 17:26:02 »
oh awesome, looks so nice and clean, and it's going to be an instock sale? can't wait!!

Offline lanox

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #76 on: Wed, 02 September 2020, 17:54:48 »
where do I send my hard-earned casharoonies

Offline StunGunTzu

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #77 on: Thu, 03 September 2020, 06:16:34 »
Love the compact Alice style layout.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #78 on: Thu, 03 September 2020, 18:31:38 »

Offline VXQN

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #79 on: Fri, 04 September 2020, 03:57:00 »
I know I'm going to get absolutely shafted with import fees but this board is too hot to miss!

Offline landosike

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #80 on: Fri, 04 September 2020, 05:22:06 »
I know I'm going to get absolutely shafted with import fees but this board is too hot to miss!
worth it bro

big fan probably

yoo yoooo yooo

Offline rrstne

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #81 on: Fri, 04 September 2020, 16:55:49 »
this looks awesome, for sure interested

Offline crestia

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #82 on: Mon, 07 September 2020, 02:03:24 »
the earlier silver/red render looks really good, hopefully that will end up as one of the options :P

Offline holtenc

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #83 on: Mon, 07 September 2020, 21:02:08 »
the earlier silver/red render looks really good, hopefully that will end up as one of the options :P

Not for this first batch, but perhaps for the next.

Offline prognostics

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #84 on: Tue, 08 September 2020, 07:52:50 »
Really excited for the e-yellow color, can't wait!

Offline dakatisshort

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #85 on: Tue, 08 September 2020, 10:44:29 »
Definitely in. The IC's not working anymore though.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #86 on: Tue, 08 September 2020, 13:20:57 »
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #87 on: Tue, 08 September 2020, 20:56:51 »
Definitely in. The IC's not working anymore though.

Oops. Forgot to remove the google forms link after I closed it. I felt it had a sufficient number of responses. I'll open it back up if/when it's time for the next round.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #88 on: Wed, 18 November 2020, 14:37:49 »
Hi there. Was really interested in this Keyboard. Any progress or has it died down?

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #89 on: Wed, 18 November 2020, 15:03:31 »
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #90 on: Thu, 19 November 2020, 06:08:59 »
Subscribing to this IC thread as well as I like the design :)

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #91 on: Sat, 21 November 2020, 09:36:43 »
why the stepped look on the bottom case? if they were used for aligning the top and bottom case, wouldn't pillars be easier/cheaper to machine?

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #92 on: Sat, 21 November 2020, 09:55:10 »
While  it is true that making it pillars would be easier and thus cheaper to machine, but then it would beat the main idea/philosophy of this keyboard, which is angled ergo layout keyboard, no?

why the stepped look on the bottom case? if they were used for aligning the top and bottom case, wouldn't pillars be easier/cheaper to machine?

glwic

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #93 on: Sun, 22 November 2020, 01:56:06 »
Wish it looked more symmetrical. Probably gonna buy one anyway.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #94 on: Fri, 27 November 2020, 20:10:50 »
How many units are going to be stocked? And any update on the estimated price? Im looking forward to this
     

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #95 on: Fri, 27 November 2020, 20:46:44 »
Never typed on a ergo, but... I want it...
Really good looking keybkard ! GLWIC !#

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #96 on: Sat, 28 November 2020, 05:43:37 »
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #97 on: Sun, 29 November 2020, 00:47:13 »
How many units are going to be stocked? And any update on the estimated price? Im looking forward to this

Approximately 200 for the first round and around 500 for the second. Pricing hasn't been finalized but expect $350-375.

Tentative ETA for the first batch is January. Second batch is maybe March/April.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #98 on: Sun, 29 November 2020, 05:11:46 »
gorgeous  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #99 on: Mon, 30 November 2020, 14:51:41 »
How many units are going to be stocked? And any update on the estimated price? Im looking forward to this

Approximately 200 for the first round and around 500 for the second. Pricing hasn't been finalized but expect $350-375.

Tentative ETA for the first batch is January. Second batch is maybe March/April.

Can I pay more and reserve my spot right now?  ;D

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #100 on: Mon, 30 November 2020, 16:54:38 »
No.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #101 on: Tue, 01 December 2020, 02:35:29 »
How many units are going to be stocked? And any update on the estimated price? Im looking forward to this

Approximately 200 for the first round and around 500 for the second. Pricing hasn't been finalized but expect $350-375.

Tentative ETA for the first batch is January. Second batch is maybe March/April.

Can I pay more and reserve my spot right now?  ;D

I don't think that's how this process works.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #102 on: Tue, 01 December 2020, 04:35:10 »
Hahaha. No harm in asking :D

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #103 on: Tue, 01 December 2020, 04:47:14 »
Is there a discord server for updates

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #104 on: Tue, 01 December 2020, 11:42:33 »
Is there a discord server for updates

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ai03 discord server has a channel with some updates.
but the important info usually gets posted here as well.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #105 on: Tue, 01 December 2020, 11:57:38 »
Is there a discord server for updates

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ai03 discord server has a channel with some updates.
but the important info usually gets posted here as well.

