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Title: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: tech.lado on Fri, 01 July 2022, 16:16:16

VETTE BY TECH.LADO

(https://i.imgur.com/rSE67i3.jpg)

OVERVIEW

Based off the side profile of a 60's C1 Corvette
Modified to highlight the geometry and streamline it to fit the proportions of a keyboard
Sleek design with a bit of flare to keep it fresh? Idk lol

The Vette is exactly what you think it is at first sight.

From the compact geometry and sleek angles reminiscent of its inspiration, the C1 Corvette, this project is an ambitious experimentation on the union of innovative ideas and streamlined engineering.

Meticulously crafted with your experience in mind, the Vette can be tailored how you see fit for a contemporary experience

After all, you won’t hesitate to have it on your desk, daily.

Vette Case by TECH.LADO
PCB Design by 0xCB




SPECIFICATIONS




Case


6.78 degrees Typing Angle
Machined Aluminum (Alloy 6061) Case.
USB-C Interface
QMK & VIAL Compatible (VIA TBD)
Powder Coated Finish
13.1cm x 32.3cm x 2.6cm
1.5mm plate
Tsangan Bottom Row
ANSI, HHKB, & WKL Top Enclosure Options
Full Gasket Mount System with the option to use Rubber, Poron, or Silicone Gaskets.
Choice of Aluminum, Brass, Polycarbonate. (FR4 and POM options may be added depending on feedback.)
Waveform Suppression System (WSS) - Brass Weight and Silicone Dampener designed to be used in tandem to tune and suppress the acoustics of the board.
Vette Classic side panel will be sold as an extra option. (The panels are purely an aesthetic option to spice up your board if you choose to have it as an add-on)




PCB


A custom PCB Designed and Manufactured by 0xCB

60% PCB
ESD Protection
South facing switches, hotswap
Per switch RGB
USB-C daughterboard






VARIANTS (Colorway options and Kit Inclusions)





Standard Edition (SE) Color Options (Serial-Numbered between 1-200)

Five color options To be paired with White side panels and Chrome Accent Trim:
Crimson - Pantone 1795 C (Red)
Daisy Sunflower - Pantone 114 C (Yellow)
Sky -  Pantone 2915 C (Blue)
Seafoam - Pantone Green 0921 C (Green)
Aster - Pantone 9344 C (Purple)



Mono Edition (ME) Color Options (Serial-Numbered between 1-200)

Five Color Options. You can mix and match any of these colors for the Enclosure, Side Panels, and Accent Trim
Ghost - Pantone 11-0601 TPX  (Bright White)
Ivory - Pantone 11-0907 TCX (Off-White)
Fog - Pantone 17-5104 TCX (Gray)
Midnight - Pantone 433 C (Dark Gray)
Onyx -  Pantone 419 C (Black)
Chrome *Available for Accent Trim only

Each Standard/Mono Edition Package comes with:

1x Top Enclosure (HHKB/WKL/ANSI, Aluminum)
1x Base Enclosure (Aluminum)
1x Waveform Suppression System (WSS) Brass Weight and Silicone Dampener Combo
1x Aluminum Plate
1x Various Mounting Hardware
1x Custom 0xCB 60% PCB
1x USB-C Daughter Board
1x T.L Switch and Keycap puller
1x Torx Tool
1x 1.5M USB-C to USB-A cable (USB 3.0) (Braided)
2x Set of Rubber, Poron, and Silicone Gaskets.
1x Carrying Bag
1x Cleaning Cloth
1x White Gloves
1x Instruction Guide
1x Authenticity Card
1x Various Packaging




Bespoke Edition

The Vette: Bespoke Edition is our take on the tasteful nostalgia and creative freedom of the custom car culture.

Rooted on the full attention to detail, the Bespoke Edition takes the form factor of our Vette to new heights, with you having the liberty to fully tailor your experience on how you’d want your keyboard to be. If Akira Nakai would have a custom keyboard, it’s probably this one. But don’t take our word for it.

Custom finishes, serial codes, color choices, and matched accessories. You name it and we’ll gladly deliver.

Make your VETTE yours.

As a way to give back to this creative community, we’ll be raffling 1 BESPOKE unit. Raffle details TBA.

Each Bespoke Edition Package comes with:

1 x Top Enclosure (HHKB or FULL, Aluminum)
1 x Base Enclosure (Aluminum)
1 x Set of Brass, Aluminum, FR4 and Polycarbonate Plates
1 x Various Mounting Hardware
1 x Custom 0xCB PCB
1 x USB-C Daughter Board
1 x T.L Switch and Keycap puller
1 x Torx Tool
3 x Set of Rubber, Poron, and Silicone Gaskets.
1 x Carrying Bag
1 x Cleaning Cloth
1 x White Gloves
1 x Instruction Guide
1 x Various Packaging
1 x Color Matched Flight Case for Storage
1 x Color Matched Custom Deskmat
1 x Color Matched 1.5M USB-C to USB-A cable (USB 3.0) (Braided) (Coiled upon Request)
1 x Keyboard Display Stand
1 x Flight Case Packaging
1 x Bespoke Portfolio of your Vette. (Renders from your ordering process, Color/Pattern Swatches, and Personalized Authenticity Card)





OTHER DETAILS

Pricing: TBD. Will be announced once we receive and are satisfied with the prototypes.
Optional Extras:
Extra Plates
Extra Sound Dampener
Deskmats
Lube Stations




GB DATE: TBD *The Vette will be purchasable on our (soon to launch) website when group buy starts.





