[IC] capsunlocked Originals. [CU75 AND CU24 GB LIVE IN EU AND AU NOW!]

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(I have created this thread to avoid creating 5 different threads. Please discuss the CU75 in this new thread.)







CU24.

A fully programmable numpad, that can also be used as a macro pad.

Layout:



Renders: Coming Soon.



CU30.

The CU30 is 5x6, and a single one is usable as a macro pad. In addition to this feature, you can combine two CU30 units to create a split ortholinear keyboard. Each CU30 is a premium 5x6 mechanical keyboard. 

Layout:



Renders: Coming Soon.



CU60B.

The CU60B is a wireless, 60% mechanical keyboard that will feature a low profile acrylic case and Kalih low profile switches.

Layout:



Renders: Coming Soon.



CU HHKB.

capsunlocked will be creating a keyboard featuring the famous, and much loved, HHKB layout.

Layout:



Renders: Coming Soon.



CU75.

75% Layout, 100% Luxury.

Layout:



Renders:









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Features for all of the projects:

- Fully programmable with QMK.

- RGB Underglow.

- ISO Support for the CU60B, CU HHKB and CU75.

- 5 degree gradient.

- Support for Individual Switch LEDs.

- Top Mounted Plates.

- Support for Cherry MX and ALPS Switches.

- Support for switch top removal without de-soldering the switches.

- mini-USB Connectors

- Everything, besides the CU60B, will feature Aluminium Top cases.

- South Facing LEDs.

- Black PCB with White Silkscreen.

Credits:

CU75:

The case is being designed by: hineybush

The PCB has been designed by: ca178858

CU24, CU30, CU60B, CU HHKB:


The CU24, CU30, CU HHKB and CU60B cases have been designed by: Sayu

The CU30 PCB has been designed by: yiancar

The graphics for all of the projects have been created by: Blerc, Sayu

hineybush, ca178858, Sayu, Blerc and yiancar are all a pleasure to work with. None of these projects would be possible without them.

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[bluesclera]

No TKL?

[xondat]

Any pricing information? This is extremely ambitious with no prior experience

[Bambino]

Very excited for the CU75. You guys are doing great work here!

[cdn-mini]

Kalih low profile switches?? ? ? that is a terrible idea.

[mudcakehoney]

Are these going to be Group Buys only or available ongoing through your store?

[atomicus]

When are you expecting to be able to drop info on price for the CU75? Are we talking 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th quarter 2018?

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Are these going to be Group Buys only or available ongoing through your store?

Initially they will all be available as group buys, but the long term goal is to have them available 24/7 on the store.

Kalih low profile switches?? ? ? that is a terrible idea.

The CU60B is a keyboard that is being designed for travelling, and to be used with tablets such as the iPad Pro.  Kalih Low Profile Switches allow the keyboard to be smaller, lighter and cheaper.

Very excited for the CU75. You guys are doing great work here!

Thank you!

Any pricing information? This is extremely ambitious with no prior experience

No prices have been confirmed at the moment, but they are being worked on.

None of these projects are going to be rushed, and will only start once I am confident that there are no issues.

No TKL?

Not at the moment, sorry.

When are you expecting to be able to drop info on price for the CU75? Are we talking 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th quarter 2018?

I can't comment on pricing at the moment, but hopefully the group buy will be in February /  March 2018.

[giHefca]

Always matte black and white?

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Always matte black and white?

At this moment, the only colour options for all of the projects will be as follows:

- Matte Black

- Raw

[Peiweisgreat]

Renders look pretty cool, have you thought about the pricing on these yet? I'm not a 75% user or do I need another 60%, but this definitely looks like a very interesting buy.

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frothing over the CU30

[Puddsy]

i am a man of total honesty:

these are not for me, i don't like the huge bezel style and i think it will become dated soon

but they seem to go over well with many people, so i wish you good luck

[TalkingTree]

Regarding the CU60B, is a 7u bottom row possible with the included PCB?
Also, will you offer keycaps as well?
Thanks.