There's also a Meridian channel in PrimeKB's discord

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #106 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 14:27:41 »
Super interested in this keyboard, definitely going to pick one up if I can.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #107 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 04:20:11 »
interested in the blue. but hotswap please

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #108 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 06:29:17 »
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #109 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 23:23:37 »
Want.  :thumb:
If can't get in for initial batch, definitely trying for next.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #110 on: Sat, 12 December 2020, 01:06:15 »
Oh, I just got it - Prime... Meridian

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #111 on: Sat, 12 December 2020, 18:21:21 »
Does this mean that this won't be a limited run? Sorry if it's clearly stated somewhere and I missed it. I'm pretty new to the keyboard community and I'm also pretty interested in an Alice layout.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #112 on: Sun, 13 December 2020, 01:03:52 »
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #113 on: Tue, 15 December 2020, 08:53:45 »
Oh, I just got it - Prime... Meridian

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #114 on: Tue, 15 December 2020, 18:27:32 »
this might just be my 1st ergo...

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #115 on: Tue, 15 December 2020, 23:42:32 »
Simple and beautiful.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #116 on: Thu, 31 December 2020, 23:09:22 »
**Anticipation intensifies**

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #117 on: Sat, 02 January 2021, 09:22:43 »
I see Ai03 and Ergo =  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #118 on: Mon, 11 January 2021, 15:43:32 »
PrimeKB website updated to say it should be available before the end of January 2021 :)

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #119 on: Mon, 11 January 2021, 16:19:50 »
Very nice look. Love different adaptions of the alice layout

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #120 on: Thu, 14 January 2021, 09:51:03 »
PrimeKB website updated to say it should be available before the end of January 2021 :)

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #121 on: Tue, 19 January 2021, 08:48:56 »
I'm intrigued
60% gasket mount

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #122 on: Tue, 19 January 2021, 09:58:18 »
Nice.  Not sure I can live without arrows but this has me interested.
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #123 on: Wed, 20 January 2021, 05:08:40 »
We are coming to the end of January. Any update?

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #124 on: Wed, 20 January 2021, 19:19:38 »
Nice.  Not sure I can live without arrows but this has me interested.

I feel like if you do split right shift and make the right key function, then you could map the right shift to up arrow and the three keys below to the left, down, and right arrows on the first layer and you basically have arrows

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #125 on: Thu, 21 January 2021, 04:37:00 »
Price will be as follows
Kit: $365, Extra PCB: $40, Extra plate: $35, Wrist rest: $55

(This is not an official post/message as I have no involvement whatsoever)

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #126 on: Fri, 22 January 2021, 10:34:52 »
Price will be as follows
Kit: $365, Extra PCB: $40, Extra plate: $35, Wrist rest: $55

(This is not an official post/message as I have no involvement whatsoever)

mods pls ban this user, they're toying with my emotions.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #127 on: Fri, 22 January 2021, 14:08:30 »
Price will be as follows
Kit: $365, Extra PCB: $40, Extra plate: $35, Wrist rest: $55

(This is not an official post/message as I have no involvement whatsoever)

We are coming to the end of January. Any update?

Price will be as follows
Kit: $365, Extra PCB: $40, Extra plate: $35, Wrist rest: $55

(This is not an official post/message as I have no involvement whatsoever)

mods pls ban this user, they're toying with my emotions.

Sorry I should have updated yesterday or the day before. The sale goes live tomorrow: Saturday January 23rd @ 11:00AM CST. Extras to follow @ 11:10 AM. The kits and extras are intended to be purchased separately. When buying extras ONLY the extras are allowed in the cart and it's free shipping worldwide. The point of this is to reduce (eliminate? /pray) 200 shipping refund requests when everyone inevitably buys them separate anyway.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #128 on: Sat, 23 January 2021, 19:07:02 »
I managed to snag a gray! My first ergo board, super stoked!

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #129 on: Sun, 24 January 2021, 01:43:26 »
F*** completely forgot that the sale happened yesterday.

Well here's to hoping that the future rounds actually happen...

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #130 on: Sun, 24 January 2021, 04:57:04 »
Bugger, so many boards dropping the past few days.  I did not check this yesterday.  I guess I will also have to wait for R2.
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #131 on: Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:38:44 »
F*** completely forgot that the sale happened yesterday.

Well here's to hoping that the future rounds actually happen...

from Discord chat I read that R2 will happen in March? Holten can probably give a better answer on that.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #132 on: Wed, 27 January 2021, 14:41:20 »
ahhhh just missed this, hopefully R2 is soon :)
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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #133 on: Wed, 27 January 2021, 22:11:41 »
F*** completely forgot that the sale happened yesterday.

Well here's to hoping that the future rounds actually happen...

from Discord chat I read that R2 will happen in March? Holten can probably give a better answer on that.
Apparently the shipping that they use to get r2 to PrimeKB is slow and prone to delays. So it might be April. But it’s happening.

That’s from Holtenc on Discord.

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #134 on: Fri, 05 February 2021, 15:55:21 »
Wow, this is so beautiful! I would definitely buy one, if I can!
Is it likely that there will be a third round, if the second batch is sold out pretty quickly?

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Re: [IC] Meridian
« Reply #135 on: Fri, 05 February 2021, 16:14:11 »
holy smokes this one is going to the history books folks :p :p