Author Topic: [IC] Shogōki Switch [ You Can (Not) Wait ] (Read 62099 times)

Kyosurai · « **on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:33:46 »

“Anywhere can be paradise as long as you have the will to live. After all, you are alive, so you will always have the chance to be happy. As long as the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth exist, everything will be all right.” – Yui

- IC Form -

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Hello Fellow Pilots,

As you’ve noticed, we are a big fan of EVA-01 and have a thought to recreate a switch that resembles the all time favorite 01. Please fill up the form if you’re interested and let’s make this happened!

We will be collaborating with ThicThock for their very delicious DL springs.

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New Specifications: -

Material: Poly top, Nylon Bottom, POM Stem
Color Reference: Pantone 2084C for Housing, Pantone 802C for Stem (Still to be further confirmed with Manufacturer)
Spring: ThicThock DL 65 springs
Nature: Tactile feel
Its gonna be a slightly more tactile ver of Ergo Clears
Non-lubed at all (yea, the legs arent lubed too)

Old Specifications:-

More

•   Material: Nylon housing, POM stem and Poly top
•   Color reference: TBC with manufacturer
•   Spring: 62G
•   Nature: Tactile feel
•   Non-factory lubed
•   Rounded Tactile Feel ( Similar to T1s )

The switch will be made by JWK.

This switch will be a Rara switch recolor. The difference between this switch and Raras, will be the poly top and a better spring.

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Pricing and MOQ:-
• Price: TBC (We will try to get pricing that's favorable by everyone)
• MoQs: 40,000

Vendor:-

Vendors:-

US: ApexKeyboards
Canada: ApexKeyboards
EU: MyKeyboardEU
UK: Proto[Typist]
Asia:ThicThock
Oceania: DailyClack
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As this is the initial interest check, I’ll keep you guys posted with more updates and renders in near future.

Thank you for your patience and feel free to leave comments below should you have any questions.

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L8T · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:35:23 »

Is this made by JWK?

cyberFluff · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:35:44 »

Is this another Durock/JWK clone?

joecoolbob · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:36:57 »

lol EVA-01 is 'shogouki' not 'shogoki'

Kyosurai · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:37:28 »

Quote from: cyberFluff on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:35:44

Is this another Durock/JWK clone?

Quote from: L8T on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:35:23

Is this made by JWK?

Yessu. Its made by JWK.. I should put that in

productkun · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:38:53 »

Sadly not linear

nu_types · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:41:03 »

Now I just need one of the various GMK Evangelion themed keysets to actually go somewhere.

Rejeckted · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 22:13:39 »

Always interested in some new tactiles. IC Form link is broke

Kyosurai · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 22:18:56 »

Quote from: Rejeckted on Wed, 15 April 2020, 22:13:39

Always interested in some new tactiles. IC Form link is broke

Updated. Thanks for informing!

jaygro · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 22:26:02 »

Sick looking switch.

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psxndc · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 22:59:08 »

Quote from: productkun on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:38:53

Sadly not linear

Disagree. Glad to see some tactile love.

Now if only GMK Unit-01 could get off the ground.

Kokaloo · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 15 April 2020, 23:58:51 »

thanks doc

krikun98 · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 16 April 2020, 00:49:43 »

Take over Unit-01 and release these together, it'll be a sicker combo than Bushido!

hmmmwhatsthis · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 16 April 2020, 17:15:08 »

Bummer that it's not a linear

Lyle88 · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 01:27:24 »

I wish this was tactile, but LESS tactile than t1's..

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isioisi · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 01:45:42 »

These look SICK, I'm in for about 2 keyboards worth, minimum

fabijolo · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 02:03:14 »

I really like the colourway, but maybe you could try contacting keebwerk, and make this a Tacit recolour, instead of another T1 version.
I'd love to see that collab, and I'm pretty sure keebwerk would be up to this aswell

hottrout · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 02:38:44 »

Interested in trying them for sure.

LightningXI · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 03:17:08 »

Quote from: Lyle88 on Fri, 17 April 2020, 01:27:24

I wish this was tactile, but LESS tactile than t1's..

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+1 on this. wish these were like ergo clear tactility at most.

Joaquox · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 05:44:20 »

If the majority wants a lesser tactility, you could order the stems in linear housings instead, they smoothen the tactility some. I tried Koalas in durock linears previously and they feel less sharp yet still plenty tactile.

Vigrith · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 09:28:30 »

Wake me up when someone make a proper custom with the tactility of an MX brown.

illusixn · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 09:35:09 »

get in the keyboard shinji

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 09:45:14 »

I'm interested!

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Oddstag · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 10:00:30 »

Totally interested. Definitely approve of tactile. I'm up for a full-size collection of these at a minimum.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 10:43:45 »

Quote from: Oddstag on Fri, 17 April 2020, 10:00:30

Totally interested. Definitely approve of tactile. I'm up for a full-size collection of these at a minimum.

