Hello keyboard peeps, we'd like to introduce the 6060 - a WKL layout gasket hybrid that can use universal 60% plates and left sided PCBs! It has been several busy months adding and improving elements of the 6060, and now we have some prototype pictures to share, as well as a sound test (with lubed + filmed inks). So it's time for another IC for the final design of the keyboard.
Our philosophy behind this keyboard design was to provide a reasonably priced gasket mount WKL. We also realised that one issue with gasket mounts is that it's not always the easiest to experiment with different plate & switch options, as the plate has to be specifically designed to fit the keyboard. Hence, we added removable standoffs to our design, so you can swap in your trusty traymount PCB-plate-switch assemblies easily.
We've also managed to partner with SMOKEY Plates, a German manufacturer for top quality plates and not to mention an awesome guy.
https://smokeyplates.euIC form: https://forms.gle/2GNy5oLggHxYYr3T6
Discord: https://discord.gg/Yrshqrs8STExciting news - we've managed to pare down the pricing further. We've teamed up with LukePanda to bundle his LH60 hotswap PCB which supports ANSI/ISO layouts, split or full backspace for a total kit price of only £260 incl. UK VAT*!
What's in the box? (Insert Brad Pitt impression again)1 × 6060 Top enclosure - Bead blasted, anodized aluminium
1 × 6060 Bottom enclosure - Bead blasted, anodized aluminium
1 x SMOKEY Polycarbonate Plate
1 × LH60 PCB (hotswap, screws included)
4 × rubber feet
1 × set of gaskets
3x 16mm M3 screws
3x 6mm M3 screws
6x M2 Standoffs
6 x M2 screws
Case colour options: -Black
-E-white
-Dark grey
-Navy
-Rose gold
Vendor:
Mechboards - delivers internationally.
https://mechboards.co.uk/If you prefer a soldered PCB or per-key RGB (e.g. HS60), they are available from mechboards too - simply select the case + plate option (£230) along with your desired PCB!
Sale method:At the moment, we're planning an FCFS sale of 100 units (with potential extras/B-stock units down the line).
Extras:
We'll be making the plate files available, so you can get it cut in other materials!
I'll also be making some custom cables colour matched to the cases.
Other technical specs:6.5 degree typing angle
Front height: 2cm
Width: 29.7cm
Gaskets: 1.5mm Poron
Mounting system render with optional standoffs.
Renders:
Album for the new prototypes:
https://imgur.com/a/QRRnhsKMounting system and how it works:As mentioned this is a gasket mount keyboard however you can use tray mount with this keyboard, the way we can achieve this is by adding screw holes in the standard PCB screw position, below is a render on how the whole things works:
Thanks for reading! Please fill in the
IC form: https://forms.gle/2GNy5oLggHxYYr3T6 and join us on
Discord: https://discord.gg/Yrshqrs8ST*International ex. VAT price should be around £217 - tbc.