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i am a man of total honesty:

these are not for me, i don't like the huge bezel style and i think it will become dated soon

but they seem to go over well with many people, so i wish you good luck

I understand, thank you for the feedback. The bezels are not too large, and I believe renders will help to show their size, but I understand your concerns.

Regarding the CU60B, is a 7u bottom row possible with the included PCB?
Also, will you offer keycaps as well?
Thanks.

No. If a layout isn't listed above for a particular keyboard, it is unlikely to be added.

The CU60B will have limited layout options, as this will keep the price low and make this an affordable travel board.

[Rafa_n]

a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

[atomicus]

Any more renders of the CU75 coming soon?

[fouras]

Any ETA on the CU30 GB?

[TelFiRE]

Nice work on the new CU75. I am looking forward to it! Hopefully not super soon though, gotta recoup holiday funds!!

[ideus]

a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

[Kango_V]

Am really interested in this as my first 75%. But, in the original renders you showed a solid metal base. Could you also do that as an option? Same shape just solid.

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Renders look pretty cool, have you thought about the pricing on these yet? I'm not a 75% user or do I need another 60%, but this definitely looks like a very interesting buy.

No prices have been confirmed at the moment, but thank you for the support.



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Any more renders of the CU75 coming soon?

Yes!


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a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

What do you mean by “true Happy version”?

Thank you for the support.


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frothing over the CU30

Thank you for the support!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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Am really interested in this as my first 75%. But, in the original renders you showed a solid metal base. Could you also do that as an option? Same shape just solid.

Thank you for the feedback, I will definitely take it into consideration.


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[Puddsy]

a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

What do you mean by “true Happy version”?

Thank you for the support.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

i think he means 6u

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a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

What do you mean by “true Happy version”?

Thank you for the support.


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i think he means 6u

Does this mean there are no issues with the current layouts as this include the 6u? Forgive me but I am slightly confused as to whether everyone dislikes or likes the layouts available.

[ideus]

a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

What do you mean by “true Happy version”?

Thank you for the support.


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i think he means 6u

The HHKB has 6u space-bar centered near to G|H, making the bottom row asymmetric. The M0110 has a larger space bar and the bottom row is centered near B|N making the bottom row look symmetric.





M0110





True HHKB layout.

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a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

What do you mean by “true Happy version”?

Thank you for the support.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

i think he means 6u

The HHKB has 6u space-bar centered near to G|H, making the bottom row asymmetric. The M0110 has a larger space bar and the bottom row is centered near B|N making the bottom row look symmetric.

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M0110

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True HHKB layout.

Oh, ok. So I presume you prefer the layout that I have chosen, that has the same as the standard HHKB?

[Puddsy]

in short:

m0110: 2 2u blockers

true hhkb: 1.5u on the left, 2.5u on the right

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in short:

m0110: 2 2u blockers

true hhkb: 1.5u on the left, 2.5u on the right

I am going to leave it how it is.

[Hokabuki]

Am really interested in this as my first 75%. But, in the original renders you showed a solid metal base. Could you also do that as an option? Same shape just solid.

Thank you for the feedback, I will definitely take it into consideration.


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I would also really like a solid metal base offering. Probably the only way I’d join.

[ideus]

a HHKB version with 7u spacebar and symmetrical blockers  would probably be more popular.

Like the Tina-C, instead of the Tina-A

I think the opposite, because, there are HHKB MX symmetric versions already (Better called them M0110), while there are only one available true Happy version with asymmetric bottom so far, so this is precisely why this have potential.

What do you mean by “true Happy version”?

Thank you for the support.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

i think he means 6u

The HHKB has 6u space-bar centered near to G|H, making the bottom row asymmetric. The M0110 has a larger space bar and the bottom row is centered near B|N making the bottom row look symmetric.

Show Image

M0110

Show Image

True HHKB layout.

Oh, ok. So I presume you prefer the layout that I have chosen, that has the same as the standard HHKB?

+1 your chosen one is the best.