I'm similar, my primary interest is the price. With all these different switches, prices are starting to get crazy.

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Abhorrent Cell · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 21 April 2020, 12:44:43 »

Never been into the green/purple cw's, but y'all giving me the feels here. Especially with GMK 01 apparently happening.

SoraNoTenshi · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 21 April 2020, 12:58:48 »

Like the design of the switch, also that it will have round tactility.

Definitely interested

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 21 April 2020, 20:10:18 »

Interested, my only request is for the housing & switch to be great w/ handling different springs weights, in my case heavier springs. As long as this is possible, I'm all for it!

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Ytata · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 28 April 2020, 06:52:30 »

interesting....

Psyoshi · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 30 April 2020, 00:07:19 »

Super excited for these, I have another T1 frankenswitch and they are amazing.

alphabirth · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 30 April 2020, 03:52:36 »

Love it! I'd be in for a board worth. Maybe more if these ended up being Tacit recolours with 62g springs!

yuki · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 30 April 2020, 06:59:08 »

Quote from: alphabirth on Thu, 30 April 2020, 03:52:36

Love it! I'd be in for a board worth. Maybe more if these ended up being Tacit recolours with 62g springs!

Tacits are keebwerk exclusivity/NDA bound. Durock/JWK etc is not allowed to make another silent tactile, nor a recolour of the Tacits without keebwerk consent.

And unrelated to that, T1's dont have a rounded bump, theyre one of the sharper tactile bumps on the market just behind sky v2s....

alphabirth · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 30 April 2020, 09:31:13 »

Quote from: yuki on Thu, 30 April 2020, 06:59:08

Quote from: alphabirth on Thu, 30 April 2020, 03:52:36
Love it! I'd be in for a board worth. Maybe more if these ended up being Tacit recolours with 62g springs!
Tacits are keebwerk exclusivity/NDA bound. Durock/JWK etc is not allowed to make another silent tactile, nor a recolour of the Tacits without keebwerk consent.

And unrelated to that, T1's dont have a rounded bump, theyre one of the sharper tactile bumps on the market just behind sky v2s....

Sure, I guess I meant instead of being JWK, as was suggest above. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Lyle88 · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 30 April 2020, 19:04:12 »

All of these super tactile switches are killing me. I wish someone would release a tactile that was similar to MX Browns, but smoother with a lighter spring, like 45g bottom out

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alphabirth · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 04 May 2020, 16:34:33 »

Quote from: Lyle88 on Thu, 30 April 2020, 19:04:12

All of these super tactile switches are killing me. I wish someone would release a tactile that was similar to MX Browns, but smoother with a lighter spring, like 45g bottom out

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Have you tried Aliaz switches? Sounds like just what you're looking for. I like them okay, but for me I need the nice big round tactile bumps!

coffeeshopcoder · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 05 May 2020, 02:44:36 »

Let’s go. !

kvswim · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 20 May 2020, 11:05:59 »

I want this to happen! Any chance for stabilizer kits too?

jackzyg · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 20 May 2020, 11:39:23 »

Quote from: kvswim on Wed, 20 May 2020, 11:05:59

I want this to happen! Any chance for stabilizer kits too?

Good point! I’d be interested in seeing that as well!

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Magas · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 21 May 2020, 20:57:37 »

YES PLEASE

Kyosurai · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 09:27:35 »

Updated the specification

Next would be getting the samples.... I Can (Not) Wait To Get Them

Oddstag · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 10:13:07 »

ThickThock springs

Rob27shred · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 10:27:56 »

Love the look, but not down for them being just a T1 recolor. Any chance a linear version could be added? If they tactility could be toned down I'd be in for the tactile version, but I don't think Durock/JWK have anything other than the T1 stem profile for tactiles. I gotta agree with the others in this thread that are just plain burned out on MX tactiles trying to have as big as a bump as possible. If Cherry would get off their ass & retool the molds for MX clears they'd make a killing. I could see a huge resurgence in popularity for ergo clears if they were smoother than they are now.

reaLFX · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 11:20:02 »

Tactile is life

Rob27shred · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 11:22:23 »

Quote from: reaLFX on Thu, 28 May 2020, 11:20:02

Tactile is life

I thought that at one time too, but have been moving over to linears lately TBH.

senryo · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 11:55:58 »

Quote from: Rob27shred on Thu, 28 May 2020, 10:27:56

Love the look, but not down for them being just a T1 recolor. Any chance a linear version could be added? If they tactility could be toned down I'd be in for the tactile version, but I don't think Durock/JWK have anything other than the T1 stem profile for tactiles. I gotta agree with the others in this thread that are just plain burned out on MX tactiles trying to have as big as a bump as possible. If Cherry would get off their ass & retool the molds for MX clears they'd make a killing. I could see a huge resurgence in popularity for ergo clears if they were smoother than they are now.

