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Title: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: paulgali on Sat, 01 October 2022, 10:45:24
Series 6.xx is here!


GB Confirmed to start on October 2nd, available at SandKeys.ME (https://sandkeys.me/product/series-6xx/)

This is something I am very proud of. I hope you like it as much as my cat wants to steal it (https://www.twitch.tv/paulgali/clip/AmericanManlyLampNerfRedBlaster-5LoVVf2Q6U8h4YPx?filter=clips&range=all&sort=time)!

(https://imgur.com/KhWlJq5.png)

6xx GB will go live on Sunday October 2nd, 6pm UAE Time for 1 week (last day October 9th)
FCFS. MOQ & capped @ 150 units. ETA Q1-2 2023

Price: $420
Shipping: DHL Express with a fixed cost of $35 [read after this] for international sales. Fuel surcharges are currently higher and DHL have told us next month will be closer to 40. We will fix the price based on Septembers fuel surcharges..
Vendors: Sandkeys only. So the process can be sped up 🙂
Timeline: 4 months production timeline, lets say 6ish months including QC

----Base Kit includes----
Top WK, WKL - A6063
Bottom  - A6063
Internal Brass Sheet
External brass weight
Alu plate - A5052. Colormatch with case unless stated otherwise
1.2mm PCB  + JST + AI03 C3 DB
Orings & mounting hardware

Each unit ships with hard cases, and a plain cardboard box around it. Recycle that box, I'm not wasting your GB money on fancy packaging.

----Optional Extras----
1.6mm pcbs, 1.2mm PCB
Plates - A5052, black ABS MX, Alps Alu plates
Internal sheet addons - i will give you access to the file instead to cut / 3d print your own.

Specs

No foam. With this much surface area covered in brass, its not needed.

Anodization options

Adjusted front height
Measured without feet as I am changing the feet being used. Measured from the inside edge of top case to external case floor.

(https://imgur.com/JYfrETE.png)

PCB Support
Each unit comes with the necessary C3 Unified daughterboard + 150mm medusa cable.
There are SMD LEDs on caps lock, and the 2 top left keys (acting as layer indicators)

(https://imgur.com/h6h7GQ9.png)

Prototype images
This unit came with some particularly poor anodization - something I am working on to improve. Note - I take horrible photos  :p

GMK Red Devils
(https://imgur.com/XWf5EsY.png)

Sides - i love corsa sides, but wanted something with a much "softer" aesthetic.
(https://imgur.com/wrjyg2N.png)

Back (yikes it was a sunny day)
(https://imgur.com/VGSmovy.png)

Internal brass weight - can't take a photo right now, heres a screenshot from a previous build stream. Yeah, that's covering a large surface area.
The gap is present on the divider between the XT columns and main alpha/mod cluster, to affect sound as little as possible.
Note the USB port is also aligned along this divider.
(https://imgur.com/U1GUTof.png)

Soundtests

I'll post some more when I sit down to record a few. Remember, soundtests are a meme  :thumb:

DCS WOB, Jwicks and Alu Plate in Gummy (https://www.twitch.tv/paulgali/clip/LachrymosePeppyDaikonPeteZaroll-DWMD_SRNhA8ZYLxy?filter=clips&range=24hr&sort=time)
Gummy Mounted SP Stars, 1.2mm pcb + alu plate, GMK Metropolis (https://youtu.be/3ZNjKkpDp_c)

Credits

Maelk - the phenomenal PCB work. Highly recommend!
The MENA community - always have my back
Boyos - you know who you are, thank you for the constant encouragement

Discord (https://discord.com/invite/v2sWm88)
Don't let memes be dreams

Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: paulgali on Sat, 01 October 2022, 10:47:03
Reserved
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: of_sam on Sat, 01 October 2022, 10:59:20
buddy....
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: Alessio on Sat, 01 October 2022, 10:59:31
SIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: Fnzzy on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:00:36
GL
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: akira7 on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:01:25
raiding my savings for this, gl paul <3
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: nostr on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:01:51
Lets gooo. Soo hyped
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: BlivionIaG on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:02:44
I am quite thrilled for it, saw some tests and it also look sick, can't wait <3
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: ankit on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:03:07
glwgb baul! you're the best! :p :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: ryoh on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:03:39
nice board, GL paul <3
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: LMarci on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:03:44
Great keyboard by a great designer :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: mundhra on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:11:23
what a cutie!


board's nice, too.
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: whirlwind on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:11:54
Buddy so lit :D
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: beelzking on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:13:24
HAPPY THOCCING, good luck with the GB!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: MK47 on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:15:42
Good luck with the GB, buddy.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: clik_clak on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:16:55
If this had a pen rail, it'd be perfect.

GLWGB
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: ej6 on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:18:51
Hot stuff!
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: TjarleN on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:20:00
are you making a copycat

<3
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: kyuut on Sat, 01 October 2022, 13:07:00
having had the chance to own one of the prototypes i gotta say this board was a great surprise in terms of feel and aesthetics, while also sounding nice.
anyone looking for a 60XT should be going for this. best of luck with the GB paul :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: mrvpixel on Sat, 01 October 2022, 13:50:27
So in for this
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: el_lento on Sat, 01 October 2022, 15:28:19
Lovely board
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: Thebloodyez on Sun, 02 October 2022, 10:46:42
Such a nice rectangle! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 02 October 2022, 12:17:48
pog
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: 4milk on Sun, 02 October 2022, 22:40:11
Very nice
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: Phractals on Sun, 09 October 2022, 09:36:46
I would buy this if I had the money right now, 6xx very lit
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: brayderlee on Thu, 03 November 2022, 03:41:42
What a lovely rectangle!
dino game (https://dino-game.co)
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: xebecglory on Tue, 06 December 2022, 11:20:42
That's awesome
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: phaxin on Mon, 16 January 2023, 17:07:01
Very cool, will pick up an extra!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Series 6xx | Starting October 2nd
Post by: Seunghyun Lee on Tue, 17 January 2023, 07:48:37
waiting extras...