IC Feedback form: https://forms.gle/CEgqCk622TotKsQ29

RENDERS

(https://i.imgur.com/JgxqIQT.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/bKCBj0i.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NBqHB6l.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/P2HSO68.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vRqKMYC.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BvFSkUW.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lBATq0P.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/K14Hvta.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0PB6nR8.jpeg)

WAVEFORM SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

(https://i.imgur.com/sC1BBes.jpeg)

CLASSIC SIDE PANEL (Optional Extra)

(https://i.imgur.com/idJNrCH.png)

*Colors used in renders are for pre-production only and are subject to change.

ABOUT US

TECH.LADO is a small industrial design studio formed by friends from different fields, but with one common obsession: function, aesthetics, and experience.

The studio is rooted in designing unique and functional pieces as a way of sharing their perspective and ideologies with the community.

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: mmayhem17 on Fri, 01 July 2022, 16:30:51

so, you guys figured out all of that sale/options/blabla info before even have a prototype?

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: ankit on Fri, 01 July 2022, 16:58:27

Quote from: tech.lado on Fri, 01 July 2022, 16:16:16

WAVEFORM SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Show Image

(https://i.imgur.com/sC1BBes.jpeg)

lol

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: LittleAad on Fri, 01 July 2022, 20:29:16

The foam has curves lmao

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: treeleaf64 on Fri, 01 July 2022, 20:45:26

Not good enough too complicated no prototype and c2 corvette is better

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: LMarci on Fri, 01 July 2022, 20:50:16

Wavy foam for the most illustrious of thoccs. Can't make this **** up.

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: HalfScrim on Sat, 02 July 2022, 02:47:50

Quote from: tech.lado on Fri, 01 July 2022, 16:16:16

If Akira Nakai would have a custom keyboard, it’s probably this one. But don’t take our word for it.

Yeah I doubt he would want this over something like the 959 Mini as your board is based off a Chevy, not a Porsche which is what he's famous for tuning.
Also, Waveform Suppression System... c'mon now

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Pyroo on Sat, 02 July 2022, 05:27:35

So the waveform supression system (WSS) is a form of thock engineering at its PEAK performance..? IM IN!! :eek:

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: whirlwind on Sat, 02 July 2022, 05:31:59

Quote

WAVEFORM SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

You might have a future at RAMA

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: LaserCrafter on Sat, 02 July 2022, 05:38:53

Where proto

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: puggo69 on Sat, 02 July 2022, 05:51:06

i want to cry...

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Fraaaan on Sat, 02 July 2022, 06:00:32

What an incredible keyboard. Everything from the compact geometry, ambitious experimentation, contemporary experience, full gasket mount system, Waveform Suppression System (WSS), authenticity card and the Bespoke Edition just radiates ENDGAME.

Some people may shun you because this is your first post, you have no prototype and you may have no experience in the hobby at all, but those people are the ones of no talent recognition. The Simon Cowells of the hobby, if you will. They use their beige keycaps and top mount keyboards like it's still 2010, their tastes are laughable at best. The Vette 60 represents the future of the hobby. The mechanical keyboard has not changed since it was invented by Razer back in 2013 and it's all about to change right now. I will be following your work closely on Instagram and hope to have the pleasure of owning a Bespoke Edition Vette soon.

For anyone who feels the need to reply to my comment telling me "Keycult" is better, let me ask you this: Are Keycults inspired by anything? No. Do Keycults innovate? No. Do Keycults come in Bespoke Editions? No. Do you get white gloves with keycults? No. I can keep going for days...

This is the future, and the future is now. Godspeed.

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Laur on Sat, 02 July 2022, 06:01:18

delete this lol

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: cigs_coffee on Sat, 02 July 2022, 06:44:20

looks quite nice design wise.

Can't comment on the technical aspects since i'm not as tech savvy as the 'lolz' crowd swarming this thread obviously is.

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Ja3_420 on Sat, 02 July 2022, 06:59:53

 :blank:

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Dumbass on Sat, 02 July 2022, 07:07:59

Bet it thocks

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Cipulot on Sat, 02 July 2022, 17:22:55

 :blank:

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: 526boards on Sat, 02 July 2022, 18:11:28

I think the unique aesthetic is pretty cool. Always like to see designers try new things rather than spitting out the same old same old.

That being said, are there measurements or tests that would back up the claims from "waveform suppression"? I think actual measurables would go a long way to helping you build credibility around this idea. Otherwise the community skepticism is a little warranted.

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: Homiezoned on Sun, 17 July 2022, 13:26:57

W A V E

Title: Re: [IC] Vette 60
Post by: LasagnaUpMyAssCheeks on Wed, 10 August 2022, 13:01:01

the Corvette's biggest weakness, a speed bump, and boy does it sure look like one