According to OP, it is not T1 recolored, but rather,

Quote

Oh yaes, its gonna be a slightly more tactile ver of Ergo Clears

hottrout · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 12:26:52 »

Waiting on Tangerines to arrive, I would like to get some of these as well. Looking forward to this starting.

RedBeardDog · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 12:28:35 »

When Gb?

Kyosurai · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 14:22:13 »

Quote from: RedBeardDog on Thu, 28 May 2020, 12:28:35

When Gb?

After I had gotten the samples, then I'll work on setting the GB date.

Abhorrent Cell · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 14:39:53 »

I'm down for 100.

psxndc · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 14:55:52 »

Quote from: reaLFX on Thu, 28 May 2020, 11:20:02

Tactile is life

While generally I agree, there are definitely tactiles that I just flat out dislike (blueberries, halos).

Vadurr · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 16:45:07 »

I'll take it

jackzyg · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 19:04:31 »

Quote from: kvswim on Wed, 20 May 2020, 11:05:59

I want this to happen! Any chance for stabilizer kits too?

[mention]Kyosurai [/mention] any chance we can have themed stabs as well? That’ll be sick

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Sifo · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 28 May 2020, 19:12:34 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:33:46

Oh yaes, its gonna be a slightly more tactile ver of Ergo Clears

wait a minute

Kyosurai · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 29 May 2020, 08:57:42 »

Quote from: jackzyg on Thu, 28 May 2020, 19:04:31

Quote from: kvswim on Wed, 20 May 2020, 11:05:59
I want this to happen! Any chance for stabilizer kits too?
[mention]Kyosurai [/mention] any chance we can have themed stabs as well? That’ll be sick

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Currently have no plans in doing that at the moment ><

Kyosurai · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 29 May 2020, 08:58:23 »

Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 28 May 2020, 19:12:34

Quote from: Kyosurai on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:33:46
Oh yaes, its gonna be a slightly more tactile ver of Ergo Clears

wait a minute

Chotto Matte Stop ? xD

CaptainVinceO2 · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 29 May 2020, 11:07:44 »

That's quite a unique switch LOL interested in helping you vend/proxy the switch pming

o3okevin · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 29 May 2020, 11:33:27 »

oh boy ergo clears :eyes:

GaNeBaL · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 29 May 2020, 11:43:04 »

smooth ergo clears? sounds interesting

Kyosurai · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 30 May 2020, 07:07:41 »

Small update with vendor

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 30 May 2020, 17:13:02 »

Ready for GB, plan to buy between 70 to 100 switches. Any ETA on GB date?

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Wynlith · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 05 June 2020, 14:50:15 »

With GMK Unit-01 starting in july I really hope this GB comes to fruition.

kvswim · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 08 June 2020, 09:56:03 »

Quote from: Wynlith on Fri, 05 June 2020, 14:50:15

With GMK Unit-01 starting in july I really hope this GB comes to fruition.

Same. I'm practically foaming at the mouth

Kyosurai · « **Reply #62 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 11:39:16 »

There is quite a good amount of interest for the an EVA-01 colorway stabilizers. Hence, I've decided to do an interest check to gauge whether we can make it happened or not. Please help me feel in the forms is you're interested to get one alongside the Shogōki switches. Thank you for your support!

- Stabilizers IC Form -

Kyosurai · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 11:42:53 »

Repost by mistake*

productkun · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 14 June 2020, 11:51:00 »

Id love to have some matching stabs if the price is right ofc

14x71 · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 07:18:03 »

If I'm getting these switches, might as well get the stabs as well

CoolMike · « **Reply #66 on:** Mon, 22 June 2020, 21:27:18 »

These are an awesome colorway switch. If I had an Eva build coming, there would be no question these are making their way in.

GLW GB.

Lyle88 · « **Reply #67 on:** Mon, 22 June 2020, 21:33:30 »

Quote from: productkun on Sun, 14 June 2020, 11:51:00

Id love to have some matching stabs if the price is right ofc

https://novelkeys.xyz/products/durock-stabilizers?_pos=1&_sid=8011fb4c1&_ss=r

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productkun · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 23 June 2020, 07:15:58 »

Quote from: Lyle88 on Mon, 22 June 2020, 21:33:30

Quote from: productkun on Sun, 14 June 2020, 11:51:00
Id love to have some matching stabs if the price is right ofc
https://novelkeys.xyz/products/durock-stabilizers?_pos=1&_sid=8011fb4c1&_ss=r

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Its close!