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Am really interested in this as my first 75%. But, in the original renders you showed a solid metal base. Could you also do that as an option? Same shape just solid.

Thank you for the feedback, I will definitely take it into consideration.


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I would also really like a solid metal base offering. Probably the only way I’d join.

There are some renders coming that will show the solid metal base, I will add them as soon as possible.


After much consideration, I think I will make that option available.

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At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

[bluesclera]

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

wow that is quite a lot, hope it makes it.

[KaosJ]

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

What about the pricing?  (CU75 and/or numpad), rought estimation?   

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At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

wow that is quite a lot, hope it makes it.

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

What about the pricing?  (CU75 and/or numpad), rought estimation?   

I am currently in the process of acquiring quotes, but I currently estimate the cost of the CU75 kit to be $400 for the following:

- Matte Black Aluminium Top Case
- Matte Black Aluminium Plate
- PCB
- Matte Black Aluminium or Nylon Bottom Case
- Cable
- Cleaning Cloth
- Keyboard Sleeve

Please note this price includes import fees, and I am looking to establish NA / Asian Proxies, which will hopefully reduce the price for non-EU customers.

This price has not been confirmed, and may be subject to change.

[atomicus]

You mentioned in the original thread that it would come with a sleeve?

Price will be under £300 then?

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You mentioned in the original thread that it would come with a sleeve?

Yes, it will! That is being sourced at the moment, and hopefully I will have images of a sample soon. I will add that to the post.

[KaosJ]

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

wow that is quite a lot, hope it makes it.

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

What about the pricing?  (CU75 and/or numpad), rought estimation?   

I am currently in the process of acquiring quotes, but I currently estimate the cost of the CU75 kit to be $400 for the following:

- Matte Black Aluminium Top Case
- Matte Black Aluminium Plate
- PCB
- Matte Black Aluminium or Nylon Bottom Case
- Cable
- Cleaning Cloth

Please note this price includes import fees, and I am looking to establish NA / Asian Proxies, which will hopefully reduce the price for non-EU customers.

This price has not been confirmed, and may be subject to change.

Umm i pass, seems a bit off as a base kit price, at that price is higher or on par of many other kits that comes with a brass weight, brass plate and a dope handbag :/ 

[atomicus]

Umm i pass, seems a bit off as a base kit price, at that price is higher or on par of many other kits that comes with a brass weight, brass plate and a dope handbag :/

You do have a point, more so in light of the 'luxury' claims.

[Hokabuki]

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

wow that is quite a lot, hope it makes it.

At this moment, it looks as though the MOQ for the CU75 will be 100 units.

What about the pricing?  (CU75 and/or numpad), rought estimation?   

I am currently in the process of acquiring quotes, but I currently estimate the cost of the CU75 kit to be $400 for the following:

- Matte Black Aluminium Top Case
- Matte Black Aluminium Plate
- PCB
- Matte Black Aluminium or Nylon Bottom Case
- Cable
- Cleaning Cloth

Please note this price includes import fees, and I am looking to establish NA / Asian Proxies, which will hopefully reduce the price for non-EU customers.

This price has not been confirmed, and may be subject to change.

Umm i pass, seems a bit off as a base kit price, at that price is higher or on par of many other kits that comes with a brass weight, brass plate and a dope handbag :/

$400 is too steep for me. How does this kit justify that price? Wouldn’t the 100 MOQ lower the cost?

[Puddsy]

CNC time isn't cheap

[cdn-mini]

$400?? Maybe for a TKL but not for 75%. I'M OUT!

[KaosJ]

$400?? Maybe for a TKL but not for 75%. I'M OUT!

Not even for a TKL with what the current kit offers and with the current design.   

CNC time isn't cheap

Cmon...

[atomicus]

I'm curious... the word luxury has been repeatedly bandied about... might be special!

[ns90]

Not sure if this was intentional, but it looks like the layout for the CU60B only supports split backspace, while the CU HHKB supports both split and R4 Backspace.