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Offline Bachoo

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[IC] Ouroboros
« on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:37:06 »
GB THREAD IS LIVE https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=120811.0

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Ouroboros
Ouroboros (or just Ouro) is a 60% keyboard, with gasket mounting tabs on the PCB itself. The goal of this design was to achieve a flexible-yet-firm typing feel with pleasant acoustics.

-- Important Update --
The keyboard will be fcfs $400 usd @ 100 units. GB will start July 15th 2023 available @ Mekibo.






Internals
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Am tired, so enjoy some fusion screenshots for now.




Changes From Prototype
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These are the changes being made from the prototype:
- Lowered floor by .3mm for less chance to bottom out
- Increased JST cable route size
- Adjusted Screw locations on weight for more even clamping force


Case Specifications
Typing angle:
7 degrees
Bezels:
7mm top, 5mm sides
Adjusted FH:
~17.42mm (lip) ~19.69mm(front) [1]
EKH:
~21.45mm [1]
Mounting:
Plateless Gasket
Case material:
6063 Aluminum
Weight material:
SS
Weight:
~1.056kg unbuilt

PCB Specifications
Switch support:
MX only
Protection:
ESD + overcurrent
MCU:
ATM
Daughterboard:
Standard Unified
Thickness:
1.2mm
Firmware:
QMK / Via / Vial
Material:
FR4
Designed by:
kbye/studio kestra

Including
- Hard carrying case
- Microfiber cloth
- PCBs
- Poron Foam Gaskets x15
- Daughterboard
- JST cable
- Case hardware
-TX Stabs (1.2mm, 7u)

Colors Offered:
Black, Ourple (Ouro Purple), Green.

Supported layouts
You will have the option to choose between WK top or WKL top.


Sale Format
The keyboard will be FCFS available at Mekibo
The price for the keyboard will be $400 USD @ 100 units.

Sustainability
- PCB outline be listed here
- PCB files are available here.
- All hardware will be listed here



Special Thanks
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- Armani/Static Archives for design sanitization
-Proto runners for their trust and helping me be less broke ordering
-Nathanalphaman for existing
-Ankit for letting me use his formatting
-My discord server for always being supportive
-You for reading this!
« Last Edit: Sat, 15 July 2023, 00:23:41 by Bachoo »
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Offline ankit

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:40:44 »
 :thumb:
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Offline LaserCrafter

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:42:25 »
nice
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Offline Sicowa

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:42:32 »
Very nice keyboard mr feet man
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Offline Meepergon

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:42:46 »
The bounce on this thing looks absolutely insane. Might just have to try and nab one!
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Offline 1017BirckenThot

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:43:19 »
no mention of targeted price. Given you have an idea of moq you should add this in IC.  :thumb:
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Offline armani_

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:44:40 »
This SLAPS.
Don't sleep on this folks - this board is straight up gnarly  :cool:
Big hype for you Bachoo, and great job on another great design
(still cringe nay nay boy)
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Offline LMarci

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:46:12 »
Beautiful
« Last Edit: Fri, 18 November 2022, 20:16:20 by LMarci »
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Offline Bachoo

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:48:03 »
Quote from: 1017BirckenThot on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:43:19
no mention of targeted price. Given you have an idea of moq you should add this in IC.  :thumb:

I updated the main post with whats going on for pricing, but I am in the process of talking to vendors and reaching out for quotes. I will update this IC with pricing the moment I am able to share. 
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Offline Rafa_n

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:49:00 »
ne internal pics avail?
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Offline Bachoo

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:54:50 »
Quote from: Rafa_n on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:49:00
ne internal pics avail?

Added some fusion screenshots of the insides for now. If I'm missing anything else, please let me know!  :thumb:
« Last Edit: Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:57:51 by Bachoo »
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Offline dvllpxe

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:09:29 »
whats the inspiration for this?
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Offline selsik

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:17:39 »
Quote from: dvllpxe on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:09:29
whats the inspiration for this?

F2-60
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Offline o3okevin

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 20:18:34 »
nah
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Offline dvllpxe

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 11 November 2022, 21:16:44 »
Quote from: selsik on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:17:39
Quote from: dvllpxe on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:09:29
whats the inspiration for this?

F2-60

sorry but i was talking about the theme. ouroboros is a society in a game ive been playing, and i see an anime desk mat, so im curious if theyre related or im off base
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Offline The0rigina1

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 12 November 2022, 02:30:10 »
Will this be released into the atmosphere ensuring complete global saturation?
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Offline mr_foggy

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 12 November 2022, 13:43:44 »
yes pls
can you rig the raffle for me
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Offline Magnificent Bureaucrat

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #17 on: Sat, 12 November 2022, 13:50:11 »
That snake looks like it is really enjoying eating itself.

Jealous
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Offline irithyll

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 12 November 2022, 16:30:10 »
GLWIC!
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Offline chutoroymoi

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #19 on: Sun, 13 November 2022, 12:07:01 »
this looks spicy, interested in this board and looking forward to some proto builds.
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Offline hemlock

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #20 on: Sun, 13 November 2022, 12:26:55 »
not a fan of the weight engraving
« Last Edit: Sun, 13 November 2022, 12:28:26 by hemlock »
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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #21 on: Sun, 04 December 2022, 12:28:30 »
 :thumb:
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Offline bitbot

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #22 on: Wed, 07 December 2022, 20:24:56 »
$450-500, ,very fair price bro  :D
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Offline Bachoo

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 02 May 2023, 15:27:53 »
Bumping the thread to push out the new update:

I am happy with the board and the changes of the latest proto. Therefore:

-- Important Update --
The keyboard will be FCFS $400 usd @ 100 units. GB will start July 15th 2023 available @ Mekibo.
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Offline Oprah

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 11 May 2023, 02:42:45 »
Excited for the GB!  :D
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Offline a_saker

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 26 May 2023, 19:32:06 »
Looking forward to trying to snag one of these
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Offline The0rigina1

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 28 May 2023, 16:00:47 »
Best of luck to the big weeb
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Offline popkorn62

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Re: [IC] Ouroboros
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 15 June 2023, 14:08:11 »
Proto has been shipped to me and will be streamed soon! We are on track for July GB as planned.
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