Just needs some green instead of gold

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grundlemere · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 23 June 2020, 09:21:37 »

These are very cool. I think I need some Rara samples to get a sense of what I'm getting into in terms of tactility. I did not love T1s. Need that sharp HP snap.

isioisi · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 30 June 2020, 04:38:46 »

I'm 100% on board (get it) for some Eva themed stabs as well as the switches and the Unit-01 keycaps. Top it off with a KBD8X and I've got my endgame.

isioisi · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 00:14:58 »

Any updates on these guys? Pretty keen, but all the other pieces of my build are taking off and I don't want to have to leave these behind.

Kyosurai · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:25:32 »

I'll be updating some photos of the samples soon. Probably within this or next week.

Please look forward to them!

Oddstag · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:37:05 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:25:32

I'll be updating some photos of the samples soon. Probably within this or next week.

Please look forward to them!

yes yes yes yes yes yes

hottrout · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 17:19:05 »

Nice, just got my tangerines and excited to try these.

Crazy Designers · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 21 July 2020, 04:35:45 »

im considering making switches design right now, and im really impressed with this. hope to see the prototype

iteungz · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 21 July 2020, 08:28:53 »

Go for it!!!

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MoarCoffeePlzzz · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 21 July 2020, 08:42:22 »

Ergo clears are my favorite in terms of tactility. Not a big fan of the super tactile switches they are releasing today. I will grab a bag of these to try!

mechatron.prime · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 30 July 2020, 19:55:35 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:25:32

I'll be updating some photos of the samples soon. Probably within this or next week.

Please look forward to them!

need this for my eva build, want pictures!

VagueOrigin · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 31 July 2020, 04:45:51 »

Quote from: alphabirth on Mon, 04 May 2020, 16:34:33

Quote from: Lyle88 on Thu, 30 April 2020, 19:04:12
All of these super tactile switches are killing me. I wish someone would release a tactile that was similar to MX Browns, but smoother with a lighter spring, like 45g bottom out

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Have you tried Aliaz switches? Sounds like just what you're looking for. I like them okay, but for me I need the nice big round tactile bumps!

Right, what's the point in going tactile... if you can barely even feel the feedback. Sack up, and get with it I say!

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Sifo · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 03:58:07 »

Quote from: VagueOrigin on Fri, 31 July 2020, 04:45:51

Quote from: alphabirth on Mon, 04 May 2020, 16:34:33
Quote from: Lyle88 on Thu, 30 April 2020, 19:04:12
All of these super tactile switches are killing me. I wish someone would release a tactile that was similar to MX Browns, but smoother with a lighter spring, like 45g bottom out

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Have you tried Aliaz switches? Sounds like just what you're looking for. I like them okay, but for me I need the nice big round tactile bumps!
Right, what's the point in going tactile... if you can barely even feel the feedback. Sack up, and get with it I say!

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I don't know what nerve-damaged fingers you'd need to have to "barely feel" the feedback of clears but I don't envy you.

All these modern super-tactiles are way too slow. I have no idea if the RARA will be any good but at the very least these will look nice.

Lyle88 · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 04:26:50 »

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 01 August 2020, 03:58:07

Quote from: VagueOrigin on Fri, 31 July 2020, 04:45:51
Quote from: alphabirth on Mon, 04 May 2020, 16:34:33
Quote from: Lyle88 on Thu, 30 April 2020, 19:04:12
All of these super tactile switches are killing me. I wish someone would release a tactile that was similar to MX Browns, but smoother with a lighter spring, like 45g bottom out

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Have you tried Aliaz switches? Sounds like just what you're looking for. I like them okay, but for me I need the nice big round tactile bumps!
Right, what's the point in going tactile... if you can barely even feel the feedback. Sack up, and get with it I say!

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I don't know what nerve-damaged fingers you'd need to have to "barely feel" the feedback of clears but I don't envy you.

All these modern super-tactiles are way too slow. I have no idea if the RARA will be any good but at the very least these will look nice.

I mainly want to be able to play games on them. Having a zeal/HP/T1 switch for that is just plain annoying. I like a little bit of feedback so that if I'm resting my hands on the keys I know I'm not accidentally activating a key. I've tried aliaz switches and they were alright but the springs were pretty crap - I might get some 45-50g springs for them and see if that makes them a bit better

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Kyosurai · « **Reply #82 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 11:54:10 »

There's some delays on the switches, if nothing goes wrong, the photos will be up next week!

jp5486 · « **Reply #83 on:** Sat, 01 August 2020, 15:41:44 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Sat, 01 August 2020, 11:54:10

There's some delays on the switches, if nothing goes wrong, the photos will be up next week!

waits impatiently

hottrout · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 04 August 2020, 10:50:12 »

Lurking

lakeboredom · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 07 August 2020, 01:54:03 »

I'm so glad this was changed to the Rara stem from T1 and unlubed! And the linear spring to boot, you guys are doing too much right.. I am skeptical, what's the catch lol? I only found out because it was linked in the new IC for Eva themed linear switches. Maybe I am blind, or maybe some more IC's need posting on Reddit. I think this GB is important for the community. It's been over a year since Zealios were available, and I feel like newcomers to the hobby are really lacking an option other than Ergo Clears for normalish tactile switches. The days of the top bump tactiles are finally simmering down, thank you!

