[GB] Eon MMXXIII WKL Wedge 60%

[Que7797]

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Hello again Geekhack, im Que.

(or Que7797 on Discord)

I've been fortunate enough to have owned keyboards from many designers over the years. This has led me to develop very selective personal preferences.
No one was offering the specific combination of features that I wanted, so I decided to make my own. My goal is to blend the classic kustom aesthetic I love with the modern design features I need.

In addition to keyboards, I also love making keycaps. Combining those two passions led me to create Quest Keyboards!

You can check out some of my work at instagram.com/quest.keyboards
or questkeyboards.com

Now I'd like to share a project that is finally nearing completion.

Eon is a WKL Wedge 60%





All pictures in this post contain the 'Q4 2021' prototype.





Specs
6-Degree Typing Angle
Top Mount & O-Ring Mount
6063 Alu Case + Brass Weight
Hiney H60 PCB + USB-C UDB
Low USB-C port horizontal to desk (Works w/ Lindy Cables)
Very low ~16.5mm-17.5mm Front Height (~21.695mm EKH) feat. Noxary Ledge + Baion Wave
1.2kg / 2.6lb
A single Torx T6 driver required to assemble the entire board.

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GB Info

Group-Buy Entry Window: 1st-15th of October, 2023

Case Colors: Silver, Red, Black

Plate Types: Frosted Polycarbonate, Red Aluminum, Carbon-Fiber

Pricing starts at $399 and the more people join the cheaper the board becomes!

25-49 units = $399

50-99 units = $369

100-199 units = $349

200 units = $299

FCFS format with a hard cap of 200 boards.

Estimated GB fulfillment depends on quantity and is projected to take 4 months for 25 boards, and up to 10 months if we do all 200 units.

GB participants can also expect bi-weekly updates to be provided both here on Geekhack, and on Discord.



Final Design & Layout


MMXXIII Engraving


Plate Mounting Points


Plate Layout Options



Background Info

The result of over a year of work, numerous complete re-designs, and an entire GB dedicated to prototyping/gearing up for this public Geekhack run.
Every millimeter has been obsessively scrutinized and finely tuned to blend classic shapes and contemporary features together in a harmonious balance that I believe is worthy of any collection.
Many thanks to Pwner, Hiney, and Yuktsi for their input, guidance, and friendship over the years.

For more information regarding Eon check out the IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116335.0

Also, Lulzthax will be streaming a build in the next week or two for a more indepth look at the board!





questkeyboards.com/eon




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For even more info/updates regarding Eon, or my other projects, join yet another:
-> Discord Server <-

[Que7797]

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Mod Edit:
PSA to prospective buyers:
Group Buys are inherently risky endeavors. There is an element of risk involved with collecting payment before the item has been produced and resulting uncertainty during manufacturing / subsequent operations. We urge all GB organizers to consider (and document) these risks, and want to make it clear to all who consider purchasing that these risks are present.

If you are unfamiliar with the Group Buy model, please read this primer - Group Buy FAQ / Buying Guidelines

This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.

[Seunghyun Lee]

i hope there's a lot of interest glwgb +1

[Seunghyun Lee]

i hope there's a lot of interest! glwgb +1

[Que7797]

i hope there's a lot of interest glwgb +1

Thank you! Time will tell haha

[packman86]

Clean 60%!

Good luck with the GB 

[Que7797]

Clean 60%!

Good luck with the GB 

ty MC

[Que7797]

Quick Update: Lulzthax Build Stream taking place on Wed or Thurs this week!

[Que7797]

Build stream has been postponed until Saturday 

[Que7797]

Hello again yall, Lulzthax had to reschedule the stream for tomorrow on Sunday.