Hey everyone,

I got a few requests to run an additional round of these boards, so I'm posting here to see if there's enough interest to fund a batch or two. Rev1.1 fixes two issues reported by Kei users (namely, JST header placement and the bottom-right indentations), expands the profile cutouts to support more boards, includes two daughterboards in the SKU, and comes in either two- or four-channel configurations.



Available now for preorder
https://senselessclay.com/

Description
A custom, universal-ish 60% PCB initially designed for the Unikorn and Kei keyboards from TGR x Singa and Monokei. Customers have mentioned compatibility with the Bakeneko from Cannon Keys as well, and this should work with the upcoming Frog Mini from Geonworks.

Comes pre-flashed with a standard ANSI layout but is intended to be customized further with QMK and VIA. Support for split Backspace, stepped Caps Lock, ANSI/ISO Enter, split Left Shift, and split Right Shift as well as ANSI (6.25U Space), Tsangan, HHKB, and Winkeyless (7U Space) bottom rows.

Features
- Pre-soldered JST header for use with breakout connections conforming to the Unified Daughterboard Standard
- Two (2) daughterboards, one UDB and the other with a 1mm USB extension (for out-of-spec implementations)
- Two (2) JST cables, 150mm and 50mm
- One (1) bookmark/ruler/straightedge/thing
- Caps Lock LED support
- ESD protection along data and power lines
- Overcurrent protection on power line
- Noise filtering on power and shield connections
- Alternative O-Ring mounting positions for case designers
- "SIXTY" ambigram by the designer on front
- Accented silkscreen on bottom highlighting traces
- Custom packaging

Price
$45 (+$2 if removing USB Connector)

If you currently own a board from R1 and were disappointed with the initial fit in the Kei, please reach out to me on Discord for a discount, hadi#8307

Timeline
Group Buy : October 16 - November 1 (may be extended if MOQ is not hit in time)
Order/Production : November 2021 - December 2021
Shipping/Fulfillment : December 2021 - January 2022
Updates will be posted on the site's 'updates' page, in the Discord server, and in this thread.

Logistics
Fulfillment currently only planned in North America, but adding a new country is easy enough if you're unable to find a proxy service and are willing to pay international shipping. Let me know if you're interested in having a board shipped to you and I'll open up the option in the store.

Discord Server
https://discord.gg/pjK3FCNfvf

Shameless self-promotion
Here are a couple of additional social links with various levels of activity:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWGAJr2AU7LPUwVYbBQZRg
https://discord.gg/E6ujkUG
https://www.twitch.tv/hadipotter

Let me know what you think!

I'm down.

I'd gladly grab a few more of these PCBs! Love the one I have in use right now!

Will be grabbing at least 2 at the end of the month, my rev 1.0 are great

what does it mean for remove usb?

Quote from: lkkedward on Sat, 23 October 2021, 06:13:43

what does it mean for remove usb?

He'll remove the fixed USB port for you before shipping. Only needed if you are using this with a board that uses a daughterboard for the USB port.

^^^
For what it's worth, the PCB may still fit in boards that leverage daughterboards even with the connector in place. I'm pretty sure the Unikorn 2.1 is fine either way based on a customer's build with a R1 unit.

Fan of rev1! Happy to support this project in its current iteration. Placed an order for the 2-channel version this time and looking forward to trying it out in my Kei with the improved support. 

Good news--both variants will be produced! The two-channel option was about half as popular as the four-channel one, so I'll leave the product page up to accept orders for a few more days before submitting the final numbers for manufacturing later this week. Thanks a ton for the support, everyone!

Quick update: The boards have finished manufacturing but may not arrive in time to ship before the holidays, so fulfillment will most likely be in January. I'm still waiting on packaging materials as well. Thanks for your patience ahead of time.

good job!