Kyosurai · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 07 August 2020, 02:43:28 »

Updates on the switches:
Something happened, there are further delays on it. I'm sorry for ruining everyone's expectations. Currently hoping for them to arrive by the end of the month. I will update again when I get the switches. Thank you for your support

Kyosurai · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 07 August 2020, 02:46:03 »

Quote from: lakeboredom on Fri, 07 August 2020, 01:54:03

I'm so glad this was changed to the Rara stem from T1 and unlubed! And the linear spring to boot, you guys are doing too much right.. I am skeptical, what's the catch lol? I only found out because it was linked in the new IC for Eva themed linear switches. Maybe I am blind, or maybe some more IC's need posting on Reddit. I think this GB is important for the community. It's been over a year since Zealios were available, and I feel like newcomers to the hobby are really lacking an option other than Ergo Clears for normalish tactile switches. The days of the top bump tactiles are finally simmering down, thank you!

Thank you for your interest! I'll try to get a price thats favorable for everyone

I didn't update much on reddit, but I'll update on Reddit again once I get the photo on the samples

SadisticReap · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 09 August 2020, 16:25:44 »

This is so awesome. Hope this happens.

_prjctZero · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 16 August 2020, 03:34:36 »

Any news on this. The other "Eva Swithes" are going into groupbuy ( https://bespokekeys.shop/products/mecha-01-switch-gb?variant=32305113497636 ) but I prefer the clear housing on these.

SpinningHook · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 16 August 2020, 08:59:05 »

I didn't see it mentioned anywhere else, so I was wondering what type of mounting the stabilizers will support, i.e. PCB screw in/mount or plate mount or will you have multiple options available?

HaX · « **Reply #91 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 17:36:44 »

Any news on the switch and stabs?

Fantaku · « **Reply #92 on:** Tue, 18 August 2020, 19:17:09 »

I hope these get made, I'd really like to get some for a full EVA build. Saw some linear switches elsewhere, but I feel like the truly EVA thing to do would be some sort of tactile switch to really feel the force of the 3rd impact with every key.

Kyosurai · « **Reply #93 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 08:12:22 »

Thanks for everyone's continuous interest and support on the switches.
The GB will only happen after I received the samples. I would want to make sure everything is correct before starting the gb. The switches will definitely get made. Sadly, I don't think the stabs will be entering gb, as there arent enough interest to secure the MoQ.

Last but not least, everyone please stay safe. If there's any update, I'll update it here. The next update will be when I get the photos, after would be the vendors and gb date.

Thank you for your patience and unrelenting support.

The.Ryan.Gamer · « **Reply #94 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 10:47:37 »

Ooooohhh! Nice looking tactile! Please use Ilumkb for Asia Vendor. Then i'm sold!

IC Filled.

jo h n · « **Reply #95 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 22:22:13 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Wed, 19 August 2020, 08:12:22

Sadly, I don't think the stabs will be entering gb, as there arent enough interest to secure the MoQ.

Damn stabs would of been a nice addition

Fantaku · « **Reply #96 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 22:52:35 »

Is there a render of the stabs? I didn't fill out the form for those, because I didn't see them

jdecker · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 25 August 2020, 20:45:42 »

any update on these?

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #98 on:** Wed, 26 August 2020, 16:34:57 »

Yeah, bring these to Apex and I'll buy 120.

I'm always in need of Ergo Clears, and while these won't be the same, they're worth buying if they're comparable.

Kyosurai · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 27 August 2020, 14:29:38 »

Quote from: HungerMechanic on Wed, 26 August 2020, 16:34:57

Yeah, bring these to Apex and I'll buy 120.

I'm always in need of Ergo Clears, and while these won't be the same, they're worth buying if they're comparable.

Canada will be handled by ApexKeyboards

Quote from: jdecker on Tue, 25 August 2020, 20:45:42

any update on these?

Still waiting for the proto switches! I'll check with JWK again on the status of the protos

ertisan · « **Reply #100 on:** Fri, 28 August 2020, 15:05:12 »

Tactile switches based off one of my favorite animes? count me in.

SnowyMinion · « **Reply #101 on:** Fri, 28 August 2020, 20:46:42 »

Quote from: joecoolbob on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:36:57

lol EVA-01 is 'shogouki' not 'shogoki'

kek

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #102 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 01:18:39 »

really excited for this to come to life, will be in for at least 100

lakeboredom · « **Reply #103 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 01:49:40 »

Didn't know about stabs, people just aren't checking the post for a JWK switch that often. They will likely do very well considering the Eva keyset and other switches that ran.

hottrout · « **Reply #104 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 04:40:02 »

EU Vendor?

Kyosurai · « **Reply #105 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 06:36:01 »

Latest update:
The protos should technically be done 2 weeks later. I'll continue updating when I have photos!
Thank you everyone for your patience

Kyosurai · « **Reply #106 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 06:46:38 »

Quote from: hottrout on Thu, 03 September 2020, 04:40:02

EU Vendor?

I will try to find a vendor for each region

Will keep everyone updated on this!

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #107 on:** Mon, 14 September 2020, 12:47:02 »

Rara vs. T1

Here's what the designer of RARA, '43,' said in a Drop post about Rara vs T1:

Quote

I'm 43, RARA is a physically different design, the spring/ and leaf ping is more quite. RARA is not the T1 clones.
It is very similar to 62g mx clear,more smooth.

So these are supposed to be similar to MX Clear in intensity, but with JWK smoothness.

A variation of the T1 stem with different materials.

Quote

In image's left side is rara's stem ,and the right side is KBDFANS T1's stem,
the red line at T1's stem is the point where T1 create tactile
,but the black line at Rara's stem is where rara create tactile

Quote

yeah，the difference in structure is small, but the difference in feel is obvious

Thats the difference between t1 and rara，

the stem which at the front is t1, rara is behind it

they all line up and cling at each other

Force Diagram:

Chinese typing test:

https://www.bilibili.com/video/av77160874?from=search&seid=11444903851290698992

You can read what the designer said, in this Drop thread:

https://drop.com/buy/jwk-rara-tactile-custom-mechanical-switches/talk/2562222?utm_source=linkshare&referer=BPKDQH

Reviews indicate that the switch [in the original JWK Rara housing] feels good, but may have ping.

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #108 on:** Mon, 14 September 2020, 13:00:29 »

There is supporting evidence that the designer was correct about the changes to the T1 stem.

'43' said that the T1 stem had been modified to reduce the overall tactile intensity, with the higher-tactility curve being pushed further down the tactile leg.

One review seems to corroborate this:

Quote

Okay, now that I'm home, I tried some Raras against T1s (Red stem, smoky housing), Koalas, and Lilacs. Each switch had Sprit 63.5 Slow springs in them, no lube or film added.
Raras definitely are prelubed on stem and bottom housing rails.

In terms of stock smoothness, my experience was T1s>Raras>Koalas=Lilacs.
For sound, Raras are lower pitched and bassier than T1s, and are slightly more muted than Koalas, less bassy than Lilacs. The upstroke of the Raras sounds to be the quietest of all 4 switches.

In terms of feel, Raras feel like they have more pretravel than T1s. Holding them side by side and pressing gently till I start to feel the bump, I can definitely see the Rara stem press down more than the T1 (seems like it goes twice as deep, in my rough totally-not-professional guesstimate). The tactile bump also feels less sharp and less pronounced than the T1s. I can see what the 43 means by the Ergo Clear comparison. An interesting tactile option that I hope is more widely available, feels and sounds like a bit of a "stealthier" (but not silenced) tactile option in the JWK lineup.

So this might be a more polite 'T1' more comparable to MX Clear, as advertised. Sure would be interesting to buy them in these Shogoki housings.

Kyosurai · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 02:48:17 »

[Update]

Enjoy!

posph · « **Reply #110 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 02:57:29 »

When i see an Evangelion theme im hyped!

Fantaku · « **Reply #111 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 02:59:16 »

VERY excited!

Kyosurai · « **Reply #112 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 13:36:23 »

I will be updating the vendors soon!

Sifo · « **Reply #113 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 15:17:28 »

isioisi · « **Reply #114 on:** Mon, 21 September 2020, 18:20:43 »

I'm ready

FinalEleven · « **Reply #115 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 18:01:59 »

pewpewnii · « **Reply #116 on:** Wed, 23 September 2020, 22:58:47 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Mon, 21 September 2020, 13:36:23

I will be updating the vendors soon!

YES PLZ

hottrout · « **Reply #117 on:** Thu, 24 September 2020, 04:55:09 »

Waiting

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #118 on:** Thu, 24 September 2020, 18:44:29 »

the colors look great, even more hyped!

Kyosurai · « **Reply #119 on:** Sun, 27 September 2020, 04:21:51 »

Current the vendors I can confirm are:

Asia: ThicThock
US/Canada: ApexKeyboards
EU: MyKeyboardEU
UK: Proto[Typist]
OCE: TBA

Pricing will be released shortly in a few days time.

GB will happen in October!

jdecker · « **Reply #120 on:** Mon, 28 September 2020, 01:31:34 »

let's gooooo

it's happening

SadisticReap · « **Reply #121 on:** Mon, 28 September 2020, 23:14:42 »

Whats turn around looking like?

Kyosurai · « **Reply #122 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 06:23:45 »

Quote from: SadisticReap on Mon, 28 September 2020, 23:14:42

Whats turn around looking like?

Should be around 3-4 months after GB ended

isioisi · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:01:21 »

I've got a giant pile of EVA themed stuff for my keyboard on the way, if I gotta wait another month or two for these switches I suppose that's okay.

Fantaku · « **Reply #124 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:08:48 »

Quote from: isioisi on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:01:21

I've got a giant pile of EVA themed stuff for my keyboard on the way, if I gotta wait another month or two for these switches I suppose that's okay.

Ooh, other EVA themed keeb stuff?

please do tell

isioisi · « **Reply #125 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:11:08 »

Quote from: Fantaku on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:08:48

Quote from: isioisi on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:01:21
I've got a giant pile of EVA themed stuff for my keyboard on the way, if I gotta wait another month or two for these switches I suppose that's okay.

Ooh, other EVA themed keeb stuff? please do tell

/

It's gonna hurt to tell you because the GB is over, but

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100396.0

I got that, a dark purple KBD 100%er coming, and I've made custom coiled Green/purple cabling.

Fantaku · « **Reply #126 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:44:26 »

Quote from: isioisi on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:11:08

Quote from: Fantaku on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:08:48
Quote from: isioisi on Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:01:21
I've got a giant pile of EVA themed stuff for my keyboard on the way, if I gotta wait another month or two for these switches I suppose that's okay.

Ooh, other EVA themed keeb stuff? please do tell
/

It's gonna hurt to tell you because the GB is over, but

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100396.0

I got that, a dark purple KBD 100%er coming, and I've made custom coiled Green/purple cabling.

Ah, just the mech set. Good thing I was in day 1

I should make a custom coiled cable too

the question is... What keeb will I put my switches and caps on?

isioisi · « **Reply #127 on:** Tue, 29 September 2020, 19:48:19 »

Haha smart. I'm partial to KBDFans, but I specifically wanted a full size keyboard because this will be used for games at home, and many games require a full range of keys. Having to press multiple things just to activate something in game is kind of a pain.

The 75% is used for work (Also with the SA Berserk Unit-02 themed keycap set

)

fakedSkill · « **Reply #128 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 12:01:10 »

Excited! How long will production roughly take for those?

Jesus · « **Reply #129 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 14:24:45 »

These look sick, ill cop 110 easy. Finally some more purple switches

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #130 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 16:11:51 »

I hate that I missed this GB. Hoping extras were ordered, so I can get a shot at them.

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_prjctZero · « **Reply #131 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 16:22:42 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Sun, 27 September 2020, 04:21:51

Current the vendors I can confirm are:

Asia: ThicThock
US/Canada: ApexKeyboards
EU: MyKeyboardEU
UK: Proto[Typist]
OCE: TBA

Pricing will be released shortly in a few days time.

GB will happen in October!

Do we have a date for GB yet?

Oddstag · « **Reply #132 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 17:10:56 »

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Wed, 07 October 2020, 16:11:51

I hate that I missed this GB. Hoping extras were ordered, so I can get a shot at them.

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If you're referring to these switches, GB hasn't happened yet.

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #133 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 18:15:05 »

Quote from: Oddstag on Wed, 07 October 2020, 17:10:56

Quote from: William_S_Jones on Wed, 07 October 2020, 16:11:51
I hate that I missed this GB. Hoping extras were ordered, so I can get a shot at them.

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If you're referring to these switches, GB hasn't happened yet.

Yes, happy as hell. I thought I saw something about a GB on Reddit about 1/2 a month ago. Well, I was mistaken. Count me in for @ least 60.

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SadisticReap · « **Reply #134 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 20:24:01 »

There was one, but those were for Linear switches in the theme of Eva 01.

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #135 on:** Wed, 07 October 2020, 23:45:55 »

There was also a pre-order for "Crane Tactile" switches, which I think also use the RARA stem. That happened in the summer, I don't know if they've shipped yet.

Everyone is waiting eagerly for the Shogoki, rest easy, they haven't even gone to GB phase.

Kyosurai · « **Reply #136 on:** Thu, 08 October 2020, 02:29:20 »

The gb should be happening in a week or two.
Once I get more details, I'll make a gb thread

Fantaku · « **Reply #137 on:** Thu, 08 October 2020, 02:32:06 »

I'm assuming there will be a link poster here to the GB thread when it's live?

Kyosurai · « **Reply #138 on:** Thu, 08 October 2020, 03:14:26 »

I'll link it to the gb thread when it's up!
Thanks

lach64 · « **Reply #139 on:** Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:00:19 »

Quote from: joecoolbob on Wed, 15 April 2020, 21:36:57

lol EVA-01 is 'shogouki' not 'shogoki'

the accent on top of the o is what makes it shogouki instead of shogoki

kvswim · « **Reply #140 on:** Mon, 26 October 2020, 09:45:51 »

https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/collections/switches/products/gb-shogoki-tactile-switches

The page is up on ApexKeyboards, but the GB doesn't have dates yet. Get hype!

SadisticReap · « **Reply #141 on:** Mon, 26 October 2020, 10:24:58 »

Just means we are getting closer!

pandaemic · « **Reply #142 on:** Tue, 27 October 2020, 18:33:39 »

Quote from: kvswim on Mon, 26 October 2020, 09:45:51

https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/collections/switches/products/gb-shogoki-tactile-switches

The page is up on ApexKeyboards, but the GB doesn't have dates yet. Get hype!

Dates are up on the product page, Oct 30 - Nov 29.
Expected to ship Jan/Feb 2021.

Kyosurai · « **Reply #143 on:** Tue, 27 October 2020, 21:56:42 »

Hey there everyone,

This is the long awaited update.
The groupbuy will officially commence this coming Friday (30th Oct) and will last for a month.

The price will be $5.50 per 10.

The vendors are:-

US/Canada : ApexKeyboards
EU: MyKeyboardEU
UK: [Proto]Typist
Asia: ThicThock
Oce: DailyClack

We really appreciate everyone’s patience and unrelenting support. Thank you

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #144 on:** Wed, 28 October 2020, 18:55:50 »

woohoo - it's go time!!

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #145 on:** Wed, 28 October 2020, 19:23:45 »

Quote from: pandaemic on Tue, 27 October 2020, 18:33:39

Quote from: kvswim on Mon, 26 October 2020, 09:45:51
https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/collections/switches/products/gb-shogoki-tactile-switches

The page is up on ApexKeyboards, but the GB doesn't have dates yet. Get hype!

Dates are up on the product page, Oct 30 - Nov 29.
Expected to ship Jan/Feb 2021.

Yes!!!!!!will be in for @ least 70!

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Lyle88 · « **Reply #146 on:** Sun, 01 November 2020, 02:48:30 »

Quote from: Kyosurai on Mon, 21 September 2020, 02:48:17

[Update]

Show Image

Enjoy!

Can you post a photo of the stem?

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Meepergon · « **Reply #147 on:** Mon, 02 November 2020, 21:19:46 »

Any updates on the stabilizers? Are they happening?

deaf · « **Reply #148 on:** Thu, 31 December 2020, 01:38:05 »

Any chance I can still get these? :/

Lyle88 · « **Reply #149 on:** Thu, 31 December 2020, 01:47:52 »

Quote from: deaf on Thu, 31 December 2020, 01:38:05

Any chance I can still get these? :/

Probably not through the GB as it has ended but people will sell them on mechmarket after they arrive. If you're not specifically interested in this colour, these are pretty much just T1 switches so there are plenty of other colour variants that should feel about the same.

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Lyle88 · « **Reply #150 on:** Fri, 27 August 2021, 01:02:21 »

Does anyone know what's going on with this GB? I ordered from my local vendor during the GB and still haven't received the switches. It seems like some vendors have had these switches for months. My local vendor says they haven't received them yet

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hottrout · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 27 August 2021, 04:56:52 »

Lyle, I got mine from Prototypist in May this year. You need to speak to your vendor for an update.

Katsurio · « **Reply #152 on:** Sat, 28 August 2021, 23:43:28 »

I also haven't recieved my order on November 10, 2020 from ThicThock.

I'm waiting for them to respond to my contact form submission on their site and no response from them on Discord.

Hopefully, this gets sorted since they're selling them on their website so they should have switches to send me

Kyosurai · « **Reply #153 on:** Sun, 05 September 2021, 05:57:38 »

Quote from: Lyle88 on Fri, 27 August 2021, 01:02:21

Does anyone know what's going on with this GB? I ordered from my local vendor during the GB and still haven't received the switches. It seems like some vendors have had these switches for months. My local vendor says they haven't received them yet

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Quote from: Katsurio on Sat, 28 August 2021, 23:43:28

I also haven't recieved my order on November 10, 2020 from ThicThock.

I'm waiting for them to respond to my contact form submission on their site and no response from them on Discord.

Hopefully, this gets sorted since they're selling them on their website so they should have switches to send me

I had checked with ThicThock, and all orders should have gone out already. May I know which vendor did you buy yours from?

Sissy · « **Reply #154 on:** Sun, 05 September 2021, 06:03:49 »

Still waiting on mine from Dailyclack.

Lyle88 · « **Reply #155 on:** Sun, 05 September 2021, 06:32:17 »

Quote from: Sissy on Sun, 05 September 2021, 06:03:49

Still waiting on mine from Dailyclack.

Same

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